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.
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)