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Canon EOS 500D / Canon Rebel T1i DSLR, Canon 270EX Speedlite
March 25, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, News | 7,123 views
The New Canon EOS 500D
Canon has unveiled a new upper entry level camera, the Canon EOS 500D also known as the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, replacing the older Canon 450D model. It has a whooping 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Just like the Canon 5D mark 2Â it is capable of shooting videos with 1080p HD recording at 20fps. The display preview offers a 920,000 dot resolution with a large 3.0 inch LCD. This is great for viewing details on the photo, especially for sharpness.
The Canon EOS 500D is now integrated with a Digic 4 processor offering better noise reduction and a higher ISO sensitivity reaching up to 12,800. The low-pass filter vibration is still a very useful feature. It helps reduce those pesky sensor dust.
Introductory price for body only is around $799 and $899 with a Canon EF 18-55 IS kit lens.
UPDATEÂ (April 20, 2009) Canon 500D Kit intro price in the Philippines is around Php 47k+
UPDATEÂ (May 10, 2009 – from Steven) Canon 500D priced at Php 52k – 6 months, 0 interest
UPDATE (May 17, 2009) Here’s an ISO test of the Canon 500D at Cameralabs
UPDATEÂ (May 19, 2009 – from Joey) Canon 500D – Singapore price equivalent at PhP 42k
Canon 500D (Rebel T1i)
Canon EOS 500D DSLR Specifications:
| Image Processor | Digic 4 |
| Image Sizes /Image Formats | • 4752 x 3168 • 3456 x 2304 • 2353 x 156• RAW (.CR2 14-bit *) • RAW (.CR2 14-bit *) + JPEG Large/Fine • JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – Fine, Normal |
| Video Formats /
Audio |
• 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9) @ 20 fps • 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9) @ 30 fps • 640 x 480 (4:3) @ 30 fps • Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video,linear PCM audio) • Up to 29 min 59 sec (or max file size 4 GB) • Mono microphone on front |
| Lens Mount | Compatible with EF-S and EF mount lenses1.6 Crop FOV (APS-C) |
| Shutter | • 30 – 1/4000 sec (0.5 or 0.3 EV steps) • Bulb |
| Sensitivity / ISO | • Auto (100 – 1600 ) • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • H1 expansion (ISO 6400 equiv.) • H2 expansion (ISO 12800 equiv.) • Highlight tone priority |
| Metering /
Metering Modes |
• TTL 35-zone SPC • Metering range: EV 1.0 – 20 EV • Evaluative 35-zone |
| Shooting Modes | • Auto • Portrait • Landscape • Close-up • Sports • Night portrait • Flash off • Movie • Program AE (P) • Shutter priority AE (Tv) • Aperture priority AE (Av) • Manual (M) • Auto depth-of-field |
| White Balance /
Fine Tuning |
• Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Flash • Custom• Blue (-9) to Amber (+9) • Magenta (-9) to Green (+9) |
| Picture Styles | • Standard • Portrait • Landscape • Neutral • Faithful • Monochrome • User 1 • User 2 • User 3 |
| Mirror Lockup | Via custom function |
| Drive Modes | • Single • Continuous: 3.4 fps up to 170 JPEG / 9 RAW • Self-timer 10 secs (2 sec with mirror lock-up) • Self-timer continuous |
| Viewfinder /
Viewfinder Info |
• Pentamirror • 95% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.87x • Eyepoint: 19 mm • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter • Fixed precision matte • Proximity sensor disables LCD shooting mode information • AF information |
| LCD Display | • 920,000 pixels • Wide viewing angle (170° horizontal and vertical) • Dual anti-reflection, anti-smudge • 7 brightness levels • Up to 10x zoom playback |
| LCD Live View | • Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor • 100% frame coverage (30 fps display rate) • Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor • Best view or exposure simulation • Grid optional (thirds) • Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) • Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up sequence • Optional Face Detect * • Two modes; normal and quieter • Remote live view using EOS Utility (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT) • Manual focus only |
| Flash /
X-Sync / External Flash |
• Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash • GN ~ 13 • Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction Modes • Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps) • Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.) • X-Sync: 1/200 sec• External Hot-shoe compatible with E-TTL II EX-series Speedlites |
| Storage | SD / SDHC |
| Battery /
Battery Grip |
• Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery (7.4 V, 1050 mAh) • Optional ACK-E5 AC adapter kit / car battery charger CBC-E5 • Canon BG-E5 |
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in) |
| Weight | 480 g (1.1 lb) |
Canon Rebel Series line-up / comparision:
2003 -Â Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel, 6 mp
2005 – Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT, 8 mp
2006 – Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi , 10 mp
2008 – Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi, 12 mp
2008 – Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS, 10 mp
2009 – Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i, 15.1 mp (latest)
A New Canon Speedlite
Canon also introduced the Speedlite 270EX, features a two-position manual zoom head with 28mm and 50mm lens coverage, a metal mounting foot and quick-lock mechanism, bounce capability and support for both E-TTL II and manually-controlled flash output. I personally like bouncing the flash on a white ceiling rather than blasting the light straight to the subject. With the 270EX’s tilt feature, harsh shadows can be reduced.
Canon Speedlite 270EX
Although the Canon Speedlite 270 EX lacks a test fire button, like the 220EX, the 270EX is powered by two AA batteries. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is compatible with all Canon EOS cameras, PowerShot G-series cameras and some SX-series cameras. Introductory price will be around $230 and will be available in the market by May of this year.
Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash Specifications:
| Flash Type / Modes | E-TTL II, E-TTL |
| Guide Number (GN) | 72 ft./22m (at ISO 100); flash head at 28mm zoom setting 89 ft./27m (at ISO 100); flash head at 50mm zoom setting |
| Recycling Time | Normal flash: Approx. 0.1 to 3.9 secondsQuick flash: 0.1 to 2.6 seconds (AA-size Alkaline Batteries |
| Flash Range | (At ISO 100, with EF 50mm f/1.4) For normal (28mm): 2.3-51.5 ft./0.7-15.7m For tele end (50mm): 2.3-63.3 ft./0.7-19.3m For high sync speed (at 1/250 second): Approx. 2.3-24.9 ft./0.7-7.6m |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent flash firing system Effective range: At center, Approx. 13.1 ft./4m Periphery: Approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m (in total darkness) |
| Bounce / Swivel | Up: 60°, 75°, 90° |
| Batteries | Two AA-size / LR6 Alkaline |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in./64 x 65 x 76.5mm |
| Weight(without Batteries) | 5.1 oz./145g |
Canon Speedlite 270EX
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tsk..tsk…tsk….. naluma na agad 450D ko… mabenta nga at makabili ng 500D
@kyawkyaw – yeah.. it will be here in the Philippines anytime now.. hmm ISO 12800! Now beat that.. let’s just see how it will handle noise at that high ISO setting. I hope somebody will lend me one so I can make a hands-on review of this new toy ;)
I watched the CNEt review earlier, one hell of a nice camera I must say :)
Nash’s post: EP 11: And The Winner Is….
Grabe, replace agad ang 450d?
Wag naman. :p
@Nash – for an entry level camera, it can now compete with the 10D series bodies in terms of ISO and image quality I bet
@Emily – yeah, ganon naman talaga ang Canon, every year they introduce a newer model.
Parang Nokia pala ang Canon. XD
Maybe, iba ang target nito na market, basing on the controls and stuff.
@Emily – Canon xxxD series (300D, 350D..500D) are upper entry level camera bodies targetting consumers on a budget. Though the 1000D is the cheapest in the Canon DSLR line.
The xD series (10D, 20D.. 50D) targets a more serious consumer.
Grabe naman….nagbabalak pa nga lang ako ng 450D eh. Tapos itu na agad ang 500D. Hehe. Eh kamusta naman kaya ang presyo nito?
introductory price nyan, the usual 45K+ dito.. but on the other hand it’s a good thing rin, i’m sure magbaba ang price ng 450D.. go for the 450D, it’s a very capable camera naman, 10 megapixels is plenty for a very large print.
well there are rumors of the 550D around and would be enhanced particularly sa hd capture nito… so guys… is it really worth it for video HD? the audio is just mono… so I guess thats what the future 550d,600d, etc… will do…upgrade miniscule imperfections… if i wanted to shoot hd why not buy RED system cameras…
you know it never ends…. they are now trying to make photographers into videographers……hmm can we really take that leap? is taking a snap shot really not enough anymore for the average amateur photographer?
but anyway great news for future upgraders to the canon 500d!
@jesusmaryjoseph (susmaryosep) – that’s how camera manufacturers market their products.. it works for them. Nevertheless, we the consumers, always have the last say on what to and what not to buy.
Kelan kaya magkakaroon d2 sa pinas?
any balita?
@Mark R. – it is expected to be in the market by next month or by june depending on the stock availability. Let’s wait for the 450D price drop, that signals the availability here in pinas.
wow canon 500D. do you guys have any idea between the comparison of the canon 500D with the nikon D90? for me it’s the closest competitor. and this year, i plan to invest on the dslr preferrably nikon D90, but because of the killer price of the D90, it would take me another year. hehe! and now i think i would pursue canon 500D.
@boydtibone – let’s wait for the 500D to hit the market and see its capability in real world use. Nikon D90 on the other hand is a very good camera, high iso images are so clean and also good for infrared photography.
I see thanks for that info.. When will it hit the global market? Any ideas?
Probably by May, next month
i see. thanks for the info leonard. i saw your shots. very good.
you’re welcome :)
i already saw the new 500D in a shop called Colours.
they are selling it for 52K 6month 0 interest
thanks for the info sir. May I know the address of Colours ?
just bought a 500D for 42k php in singapore
thanks for the heads up. Congrats on your new toy
I just went to Hidalgo a few weeks ago and was awed because some shops there have 500ds there and when I asked for the price canon 500d is way cheaper because it costs 46k while Nikon d90 is 66k.
@kyawkyaw –
Wag ka ng Bumili. wala ka namang Pambili eh!!! just keep your Camera to yourself. wihle im having a Rebel T1i
bibili ako nyan. goal ko yan next na sakay ko. makabili ng canon eos rebel. tas sali ako sa amateur photo exhibit.
Hello! Where in Philippines can I buy Canon 500D that is worth 47k? Hope someone would reply! :)
sa hidalgo, quiapo – tinaguriang camera haven..merong 47k mahal pa yun!, meron 43,500 sa henry’s photo supply..pero sa mayer’s mas mura 43k lng..nito lng lunes ko tinanong
meron pbng 450d sa hidalgo? and how much? :)
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