Description

A beginner-friendly DSLR that punches above its weight, the EOS 500D (Rebel T1i) pairs a 15.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 processing for crisp photos, pleasing color, and reliable low-light results. The compact EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS kit lens covers everyday scenes with optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots. Add Full HD video (1080p at 20 fps / 720p at 30 fps), 9-point AF, and a bright 3.0" 920k-dot LCD—perfect for travel, family, school, and content creation.

Specifications

• Sensor: 15.1MP APS-C (22.3 × 14.9 mm)
• Image Formats: JPEG, CR2 (RAW), RAW+JPEG
• Video: H.264 MOV (1080/20p; 720/30p; 480/30p)
• AF System: 9 points (center cross-type), One-Shot/AI Servo/AI Focus
• Shutter: 30–1/4000 s; X-sync 1/200 s; Bulb
• ISO: 100–3200 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800)
• Viewfinder/LCD: ~95% pentamirror; 3.0" 920k-dot fixed screen
• Storage: SD/SDHC
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 12.88 × 9.75 × 6.19 cm
• Weight (Body with battery/card): ≈0.52 kg
• Kit Lens (EF-S 18–55mm IS): 18–55mm, f/3.5–5.6, Optical IS, min focus 0.25 m, filter 58 mm, ≈3× optical zoom

What Makes It Stand Out

• Great image quality for the price: 15MP sensor with pleasing color and low noise for prints and social.
• Stabilized kit lens: everyday focal range with Optical IS for sharper handheld shots.
• Easy to learn: intuitive controls, Live View, and helpful automatic modes grow with your skills.