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Canon EOS 500D (EOS Kiss Digital X3 / EOS Rebel T1i) review

Started May 31, 2009 | User reviews thread
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gmaldo New Member • Posts: 2
Canon EOS 500D (EOS Kiss Digital X3 / EOS Rebel T1i) review

I've recently upgraded my eos 450D to this 500D, mainly for video capabilities. I have to say that the camera, even if almost identical to the predecessor, shows visible better quality, in term of resolution and in high ISO settings. I'm very satisfied with the changes, even if the video has not following autofocus once record is started (however you can change it manually). Also some issues with autofocus seems to be partially solved with respect with 450D.
The new 3" screen is fantastic, the images and live view is more vivid, since resolution has more than doubled.

Problems:

Autofocus reliability seems to be improved since 450D, even if still not perfect.
Choppy video at 1080p due to the 20 fps.
The autofocus is set only once at start when recording video, then is fixed.
New plastic surface more rough than the body of 450d. I preferred the old surface seemed easier to clean.
The 3" screen surface is easier to get dirty with finger touching

Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3)
15 megapixels • 3 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Mar 25, 2009
gmaldo's score
4.1
Average community score
4.3
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