Testseek.com 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.
Abstract: Verdict: The 500D is a worthy successor to the 450D, but the video mode is disappointing and the large sensor is let down by the kit lens. With the EOS 450D, Canon had to find a balance between building on its predecessor and keeping the price withi...
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
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
Abstract: When it comes to the sensor on the Canon EOS 500D, it’s more closely related to the enthusiast-focused EOS 50D. Both have a 15.1Mp chip inside, and both share an identical ISO range of 100-3200 that can be expanded to an equivalent ISO rating of 12,800...
Though the price will drop after the initial launch, at £869 for the body alone it’s quite a pricey piece of kit – especially when you consider what else is on offer for a comparable price. If you’re thinking of upgrading from an older Canon D-SLR, the...
There’s no disputing the fact that Canon has really pushed the boat out with this camera. The 15.1 megapixel resolution is excellent, and the overall mix of features will keep the most active of photographers happy. It’s the HD video function that caus...
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...
