The EOS Rebel T1i (also known as the EOS-500D) is the replacement of Canon's very successful Rebel XSi (EOS-450D). It takes everything that made the XSi such a hit and adds these improvements:
- 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (up from 12.2)
- Uses DIGIC 4 image processor (XSi used DIGIC III)
- Higher resolution, 920,000 pixel LCD display (versus 230k on the XSi)
- Wider ISO range
- Records movies in Full HD (the XSi had no movie mode)
- HDMI output
That's not too bad of an upgrade! There are two things that got worse on the new Rebel T1i: battery life is down 20%, and the burst rate is slightly slower, though the latter isn't entirely surprising.
Everything else remains the same. The Rebel T1i is compact, supports both EF and EF-S lenses, and offers both automatic and full manual controls. And, as you'd expect from a digital SLR, it's quite expandable.
If you bought the lens kit, then you'll find the F3.5.5-6, 18 - 55 mm IS lens in the box. While this lens is better than its predecessors, it does feel a bit "cheap" in your hands. I'm also not a fan of the manual focus ring, either. While it's not a terribly sharp lens, image quality is generally good by kit lens standards. If you want to use another lens, you can choose from over sixty Canon lenses -- both EF and EF-S. There will be a 1.6X focal length conversion ratio to keep in mind, of course.
Have the intention to buy this DSLR when I visit {M} in States... the price there compare to SG is much cheaper!! hehehe
Right now, counting down to 6 mths... before my travel starts! Starting to do my research and also booking of air ticket!
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