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Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF-S 18-55 mm IS Lens Kit) | 
| Brand: Canon
Buy New: £599.00
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Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.7 x 5.4
MPN: 3820B018AA
Model: 3820B018AA
EAN: 8714574535319
ASIN: B0020MLKF0
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
 Fantastic DSLR August 4, 2009
Mr. H. Heywood (London)
183 out of 186 found this review helpful
I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago and it has exceeded all expectations. Being my first DSLR I tried to make sure I bought the best camera for my money. Initially I was going to buy the 450D on price but the extra few megapixels and better screen (which is stunning) swayed me. I'll try not to repeat any previous reviews but my observations are as follows;
In many respects this camera does all of the work for you. You could quite happily use the basic zone modes (auto modes) and take great photos or just use them whilst you get to grips with the complexity of manual modes.
The camera is also stunning aesthetically. It is slightly more rounded than previous models but as a consequence is also a touch smaller, especially the grip. For someone like myself who has large hands it is still not too much of a problem but if you feel like this may be a problem then a battery grip should rectify this.
In 2 weeks I probably charged this camera once and took almost a thousand photos.. great battery life considering the performance.
The buttons on the 500D are cleverly thought out except in the live view where the '*' button serves as the AF button and when filming the 'live view' button is stop/start recording.
The HD video mode is very good - I didn't consider this feature when buying but it is a very useful one to have just in case.
The only problems I have had are with memory cards. I was initially using a 2Gb one I already had but this was way too small but have recently bought a new 8Gb one which holds about 1,100 JPEG images. When you buy a card don't go for the cheapest go for the fastest (class 6). A standard SanDisk one will take about 15-20 continuous shots then will slow down or stop.
All in all a fantastic DSLR that I would recommend to anyone, especially if you take pictures of sporting events or landscapes as the Canon really seems to capture vivid colours and action well. This is by far and away the best camera in this price bracket too when compared to a D90 for example.
Excellent camera July 3, 2009
Hammy (Surrey, England)
60 out of 61 found this review helpful
I have upgraded from a Canon 350D to this 500D. Why? a) More pixels so I can crop without worrying too much. b) Screen on the 350D is far too small for my eyesight. The 500 screen is marvellous even held high. c) Auto Sensor cleaning. d) better quality images. e) video is a bonus but not on my wish list but nice to have anyway and it works great. I also looked at the 50D but chose to instead spend the difference in price on buying a Speedlight 580EX ll which is really good.
I mainly use a Canon 18-200mm since I normally have a dog lead in one hand and a camera in the other and stopping to change lenses is not really an option.... and the lens is plenty good enough.
I have just taken photos at a private function, mainly indoors and the quality is great.
My only gripe with the 500D is that if you are like me and constantly switch the camera off and on you really need to be careful that in so doing you haven't moved the function wheel. I pretty much always have mine set to AV and I have been caught out a few times having knocked the wheel over to Manual.
All in all I am tickled pink with the 500D and can recommend it without hesitation.
Canon EOS 500D July 7, 2009
Ray B's (UK)
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
I am about to attempt a DSLR course so guess what.... I needed a camera. My old Canon digital compact didn't cut it! This camera exceeds my expectations. It is easy to set up & use. My wife is an avid user of the point & click function & I use the rest. The 15m pixels & added ability to video in HD made the difference in selecting this camera over the Nikon equiv with the swivel screen (it was a close race).
I am over the moon with this purchase, but unfortunatly I have become very snap happy! I recommend you buy protective film for the camera display & a cheap UV filter to protect your expensive lens. I bought an 8gb HD-SD card & then had to get a USB adaptor as my old laptop SD card reader was not compatible.
Don't forget - your decision to by a brand name DSLR is for life, not just for one purchase. Your future Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF 18-55mm IS Lens Kit)accessories tie you to the brand.
Amazing Quality & Great Value - HD video is not just a gimmick. August 24, 2009
Jeppo (Milton Keynes)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
First of all, I'm more of a camcorder guy, so I'm coming at this from the point of view of a still-photography newbie. This has been my first purchase into DSLR territory & I'm blown away by this great piece of kit. You can quite happily shoot away in the auto & scene modes & get great pictures, but there's a lot of fun to be had by playing around with the settings. The camera comes with a fairly chunky user manual which does have hints & tips about how to use the settings. I'm ploughing my way through this at the moment and I'd recommend any 'beginners' do this to get maximum benefit from their kit.
Stuff I really like about this camera - it feels solid, stable & has quality build. The battery is really impressive. The camera comes with its own battery & charger. The battery still has some power left after a couple of days taking about 400 photos and about 20 (short) clips of HD footage. Very impressed! The display on the back is extremely clear & detailed. You really get an informed idea of whether or not you've taken a decent picture. You will need to puchase an SDHC card separately. With a 4GB card the camera can take about 530 pictures in highest quality mode jpeg setting (you can go for 'RAW' mode, but I don't know much about that) - though this will obviously vary depending on lighting conditions & modes. With the software provided you can connect the camera to a laptop & operate the camera hands-free. Great for indoor studio work, you can see your pictures cleary on your computer with all the settings & take pictures by clicking your mouse. FUN!!
The ability to shoot HD video clips is just the icing on the cake. Choices are 1080p/20fps or 720p/30fps. That's a bizarre combination, but Canon don't want to make the video features too good, lest we stop buying their camcorders! Shooting video is a little awkward - you have to press the live view button on the back & you will need to use manual focus (AF just loses the plot with video). But the HD video is just FAB!!! The onboard mic is fairly crappy mono & there are no mic inputs, but I will definitely be using this with professional mics & an external field recorder in the near future; the picture is THAT good. It's fantastic to get shallow depth of field HD footage which has that film feel to it. Oh yeah, and you can take great pictures too!
Excellent purchase October 24, 2009
David Arnott (Hampshire, UK)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have purchased items from Amazon before - and usually been very pleased with price, delivery and customer service - however I have not taken the time to write a review. This time I have ......simply because others must know that the 500D is an excellent camera. The quality of pictures is great, it handles well and it is very versatile. The EOS system takes a bit of getting use to (going on a course tommorow) but has the potential to do many of the things I have in mind. Most of the positive commments from other reviewers I would endorse - so I will not repeat. However I would like to point out something that I have not seen mentioned - the ability to link the 500D to a PC (not just for transferring photos) but also for controlling the camera controls remotely + a live picture. A very useful facility for photographing pack shots etc.
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