Canon has unveiled the EOS 500D
(Digital Rebel T1i), the latest addition to its compact DSLR series.
The upper-entry-level camera features a 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
with 1080p HD video recording at 20fps. It also offers a 3.0 inch
LCD with 920,000 dot resolution and an ISO sensitivity range
expandable up to 12800 equivalent. It includes a faster Digic 4
processor offering better noise reduction at higher ISO's and
continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps delivering 170 large
JPEG images in a single burst.
The new 15.1MP EOS 500D which offers
photographers an outstanding combination of features. Following the
launch of the first Canon EOS camera to shoot movies – the EOS 5D
Mark II in September 2008 – Canon now brings Full High Definition
(HD) video capability to consumers in a compact and lightweight
DSLR.
The EOS 500D heralds a new way for
photography enthusiasts to capture their world. It pairs outstanding
still image capture with Full HD 1080P video recording. For longer
video shoots, users can also choose lower shooting resolutions of
720P or VGA.
Features at a glance:
15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
Full HD movie recording with
HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
ISO 100-3200 (expandable to
12800)
3.4 frames per second continuous
shooting
Max. 170 large JPEG images in a
single burst
3.0” ClearView LCD with Live
View mode
9-point wide area AF with cross
type centre point
High speed DIGIC 4 performance
and superb image quality
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Full compatibility with Canon EF
and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including new
Speedlite 270EX, TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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 – Canon’s 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
Canon’s 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
Canon’s 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 Canon’s 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.
JPEG, RAW
(14-bit Canon original)
RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording possible
MOV
Recording pixels
(1) Large:
Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168)
(2) Medium: Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
(3) Small: Approx. 3.70 megapixels (2352 x 1568)
(4) RAW: Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168)
File numbering
Consecutive
numbering, auto reset and manual reset
Imaging Processor
Picture Style
Standard,
Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User
Def. 1-3
White Balance
Auto (AWB),
daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, light, white fluorescent
light, flash, custom (custom WB)
Noise Reduction
Applicable to
long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic Image
Brightness Correction
Auto Lighting
Optimizer with Face Detection
Highlight Tone
Priority
Provided
Lens Peripheral
Illumination Correction
Provided
Colour Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level
pentamirror
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.87 x
(-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 19mm
(From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1)
Built-in
dioptric adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0
m-1dpt
Focusing screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return
type
Depth-of-field
preview
Enabled with
depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL secondary
image-registration, phase detection
AF Points
9
AF Working Range
EV -0.5 - 18 (at
23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
One-Shot AF, AI
Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing
AF-assist beam
Intermittent
firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx
3.5m/11.5ft at periphery (with an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead)
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
TTL full
aperture metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 4% viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering range
EV 1-20 (at
23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control
Program AE,
shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field
AE, full auto (Program AE non-shiftable), Programmed Image
Control Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night
Portrait, Flash OFF), manual exposure (including bulb), E-TTL
II autoflash program AE (evaluative & average metering)
ISO Speed
(Recommended exposure index)
ISO 100-3200
(whole-stop increments), ISO expansion 6400, 12800.
* In Basic Zone modes, Auto ISO sets the ISO automatically
within 100-1600
*The minimum ISO speed when (highlight tone priority) is
enabled will be ISO 200
Exposure
compensation
+/-3 stops in
1/3-stop or 1/2-half increments, Manual and AEB correction
AE lock
Auto:
Applied
in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is
achieved
Manual:
By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 sec. to
30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range
varies by shooting mode.)
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Drive System
Drive modes
Single,
continuous, Self-time 10sec. Delay//Remote control,
self-timer 2sec. delay, Self-timer 10sec delay + continuous
shooting (2 to 10 shots)
Auto pop-up,
retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror
Guide No.
13/43 (at ISO
100 meters/feet)
Recycle time
Approx. 3 sec
Flash coverage
17mm focal
length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format)
Flash metering
system
E-TTL II
autoflash (evaluative, average), FE lock
Live View Functions
Shooting modes
Still photo
shooting and movie shooting
Focusing
Quick mode
(Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Live face detection
mode (Contrast detection) Manual focusing (5x/10x
magnification possible)
Metering modes
Evaluating
metering with the image sensor (still photos) /
Center-weighted average metering (movies)
Metering range
EV 0-20 (at
23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Movie
MOV (Video:
H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
Recording size: 1920 x 1080:20fps (Full HD), 1280 x
720:30fps and 640 x 480:30fps (SD)
Continuous movie shooting time: Full HD approx. 12 min.
SD approx. 24 min. Max file size: 4GB per clip
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT colour
liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size and
Dots
3-in. with
approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
adjustment
Manual (7
levels)
Interface
languages
25
Image Playback
Image Display
Formats
Single, Single +
Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information,
histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate
possible
Zoom
Magnification
Approx. 1.5x -
10x
Image Browsing
Methods
Single image,
jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date,
by movie, by stills
For personal
computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) ,
audio/video output (NTSC/PAL)
HDMI Mini OUT
Terminal
Type C (Auto
switching of resolution)
Remote Control
Terminal
Compatible with
remote control via RS-60E3
Wireless Remote
Control
With Remote
Controller RC-1/RC-5
Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack
LP-E5 (Qty.1)
*AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
*With Battery Grip BG-E5 attached, 6 size-AA/LR6 batteries
or 2 LP-E5 battery packs can be used
Battery Life
(Based on CIPA testing standards)
With viewfinder
shooting:
At 23°C/73°F, approx. 500 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 490
shots.
With Live View shooting:
At 23°C/73°F, approx. 190 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 180
shots.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W X
H X D)
128.8 x 97.5 x
61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
Weight
Approx. 480g /
16.9oz. (body only)
Operating Environment
Working
temperature range
0°C - 40°C /
32°F - 104°F
Working humidity
85% or less
* All the specifications above are
based on Canon’s testing standards.
* The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to
change without notice.
* If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the
camera, consult the respective lens maker
Canon EOS 500D Video Preview
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