Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 500D Digital Rebel T1i and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 500D Digital Rebel T1i.
May 2009
(82%)
124 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
HD video quality is excellent, Exceptional ISO performance, Accurate color and dynamic range, Great kit lens,
Slow to focus in low light, Smudgeproof screen isn't smudge proof, Massive image files out of the camera, Slow AF in video mode,
The Canon Rebel T1i is both a great camera for the photographer looking to move up from compacts and advanced amateurs who want total control and excellent image quality. Most Canon Rebel generations only slightly evolve in terms of features – and most...
Good resolution and detailed output (but only very marginally better than 450D), Decent (but not best in class) high ISO JPEG performance, Extended ISO speed up to 12800 (not great quality but its there for emergencies), Good quality HD video (but sound o...
Visibly more noise in RAW files than some of the competition, Slightly less highlight range in JPGs than the competition, Relatively limited RAW headroom, channel clipping means color accuracy can often not be maintained when recovering clipped areas in R...
The EOS 500D is the latest incarnation of a highly successful line of cameras and although the entry level market segment is these days much more crowded than it used to be, we would be very surprised if the new model would not sell like hotcakes. A...
Abstract: On the surface, the Canon Rebel T1i ($899 MSRP) sounds like it has a lot to offer as a video-capable DSLR. Unfortunately, the camera has too many peculiarities and design flaws for it to be a serious contender amongst high-end HD camcorders. While the ...
Abstract: Note: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i and EOS 500D are the same model) LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 25, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a new addition to its Rebel lineup, the EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera, the...
Full HD video plus crisp photos; fast to respond; simple to use; lightweight but robust
Sound on video is mono-only; movie frame rate only 20fps; expensive, particularly if you need to buy the lens as well
Easy to use, responsive, lightweight and compact DSLR with much to recommend apart from its price Good points Full HD video plus crisp photos; fast to respond; simple to use; lightweight but robust Bad points Sound on video is mono-only; movie frame r...
The Canon Rebel T1i is the companys first sub-$1000 video-enabled SLR. It has a 15-megapixel sensor, a DIGIC 4 processor, can capture video at up to 1920x1080 (at 20 frames per second), and costs $899 with an 18-55mm lens. Video SLRs are a hot item...
Abstract: Time for your head to start spinning: In September 2008, Nikon introduced the $999 12.3MP D90, the first DSLR with HD video recording. Canon quickly followed with the $2,699 21.1MP EOS 5D Mark II, which captured 1080p video instead of the 720p of arch...
Great design. Excellent LCD with Live View. Very good overall image quality. ...
1080p video is only equipped to handle a narrow field of shooting environments. Limited advanced features. Pricey compared to competition. ...
After a few covert screenings of the Canon Eos 500D’s 1080p HD video last year, photographers and videographers were introduced to a revolutionary world where DSLRs appeared to rival certain top of the line HD camcorders. A DSLR that shoots progress...
Excellent value. Stellar image quality. Fast performance. HD (720p30) video capture. Big, 3-inch high-res (VGA) screen. HDMI-out.
Cannot continuously focus during video recording (user must hold down a button to refocus if subjects change their distance from the camera). Autofocus mechanism is audible in video recordings. Full HD 1080 video capture looks sluggish due to its low fram...
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i helps redefine the D-SLR landscape by offering prosumer features, performance, and image quality for less than $1,000....
With the addition of full HD video, a greatly-expanded ISO range and a fantastically high-res LCD screen, the new Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i has graduated to the ranks of mid-range, prosumer DSLR. Add an increased price-tag of $799.99 / £869...
