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Wed September 8, 2010
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10.0
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Description:
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With the EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 Megapixel resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp Full High Definition video.
Features
15.1 MP CMOS sensor
Full HD (1080p) movies
High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
3.0 Clear View LCD with Live View mode
9-point AF system
DIGIC 4
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
15.1 MP CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints or crop images to perfection without losing any of the detail necessary for printing Canons 15.1MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.
Full HD movie recording
The EOS 500D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. For occasions when larger amounts of footage need to be stored on a memory card, users can also choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV.
High ISO for low light
When light levels fall, the EOS 500D offers an ISO range of up to 3200 expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.
3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
The EOS 500D features shooting speeds of up to 3.4fps in continuous bursts of up to 170 large JPEG images (9 RAW).
3.0 Clear View LCD with Live View mode
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 3.0 ClearView LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 920,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.
9-point AF system
A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF Points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster.
DIGIC 4
Canons DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canons built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; and the ability to map stubborn dust sports for removal with the included Digital Photo Professional software.
Full EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
The EOS 500D is compatible with Canons full range of EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites. This allows the creation of a shooting system as unique as the photographer using it.
Specification
Megapixels 15.1
Sensor type 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
Autofocus points 9 point
AFCrop factor 1.6
Lens mount EF/EF-S
Metering system TTL 35-Zone
Frames per second 3.4
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
Screen size 3 inch
Card format SD/SDHC
Battery model Lithium-Ion LP-E5 Rechargeable Battery
Weight (g) 480
Size 128.8x97.5x61.9
Aspect ratio 3:2
Sensor size 22.3 x 14.9
Autofocus system ATTL
Exposure modes Auto, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP + 7 scene modes
Screen resolution 920,000
File formats RAW/ JPEG
Connectivity Hi Speed USB, Video Output (PAL/NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI Type C
Flash type In-built, Hotshoe
Flash guide number 13
Flash metering E-TTL II
Flash sync speed 1/200
Image stabilisation No
Integrated cleaning Yes
Live view Yes
Buffer depth (raw) 9
Buffer depth (jpg) 170
Shutter speed max 1/4000
Shutter speed min 30
VF coverage 95%
Vertical grip BG-E5
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Keywords:
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Canon 500D DSLR 15mp
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Author
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jayaruwan
Getting Comfy
Registered: August 2010
Location: Sri Lanka
Posts: 108
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Review Date: Wed September 8, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
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Pros:
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easy to use, excellent noise reduction, great user interface, big LCD
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Cons:
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1.6 crop factor maybe
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I got this camera about a week ago and am extremely satisfied with it. I haven't tested this one with any "L" series lenses or any lens other than the Kit lens. However, the images are very impressive. The only lacking thing is my photographic ability lol
you can take printable images even at ISO 1600 (not yet tested in 12800, but I'm sure you can find sample images). the built in flash is not that bad. I didn't get any harsh flash blow-outs yet. shutter lag is almost 0. and the 3.4fps continues drive is more than enough for me.
Body material is plastic/stainless steel. But it doesn't feel "cheap" at all. in-fact, the camera looks very professional, if you care about it at all. Also, it's very easy to handle.
I didn't use the HD video mode yet as I don't own anything that is capable of playing HD videos.
920k dots LCD is great too. you can view your images very clearly. Also, when manual focusing, the live view helps a lot especially with the 10x magnification. there's a DOF button placed right under where your left hand usually falls. it helps a lot too.
If you have big hands, you might want to consider buying a battery grip to get a better hold. the battery life is very impressive too. I took 500+ images in one go.
Overall, this is a great entry-level (mid-range?) camera for amateurs and pros alike. I cannot think of any cons. I will update my review as soon as I have more info about this. hope this helps. 
P.S. - I bought this from Amazon for $699 with the KIT lens.
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