Canon EOS 500D - Review, Specification

Canon EOS 500D with 15.1 megapixels, DiG!c 4 Image Processor and ISO speeds expandable to 12800 combine to deliver outstanding images with low noise and natural colour reproduction. Canon EOS 500D is powered with full HD movie recording, automatic image correction tools (Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral illumination correction), with Live View stills and movies with Live Face Detection. With the ability to capture images up to 3.4 fps in incredible 14-bit colour, the EOS 500D is the ultimate tool for the serious photographer.

15.1 mega pixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour. Superior processing with Dig!c 4 Processor, faster processing and new feature such as Live Face Detection AF Mode. Canon EOS 500D has high speed and precision 9-point AF, with continuous smooth shooting speed of 3.4 fps, you can shoot up to 60 continuous shooting (jpeg).

More feature on Canon EOS 500D is incredibly fast 0.1 second start up time so you are always ready to capture spontaneous shots.





Specification

 
Image Sensor
·         CMOS / 15.1 Megapixel
·         Effective Sensor Size : 22.3 x 14.9 mm
·         A/D Resolution Power : 14 bit
Image Size
·         4752 X 3168 / Approx 15MB (Large/fine)
·         3456 X  2304  / Approx 8MB (Medium/fine)
·         2352 X 1568 /  Approx 3.7MB (Small/fine)
·         4752 X 3168 / Approx 15MB (RAW)
Viewfinder
·         Coverage (vertical/horizontal)  : 95%
·         Dioptic Adjustment : -3 to +1 dpt
·         Interchangeable Focusing Screens : No
Auto Focus
AF point : 9
Exposure Control
Shooting Modes :
·         7 standard modes
Metering Segments :
·         35
Metering Modes  :
·         Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average
ISO Speed Range :
·         ISO 100-3200
·         (H1: 6400,  H2: 12800)                    
Exposure Compensation
·         Manual, AEB  ±2: - 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments
Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec – 30, bulb, X-sync 1/200 sec.
Shooting Speed
3.4 fps
LCD Monitor
3 inch
Start Up Time
0.1 sec
Body Dimension (W x H x D)
128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm.
Weight (Body Only)
480g  (body only)


There not much improvement in Canon EOS 500D compared to Canon EOS 450D. The improvement such as increased resolution from 12 MP to 15 MP, and new feature HD Movie.

Canon EOS 500D VS Canon EOS 450D




Canon EOS 500D
Canon EOS 450D
Image Sensor
15.1 million effective pixels
12.2 million effective pixels
Images sizes
·         4752 x 3168
·         3456 x 2304
·         2353 x 1568
·         4272 x 2848
·         3088 x 2056
·         2256 x 1504
Image Processor
DIGIC 4
DIGIC III
Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 3200, extendable to(6400) and H (12800).
ISO 100 to 1600
Auto ISO
ISO 100 to 1600
ISO 100 to 800
Noise reduction
Four levels
On/Off
Auto lighting optimizer
Four levels
On/Off
Viewfinder info
Now includes Highlight Tone Priority icon
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LCD monitor
·         3.0 " TFT LCD
·         920,000 dots
·         3.0 " TFT LCD
·         230,000 dots
Video mode
·         1080p @ 20fps
·         720p @ 30fps
·         VGA @ 30fps
·         MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
No video capability
Live view AF
·         Quick mode (Phase detect)
·         Live view mode (Contrast detect)
·         Face detect (Contrast detect)
·         Quick mode (Phase detect)
·         Live view mode (Contrast detect)



 



Source : Around the web


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