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Review summary: If you were a firm fan of Canon's EOS 450D Digital SLR camera then you'd be forgiven for doing a double-take when investigating the new successor, the EOS 500D, as on the surface the two cameras ...

Verdict: Canon's DSLR range continues to go from strength to strength with this considerably enhanced upgrade of the EOS 450D, which manages to keep almost all of the previous physical features while improving the processor and the ISO range and adding a new ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: Just 14 months after the launch of the EOS Rebel XSi (450D), Canon has unveiled its latest model, the Rebel T1i (500D). It's the fifth generation of Rebel and enters the market at a difficult time - in the midst of a global economic downturn and ...

Pros: 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 it's there for emergencies), Good quality HD video (but ...

Cons: 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 ...

Verdict: 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.

Review summary: Canon's new EOS 500D features a high resolution 15 million pixel sensor, a maximum ISO setting of 12,800 and powerful HD video capabilities. But is it worth the asking price? Slotting in between the EOS 450D and the EOS 50D in Canon's DSLR range, ...

Pros: Class-leading resolution and exceptional high ISO performance place the EOS 500D apart from the competition, and versatile Live View and HD video modes are very attractive. Canon's Creative Auto (CA) mode will appeal to novice photographers

Cons: It's expensive, contrast-detection AF in video and live view mode is slow and noisy, a variable-angle LCD screen (like the Olympus E-450 and Nikon D5000) would be better when shooting/filming from awkward angles. The EOS 450D is much better value at ...

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The Canon EOS 500D is an excellent DSLR for both novices and advanced amateur photographers alike. The camera provides extra versatility via its good Live View system, and the large and high resolution LCD monitor. The camera's image quality is ...

Review summary: Compact and lightweight SLR that can shoot movies too

Pros: Full HD video plus crisp photos ; fast to respond ; simple to use ; lightweight but robust

Cons: Sound on video is mono-only ; movie frame rate only 20fps ; expensive, particularly if you need to buy the lens as well

Verdict: Easy to use, responsive, lightweight and compact DSLR with much to recommend apart from its price