Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR Camera Body
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With the Canon EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 Megapixel resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp Full High Definition video. This model was discontinued March 2011. The replacement camera is the EOS 600D and is now available from stock.
Product Detail
Features
- 15.1 MP CMOS sensor
- Full HD (1080p) movies
- High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
- 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
- 3.0” Clear View LCD with Live View mode
- 9-point AF system
- DIGIC 4
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
EAN Reference for Canon EOS 500D Body Only: 8714574535265
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Specification
Specifications
| Megapixels | 15.5 |
| Image Sensor | 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS |
| Maximum File Size (pixels) | 4752x3168 |
| File formats |
JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4 |
| Viewfinder |
Pentamirror Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Approx. 95% Magnification Approx. 0.87x Eyepoint Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre) Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre) Focusing Screen Fixed Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter) Viewfinder Information AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light Image information: White balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+) Depth of Field Preview Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. Eyepiece Shutter On strap |
| LCD Screen |
3.0" TFT, approx. 920K dots Coverage Approx. 100% Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) Approx 170° Coating Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge Brightness Adjustment Adjustable to one of seven levels Display Options (1) Quick Control Screen, (2) Camera settings |
| Auto-Focus Points & System |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor AF System/ Points 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) AF Working Range EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) AF Modes AI Focus One Shot AI Servo AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor Predictive AF, up to 10m ¹ AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode. AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite Manual Focus Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | AUTO (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Expandable to 6400 + H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments |
| Shutter and Drive Type - Speed Range |
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter Speed 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Frames per second | Max. Approx. 3.4fps. (speed maintained for up to 170 images (JPEG), 9 images (RAW)) |
| Image Stabilisation System | |
| Lens Mount & Focal Length Adjustment |
EF/EF-S Focal Length Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens |
| Exposure modes |
TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering system & Built-in Flash Performance |
Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) 13 Built-in Flash Coverage up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm) Built-in Flash Recycle Time Approx. 3 seconds Modes Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction X-Sync 1/200sec Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments Flash Exposure Bracketing, with compatible External Flash Flash Exposure Lock Second Curtain Synchronisation HotShoe/ PC Terminal External Flash Compatibility E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support External Flash Control via camera menu screen |
| Camera Body Weight & Dimensions |
128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm Weight (Body Only) Approx. 480g |
| Memory Card format | SD card, SDHC card |
| Battery model & Performance |
1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5 Battery Life Approx. 400 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 380 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |