Welcome to Canon 500D Review

The Canon 500D is one of the best entry level SLR cameras available today. It comes with many top features such as mind blowing image quality and full HD video, but is it the right camera for you?

Canon 500D Features

The Canon 500D has many top of the range features that exceed many of the more expensive digital SLR cameras available today.

15.1 megapixel images
Full 1080p HD video recording
Maximum 12800 ISO for low light conditions
3.4fps continuous shooting mode
Up to 170 frames in continuous JPEG shooting mode
3.0" Clear View LCD Screen
One button Live View Mode
9 point Auto Focus system
DIGIC 4 Image processor technology
EOS Integrated Lens Cleaning System
EF/EF-S Lens compatibility
EX Speedlite Flash compatibility

15.1 megapixel resolution

The Canon 500D digital camera boasts a staggering 15.1 million pixels when it takes a photograph. This is higher than virtually all competing cameras currently available. With more pixels available per image your photographs will contain more detail than ever before and can therefore be printed onto larger prints without loss of quality.

Full 1080p HD Video Recording

The Canon EOS 500D is the first digital SLR to offer a full HD video recording feature. Whilst other cameras offer a lower resolution the Canon allows you to capture those important moments in high definition video like never before.

Maximum 12800 Low Light ISO Setting

With a maximum low light ISO setting of 12800 the Canon 500D performs better in low light conditions by increasing the ISO setting and allowing more light to reach the sensor.

3.4fps Continuous Shooting Mode

The 500D Canon continues to perform well in live action scenes when it's important to take several images to capture that special moment.

Up to 170 frames in Continuous Mode

Never miss that live actin shot again by running out of available frames with up to 170 shots available in JPEG format in continuous shooting mode.

3" Clear View LCD Screen

View images clearly on the stunning 3" lcd screen, change menu options and even zoom in on photographs to check your images.

One Button Live View Mode

The Canon 500D makes it quick and easy to switch to Live View mode so you can see the image on the LCD screen before taking the shot.

9 Point Auto-Focus System

The Canon EOS 500D continues with the easy to use 9 point auto-focus system popular throughout the Canon camera range.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor

The Canon 500D comes with the latest DIGIC 4 image processor ensuring rapid processing of images even in RAW shooting mode.

EOS Integrated Lens Cleaning System

Reduce the worry of dust on the sensor with Canon's EOS integrated lens cleaning system. The camera automatically cleans the lens when you turn it off helping to reduce the build up of dust on the sensor.

Compatibility with EF & EF/S Lenses

The Canon 500D proves itself a true winner for the serious amateur or semi-professional photographer with built in compatibility for Canon's most popular lenses.

EX Speedlite Compatibility

Expanding your system with a Speedlite Flash Gun is never a concern as the camera is fully compatible with EX Speedlite accessories.