Canon has now released info on the new Canon EOS 500D. The new camera comes packed with a 15MP sensor, DiG!C 4, HD video recording, new af system and a 3″ lcd with 920.000dots. I have not been able to find any sample images taken with the camera yet, but I will ofcourse post as soon as I find them 🙂
Canon EOS 500D
Specifications directly from Canon:
For creative photographers after serious fun
- 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
- DiG!C 4 Image Processor
- ISO 100-3200 (H1:6400, H2: 12800)
- Noise Reduction for high ISO speeds
- Record High Definition movies
Key Features:
- 15.1 megapixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour
- 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
- Prevents and automatically removes tiny dust particles resulting in cleaner images
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
Standard Accessories:
- 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
Optional Accessories:
- All EF/-S Lenses
- Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
- Macro twin lite MT-24EX
- E-series Dioptic Adjustment Lenses
- Angle Finder C
- Semi hard case EH19L
- Car Battery Charger CBC-E5
- Interface Cable IFC-500
- Canon EX-series Speedlites and ST-E2
- AC Adapter CA-PS700
- DC Coupler – DR-E5
- Battery Grip BG-E5
- Battery Magazine BGM-E5L
- Eyepiece Extender EPEX15II
- HDMI Cable HTC-100
- Remote Switch RS-60E3
- Remote Controller RC-5, RC-1
You can also download the techsheet right here.
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