Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel Digital T1i / Kiss X3 Features

• 15.1 MP CMOS sensor
• Integrated Cleaning System
• Sensitivity: 100-3200 ISO (ext. 12800 ISO)
• Exposure bracketing: +/- 2 EV (in 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments)
• Auto Lighting Optimizer for superior highlight-shadow control
• 9-point wide-area AF
• Continuous shooting 3.4 fps
• HD video mode: 1080p @ 20 fps (1920 x 1080 resolution with HDMI output)
• HD video mode: 720p @ 30 fps
• 3.0″ LCD screen, 920,000 pixels
• LiveView mode (with contrast AF)
• Viewfinder: Penta-mirror, 95% coverage (with 0.87x magnification)
• Integrated flash (GN 13)
• Memory slot: SD/SDHC cards
• 480g

According to locations, Canon sells the same camera under different names:

• Europe: Canon EOS 500D
• USA: Canon Rebel Digital T1i
• Japan: Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3

Canon EOS 500D List price

• $799 / £869.99 inc. VAT / 769€ (body only)
• From May 2009
• Buy it from B&H (The Professional’s Source)
• Buy from Amazon.com
• Acheter sur Carrefour online

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3

Canon EOS 500D Reviews

• In English:
  • DP Review (Exclusive: Hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 500D / T1i and full review)
  • CNet.TV short demonstration
  • Rob Galbraith fast preview
  • Imaging Resource review of EOS 500D
  • Gismodo: Canon 500D Hands-On: 50D’s Sensor, 1080p Vids, $US899 (preview)
  • Macro Photography Blog: Canon 500D/T1i vs Nikon D5000 vs Panasonic DMC-GH1
  • NeutralDay: Nikon D5000 vs. Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D): Best of the Entry Level DSLRs
  • DigitalRev First Impression video of the 500D
  • Engadget Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000… fight!
  • PhotographyBlog review of the Canon EOS 500D
  • The-Digital-Picture: “Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D Digital SLR Camera Review” (with image samples)
  • Photo Review (test)
  • DP interface review of the 500D
  • Photography Bay: Canon Rebel T1i Review, Nikon D5000 vs. Canon Rebel T1i – ISO Comparison and Canon Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000 – Video Comparison
  • The-Digital-Picture.com: Canon EOS T1i / 500D DSLR Review
  • PC Mag review
  • Cnet Asia review of the Canon EOS 500D (aka Rebel T1i)
  • Infosync review
  • Pocket-Lint (review of the Canon EOS 500D (aka Rebel T1i))
  • Steve’s Digicams (first look)
  • Camera Labs: Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i intro
  • PhotoAnswers Gear Reviews: Canon EOS 500D
  • DigitalCameraReview.com: Canon Rebel T1i Review
  • Canon EOS 500D Review at Photography Press
  • Outdoor photography – August 2009, issue 116: “Canon 500D, tested and rated”
  • Digital Photography School: Canon EOS T1i (500D) DSLR Review
  • Photo Answers: review
  • AlphaMountWorld.com: Sony Alpha A500, Nikon D5000, and Canon EOS Rebel T1i- Compared
• Not a review, but in English and directly from Canon:
  • Canon Digital Learning Center: What’s New in the EOS Rebel T1i: HD Movie Mode
  • Canon Digital Learning Center: What’s New in the EOS Rebel T1i: What’s New in the EOS Rebel T1i: Creative Auto Mode
• En français :
  • Chasseur d’Images (présentation rapide sur Photim)
  • Chasseur d’Images n° 313 mai 2009 (test), puis n° 314 juin 2009 (”Canon EOS 500D ou Nikon D5000, lequel choisir ?“)
  • Image & Nature n°22 – juin-juillet 2009 : “Le match Nikon D5000 contre Canon 500D”
• En español :
  • DSLR magazine : introducción del Canon EOS 500D, Rebel T1i
  • LetsGoDigital Camera Prueba de la Canon EOS 500D
  • Pentax K-x, Nikon D5000 y Canon T1i comparison según Imaging Resource en Foto Actualidad

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss Digital X3 (back)

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Digital Kiss X3