Just a news note: A few days ago, Canon announced its newest addition to the popular consumer-level Rebel line-up. By the numbers, the T1i is an impressive camera, even if I find the new acronym/numbering “T1i” a bit awkward.
Here are the basics: 15.1MP, HD video capture (full 1080p HD video recording at 20fps), a DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, 3.4 fps for up to 170 large/fine JPEG images or up to nine RAW images in a single burst, ISO speeds up to 3200 in whole stop increments (plus H1: 6400 and H2: 12800), a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA). The camera comes with Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer, Creative Auto Mode and Live View.
The T1i is scheduled for delivery by early May and will be sold in a body-only configuration for $799.99 and in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99.
Initial Reactions to Canon Digital Rebel T1i / 500D
Joe Decker, a Photocrati contributor, talks about implications of the 500D / Digital Rebel T1i the “narrowing” of the market for digital slr cameras, and how the increased power and resolution of “entry” level cameras may soon reduce the size of the market for flagship pro models.
Digital Photography Preview says “this is most of a 50D stuffed into the familiar 450D body.”
Camera Labs says: “if the Beta unit’s quality holds up, … the Canon Rebel T1i’s image quality is at least as good as the Canon 50D, delivering more detail than most of the 12-megapixel cameras on the market for less money.”
Both the DPreview and Camera Labs comments above are based on preliminary use of beta models, so it’s a bit early to tell what the verdict will be. But it’s clear this is intended to be Canon’s new flagship model at the lower end of the market, and that it will be popular camera.
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Canon continues to deliver the best cameras at the best prices. We have actually used a Rebel for a back up camera before. They are reliable and produce great images.
I like the looks of this thing. It’s likely I’ll buy one when they show up in stores (which I hear is already starting). I own the original 300D Digital Rebel. I was considering a 5D Mk II as my next upgrade but don’t think my skills and the type of photos I take require quite that much camera so I plan on giving the T1i a try.
Congrats to Canon. Another Rebel’s siblings emerging
digic 4 and hd video is nice for new canon dslr
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the Canon 500D would be a direct competitor with the Nikon D90. Currently, i own an EOS450D and i want to upgrade to 500D so that i can take HD videos.
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Anyone who is using the 500D would need to seriously consider the much improved 550D. The specs on this one are amazing. Check it out!
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