Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF 18-55mm IS Lens Kit) 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.
The EOS 500D records each moment in rich, intricate detail, ready to turn into poster-size prints or crop to perfection. When light levels fall, an ISO range of up to 3200 – expandable all the way up to 12800 – lets you carry on shooting in the darkest of conditions, while Canon’s DIGIC 4 processing ensures that noise doesn’t spoil images. This is particularly ideal for when you can’t, or don’t want to, use flash.
Alternatively, switch to Movie mode and record events as they unfold. Capture every last detail of a wedding, a day out with friends or your baby’s first steps by shooting in stunning Full HD (1080P), then simply connect via HDMI to any HDTV to watch the results. For times when the action just won’t stop, a choice of 720P and VGA resolutions allows you to shoot and store longer movies on your memory card.
Helpful consumer’s review
I recently bought Canon EOS 500d – I looked also at the new Sony alpha 380 (video clip review WhatCamera)among others. I had read as many reviews as I could but what helped me most was the video clips by Whatcamera magazine and a YouTube video clip by a IIlvy Njiokiktjen who won the EOS 500d camera in Canon contest young new talent 2008. Although some people say the camera case feels a bit plastic, I disagree and feel that overall the build quality is v.good and on a par with other manuafacturers. I think some of the reason for the plasticy view is that Canon have tried to make the camera as light as possible. The 500d’s switches are however well made and not going to break easily. I like the fact that you have a flat fixed 3″ display with over 900k dots. Those cameras with pull out displays could potentially be broken – not worth the trouble I feel. Took my first photo the other day – fantastic quality with 15mp max – choice of other image sizes good. Live view also good. Still learning about all the features including HD video 1080 progressive.
