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With the EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 megapixels resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp full high definition video.
The EOS 500D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. For occasions when larger amounts of footage need to be stored on a memory card, users can also choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows high definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV.
Highlights of the Canon EOS 500D - Digital camera - SLR - 15.1 Mpix - Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens - optical zoom: 3 x - Black
- 15.1 megapixels CMOS sensor
- Full HD (1080p) movies
- High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
- 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
- 3.0" ClearView LCD with live view mode
- 9-point AF system
- DIGIC 4
- EOS integrated cleaning system
- EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
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15.1 megapixels CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints - or crop images to perfection without losing any of the detail necessary for printing - Canon's 15.1megapixels CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise. -
Full HD movie recording
The EOS 500D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. For occasions when larger amounts of footage need to be stored on a memory card, users can also choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows high definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV. -
High ISO for low light
When light levels fall, the EOS 500D offers an ISO range of up to 3200 - expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable. -
3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
The EOS 500D features shooting speeds of up to 3.4fps in continuous bursts of up to 170 large JPEG images. -
3.0" ClearView LCD with live view mode
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 3.0" ClearView LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 920,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to live view mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles. -
9-point AF system
A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-center subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster. -
DIGIC 4
Canon's DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colors. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced noise reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second startup times and near-instant image review after shooting. -
EOS integrated cleaning system
Canon's built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation and an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Canon EOS 500D - digital camera
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 4
- Sensor Resolution
- 15.1 Megapixel
- Lens System
- 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Range
- 25 cm
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Viewfinder
- Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Display
- LCD display - 3"
- Supported Battery
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )
- AV Interfaces
- Composite video/audio, HDMI
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 12.9 cm x 6.2 cm x 9.8 cm
- Weight
- 480 g
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Sensor Resolution
- 15.1 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Total Pixels
- 15,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 15,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 14.9 x 22.3mm
- Field of View Crop Factor
- 1.6
- Sensor Dust Reduction
- Yes
- Sensor Features
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 4
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Auto Focus
- TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
- 9
- Digital Video Format
- H.264
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
- AV Interfaces
- Composite video/audio, HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO 6400, ISO 100-3200, ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 12800
- Exposure Metering
- Evaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot (4%)
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 35
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode
- Special Effects
- Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing
- Yes
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200sec
- Exposure Range
- EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type
- 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 29 - 88mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Range
- 25 cm
- Max View Angle
- 74.3 degree(s)
- Zoom Adjustment
- Manual
- Lens Construction
- 9 groups / 11 elements
- Filter Size
- 58 mm
- Lens System Mounting
- Canon EF-S
- Features
- Aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
- 13
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Features
- AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3.4 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Flash Terminal
- Hot shoe
- Additional Features
- Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, highlight tone priority, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, mirror lock, remote live view, Auto Lighting Optimizer
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Field Coverage
- 95%
- Magnification
- 0.87x
- Dioptric Correction Range
- -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames
- Autofocus frame
- Viewfinder Information
- Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, white balance, Exposure Mode, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, ISO sensitivity, memory card status, FE lock
Display
- Type
- 3" LCD display
- Resolution
- 920,000 pixels
- Display Features
- Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Mono
Connections
- Connector Type
- 1 x USB , 1 x composite video/audio output , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x remote control
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
Software
- Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Digital Photo Professional
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support
- MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5, MS Windows Vista
- Peripheral Devices
- USB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, audio / video cable
Battery
- Battery Type
- Canon LP-E5
- Details
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
- Image Storage
- RAW 4752 x 3168 - 20.2 MB , Fine JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 5 MB , Normal JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 2.5 MB , Fine JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 3 MB , Normal JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 1.6 MB , Fine JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 1.7 MB , Normal JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 0.9 MB
- Video Capture
- H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 20 fps , H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 12.9 cm
- Depth
- 6.2 cm
- Height
- 9.8 cm
- Weight
- 480 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
