| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 3rd of 50 in SLR/Professional
- 3rd of 42 in HD Video
- 9th of 82 in Canon
- 3rd of 71 in Over $600
- 2nd of 4 in 15 Megapixels
Canon Digital Rebel T1i Details
Editors' Comments
Canon's Digital Rebel line has long delivered powerful, high-end features to consumers at reasonable prices, and the all new T1i model (also known as the Canon EOS 500D) is no exception, tossing 1080p HD video into the mix. The T1i brings the superlative 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor found in the pro-level 50D and combines it with the full HD 1080p video mode seen previously on the super-expensive 5D Mk. II (though at 20fps instead of 30fps). The drop in framerate is disappointing, though 720p video can be shot in 30fps.
Canon 500D Specifications
- 15.1 megapixels
- Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- Full HD video mode (1920 x 1080 resolution); max length 29m 59s (4GB)
- HDMI output
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- Secure Digital memory cards
- 3.0-inch Live View LCD
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This year has seem some extraordinary advances in digital SLRs, namely the introduction of high-definition video to this class of cameras. For consumers looking to get into high-level photography or in search of the perfect gift for your camera-loving loved one, these five SLRs are the cream of the crop. There's a camera here for all skill levels, from the budding enthusiast to the consummate professional. Take a closer look at what makes them so special. -
Best Cameras For Serious Photographers | Digital Camera HQ's Holiday Buyer's Guide
If photography has become a serious hobby, or perhaps even a potential career, these cameras will fit the bill. Digital SLR cameras require attention and patience, but your reward will be stunning photographs that could easily hang on the wall of a museum or in the pages of a glossy magazine. dSLRs range from affordable, entry-level models to tremendous high-end models intended for professionals. Below, you'll find our selection of the best and most accessible digital SLRs for consumers, cameras that strike a fine balance between cutting-edge technology and bang-for-your-buck value.
Keep in mind that most of the prices below are for the body only -- unless we've indicated otherwise, they don't come with a flash, lens, or bag. New dSLR owners will need to invest extra cash in their rig at first, but it will certainly be worth the cost in the long run.
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3818B001 |
| UPC | 013803112603 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2009 |
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