Mar 25, 2009

Canon unveils Digital Rebel T1i

Canon has today unveiled the EOS 500D also known as the Digital Rebel T1i. This latest addition to its compact DSLR series features a 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with 1080p HD video recording at 20fps.

It also offers a 3.0 inch LCD with 920,000 dot resolution and an ISO sensitivity range expandable up to 12800 equivalent.

500D
Amazon already have the Canon EOS 500D | Digital Rebel T1i listed, if you're interested in the price.

It includes a faster Digic 4 processor offering better noise reduction at higher ISO's and continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps delivering 170 large JPEG images in a single burst.

So what has Canon done to make this latest model in the longest-established family in the sector live up to the edgy and exciting image implied by its US naming? You can see a preview of this digital SLR here.

  • New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • Body only; lenses sold separately
  • Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
  • 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
  • Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)