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Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Body Only Digital CameraCanon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor,...
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Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.
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Fast, Light, Powerful DSLR
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Pros: Light, fast processor, excellent performance, full compatibility.
Cons: Too many accessories for my budget
The Bottom Line:
Canon hit another home run with the latest Digital Rebel.
I bought the T1I as an upgrade from my previous Digital Rebel and EOS 10s. Compatibility with my existing 28-135is and 75-300is lenses was a given, and I added the brilliant Canon 10-22 ultrawide zoom to my kit. After 3 weeks of hiking around Australia and New Zealand, I couldn't be happier with the camera. The autofocus is nearly instant, the low-light performance is fantastic, and the built-in flash cycles quickly. The button layout's been simplified to the point that everything is immediately available, from exposure control and focus control to manual ISO selection. I frequently shot at ISO 3200 due to low-light conditions, and was never disappointed. Very little 'noise', and I got some excellent evening and predawn images. The 'night portrait' mode, which couples the flash with a long exposure for the background produces some dramatic pictures, and works particularly well with moving water in the background.
I compared the 10-22mm Canon ultrawide to the less-expensive Tamron and Sigma ultrawide zoom lenses, and it wasn't a close call. If you're tempted to save a couple of hundred with an an offbrand ultrawide, do yourself a favor and go to a camera store for a side-by-side comparison.
In 3 weeks of active shooting, I never came close to the capacity of the 16gb memory card or battery, but I offloaded the card and weeded out the culls and recharged the battery every couple of days. The BG-E5 vertical grip is a nice addition, but for me, it was overkill. Most of the time it just added weight to my travel kit, and I never needed the extra battery capacity or AA adapter.
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