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Canon EOS 500D review

500D takes fight to Nikon with 15MP, full-HD 1080p video recording and astronomical ISO levels

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Last reviewed: April 30th

Price at launch £869.00
MPN 3820B013
Description Canon 15MP SLR body
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62
Features Integral dust removal system, Digic 4 image processor, Live View, HD video capture (1920 x 1080, 16:9, 20fps)
Weight (g) 480
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Display Size 3
Dust reduction Yes
Effective Pixels 15.1
Flash Modes Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
Focusing Modes Dynamic-area AF, Single Shot
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 3200, 400, 800, ISO Auto
Lens Canon EF/EFS mount
Memory Types SD, SDHC
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 4752
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 3168

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Product Summary

Key specs


Weight (g): 480 |
Effective Pixels: 15.1 |
Max resolution (horizontal pixels): 4752 |
Max resolution (vertical pixels): 3168 |

Full spec

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Whopping 15.1 megapixels

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Higher ISO settings

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Colourful, intuitive LCD screen

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New exposure aids

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HD video recording

Against

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Pricy if HD video doesn't appeal

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Only 1080p HD video recording

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Slower than the cheaper 40D

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Noisy dial buttons

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Lacks external mic socket

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