Testseek.co.uk have collected 124 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 500D Digital Rebel T1i and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 500D Digital Rebel T1i.
May 2009
(82%)
124 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(99%)
22 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Lovely screen
Superb movie mode
Good highISO results
Whopping 15.1 megapixels
Higher ISO settings
Colourful
Intuitive LCD screen
New exposure aids
HD video recording
Shoots HD video. Lightweight and compact
Least expensive option in the Canon range to shoot good-quality HD video
Access to a wide range of lenses
User-friendly
Reasonably compact and portable
Easy to use
Gorgeous screen and awesome video abilities.
Behind the bells and whistles the Canon 500D remains a consumer-level SLR. It’s compatible with Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlite flash guns. Not that you’ll need the latter for most shots
The 500D packs an eye-popping...
Full HD video plus crisp photos
Fast to respond
Simple to use
Lightweight but robust
Excellent image quality up to 1600 ISO
Great manual focusing
HD Video (1280 x 720) at 30 fps
3 VGA screen
Wellfinished and easy to hold
Crisp 15.1-megapixel stills with 18-55mm kit lens attached
Full HD video betters that offered by its Nikon rival(s)
Great colour rendition and impressive sharpness
LCD screen quality is top notch
Fast performance
Very good photo quality
Offers hi-def video capture
Image quality
HD video capture (with limitations)
Display (visually)
CA good for beginners
The editors didn't like
Shockingly expensive
Pricy if HD video doesnt appeal
Only 1080p HD video recording
Slower than the cheaper 40D
Noisy dial buttons
Lacks external mic socket
1080p limited to 20fps. No external mic input
More expensive than Olympus’ and Nikon’s entry level rivals
Built-in mic susceptible to picking up wind noise
Ability to adjust focus manually required
Full HD video doesn't record at full speed.
If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful snapper
You should look elsewhere. Starting at £650 with an 18-55mm lens
The Canon 500D is far from cheap
And to get the most out of it you’ll want to use different lenses
Filters
Flash guns...
Sound on video is monoonly
Movie frame rate only 20fps
Expensive
Particularly if you need to buy the lens as well
Only one scroll wheel
Autofocus is still too slow in Live View
Some problems with focusing
Full HD video only works at 20 fps
No wireless flash control
No sRAW support
HD video sound is mono and frame rate drops to 20fps at top resolution
Higher ISO settings have to be enabled via custom menus
Live View not accessible in macro or other basic modes
Annoying viewfinder
Video capture is its only better-than-basic feature
Abstract: While the Rebel appellation hints at amateur status, the $799 price of the Canon T1i (body only; $899 with kit lens, suggested retail) seems to put it in a bit higher (price) class. This latest Canon offering blurs the line between amateur and advance...
The EOS 500D is yet another milestone in Canons success story in the popular consumer DSLR class. An excellent all-round camera for beginners but also for enthusiasts who are looking for a light-weight DSLR at a very fair price level. The Canon EOS...
Abstract: Sitting in the middle of Canon’s seven model range, the Canon EOS T1i (Canon EOS 500D in some parts of the world) should service the ambitions of the eager amateur and budget-conscious semi-pro. It is possibly a little too restrictive for full-flight ...
Abstract: The $800 Canon Digital Rebel T1i is Canon's second best digital camera ever, right behind the $2,700 , which is Canon's best, regardless of price. What makes the T1i (and 5D Mark II) so good are how far improved their ergonomics ...
Abstract: The Canon Digital Rebel T1i (known as the EOS 500D outside the USA) is Canons most recent addition to their "entry level" DSLR lineup. Its an upgrade of the Digital Rebel XSi, though Canon havent discontinued the XSi so as of right now the Digita...
The EOS Rebel T1i fits comfortably into the upper end of the crowded entry-level DSLR market. It delivers excellent quality images for the price, and compatibility with EOS accessories is a big plus. If you can live without a tilt and swivel LCD, and d...
Very good photo quality (though see issues below), Excellent high ISO performance, Compact body by DSLR standards, Large, super high resolution 3inch LCD display, Live view with contrast detect AF, face detection, composition grids, live histogram, and fr...
Soft JPEGs at default settings; clips highlights more than Id like, Plastic, cheapfeeling body; small grip not for everyone, Redeye a problem, Live view issues: slow contrast detect AF; AFassist not always available; can only use in P/A/S/M/ADep modes, Mo...
Ever since the release of the original Digital Rebel in 2003, you couldnt really go wrong buying any iter of Canons entry-level digital SLR. Not surprisingly, things havent changed in 2009: the new EOS Rebel T1i is a very capable digital SLR that n...
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Published: 2009-07-02, Author: Ben , review by: techworld.com
The Canon EOS 500D is Canon's best Rebel yet. If you need a faster burst rate, or don't like the button-centered interface, or the camera is too small for your hands, then you'll also want to look at the EOS 50D, the next camera up in Canon's line. (N...
Excellent image quality; very good design; full feature set; great high-ISO performance.
No external mic jack or manual exposure controls when shooting video.
The EOS Rebel T1i is Canon’s best Rebel yet. If you need a faster burst rate, or don’t like the Rebel’s button-centered interface, or the camera is too small for your hands, then you’ll also want to look at the EOS 50D, the next ca...
Overall, I highly recommend the Canon Rebel T1i to anyone looking for a feature-rich and very capable DSLR on an entry-level budget. There are plenty of great DSLRs on the market – some offer more features and some may be cheaper. However, this is th...
