The new EOS 500D features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor – ideal for large detailed prints or enormous cropping possibilities. For shooting in near-dark conditions, the EOS 500D offers a high ISO sensitivity up to 3200 which is expandable to 12800, giving photographers the power to shoot in the dimmest light conditions. Outstanding noise reduction is made possible by Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor.

The EOS 500D heralds a new way for photography enthusiasts to capture their world. It pairs outstanding still image capture with Full HD 1080P video recording. For longer video shoots, users can also choose lower shooting resolutions of 720P or VGA

Key Features:

• 15.1 megapixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour
• Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
• New DiG!C 4 Processor means faster processing and new features such as Live Face Detection AF Mode
• 9-point AF and 6-point Assist AF for ultra sharp images. You can manually select any of the 9 points to ensure correct sharp focus
• Continuous smooth shooting speed of 3.4 fps
• Now with new Live Face Detection AF mode, and Live View Movies (in Full HD)
• Standard ISO (100-6400) and expandable to an incredible H1:12800 with incredible image detail in low light
• 3.0" (920,000 dots) LCD screen with anti-reflection and anti-smudge coating for clear photo previews
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System prevents and automatically removes tiny dust particles resulting in cleaner images
• Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including new Speedlite 270EX, TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Expand shooting possibilities
 

• Live View Stills (Live, Quick and Live Face Detection AF modes)
• Live View Movies in Full HD (with sound)
• HDMI mini output in full High-Definition

High Performance Features
 

• High speed and precision 9-point AF
• 3.4fps (up to 60 continuous shooting: JPEG)
• 3.0" LCD monitor (920,000 dots)
• Compatible with all EF/S lenses

Highly intuitive
 

• Automatic image correction
• Auto Lighting Optimizer
• Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System

High class design and durability
 

• Stainless steel core and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre

Resolution

Effective: 15.5MP, Recorded: 15.1MP

Sensor

22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS

Bit Depth

Not Specified By Manufacturer

File Formats

RAW, JPEG, QuickTime

File Size

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Color Spaces

sRGB, Adobe RGB

Image Stabilization

Body: No

Crop Factor

1.6x

Optics

Lens

No

Zoom

N/A

Lens Mount

Canon EF/EF-S mount

Focus Type

Auto and Manual Focus

Focus Range

N/A

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount

N/A

Shooting Controls

Sensitivity

ISO: 100-3200 (expandable to 6400 and 12800)

Shutter Speeds

1/4000 - 30 sec, bulb

Metering

Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted Average

Exposure Modes

Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto, Scene

White Balance

Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

Mirror Lock-Up

Yes

Burst Capability

3.4fps Continuous Shooting

Self Timer

10 seconds or 2 seconds

Interval Recording

No

Remote Control

Yes: RS-60E3 Remote, RC-5 Wireless Remote, RC-1 Wireless Remote

Flash

Built-in Flash

Yes

Effective Flash Range

Up to 43' (13 m)

External Flash Connection

Hotshoe

Dedicated Flash System

Canon Speedlite EX-series

Max Sync Speed

1/200 sec.

Memory

Built-in Memory

No

Memory Card Type

SD/SDHC

Still Images per GB

RAW: 50
JPEG: High Res:204 - Low Res:1,137

A/V Recording

Video Recording

Video with Audio, NTSC & PAL Output

Video Resolution

1920x1080 @ 20fps, 1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640x480 @ 30fps

Video Clip Length

12 min. Full HD/24 min. minimum. res., with 4GB card

Audio Recording

Mono audio with video only

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type

Eye-level Pentamirror

Viewfinder Coverage

95%

Display

3" LCD

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity

USB 2.0 (mini-B), A/V Out, HDMI (Type C)

System & Software Requirements

Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.2 or later)

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Humidity: 85% or less

Weatherproofing

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Durability

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Power

Battery Type

LP-E5 Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

Power Adapter

CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter (optional)

Physical

Dimensions

3.8 x 5.1 x 2.4" (98 x 129 x 62mm) body only

Weight

16.9oz

• Battery Charger LC-E5
• Battery Pack LP-E5
• Eyecup Ef
• Date/time CR1616 lithium battery
• Interface Cable IFC-200U
• Video Cable AVCDC400
• Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
• EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk