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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i/Kiss X3

1.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (3243)
    9.3 9.3 from 3243 reviewers
  • Expert Score (66)
    8.4 8.4 from 66 reviewers
  • Design (24)
    8.5 8.5 from 24 reviewers
  • Value for money (340)
    7.9 7.9 from 340 reviewers
  • Features (292)
    9.0 9.0 from 292 reviewers
  • Ease of use (261)
    8.6 8.6 from 261 reviewers
  • Performance (32)
    7.8 7.8 from 32 reviewers
  • Picture quality (271)
    8.8 8.8 from 271 reviewers
  • Durability (12)
    8.3 8.3 from 12 reviewers
  • Reliability (6)
    8.3 8.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Overall quality (57)
    8.4 8.4 from 57 reviewers
  • Looks (6)
    7.4 7.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Display (248)
    9.3 9.3 from 248 reviewers
  • Installation (3)
    9.6 9.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Construction (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Weight (6)
    6.1 6.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Photo quality (10)
    9.0 9.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Video quality (20)
    8.7 8.7 from 20 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (23)
    7.0 7.0 from 23 reviewers
  • Portability (226)
    7.7 7.7 from 226 reviewers
  • Instructions (6)
    6.7 6.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Build quality (2)
    5.9 5.9 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    5 August 2011

    Our experience with the Canon T1i was excellent, and shows that Canon is taking its digital SLR challengers quite seriously. Indeed, our test results show that the Canon T1i is one of the best values on the market, offering Canon 50D quality in a significantly less expensive package. Though the Canon T1i doesn't challenge the Nikon D90 on all fronts, it does take it on in the still resolution and movie mode department, and beats them in the price war, coming in $100 to... Read more

    • Excellent 15.1 megapixel sensor with impressively low noise and superb detail, Live View mode works very well, Live View mode offers a choice between phase-detect, con...
    • AF-assist adjustment and Flash Exposure compensation are buried in the Flash Settings menu, Kit lens produces somewhat high barrel distortion at wide angle, Flash cove...

  2. PhotoRadar

    PhotoRadar
    9.0/10
    8 March 2012

    The 500D is the fifth generation in Canon's entry-level line of DSLRs and sits alongside the year-old 450D as the flagship model. Yet its features seem to have more in common with the semi-professional Canon EOS 50D than its predecessor. Read more

  3. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.8/10
    1 May 2009

    Canon’s EOS 500D / Rebel T1i is a feature-packed DSLR which boasts a wide variety of improvements over its predecessor, the best-selling EOS 450D / Rebel XSi. Like many new DSLRs, the 500D / T1i inherits a number of features from a higher-end model in the range, but packages them into a smaller lighter and more affordable form factor with at least one key advantage. Read more

    • High resolution and broad sensitivity., HD movie mode and HDMI output., VGA screen with accurate Live View., Remote control and RAW software supplied.
    • Needs decent optics to exploit resolution., Screen fixed in position, unlike several rivals., 1080p only at 20fps and no external mic input., Some focusing issues with...

  4. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    19 May 2009

    In our review find that the Canon EOS Rebel T1i won't rival a dedicated camcorder for HD video, but the T1i makes an outstanding DSLR. Read more

    • High-quality 15.1MP stills; takes full HD videos; excellent 3-inch LCD; low noise up to ISO 800; Live View mode works well
    • Shooting in-focus videos takes work; boring design; only shoots 20 fps at full HD; not as rugged as more expensive DSLRs

  5. DP Review

    DP Review
    7.4/10
    9 October 2009

    Canon's popular consumer model takes another step away from the 'entry-level' with an impressive spec sheet and consistently good performance across the board. It may struggle to really excel in any particular area, but it taken as a whole it's one of the strongest contenders in this category. Read more

    • Good resolution and detailed output (but only very marginally better than 450D), Decent (but not 'best in class') high ISO JPEG performance, Extended ISO speed up to 1...
    • Visibly more noise in RAW files than some of the competition, Slightly less highlight range in JPGs than the competition, Relatively limited RAW headroom, channel clip...

  • User Reviews

  1. canon makes the best cameras

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: tracy242984, Ebay
    4 days ago See Product at eBay ($657.92)

    great quality camera, my wife loves to take pictures and this camera does motion pictures great, canon makes the best cameras by far. the camera allows u to take pictures of someone swinging a bat and playing softball and u can take multiple shots and the quality of the picture is flawless Read more or see product

  2. Happy Novice

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: M. Rohlfing, Amazon
    20 April 2012 See Product at Amazon ($470.68)

    As a guy who knows extremely little about photography, Im really happy with my purchase. Set to fully automatic, this thing is taking pro like photos right out of the box. I purchased the "T1i for Dummies" book and after three days feel super confident surfing through most of the features this camera has. If you are a novice like me and want to take professional quality photos, this camera is a great choice even if you dont venture away from full auto. Read more or see product

  3. Great for learning

    8.8/10
    Reviewer: Dolven, dpreview.com
    23 April 2012

    My parents own a Canon EOS 500D which they bought when it was pretty new on the market. They don't really know alot about photographing themselves, and neither did I before the last months. I was lucky to be tought by a good photographer, and I used this camera for learning. I've actually learned so much that I'm not going to buy a rebel series meself. I've learned enough in these month to take the step over to the 60D, but enough of that. More about the 500D. Read more

    • My parents own a Canon EOS 500D which they bought when it was pretty new on the market. They don't really know alot about photographing themselves, and neither did I b...
    • Slow and noisy AF in Live View and Movie Mode

  4. Canon EOS Rebel T1i

    10/10
    Reviewer: dotremain, pcworld.com
    21 January 2012

    I've only had the camera about a week, but have shot more than 2000 pictures with it - primarily of my daughter's dance performances. This camera was an upgrade from a Fuji S700. Dance performances have got to be one of the toughest shoots - low light, slow shutter speeds, subjects in constant motion, uneven lighting (spot lights, etc.). I shot over 800 pictures on a single battery charge - two nights in a row. The Sports setting gave me the best results. Read more

    • LCD display, feel, performance, speed, low light picture quality
    • size

  5. LetsGoDigital

    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Marino - United States, LetsGoDigital
    22 November 2011

    I am camera owner of the Canon EOS 500D for about a month now. I have taken already thousands of photos with this SLR beauty. Although I shoot a lot of pictures in low light conditions, almost every photo comes out great! Also no complains on the Canon 500D camera body, I especially like the 3" LCD. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Canon EOS 500D

Rumours are flying around with an announcement by Canon to Danish press on the release of a brand new DSLR from the Rebel range known as the EOS 500D. Canon plans to hold a special press event on March 25th with speculations are that the event will reveal a new camera for Canon’s digital SLR line. Other differing rumors have pointed to a Rebel camera that would ship in June, though Canon is known to announce cameras with two or more months’ lead time.

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Canon EOS 500D

Rumours are flying around with an announcement by Canon to Danish press on the release of a brand new DSLR from the Rebel range known as the EOS 500D. Canon plans to hold a special press event on March 25th with speculations are that the event will reveal a new camera for Canon’s digital SLR line. Other differing rumors have pointed to a Rebel camera that would ship in June, though Canon is known to announce cameras with two or more months’ lead time.

Features

The Canon EOS 500D is rumoured to feature a 15-megapixel sensor, a DIGIC IV imaging processor, ISO levels of up to a whopping 12,800, and an articulating LCD display with 900 K resolution as well as a 1080p movie mode which will be an extension of the 5D Mark II. This feature will also be similar to the one found in the Panasonic Lumix DMC GH1.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high d…

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