Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR Camera
June 15, 2010 Canon, Digital Cameras
The top-notch Canon EOS500D is a semi-professional, digital SLR camera with a generously large 3” LCD panel and control layout, and includes an EF-S 18-55mm (f/3.5-f/5.6) image stabilised lens.It captures stunning detail thanks to its 15.1 megapixel resolution which is perfect for capturing images you’d like to blow up to poster size.Lovers of the moving image are also catered for – switch to video mode and you can capture your home movies in Full HD (1080p). Connect the EOS500D via HMDI cable (sold separately) to your compatible TV, and you’ll enjoy reviewing your footage or images in glorious high definition. The EOS500D represents total digital freedom with access to over 60 EF lenses, including the wide angle EF-S range. High precision, 9-point wide-area auto focus points provides fast, accurate focusing, even with off-centre subjects. Framing your shots is child’s play thanks to the Live View mode. The high performance DIGIC IV processor and CMOS sensor combine for optimum results in a range of lighting conditions. Images can be recorded simultaneously in both RAW and JPEG formats for greater post-shooting flexibility, while PictBridge compatibility allows quick, quality prints direct from camera to printer.
Key Features
- Audio capability Yes
- Brand Canon
- Connections USB 2.0, HDMI out
- Dimensions H97.5 x W128.8 x D61.9mm
- Direct printing PictBridge
- Flash modes 5
- GPS No
- HD Video Yes
- High definition Yes
- Image Stabilisation No
- Maximum ISO rating 3200
- Megapixels 15.1
- Memory card slot SD
- Model name / number EOS 500D
- Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) No
- Power supply 1x LP-E5 lithium-ion battery and AC adaptor
- Screen size 3″
- Shooting modes 12
- Sweep Panorama No
- Type DSLR
- Video capability Full 1080p HD movies
- Waterproof No
- Weight 480g (body only)
- Zoom (digital) 2x
- Zoom (optical) 3x (18 – 55mm)
