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Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera

From $545.00  |  5 stores
From $379.99  |  2 stores
Product Description
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.24 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Features Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format QuickTime • HD (High Definition) AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed - 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm -
35mm Zoom Lens 29 - 88 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f22/f38 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3.4 Frames 4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 500 Images -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.24 lb.
Depth 2.4 in. 3.1 in.
Height 3.8 in. 4.1 in.
Width 5.1 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 579769965696 018208254521
Product ID 84124229 84682579
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date May, 2009 14 April, 2009
Family Line Canon EOS Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 3818B002 VAA116EA
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $545.00
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $379.99

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
20
4 stars
5
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 29 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • low price (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Nikon Coolpix 5000 Nikon Ups the Ante in the Digital Camera Wars

byHoward_Creech Jan 13, 2002
154 Helpfuls 155 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 Megapixel Images, Pro metering, NO SHUTTER LAG
Cons Nothing important
Recommended it? Yes

For the past ten years professional and serious amateur photographers have wondered what digital photography was going to be like when it grew up. The answer to that question is pretty complicated, but the new Nikon Coolpix 5000 might be part of the answer. Every now and again there is a quantum... Read full review »

242

The Nikon Coolpix 5000 - Enter the world of 5-megapixel bliss - Part 1

byjag2112 May 21, 2002
102 Helpfuls 103 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible images. Numerous features. Good optics. Nikon name.
Cons Expensive. Only a 3x optical zoom. Some shutter lag.
Recommended it? Yes

A little over a year ago, the first 3 megapixel digital still cameras were becoming common-place - but at a price. At that time, the general consensus was that 3 megapixels would be more than enough for everyone's use.

That was then. This is now.

As more and more images are... Read full review »

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