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: This great little DSLR camera is a fine example of the phenomenon whereby supposed "premium" features trickle down to be incorporated into more basic models as prices fall. Thus, while the 500D is by no means cheap at $1499 (body only), it is stil...
Nice and responsive to use , Superb LCD screen , Great photos , Kit lenses are mostly decent
Viewfinder is small , Video quality is not that impressive , Autofocus in movie mode is loud
The 500D is a very capable camera that is ideal for someone entering the world of digital SLRs. The inclusion of high-definition video adds even more appeal to the already good-looking package....
Excellent low light performance (up to 3200 ISO), can shoot video at 720p, produces soft and natural-looking colour tones
ISO button in an uncomfortable position, Live View mode is not intuitive, LCD screen does not pop out, no external microphone jack
Canon’s EOS 500D is a nice step up from the 400D. It is worth considering this digital SLR if you want the ability to capture high quality video with a still camera. ...
Abstract: Announced in late March, Canons EOS 500D is another in-betweener model, like the Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-620 we reviewed recently. Positioned between the 450D and the 50D, the EOS 500D offers the same effective resolution of 15.1 megapixels as the...
3 inches Clear View LCD monitor, 18.0 Megapixel, ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable up to 12800), Quick Control offers very easy access to frequently used settings, Supports SDXC memory cards, Comes with Canon EF and EfS lenses to choose from, IFCL metering Syst
Offers good detailing which is not sharp, Kit lenses are slightly unimpressive, Slow autofocus, 18 megapixel might seem to be its strongest point it does not deliver, Though the ISO performance ability has taken a step up, but its definition has not impro
Good build, Excellent Display, Very functional Live view, High quality 1080p videos, Usable images at ISO 6400, Great overall performance
Colors a bit vivid even at neutral, Focusing while video shooting is a pain
PerformanceThe new Digic 4 image sensor has a slightly but noticeably better image output than its predecessor. In the landscape tests the image sharpness seemed just right — not too sharp, but contained all the minute details. The color output seem...
