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Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens




  • 1 . 15.1 megapixel sensor . Yes , the high megapixel count is impressive , but keep in mind that , as you approach higher resolutions , you need to ensure the lens on the SLR can resolve that much detail . Sadly , the included 18 - 55mm IS lens is functional , but the high resolution really shows the so-so quality of the lens . Even if taken at the proper focus , pictures can appear soft with this kit lens . Shots I have taken with Canon EF-S 17 - 85mm and EF 70 - 200mm L lenses are crisp . I don't have any gripes on image quality . There are some issues with noise on the higher ISOs that don't seem to show up on the Nikon digitals , but overall , the quality is amazing for the price . Skin tones , textures , colors are reproduced very accurately . 2 . Digic 4 . The Digic 4 processor appears to process / save the 15 megapixel images in the same time ( if not faster ) than the Digic III processor on the XSi ( even in RAW + Jpg mode ) . I have also noticed that at higher ISOs , the sensor and the Digic 4 produce images with less overall noise compared with its predecessors . 3 . LCD . The 920,000 pixel LCD screen is large ( 3 ) , crisp , vibrant and fully visible even in bright sunlight . In comparison , the Canon XSi SLR ( which the T1i replaces ) , also has a 3 LCD , but with 230,000 pixels . The viewing angle is great as well and the LCD can easily be seen nearly 180 degrees around . 4 . ISO 12800 . Canon and Amazon are correctly identifying that the T1i maxes out at ISO 3200 . Some less reputable dealers are listing an ISO 12800 , which you should disregard . The ISO 6400 and 12800 settings are expanded ISO settings . The pictures taken on these two settings are ISO 3200 images pushed to ISO 6400 or 12800 by the Digic 4 chip before saving to the memory card . These pictures are extremely grainy and contain a lot of noise to the point of only being usable as for snapshots or adding an artistic effect to certain compositions . 5 . Penta-mirror . That Canon is still using one in the T1i is disappointing . The penta-mirror viewfinder image is functional , but still noticeably darker than that of the penta-prism viewfinder in the Nikon D90 ( which is the T1i's main competitor ) . I really would have preferred if Canon had kept the XSi's 12.2 megapixel sensor , forgone 1080p video altogether , and maybe upped the cost of the camera slightly to cover the production cost of using a penta-prism in the T1i . Honestly , unless you are massively cropping your images , or creating large photos , the difference between 12.2 and 15.1 megapixels really is negligible . 6 . Size . This is the same body as the XSi , and therefore a bit on the smaller side compared to other digital SLRs . I have small hands , so the T1i is comfortable for me . If you have big hands , I can see this being a very difficult camera to use over an extended period of time . If you haven't handled a Canon XT , XTi or XSi , I would suggest you go to a store and hold the T1i yourself before purchasing it online . ( I will upload a picture of the T1i in my hands to the user gallery for a size reference . ) 7 . HD Video . Yes , the Canon marketing department made a horrible marketing decision and pushed the T1i onto shelves limiting the 1080p recording to 20fps ( frames per second ) . Recognize this as a marketing gimmick that allows them put a 1080p sticker on the camera box . The 1080p @ 20fps is fine most times , but seems a choppy if you have a lot of action in the frame or are panning quickly . The T1i's 720p video is recorded at 30fps and is clean , smooth , and sufficient for all but the most discerning consumers . One major criticism though is that the sound is recorded in mono , AND there is NO input for an external microphone . A lot of pre-production reviews of the T1i criticize its inability to automatically autofocus while recording . I wouldn't put much weight in this criticism , mostly because neither of the other two SLR cameras with HD recording capabilities ( Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 ) can automatically autofocus while recording either . What you can do with the T1i is pan / zoom the lens and then press the AE lock ( * ) button to make the camera autofocus on the new subject ( all while recording ) . A problem with using the AE lock button to have the camera autofocus is that the microphone for the camera is on the front upper left of the body near the lens mount . Therefore , the lens motor noise is picked up just as much as ambient sounds . Even with my quietest Canon USM ( ultasonic motor ) lenses , this lens motor sound is pretty loud in video playback . Although , remember , you can always manually turn the focusing ring on the lens to get your subject back into focus . It's not easy , but after a little practice , it's not all too hard , either . Ultimately , you shouldn't let the HD recording limitations sway you one way or the other . This is an SLR camera - - not a video camera . The HD video is a great feature , but if you're looking for something primarily to take video , look elsewhere . There are much better , cheaper VIDEO cameras out there which can record true 1080p . 8 . Record button . For some reason , the record video button is next to the LCD screen ( the same button used for direct printing ) . The first few times you take video , you'll intuitively find yourself using the shutter release button used to take pictures . The reason for this switch is that you can take a still picture while recording video , although , doing so will interrupt the recording . 9 . Battery life . My first fully charged battery only lasted about 250 shots ( no flash ) , but all charges since have given me in the range of 500 - 700 shots per charge . I'm guessing the first charge had such a short life because I spent quite a bit of time learning the camera , its menus , and settings . 10 . Live View . I honestly can't review this as I haven't used it too much yet - - I prefer using the viewfinder . One feature I can say is nice is that , on the LCD , you can digitally zoom in ( up to 10x ) on a section of your shot to ensure it is properly focused . This , and the fine focusing , can really help if you're into macro-photography . 11 . HDMI cable . The T1i has an HDMI Type C output on the body to allow you to directly display pictures and video on an HDTV . A minor criticism is that the HDMI Type C cable is not included in the box . You have to buy it separately . It would have been nice if it were included , as it's not an expensive cable . Conclusion . The T1i is a bit on the light end , yet the construction still feels solid . For the camera's price point , you'd be hard pressed to find any digital SLR out there which gives you all the capabilities and growth range of the Canon T1i . The camera is intuitive enough for those new to photography to pick and learn easily , yet configurable enough for advanced amateurs . If video is not a big deal for you , then get the Canon XSi . There is very little the T1i has ( other than ISO 3200 and a sharper screen ) that the XSi doesn't . Plus , with the release of the T1i , you can probably pick up a used XSi for a great price on eBay . My wife recently gave birth , and I'm not looking to record endless ( never to be watched ) tapes of video footage of our son , but I do want several minute clips of him as he grows through the years . I've always been more inclined towards photography , so this camera gives me a very versatile digital SLR that I need with the wonderful capability of recording HD video that I want .
    • 001 4  I've had the T1i for about almost week now and after some extensive use , here are my thoughts : 1 . 15.1 megapixel sensor . Yes , the high megapixel count is impressive , but keep in mind that , as you approach higher resolutions , you need to ensure the lens on the SLR can resolve that much detail . Sadly , the included 18 - 55mm IS lens is functional , but the high resolution really shows the so-so quality of the lens . Even if taken at the proper focus , pictures can appear soft with this kit lens . Shots I have taken with Canon EF-S 17 - 85mm and EF 70 - 200mm L lenses are crisp . I don't have any gripes on image quality . There are some issues with noise on the higher ISOs that don't seem to show up on the Nikon digitals , but overall , the quality is amazing for the price . Skin tones , textures , colors are reproduced very accurately . 2 . Digic 4 . The Digic 4 processor appears to process / save the 15 megapixel images in the same time ( if not faster ) than the Digic III processor on the XSi ( even in RAW + Jpg mode ) . I have also noticed that at higher ISOs , the sensor and the Digic 4 produce images with less overall noise compared with its predecessors . 3 . LCD . The 920,000 pixel LCD screen is large ( 3 ) , crisp , vibrant and fully visible even in bright sunlight . In comparison , the Canon XSi SLR ( which the T1i replaces ) , also has a 3 LCD , but with 230,000 pixels . The viewing angle is great as well and the LCD can easily be seen nearly 180 degrees around . 4 . ISO 12800 . Canon and Amazon are correctly identifying that the T1i maxes out at ISO 3200 . Some less reputable dealers are listing an ISO 12800 , which you should disregard . The ISO 6400 and 12800 settings are expanded ISO settings . The pictures taken on these two settings are ISO 3200 images pushed to ISO 6400 or 12800 by the Digic 4 chip before saving to the memory card . These pictures are extremely grainy and contain a lot of noise to the point of only being usable as for snapshots or adding an artistic effect to certain compositions . 5 . Penta-mirror . That Canon is still using one in the T1i is disappointing . The penta-mirror viewfinder image is functional , but still noticeably darker than that of the penta-prism viewfinder in the Nikon D90 ( which is the T1i's main competitor ) . I really would have preferred if Canon had kept the XSi's 12.2 megapixel sensor , forgone 1080p video altogether , and maybe upped the cost of the camera slightly to cover the production cost of using a penta-prism in the T1i . Honestly , unless you are massively cropping your images , or creating large photos , the difference between 12.2 and 15.1 megapixels really is negligible . 6 . Size . This is the same body as the XSi , and therefore a bit on the smaller side compared to other digital SLRs . I have small hands , so the T1i is comfortable for me . If you have big hands , I can see this being a very difficult camera to use over an extended period of time . If you haven't handled a Canon XT , XTi or XSi , I would suggest you go to a store and hold the T1i yourself before purchasing it online . ( I will upload a picture of the T1i in my hands to the user gallery for a size reference . ) 7 . HD Video . Yes , the Canon marketing department made a horrible marketing decision and pushed the T1i onto shelves limiting the 1080p recording to 20fps ( frames per second ) . Recognize this as a marketing gimmick that allows them put a 1080p sticker on the camera box . The 1080p @ 20fps is fine most times , but seems a choppy if you have a lot of action in the frame or are panning quickly . The T1i's 720p video is recorded at 30fps and is clean , smooth , and sufficient for all but the most discerning consumers . One major criticism though is that the sound is recorded in mono , AND there is NO input for an external microphone . A lot of pre-production reviews of the T1i criticize its inability to automatically autofocus while recording . I wouldn't put much weight in this criticism , mostly because neither of the other two SLR cameras with HD recording capabilities ( Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 ) can automatically autofocus while recording either . What you can do with the T1i is pan / zoom the lens and then press the AE lock ( * ) button to make the camera autofocus on the new subject ( all while recording ) . A problem with using the AE lock button to have the camera autofocus is that the microphone for the camera is on the front upper left of the body near the lens mount . Therefore , the lens motor noise is picked up just as much as ambient sounds . Even with my quietest Canon USM ( ultasonic motor ) lenses , this lens motor sound is pretty loud in video playback . Although , remember , you can always manually turn the focusing ring on the lens to get your subject back into focus . It's not easy , but after a little practice , it's not all too hard , either . Ultimately , you shouldn't let the HD recording limitations sway you one way or the other . This is an SLR camera - - not a video camera . The HD video is a great feature , but if you're looking for something primarily to take video , look elsewhere . There are much better , cheaper VIDEO cameras out there which can record true 1080p . 8 . Record button . For some reason , the record video button is next to the LCD screen ( the same button used for direct printing ) . The first few times you take video , you'll intuitively find yourself using the shutter release button used to take pictures . The reason for this switch is that you can take a still picture while recording video , although , doing so will interrupt the recording . 9 . Battery life . My first fully charged battery only lasted about 250 shots ( no flash ) , but all charges since have given me in the range of 500 - 700 shots per charge . I'm guessing the first charge had such a short life because I spent quite a bit of time learning the camera , its menus , and settings . 10 . Live View . I honestly can't review this as I haven't used it too much yet - - I prefer using the viewfinder . One feature I can say is nice is that , on the LCD , you can digitally zoom in ( up to 10x ) on a section of your shot to ensure it is properly focused . This , and the fine focusing , can really help if you're into macro-photography . 11 . HDMI cable . The T1i has an HDMI Type C output on the body to allow you to directly display pictures and video on an HDTV . A minor criticism is that the HDMI Type C cable is not included in the box . You have to buy it separately . It would have been nice if it were included , as it's not an expensive cable . Conclusion . The T1i is a bit on the light end , yet the construction still feels solid . For the camera's price point , you'd be hard pressed to find any digital SLR out there which gives you all the capabilities and growth range of the Canon T1i . The camera is intuitive enough for those new to photography to pick and learn easily , yet configurable enough for advanced amateurs . If video is not a big deal for you , then get the Canon XSi . There is very little the T1i has ( other than ISO 3200 and a sharper screen ) that the XSi doesn't . Plus , with the release of the T1i , you can probably pick up a used XSi for a great price on eBay . My wife recently gave birth , and I'm not looking to record endless ( never to be watched ) tapes of video footage of our son , but I do want several minute clips of him as he grows through the years . I've always been more inclined towards photography , so this camera gives me a very versatile digital SLR that I need with the wonderful capability of recording HD video that I want .
    • 005 4  * * see update below , now give this camera a 4 star * * * * Video Test memory consumption rates and max minutes per clip contained below . I couldn't wait to my hands on the new Canon T1i . It was a stretch for my budget but had most of the 5d mkll features . I was excited . I pre-ordered a body ( I already have 2 xti's and lenses ) but the only the kits are / were available so I upgrade to get it before a SciFi convention I attended . Higher iso and video , for the less than optimal lighting in the hall where the Celebs were speaking , attracted me . I tested the video for memory consumption rate the day I got it , no problem for a 20 minute test run . I saw a little white bar on the right side of the screen appear get a little bigger , then disappear . I figured it was a buffer level . Next day at the convention during Jeri Ryan's appearance I took a few stills and flipped into the video mode , nice . . . . until it stopped after a few minutes . Set it back up , pushed record again a few minutes later stopped , no warning , no beep , just stopped . Try again , now I notice the buffer bar reaches the top , it stops . I am using a kingston 8 gig class 6 sdhc , freshly formatted by the camera . That sucks ! I missed a lot of good video because this new marvelous camera can't write fast enough . This occured on 2 different but identical cards so I thought the camera was having problems . It was on the 720p mode , 1080 mode could only go 8 seconds . * * * * Update - - - I talked to Canon , to make a long story short , this camera is a bit finicky about which cards you put in it . Both kingston class 6 ( fastest class ) had problems , tried a kingston micro class 4 ( slower ) 4 gig and it worked fine , tried 2 Polaroid / pny 8 gig class 4 ' s and they worked fine with only 1 buffer bar appearing occasionally , even on 1080 . Canon guy seemed to like the sandisk brand . This begs the question of how can a class 4 work better than the class 6 ? I have a sandisk extreme III on order and will update this info if I have more problems with that . My wrath now turns to Kingston , who service has been xlnt . * * * update kingston - I returned a card to kingston , they sent a new one just as bad as the slow originals , which indicates ALL this type kingston are mot going to work in this camera for video . * * * * * * Another update , with a Sandisk 8 Gb Extreme lll card the video worked fine , no buffer bar at all . Perhaps there should be a recommended list of sdhc cards so others don't have the trouble I did . That said , I was able to test the video as follows : I have tested my T1i for memory usage in video mode , here are the results using a Sandisk 8 Gig Extreme III : T1i Video Memory Usage Rates for a 1 minute file . 1080 mode 282 MB 720 mode 194 MB 480 mode 131MB Following is for 5 minute file 1080 = 1,383 MB 720 = 988 MB 480 = 638 Any 1 clip can be 4GB max , so the following is an approximate max clip length 1080 about 14 minutes 720 about 20 minutes 480 about 30 minutes These figures are approximate as the content of the video will affect the compression and amount of memory actually used but these are pretty close to an average time you should expect . I did a little rounding so these are probably the on the low side you may get a little more time , but not much , maybe a minute . You can shoot as much video as the card will hold , just any 1 uninterrupted clip cannot be longer than 4 gig . Shooting Video also eats the battery , buy extras , one Battery per every 8 gig card should be about right . Bottom line-MAKE SURE you thoroughly test and ' season ' the memory card BEFORE counting on getting complete videos . The first cards I tried did work on day 1 for 20 minutes but the buffer bar got to 3 or 4 . Day 2 ( the convention ) was a different story , you read it above . DO NOT use KINGSTON CARDS . Stills are pretty good but I noticed on blowing them up the noise almost looks like dusty distorted scratchy marks on the sensor , not just the colored freckles . My XTi is better , My Nikon d200 is better , my Nikon d40 is better in the noise department . I cranked up the iso to speed up my shutter and some of the shots looked like very dirty / dusty slides I have from the 70 ' s . I guess you can choose between the noise or slow shutter speed with the movement blur , or both . See the customer images for a sample of the noise at 6400 iso . * * * * update on stills Still shot Capacity on 8 gig card Large + RAW = 286 Just RAW = 359 Large = 1375 Medium = 2334 Small = 4175 * if you shoot any video mixed with the stills these numbers drop very fast . Other review sites had a pre-release version of this camera and they had the same video problem , ( they did not name the sdhc card they were using , but I'd bet it was a kingston ) . Unfortunately there were not any reviews of actual cameras when I ordered it , just press releases . Now you have been warned and now you have this review . When you lose the video as the couple says ' I do ' or other critical moment , you'll curse too . * * * I currently put a SanDisk 8 gb sdhc extreme III rated at 20 MB / Second , far and above the minimum class 6 rating of 6MB / sec , it seems to work flawlessly today , we'll see about tomorrow , but this showed no signs of the buffer bar on the side , looks promising ! * * * update SanDisk still working xlnt . If you are going to do Video , and it important at all , I can only recommend the SanDisk 8 gb sdhc extreme III at this point . Just be warned that the video mode is very demanding and picky about the performance of the card , just the class rating is not to be counted on , as I found out the hard way . Some class 4 ' s may work , even class 2 ' s but that buffer bar will start showing up . > > > > > > > > Be Safe Buy the Sandisk Extreme III . > > > > > > > > Another user says Transcend 16GB Class 6 SDHC is performing well in video > > > > > > used A-Data class 10 sdhc 8GB card with no problems > > > > > > WARNING - - - Centon Class 6 16GB SDHC crashed and as slow as Kingston DO NOT use CENTON cards , they do NOT comply with the speed rating . > > > > > > Polaroid / pny 16GB Class 4 cards work OK as long as you do NOT take a still pic while videoing . * * * Notes on Video File format generated by the t1i - This camera saves the video in . MOV files , which is fine if you have an apple / mac , BUT if you run xp , you must convert this format file to something else ( avi , mpeg , . . . etc ) in order to make a dvd with the commonly found software . Canon DOES NOT provide any software to deal with . mov conversion or transferring to a dvd to be played by a dvd player . This makes life a lot more complicated . Sure you can search around , get a file converter , then import to a dvd maker , then burn a dvd . Why should I have to search for these utilities and go through all that ? Why couldn't canon have just put a simple dvd transfer or mov converter program in the bundle ? Or have I just not found it yet ? Canon , please remember , K.I.S.S . is a good principle .
    • 013 4  I'm just an average guy who's trying to break into the professional world of photography . . . I've been eyeing the Canon 50D and was so close to buying one when I heard of the T1i . So I compared notes and found the T1i was nearly identical to the Canon 50D minus a few things I couldn't really notice ( or care about ) since I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about photography . After reading what few reviews there were on the internet because this item was new , I decided to take the plunge and buy this camera and lucky me , I ordered it the day it was released to the world so it came quickly ! The results ? I LOVE IT ! But before I say more . . . Now , if you're a big guy like me who has BIG HANDS , YOU WILL WANT THE BATTERY GRIP that is extra . TRUST ME . . . It's a no-brainer . . . get it because it will make the camera feel so much better and make it look even more professional ! That , and the battery grip comes with 2 extra 1800mA batteries which will give you a total of 3 batteries all together . I've been playing with it for several days and still haven't made a dent in draining these batteries ! How's it operate ? GREAT ! Let me go into more detail . . . It's got several settings that I will sum up for you in Regular English , not Geek speak because I wish more people would speak this way instead of beating around the bush . . . It's got old fashioned digital camera settings ( you know the little icons of the flower or mountain , sports guy , etc ) so if you know how to use these settings , you'll be able to use this quickly and comfortably . It's got a full auto mode ( which I like to call No Brainer Mode ) because this feature is a no-brainer ! You just shoot and let it think for you ! It will do EVERYTHING for you and do an incredible job ! ( NICE : - D ) And it's got the Advanced Modes so if you are a pro or want the controls of a professional camera ( you know , to change the ISO settings or F-stops , etc ) You can do that too ! They really put a lot of thinking into this camera and its nice , inside and out . One of the things I've discovered that's extra credit is the software that comes with it called Digital Photo Professional . If you've read some of these reviews that talks about a picture maybe soft somewhere or the ISO noise ( for whatever reason ) . . . Digital Photo Professional has some sweet settings that will get rid of that for you and enhance your pictures to STUNNING ! There's so much potential in this camera and remember , it's made by the same folks who made the 50D and all the other versions ! So what if its got minor tweaks that others don't . . . the bottom line is that this is an incredible camera ! I'm not crazy about the Rebel name in it because it makes it sound Amateurish . . . This should be called The Canon EOS AWESOME T1i because it looks , feels and is just that ! Even better is the High Definition Video you can record if you want to . Sure its not equal to a dedicated HD camcorder but its nice to have if you want to record something important and look sharp too ! Personally , I can't tell the difference between the 1080p and 720p so don't let these little nit-pickers bother you . Go with your gut and DO GET A GOOD LENS to compliment the one it comes with . Your next best bet is to get a 28mm to 200mm LENS so you can do those zoom and up close shots . With so many lenses , it will just open up all kinds of creative things you can do . I hope my review answered your questions ! I'm glad I bought it and look forward to all the possibilities ! So if you're looking to be a professional , this is a great start ! If you're looking to have a nice camera that you want to enjoy as a hobby , this is also for you ! As I said in the title . . . the best of both worlds ! : - ) UPDATE : While I've had it for about a month now , I'm very impressed with its performance and battery life ! And to the person who commented , I'm a happy customer who's good at wording . I don't work for anyone but myself . Check my website in my profile if you want proof . I just call it as it is . : - )
    • 032 4  I seem to have a problem that I simply don't like to use the flash ! . . . I don't know where this Low light mania came from , but its my problem and I always wanted to have a camera that would let me shoot good photos in existing light and low light . . . . I'm no photographer ! . . . . but what I do with my Canon T1i is simply have some fun shooting , then making a slideshow with music that I add , and I'm a happy old guy ! . . In the past , I've always been almost sick to my stomach when I saw how my photos taken in existing light or low light came out ! . . I mean inside the house or inside the theater where what you see is what you get ! . . . This low light mania all started with my daughter who's a New York City entertainer . So , of course when she first asked me to photograph her performance I knew I could not use the flash . And , no flash is ever allowed in all theater / clubs , etc . . . . so , it took a while to figure out that the lens that came with my first DSLR was too slow , having a maximum aperture of 3.8 . . . . I bought a wonderful Canon 50mm 1.4 lens , but soon found out that I needed a ZOOM in order to get closer to the performer . So , I bought a Sigma 18 - 200 3.5 Optical Stabilization lens and that worked quite well because it had the Optical Stabilizatiion which gained me two or three slower shutter stops . . . But , I still wasn't satified . I continued to do research on the newer DSLR's and their ISO capabilities . I saw that the Canon Mark 5 II had a fantastic and acceptable high ISO abilities . . but it was much too much money for me . So , I researched all those DSLR's that were in my price range and happy to say that the Canon T1i was the one that I picked and purchased . . I ve shot it as high as ISO 6400 and I can truly say , that I'm very happy with it . If your next thought is about NOISE . . . . . forget it ! . . . . . it don't bother me that much at all ! . . . Look folks . . . . I've Captured the moment and I'm happy as a pig in mud ! . . . what more can I tell you ! . . I now can go into a very very dark theater / club and shooti in all the freaking darkness they can throw at me , and I just keep shooting away And , I also bought a sensational Canon 17 - 55 2.8 IS lens that should also get some credit for all those super Low Light shots . . And , the reason I've giving this wonderful camera only four ( 4 ) stars is because of its horrendous SHUTTER NOISE ! . . . what in the world was Canon thinking when they put this great camera together ? . . Look , I'm happy with this camera . And at my late age of 78 , its probably going to be my very last DSLR , and I'm as happy as a pig eating slop ! . And , my Low light shots come out great ! . . yes at even ISO 6400 . It can even go up to ISO 12800 , but I'd use that if its actually pitch dark ! . . And before I forget , the movie mode is one of the reasons I bought this camera ! . I don't use the very best resolution , I use the one in the middle , whatever that is , 720 X something and the movies are quite sharp . Sad that Canon didn't make the audio in STEREO , but I probably can't tell the difference anyway .
    • 033 4  This is a great DSLR . Picture quality is amazing . Design is good . Price although a little steep is in line with what you get . Menu system altough a little difficult is not that bad . I'm the type of person who does not usually ready manuals but with this I did . It was for the most part easy to understand ( and with that stated if you are a novice and do not understand any more than point the camera and push the button stop once you have read the basic settings , you will be to overwhelmed by the advanced settings even though they explain it very well they do not explain what it means and the situations you would want / not want to use these features . Take an online photography course or purchase a book about SLR photography first and you will get much more enjoyment and use , otherwise you would probably just end up returning it . It's a little like algebra it looks like something foreign and once it's explained in a broken down manner it's very simple ) . I also purchased a class 6 sd card cause the selling point of this camera was the HD video . However I have yet to try it out . The fact that it only does 1080p at 20 frames is a little disappointing but I will get over it . The included software which allows you to shoot and view via usb cable is a nice feature although I don't see many instances where I would use it ( the fact that it allows you to choose where to store in this mode is nice ) . Now coming from a Nikon SLR ( yes the out dated N80 ) , which I always liked the brand better was a little difficult . However not much is all that different once you understand how everything is layed out . I think with this camera Canon just may have one me over to their side . Plus it doesn't hurt the price is a little better . Now given there are some flaws , some of which could easily be fixed with a firmware update . The biggest is battery life , and these little batteries are expensive ranging from $40 - $75 depending on where you shop . I have found so called OEM batteries for as low as $14 but I am a little wary of using them in such a expensive and sensitive investment . I think anybody even a novice who gets this camera should have at least 2 if not 3 extra . Also though the battery grip is expensive it doubles the battery life and also can take 6 AA batteries in a pinch ( excellent idea for a place like Disney where you could easily wear through the batteries ) . The only other major flaw that I have found that makes this camera not so great for the novice a.k.a . the spouse is that live mode only works in creative and custom modes . I can see her saying now , don't bring that big thing cause I don't know how to use it and I hate looking through the view finder . Although very minor , and yes the live view does cut battery time in half it makes the camera less diserable to someone who knows little about photography . Im not in anyway knocking this camera I just think it's fair to tell someone who may not be aware of it's limitations . I would say it's much like a car . Don't expect to walk in and pay the base sticker price . You need / have to have some of the extras otherwise your just not going to enjoy it ( and im not saying to go out and buy everything they make for it but there are a number of things I think you should / need to have ) . I would think regardless of the price of the body and if it comes as a regular kit you should still plan on spending $300 - $800 extra . Your gonna want a telephoto lense in the range of 70 - 200mm or greater , at least one extra battery , a camera bag , and you SHOULD 100% get a UV lense ( not only will your outside pictures turn out better it protects your lense for $15 , i'd rather spend that than have to replace a scratched lense ) , external flash is nice but I wouldn't bother if you are a novice , I would recommend getting at least 1 sdhc card rated at class 6 ( 4 or 8 gigs ) and finally a lense pen for cleaning the OUTSIDE lense only ( do not and I repeat DO NOT try to clean any internal parts , you will kill the camera ) . Also just a side note I personally would not waste any money on a Service plan but thats just me .
    • 044 4  Okay , so this camera is an upgrade for me from my 3 year old rebel . There was absolutely nothing wrong with the rebel but my dad looooved it and wanted it , so offered to buy it from me . on the spot . so of course i sold it ! I read all the reviews of all the cameras and decided that there were JUST enough added or upgraded features on this camera to warrant it's pricetag . Pros : 1 . Huge , Enormous , Gigantic lcd viewer . Truly awesome resolution for checking your shots right away . 2 . Weight : feels pretty light to me . 3 . Black and white option . nifty . avoid post production conversion 4 . Easy to use , just pull it out of the box and start playing . ( my two and a half year old can hold it and take a picture on auto ) 5 . This kinda goes along with number 1 , but the manual setting numbers show on the lcd ( that is huge ) and they are big , so you can reference them quickly and accurately . i actually prefer this over the tiny screen above the shutter button on the 50d . Cons : ( i had to think hard on this one ) 1 . It's a bit pricey . I am just being honest . for someone who takes pics of their baby and dog primarily . . . I would perhaps recommend a less expensive Canon DSLR like the XTi or other with a more expensive lens . 2 . The kit lens . Not my favorite . I bought it because I thought with the Image Stabilization that it would be better but it is a bit slow in focusing , tends to get kinda iffy about where it is focusing sometimes . ( you can have the red blinking light all lined up and STILL not be in focus ) . Also , it is not great for low light situations . All of that said , it is an awesome lens for outside on a sunny day . 3 . This one is actually my own fault . 15 mega pixal photos ? ARE ENORMOUS ! They are like 6 meg apiece and that means you have to do some post production work shrinking them to send them to grandparents and friends . and uploading to photo sharing sites like Shutterfly ? takes a while . plan to plug in and walk away for some time if you have more than about 20 pics . So this may sound negative but i love this camera in real life . it's easy to use and almost always gives me great photos . my bottom line is this though : unless you NEED 15 mp , opt for something less expensive and get yourself a little 50mm lens to go with it .
    • 052 4  got this camera with two lenses from B & H fro only $870 something dollars . It was a great deal that I couldn't pass up . The camera take great pictures . . . especially with the 1.4 or 1.2 50MM lens . ( do yourself a favor and get either one of those . Pictures are crisp , but this is no point and shoot camera . It would benefit you to read the manual several times over , and get instructional books on how to operate it properly for best results . the video on this camera is very very good @ 720P as long as you don't pan too much . If you go in and out of scenes without panning too much it's PERFECT ( depending on what type on glass you have on the camera . my reason for buying it from the B & H store was . . . the three year warranty fro the camera body , and each lens . . . so if I drop the camera or lenses . . . they will replace them no questions asked if they cannot fix it . usually they just give you a new one . . . it has happened before , and they are very good on their word .
    • 066 4  The T1i is an even better value even since I bought it , as it has dropped in price significantly since it was first released . It was great at $800 , and it's even better at $200 less I've been using the T1i regularly since I got it around June last year - my current shutter release count is 6372 . I had to get the version with the included cheap zoom , which I was fortunate enough to sell for the $100 it added to the kit cost . I have used only three lenses on it ( I tried the cheap 28 - 90mm III from the film days for a few shots ) , and only two regularly - the 50mm f / 1.4 and the new TS-E 17mm f / 4L . First I learned to shoot with the 50 ( which seems to overexpose a bit , leading to bright , cheery portraits ) and the 17mm . I'd never used a SLR ( let alone a DSLR ) before this , and just had messed around with a few other smaller digital cameras . Coming off the ancient Sony F707 , the ergonomics of this camera were astonishing . I've already had a couple photos of mine used in a medium-sized banner . In good lighting conditions , you can easily take great photos , and with the right lenses you rarely need flash . Simple . The viewfinder doesn't show you everything that will be in the final image ( the edges aren't all visible ) , so you often must use Live View . The screen is a godsend , and I didn't realize how useful it was until I got my TS-E 17mm f / 4 . Live view is to DSLRs as the ground glass is to large format view cameras . The screen is only 640x480 ( and 3 inches - both best-in-class or darn close ) , but with 5x and 10x ( pixel-level ) magnification modes you can use the d-pad to move about the image , and you can see many fine details and critically focus in a way that would be impossible with the viewfinder , even after carefully adjusting the diopter . The only problem is that Live View tends to shut off too quickly for my liking . The bad : I wouldn't have preferred to buy a 17mm lens with a fragile bulb on the front and susceptibility to flare just to get a 28mm equivalent tilt-shift lens ( though that is a good investment regardless ) . On the other hand , the 50mm's perspective on the T1i is similar to an 80mm in film terms due to the crop sensor , making it a very good camera for portraits - and not quite as big and obvious as a full-size camera might be ( though I found the T1i and 50mm combination still garnered lots of attention in some settings ) . The tradeoffs between full-frame and crop sensors have been covered extensively elsewhere , but in this price range ( and even further , as with the much more expensive 7D ) you don't have any choice . Enjoy the longer lenses , and if you absolutely must have the widest coverage possible , there are EF-S lenses made for this range ( like the zoom starting at 10mm ) . I found myself fighting with the pop-up flash until I started using the Aperture Priority , Time Value , and Manual modes in addition with manual ISO . The other spots on the dial are basically wasted clicks for me , and I usually prefer they were used with something else ( though the Closeup mode still gets used occasionally ) . That said , comparing the difference between how the automatic modes liked to interpret a scene with how I would set it up manually has made me more careful and knowledgeable . Quite often the manual modes will ruin a scene , but likewise there's not a lot of merit in just pegging the aperture priority to 8 and ISO to 100 and wondering why your shots take forever and still look noisy . I find the manual modes tend to do better when a thin depth of field is called for ( then again , I was learning with the 50mm which is renowned for its thin depth of field ) . This camera really cries out for the fastest lenses you can find , because I find that the ISO performance is horrible in no-light situations . Now , that's relative : Most of the time the camera does brilliantly ; sunsets should be no problem . But night photography , even with relatively fast lenses , is tough ( though it's tough to begin with ) . Exposures more than 10 seconds result in hot pixels , which appear as nasty bright points of light ( though dust can cause similar effects ) . Of course , I'd rather have the extra pixels instead of a lower-resolution but less grainy sensor - I'm not dedicated to macro - , astro - , or night photography , and downsampling is underrated as well . The video mode is a great extra . It's no replacement for a dedicated camcorder for professionals , I'm sure , but honestly for Youtube ( for example ) I don't think you can do much better and the flexibility has me venturing into ( very amateur ) cinematography in addition to still images , which is wonderful . My major gripes with the video are : a . ) Videos are short , limited by the 4GB limit per video . Then again , Youtube knocks this down further to 10 minutes ( a bit shorter than the longest single take possible with the T1i ) and 2GB , at this writing . Unless you're trying to recreate Alfred Hitchcock's Rope , though , I doubt you need an unbroken take . b . ) ISO performance again - at night , everything but light sources will appear to have ants running all over it . It's not a deal-breaker but it is generally distracting . There's also the potential for nasty moire effects ( so stay away from airplane propellers ) . c . ) It tends to overheat - I had a lot of trouble trying to do some video in August as the camera kept quitting on me , and it wasn't even a hot day . d . ) Obviously the ergonomics aren't perfect , but you can look into the famed $14 Steadycam [ sic ] for a solution . A nice , fast zoom lens with a quiet manual focus ring ( such as the L series provides ) should work fine ; otherwise , you can use a cheap zoom and just dub over the noise of zooming and focusing . The L series lenses may sound like overkill to most , but keep in mind that you can get a great lens for really not much more than the value of the camera , and you'll be able to use it for some years to come on future SLRs . I haven't noticed any undue jello wobble effect in video , even when handheld , but I haven't critically reviewed all my handheld videos , either . The 1080p / 20 Hz format is a joke , but I don't see that as a problem as 720p @ 30Hz is great for ' net video . I've already alluded to it , but the microphone isn't perfect - it's only mono , recessed into the body of the camera , and while very sensitive it is omnidirectional and picks up sounds from anything mechanical in the camera . It's not bad - it doesn't sound like putting your ear to a solid surface , say - but you need a quiet lens and quiet breathing if you're going to zoom or focus when shooting video . On the plus side , it makes commenting while taking video very easy since your voice will be picked up just as well as if you were speaking directly into it . On the whole , I like the mic , but folks who need a shotgun condenser microphone are going to hate it . You've heard this before , but the wide range of Canon lenses available really mix up your video options , and the tilt-shift lenses in particular allow some amazing effects for video that you can't find elsewhere : Cheap ( certainly by video standards ) interchangeable lenses + limited view camera movements + fast primes and good zooms = oh yeah . The TS-E 17mm f / 4 isn't quite fast enough for shooting broadcast-quality on the T1i in darkness ( as I discovered with the noise occasioned by high gain ) , certainly not as well as the 5D Mark II does , but the longer tilt-shift lenses should start to get there ( particularly the older 45mm and 90mm models ) . Some handy basics I discovered that shouldn't be forgotten ( aside from shooting in RAW , which is incredibly useful for me when doing fine art style photography , but this is a decision which every person must make for themselves ; casual snapshot shooters ought not to worry too much about it ) : 1 . ) Look for the preview time setting . I turned the preview off entirely , since it's easy to hit the Play button to quickly view the last picture and go back to shooting . 2 . ) Don't forget to adjust the diopter on the viewfinder to match your eyesight . 3 . ) When needed , hit the left directional button to bring up the option for delayed shutter release , so you can take a picture on a tripod without moving the camera ( even pressing the button can do that ) . Unfortunately , you can't reduce the time below 2 seconds . 4 . ) Don't use the basic modes if you can help it - the flash loves to come up at bad moments and you can't use many important basic features .
    • 070 4  I upgraded to this camera after owning a used Rebel XT for a year for portrait photography . This has been a fantastic upgrade for me . The picture quality and new settings that the T1i allows is greatly liberating and lets me express my creativity even more . I also love that it has video capabilities , though they are quite limited . It's enough for me to play with , and that's all I wanted . My only complaints about the video , is that the HD records at 20fps and is very choppy . I see no reason to use it because of that . It's just not worth it . But the Standard Definition works great at 30fps and is very smooth . I've already used it to document class projects at night of video projections and ( other than my neglect to white balance ) it worked wonderfully . My other complaint is the audio recording . It records in mono , and since the mic is in camera , it picks up every noise and movement you make . Focusing or zooming with your lens while recording makes horrible noises , and though I'm using my much lower quality XT kit lens , I don't see it getting much better with motor movements . I understand there are microphone attachments that can do a better job , but for now , I'm satisfied just to work with the video and most pieces I create are either left silent or get a nice track of music anyway . That being noted , THIS IS NOT A VIDEO ONLY CAMERA . Much of my review is on the video quality , but it should be noted that if you're serious about working with video , get a real camcorder . I use this primarily for photos , but it's my toe in the door to see if I want or would use a real camcorder . I still use it primarily for the great photos it gives me . And as I've mentioned , it's a great upgrade from the XT and more gentle on my budget than going to a 7D . Overall , I love this camera and would highly recommend it for serious amateurs and semi-pros . Photos taken with the T1i : [ . . . ]
    • 082 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) Pros : - great pictures , even on AUTO - kit lens is great for starting out ! - not as big or heavy as prosumer cameras - awesome camera for those new to photography - can be used to practice with auto mode / creative auto mode if you are new to SLRs and are more used to point-and-shoots - VERY affordable ! i got the kit for 724 with the 55 - 250mm lens ( from another retailer of course ) and for the money , this camera CANNOT be beat ( sorry D5000 ) - same image sensor as the one in the more expensive prosumer Canon 50D Cons : - ef-s lens may rack up in your collection and can only be used by aps - cameras such as the rebel series , 50D , etc . ( may not be a con , newer models probably will be backward compatible ) - rebel t1i logo looks a little cheesy on the camera - the kit lens is rather limited once you get more into photography ( average in low light settings , low shutter speed , cheap plasticy feel , etc . ) - can only use fast SDHC cards to record movies As you can see , these cons are not even REALLY cons if you don't care for things like ergonomics , aesthetics , and video-recording ( I don't really care either , but this is a CONS section , had to find something lol ) This is an AMAZING camera ! It is my second DSLR ever owned and I have not regretted anything . It has changed my perspective on picture-taking and catapulted me into the ever expansive world of photography and I can never go back to using point-and-shoot cameras ( canon sd1000 and canon sx200 were my loves . . . ) . The first cameras I have used is a Nikon D40 and Nikon D3000 from photography classes and they were great starters , but the T1i still outperforms either of them . My first camera is a used Rebel XTi that I also love , but the color body , scratches , and just overall feel have become just too dated for me . I had rented a Canon 50D from a local shop and while it may or may not be slightly better than the T1i , the size of the thing is too big and bulky compared . Plus , the difference in price can buy another zoom or prime lens with your T1i ! Speaking of which , after playing with the 18 - 55 kit lets and familiarizing yourself , try out a prime lens . I highly recommend the 50mm 1.8 ( ~ $90 ) or the 50mm 1.4 ( ~ $300 ) . You will be shocked to see what this camera can do with such lightning-fast lenses ! I have a 50mm 1.4 mounted and have not put the 18 - 55 back on ever since my purchase back in early November
    • 083 4  Pros : - great pictures , even on AUTO - kit lens is great for starting out ! - not as big or heavy as prosumer cameras - awesome camera for those new to photography - can be used to practice with auto mode / creative auto mode if you are new to SLRs and are more used to point-and-shoots - VERY affordable ! i got the kit for 724 with the 55 - 250mm lens ( from another retailer of course ) and for the money , this camera CANNOT be beat ( sorry D5000 ) - same image sensor as the one in the more expensive prosumer Canon 50D Cons : - ef-s lens may rack up in your collection and can only be used by aps - cameras such as the rebel series , 50D , etc . ( may not be a con , newer models probably will be backward compatible ) - rebel t1i logo looks a little cheesy on the camera - the kit lens is rather limited once you get more into photography ( average in low light settings , low shutter speed , cheap plasticy feel , etc . ) - can only use fast SDHC cards to record movies As you can see , these cons are not even REALLY cons if you don't care for things like ergonomics , aesthetics , and video-recording ( I don't really care either , but this is a CONS section , had to find something lol ) This is an AMAZING camera ! It is my second DSLR ever owned and I have not regretted anything . It has changed my perspective on picture-taking and catapulted me into the ever expansive world of photography and I can never go back to using point-and-shoot cameras ( canon sd1000 and canon sx200 were my loves . . . ) . The first cameras I have used is a Nikon D40 and Nikon D3000 from photography classes and they were great starters , but the T1i still outperforms either of them . My first camera is a used Rebel XTi that I also love , but the color body , scratches , and just overall feel have become just too dated for me . I had rented a Canon 50D from a local shop and while it may or may not be slightly better than the T1i , the size of the thing is too big and bulky compared . Plus , the difference in price can buy another zoom or prime lens with your T1i ! Speaking of which , after playing with the 18 - 55 kit lets and familiarizing yourself , try out a prime lens . I highly recommend the 50mm 1.8 ( ~ $90 ) or the 50mm 1.4 ( ~ $300 ) . You will be shocked to see what this camera can do with such lightning-fast lenses ! I have a 50mm 1.4 mounted and have not put the 18 - 55 back on ever since my purchase back in early November
    • 103 4  I love this camera . I've been using the Canon Powershot G series for years , moving from G5 to G9 , and finally decided to move into DSLRs . I'm an old photog and used SLRs in the film days , so going to SLR wasn't a problem . I was just so happy with my G9 , I wasn't compelled to move . Until I broke my G9 ! ! : ( Now that I've got the T1i , I can't believe I didn't move into DSLR a long time ago . This camera , and the pictures it takes are FANTASTIC . I love having the full control over depth of field , I love the sharpness of high quality glass . I purchased the EF-S 18mm - 200mm zoom at the same time I purchased the camera . What I love about Canon is that the menus and functions are pretty well standardized across their cameras , with small variations where necessary due to varied functionality . That made it very easy for me to pick up this new camera and start shooting immediately . If you've been shooting point-n-shoots for some time and are ready to move up to DSLR , or you just want a new DSLR in the low price range , this camera is fantastic . I highly recommend it .
    • 139 4  Well built , not too heavy camera takes simply amazing pictures . This is our first SLR and we realy enjoy the simple automatic mode selection for quick use and the ability to revert to full manual for more challenging shots . The rapid fire mode has been great for catching in action moments ( taking several pictures in rapid succession ) and made for some fun web animations . I highly recommend ignoring the kit lens and buying a good dedicated lens for the best pictures ( it really makes a difference ) even though a good lens is nearly the cost of the camera . We got the Canon EF 24 - 70MM as our primary and the pair can't be beat . Canon EF 24 - 70mm f / 2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
    • 195 4  This camera may be fine for the work I do ( high-quality serious-amateur photography ) , but it may not be something you want to lug around with you everywhere you go like you would a compact camera . The image quality is superb , but the price I pay for that is something a bit unwieldy for the average person seeking a snapshot and not necessarily magazine-quality spreads . You ought to be aware of this when purchasing this . From a serious-amateur perspective , the camera's image quality ( particularly when working with raw images ) is outstanding . The 15.1 MP sensor ( coupled with a good lens ) can pick up detail to such an extent that you can positively ID a person on a small boat a ways away , or even read the text on the side of the boat .
    • 213 4  I have been a Canon fan since high school 30 years ago and the days of the AE - 1 , one of the all time SLR milestones in photography history . I got the T1i for Christmas after researching it a bit on the web and returned it a week later after about 400 shots with it . Here's why . The good : - Handy body and light weight for a DSLR - Extremely easy to master all controls . Superbly well laid out menus and controls . - A lot of great features and controls - Great video capability for a DSLR ( this actually drew my to buy the D1i ) - Great price for the specs - Great software package , especially RAW converter ( ! ) , comes with the camera . The bad : - Picture quality ( only checked JPEG ) is utterly disappointing and for me unacceptable > Pictures are very soft and 100% crops show it clearly missing sharpness > The camera I had had a focusing issue . 60% of the shots were out of focus , even after I switched to spot focusing and checked the focus in the image at the area where I focused . The focusing system in auto picks the wrong focus spots most of the time . > Haze throughout the shots , but no function to warm the pictures . > Missing some key image control features that would actually help to overcome the image issues I am no novice to photography and have been an enthusiast for over 30 years . I have a full Olympus OM - 2 ssytem with 15 lenses , done B & W as well as color developing in my home lab and have four other digi cams . This camera was a disappointing experience form a manufacturer I hold in the highest esteem . After checking much more in detail and getting deeply involved in respectable itnernet forums , there is a story emerging . The Canon forums are full of similar reports with this model . there are many recommendations how to try to overcome these issues . Many photographic tests are also indicating a soft picture . I am sad to say , but after a week of research I switched camps and ordered a Nikon D90 . I have been shooting for two days with the D90 now and the results are breathtakingly better . There is simply no comparison in image quality , controls and built of the two cams , but it has to be said that the Nikon D90 kit with two lenses ( $1356 on amazon ) costs $400 more than the Canon T1i kit with two lenses ( $850 ) . I thought for a minute about getting the Canon D7 , but it is quite a bit more than the D90 and the forums are also complaining about image quality on that camera . It is a known fact that the fosuing system of Nikon is quite a bit better than the Canon system in these prosumer DSLR ranges from sub $1000 to $3000 DSLRs All I can say . . . . make sure to take sample pictures before you buy the Canon T1i and ensure you like the results BEFORE you buy one .

  • 011 4  Ever since I was a Freshman in High School and even before then , I was interested in photography . I will never forget taking my first summer school class as an incoming freshman in photography and really falling in love with the art and the mechanics of it all . Naturally I borrowed equipment from my Dad ( which I am sure was from the 1960 ' s ) , and soon after was able to invest in my first SLR after mowing enough lawns . I really learned the art through Black and White photography , and then decided to minor in it in College , where I tried my hand at large format Black and White . Soon after graduation from college and making even more money , I bought my first New SLR , the Canon EOS elan IIe ( I am looking to sell this if anyone is interested ) . This was 1999 and still the era of 35mm film . Digital however was making its ways into the scene , but I just bought what was a revolutionary eye tracking SLR camera . ( I wish I had waited a few more years ) . A few years later I have a family and am on my second house now . Money isn't flowing like it once was as a bachelor , so research was king in my decisions when looking for a new SLR , now a DSLR . This brings me to the actual point where this past weekend I bought what I hope to be the camera that will help me revitalize my love I had for photography . For those who do not know , the T1i has two close cousins in the Canon Family , the 50D and the 5D Mark II . The 50D being the closest cousin to the T1i . Originally right before the news of the T1i , I was looking at purchasing the Canon XSi in which a friend of mine had purchased earlier . However , the news of the T1i peeked my interest for several reasons . First , it was new , it had to be good right ? OK , it was the fact that this camera was the first sub $1,000 Canon DSLR with the DIGIC 4 image processor , which has lower noise , faster frames , and the capability of doing high definition video . Second , was the price point . I wanted a camera kit ( with lens ) for less than $1,000 . Sad to say , but the 50D was out of my price range from the start , and that was without the lens , plus no video . Third , 15.1 mega pixels . I know , the marketing hype does work somewhat for me . The more mega pixels the better right . . . well , in this case , it is a larger sensor , so I was OK with a couple more mega pixels . Last , it was a Canon . I looked at all the competitive models , Nikon , Panasonic and Sony , but came back to the Canon , because I knew the interface from my previous job , which had a Canon EOS XT , and the fact that I had one previous Canon EF Lens from my Elan IIe days . To me , research showed me the Canon T1i was my next camera . Images Review Let me start this section with a little background . I think the first photo on every camera should be a picture of a flower , why , well , is shot decently , it will look nice , show the camera's tonal range , image sharpness , show depth of field , lens bokeh , and in my case let me know that the camera is working properly . In my case , after close review , I noticed several red dots on each and every photo I took , and in the exact same spot . After a lens change / cleaning , and numerous sensor cleanings , I realized the red dots were due to dead pixels on the sensor . All said and done , I was able to return mine for a new one with little questions asked . After all said and done , the images are were very clean with the auto focus and manual focus working very well , even in lower light conditions . I tend to shoot in aperture priority as I like to be able to compose my shots more than one with a point-and-shoot camera would . The camera was quick and responsive , as well as accurate when using the auto white balance . Some people have complained about soft images , and reporting that the lens is not that great for such a high mega pixel camera . I am not sure that that is a sound argument in that , One , there are smaller sensor point-and-shoot cameras with tack sharp images , and might I add , smaller , and cheaper lenses . And two , depending on the AF mode you are in , and a whole host of other variables , sometimes manual focus is just better . In all , I am extremely pleased with the images I have been able to make with this camera and lens kit . Even when testing this camera in several ISO ranges , the images showed little to no noise , and vibrant color . The Video I will be the first to admit that the Video feature is an extra for me on this camera . I wanted the camera more for photography than video . It is in an essence , and extra feature that when I need it will be great to have it . That being said , the Canon shoots two different rates of HD video , 1080p 20FPS and 720p 30 FPS video . The problem is , the 1080p at 20 frames per second is practically unusable and a huge disappointment once the action or camera moves . There is a lot of jitter once something happens to move . I guess this would be great for still life or slow life movies , but then , why not use a still image if nothing is going to change ? I think Canon in their infinite wisdom missed out on the Full HD idea . It needs to be usable . I would wish for an update to 1080p at 24 FPS , but I will not hold my breath on that . The 720p at 30 FPS video on the other hand is sharp and very usable video . I think the average video user will be more than happy with this configuration . I found very smooth panning was able to be accomplished , and moving objects did not have the same jagged , stuttering feel to them as in the 1080p video . Some overall drawbacks I noticed was the auto focusing noise on the video and the lack of an audio input jack . To start , The auto focus is a bit strange coming from a camcorder . Each time you want to focus using auto focus , you need to press and hold a button . This then makes the lens motor activate , and become a noise on the video because the microphone is placed near the lens . I have hear that if the lens were a Canon USM ( ultrasonic ) lens , this might be less of an issue . In any case , I think manual focus is a workaround for this for the time being until I test some other methods and / or lens configurations . As for the sound input methods , there is only one , and that is the mono pick-up microphone that is on the front of the camera . This comes to a little disappointment to me , because like I said the video feature is a nice odd-on feature for me , not the main reason I bought this camera . The sound is , well as good as mono sound will be . It works , but could and will be better as future camera versions evolve . In my overall viewpoint , the video features need some work from Canon . I would not buy this camera for the video . This is first and foremost a still camera with video capabilities . If you are looking for video first , look elsewhere . Final Thoughts The Canon T1i is a great camera with extensive options for the amateur to the pro . With the wide assortment of EF and EF-S lenses able to be used , one could go broke quickly . The camera is a little light for my taste , but adding a vertical grip to the bottom gives a weight that is more hefty . The lens that comes with the camera kit is a basic intro lens . I wish that it was a USM lens , because this lens is a bit noisy audibly . The lens is however image stabilized ( IS ) which is great for those without a steady hand , or shooting action . The camera will also work with several other Canon IS lenses giving you options galore . The color reproduction is accurate and vibrant and with the new DIGIC 4 image processing chip , low in noise . I find that shooting indoors at iso 800 and no flash will still produce great looking natural images . The white balance also works fairly well , but has some limitations . This is where the custome white balance feature shines . With a few clicks you can have every shot looking closer to the actual lighting you see through you eyes . Finally , I think Canon did a great job in making a sub $1,000 camera a hit . Personally I love it , and plan on keeping it for some time as I get back into photography . I would consider this a pro-sumer camera that isn't too hard for a knowldgable amateur or professional in need of a lighter street camera .
    • 002 4  Here's a quick , first impressions ( from hands on shooting ) of the Rebel T1i . Although we'll need more scientific examinations to determine ultimate image quality and usability , I'll try to give a hint into the camera's potential . I'll not go in to any real detail on the kit lens , which has been well reviewed . Let's just agree that $100 for a good quality IS ( image stabalized ) lens is a very reasonable value it you don't have another option . There are no obvious reasons this kit lens should make or break your choice of this camera over a competitor's . Styling and build wise , the T1i is an XSi made over , which is not a bad thing . Some found that camera to be a bit on the small size for their hands , or a bit lacking in weight , but most like the size and weight ( include me ) . It uses the same , proven battery and accessories of the XSi . I've already used some generic batteries that worked well in an XSi , with similar good results , but I do not want to lump all generics in the good to go category . In using the camera , the first thing you'll notice over the previous Rebels in the marvelous LCD screen . Yep , the images look much cleaner even at the original size . Don't get confused if you compare this camera side-by-side and think it's images are all that much better . They just look much better on such a sharp LCD . First looks at IQ ( Image Quality ) were very impressive . I tried using the camera in a variety of situtations ( biased to how I would use it ) , and got very good results throughout . Focusing was typical for a better Rebel , and images looked good throughout the ISO range , based on reasonable expectations . I thought the Auto White Balance is a very good job compared to previous results I'd had with Canons in general . They weren't perfect , but the tungsten areas seemed to look better than average . All in all , I'd say Canon made reasonable progress with the jump to 15 meg , but probably no reason to trade-in your XSi . Live View never has been one of my biggest thrills , but the sharp LCD makes it a bit more enjoyable . If I was still shooting macros , I would like it much more . But the biggest advantage of the newer screen for some will be while shooting videos . I only did videos in the 1080p mode , and was impressed by the quality . Sound was OK , and I was a bit disappointed that Canon doesn't have an option audio input ( ala the 5D mkII or camcorders with intellegent shoe ) . I'm also not sure how practical the videos will be , considering they aren't using a direct to HiDef player format like AVCHD or AVCHD Lite . Also , 20fps is a bit odd for 1080p , but their software does support frame grapping , which should give nice 4x6 prints ( there's a bit more than 2meg per frame ) . The 720p is recorded in a more standard 30fps , which should also help with moving subjects . You can also shoot a full 15meg image while recording your videos . You videos are interrupted for about a second ( you'll see a still image for that length in the video playback ) , but the high quality image will be recorded in its own file ( no need to frame grab ) . BTW , autofocusing did work during this recording , but the noise was picked up by the mic . OK , so I liked the camera , but how would I rate it compared to the competition . Well , compared to the XSi , it's better , but maybe not worth the money . The LCD is grand ( that alone would get my money ) , and it's a no brainer if you need video or shoot lots of macros . But with resent price drops and combo deals from Canon , the XSi should still be strong based on value . I've also had a bit of experience with the new Nikon D5000 ( but even less so ) . Although initial pricing is about $50 higher on the T1i , I thought the Canon was clearly more interesting . I like the way Sony incorporated an articulated LCD , but hate it on the D5000 . I was constantly setting the camera down with the LCD back being the first thing to touch . You might never break it , but you'll surely scratch the cosmetics . The D5000 doesn't have the motor built into the body , so there's a bit of a limitation to lens . However , the biggest drawback was that the D5000 ' s built-in flash doesn't support their wireless flash system ( with their new lineup , we'll have to move up to the D90 ) . The D5000 really needs to be lined up against the XSi , not the T1i . The 14mp Sony Alpha 350 might be a good value oriented competitor ( when Sony offers bundles ) , but the IQ of the Canon's CMOS sensor is probably better in most moderate to low light conditions . I think you'll be seeing something soon to replace this model . Thus , it's prime competitors should be Canon's own XSi , the D5000 ( especially if they drop the price about $100 more ) , and for those with a bit more money , the Nikon D90 . The T1i carries on the tradition of Canon Rebels with a lot of curbside appeal matched with solid performance .
    • 003 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I received this two days ago and was really unsure about the T1i . I've read what scant reviews existed on Amazon and became somewhat concerned about the complaints of soft images . In the brief time I tested it I noticed my shots were coming out soft as well compared to my S3 . Then after toying around with the settings I found that the Standard profile's sharpness was set on low . Not having dug that deep into the menu system , I believe it was the default setting making the images really soft . I now have it on max , or near max , and am more satisfied with the images . While increasing sharpness , images remain really smooth even at high ISOs . Overall , I'm more satisfied with the unit now that I've got the image sharpening down . With that said I still have more deliberating to do . A note about video : I do enjoy having the video capability on the camera only because you can set the WB , unlike a Flip . I can't squeeze 1080 out of my system anyway so 720 works just fine . As others have pointed out , the autofocus is a bit odd to get used to but manageable in video . You're better off shooting fixed distances . Noise is loud during focus , but if you're putting together a clip most likely you'll overlap it with an audio track instead .
    • 006 4  My Requirements for a DSLR were as below : 1 . High Resolution LCD Screen . 2 . Great / Easy to use - User Interface . 3 . HD Video - 720 ( 30FPS ) - ( 1080 was optional for me ) . 4 . Live View . 5 . Amazing Image Quality . 6 . Comprehensive Software Package . 7 . Large Variety of Lens options . 8 . Performance . 9 . Obviously , Cost ( 1000 $ ) . In the curent market , i narrowed down to 2 cameras - Canon EOS 500D / T1i or Nikon D5000 ( Since i trust both brands for amazing image quality ) . Canon EOS 500D Scored over Nikon in below areas : 1 . LCD Screen 3inch 920,000 dot compared to Nikon's 2.7inch 230,000 . For me high resolution screen is very important to enjoy the pics in the camera itself and obviously for better judgement of the focus . I bet , you will fall in love with T1i , immidietly after seeing pics in its brilliant LCD screen . 2 . I verified both Ti1 and D5000 user interface and i felt T1i's user interface / menus were well organised keeping in mind of the entry level DSLR users . Again i love this on T1i . 3 . I have seen many people complaining about T1i's 1080 ( 20 FPS ) HD video . But Nikon doesn't even have this feature . And T1i has HD video 720 at 30 FPS which is a treat to eyes when you see it on HDTV . But Nikon provides 720 at just 24 FPS . 4 . Both has Live View - Here T1i has the advantage of better resolution screen and D5000 has Lower resolution vari angle screen . My preferenece was high resolution screen . 5 . Image Quality , I am very very happy about the Super sharp images of Canon T1i . My interest is mainly Macro and Landscape . And T1i gives me Amazing Quality images ( I don't believe much in camera reviews ) combined with Canon's brilliant lenses . 6 . Canon's provides the best - with camera software package . Digital Photo Professional , EOS Utility , Photostitch and many more are very simple to use and powerful tools and provides necessary inventory for more than basic image editing ( Don't compare this with specialized photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop ) . 7 . Again Canon has the most comprehensive Lens set to choose compared to Nikon ( Again don't bring in the theory of 3rd party lenses ) . I own the kit lens , Canon 100mm Macro , Canon 10mm super wide angle . And these leses combined with T1i produce breathtaking images . 8 . When it comes to performance , T1i has got very great start up time , fast focus and good continious burst ( 9RAW / 170 JPEGS at 3.4 FPS ) which satisfies my needs . Nikon D5000 can shoot at 4FPS . 9 . Cost wise , T1i is cheaper than Nikon D90 and Canon 50D . I have read many reviews comparing T1i and D5000 , saying Nikon has better Low light performance . It may be true , but T1i produces brilliant pics till ISO3200 ( Nikon may produce little better than this at same ISO range ) , but I use my camera very less for low light photograpy and Canon T1i's JPEG quality in normal light is a very sharp , captures more detail due to its 15MP resolution and it is better than that of Nikon D5000 . Handling wise i never felt T1i as bad . It has a great grip and due to its less weight , it is very portable compared to Nikon D5000 . Final word : For my use / requirements Canon T1i fits perfectly and it produces Amazing Super sharp images with market leading feature set for an Entry level DSLR . T1i has many improvements compared to that of 450D XSi keeping the similar ( Better JPEG quality - compared to both 450D XSi and 50D ) image quality and it is way ahead of Nikon D5000 . Hats off to Canon for giving a Brilliant Entry Level DSLR again .
    • 007 4  If you are upgrading and already own Canon or Nikon lenses , you should stick with your brand , the differences between these two cameras should not be enough to cause you to switch , otherwise read on . First I will list the commonly wrong reasons to pick one over the other : 1 ) Image Quality - Not because image quality is not important , but because the image quality difference between these two cameras is too minimal to have it be a reason . They are essentially equally great with respect to image quality . 2 ) Megapixel Count - 15 megapixels is indeed qualitatively better than 6 megapixels , but 15mp ( t1i ) and 12mp ( 5000D ) from similar sized sensors is again not much real difference . There are point and shoots with higher megapixel counts on tiny ccd sensors , doesn't mean they are better . Again , image quality of the d5000 and t1i are both great and is no reason to pick one over the other . 3 ) 1080p video - The t1i has it at 20fps , the d5000 doesn't have it at all . But the 20 fps on the t1i renders this essentially pointless . The human eye needs about 24fps for the illusion of smooth continuity . If you will be using video , you can consider both 720p . Now for what I believe are valid but minor reasons to pick one over the other : 1 ) LCD difference : canon's is almost double the resolution and bigger , nikon's can swivel out . I prefer the higher res and bigger size to the swivel . The higher res is very important as you will be able to tell if a shot had problems that you couldn't at lower res . This is really an important factor that is hard to emphasize in words but makes a huge difference once you see it . 2 ) movie mode differences : nikon d5000 is fully manual here including for the focus . the canon is fully auto here including a pretty slow and disruptive auto focus . For an SLR you WANT manual control , especially of aperture so you can control the depth of field to make videos that are less home video looking and more ' artsy ' . If you wanted full auto , get a point and shoot that does video . Fortunately for canon , there are workarounds to be able to control aperture , but they are a hassle . But my opinion is to get the Canon based on the auto focus . It is not really useable during movie capture ( loud slow and disruptive ) , but you can atleast use it before hand to get focus . It brings quite a bit of convenience . And you can look on the web for hack ways to manually control the aperture . The Canon is also 30fps at 720p compared to 24fps at 720p for the nikon . You can get a 25% slow motion effect with the canon without going under 24fps , where as with the nikon doing any slow motion will mean choppy frames ( under 24fps ) . Everything else I feel comes down to personal factors like form factor , feel in hand etc .
    • 008 4  I consider myself an above average amateur , and I want to share why I decided to buy the T1i . I know the concept of white-balance , aperture , speed , and metering , and I've experimented with them on my Point & Shoot camera ( Canon G2 ) . My budget is in the $800 - $1000 range , and I narrowed down my selections to Canon T1i , Nikon D5000 / D90 , and Pentax K20D . I wasn't worried too much about who has the best image quality . I felt that all 4 cameras ( should ) produce excellent results for most cases . I'm a big fan of technology , and I'm willing to spend money to get latest technology ( well . . as long as it's within my budget ) . I mean , if I just want good quality image , I'd go with Nikon D40 / D60 or Canon XSi . I based my decision on user reviews and professional reviews , dpreview.com and the like . Pentax K20D has weather sealed body and in-body image stabilization , but they're not must-have features to me . It's reported to have slow focus , which is a deal-breaker . Nikon D5000 has the same CMOS sensor as D90 ' s , which has better DxOMark ( better dynamic range , better low-light ISO ) than Canon's 50D sensor , the same one in Canon T1i . But it only has 2.7 - inch / 230 - kpixel LCD , not to mention 0.78x viewfinder magnification ( compare to T1i's 0.87x ) . dSLR buyers be warned : you just don't use LCD for focusing , it's too slow . D5000 ' s swiveling LCD is a hard sell to me . Nikon D90 has better sensor , and pentaprism viewfinder . It can capture more frames / second ( 4.5 vs T1i's 3.4 ) . It also has more AF area ( 11 vs T1i's 9 ) . I mostly use single-focus point , so more focus points is not that useful to me . I plan to experiment with RAW capture , and Nikon charges extra for its RAW converter software ( NX2 $180 MSRP ) . For $799 ( body only ) , I feel that T1i gives the best & latest dSLR technology for the money : 3 - inch 920 - kpixel LCD , fast focus , free RAW converter software , latest DIGIC4 , HDMI . 1080p / 720p video is a bonus . I'm not too crazy for the 15 - Mpix , but now when I take pictures , I don't worry much about zooming on my subject , knowing I can crop the image later . Again , all 4 cameras take excellent pictures . It's the non-image-quality features that got me sold on T1i . Be prepared to have a steep learning curve on white-balance / metering / ISO etc . Don't expect a $900 dSLR to give you excellent image everytime on full-auto . You'll need to learn to use it . Oh , and get the $100 50mm f / 1.8 lens , you won't be sorry .
    • 009 4  The T1i ( 500D to me and the rest of the World ) is my first DSLR camera . My digital cameras previous to the 500D consisted of Olympus ' 570UZ , Canon's Powershot S70 and the ( almost vintage ! ) Powershot S110 . Given my absence of experience with DSLRs , I obviously would have no real world basis to compare the 500D to other DSLRs . With that disclaimer out of the way , let me unequivocally state that I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of the pictures taken by the 500D , especially at night . I love night photography and it has been a continuing source of frustration for me that point-and-shoots , even advanced point-and-shoots like the 570UZ or the S70 , have singularly so-so night photography performance , even on Manual mode where one is allowed to choose the ISO , shutter speed and aperture . The 500D convincingly erased that frustration . In fully automatic mode it takes absolutely goregous night photos at high ISO ( usually 800 and occasionally @ 1600 ) and a very quick shutter speed with nary a hint of noise or blurring . ( A guy I talked to concerning the night photography capabilities of the 500D and Nikon's D5000 commented that he found the Canon a more capable night shooter . I took his word with a grain of salt . Now , I absolutely believe him ! ) If there is one problem with the 500D's night capabilities on Automatic , it's that it tends to overlight the scene , which may not be what you want in certain situations . ( For those kinds of photos , may I recommend Manual mode ? ) ( Note : I have finally gotten around to posting sample night pictures taken during a recent trip to Madrid . Please do view the images to see what I mean . ) I consider myself a mid-level amateur ( I understand the concepts of shutter speed , ISO , aperture , white balance , etc . ) but have not fully learned how to manipulate the different variables to great ( er ) effect . The 500D , however , makes it easy to learn . The menu is ( more-or-less ) intuitive and worded in plain ( non-technical ) English . The Creative auto mode provides a good example of the use of simple , descriptive English . The LCD screen ( @ 920000 pixels ) is stunning . I compared the screen on the 500D with that in my 570UZ ( @ 230000 pixels ) and the difference between the two are indeed worlds apart . The 500D , however , is not as comfortable on the hand as my 570UZ . Also , the kit lens that comes with the 500D lacks the close-up and zoom capabilities of my 570UZ . ( The 570UZ can take crisp pictures with the lens less than 1 cm from the object being photographed . Try that with the 500D equipped with the kit lens . . . you can't . ) Which leads to one drawback to DSLRs . . . having to purchase separate lenses in order to do truly close-up and / or super zoom photography . Finally , the 500D is , of course , much heavier than an ordinary point and shoot . I have not used the video mode ( for video , I'd recommend that one buy a dedicated video recorder not a DSLR ) . To sum up , the two main reasons why I love this camera : 1 . Stunning LCD ; and 2 . Equally stunning night photography capabilities , even in full automatic !
    • 010 4  I'm not going to go over the technical merits of this camera as they are well detailed in other posts . I can speak only for myself . I was really waiting for an affordable full frame D-SLR to come out . However , this camera came out with great reviews and it has a great looking LCD screen as well as HD video and the latest DIGIC 4 image processor onboard . So I went for it . I do not regret that decision at all . Now , I may still get the full frame camera later , but in the meantime , I am enjoying this technological marvel . My last camera was the Canon G6 and it served me well for a number of years . But this T1i is the kind of camera I have been dreaming about owning for the past 40 years . I bought the EF 70 - 200mm f / 4 L IS USM and EF 85mm f / 1.8 USM lenses and I am now taking photos I never dreamed I could shoot . Oh yes , about the kit lens . You either love it or hate it . I am definitely on the love it bandwagon . For many situations it does an excellent job . Of the 3 lenses that I have the kit lens is the most versatile for shooting HD video because of it's wider FOV . It can't match the other lenses I have for stills , but if the kit lens is all you have , it will do an excellent job for you . Just give it a chance . There are so many little features on this camera that come in handy , like spot metering and mirror lock up to name a couple , that it becomes hard for me to believe they call this an entry level D-SLR . I like that the Mode Dial has Basic Zones like portrait , landscape , etc . They come in handy when you need to shoot NOW and you can't remember fast enough what aperture , ISO or other setting is best for a shot . When you have the time to think you can use the creative zone to fine tune your shots . The HD video is fantastic and it looks great on a HD tv . The mono sound is o.k . It works for me . After all , I am not trying to make a Hollywood blockbuster or music video with this camera . The video really is good . The included Digital Photo Professional software is fine . If you don't have Photoshop you still can do some pretty decent basic photo processing with the included software . So what's not to like . Well , I wish the live view would work in the Basic Zones . It can't fetch the newspaper from the front yard , but I'm working on that . ; ) Wish List : Full frame image sensor Higher continuous fps Weather resistant sealing More metal , less plastic in the body . I guess I could shell out another $1800 or more and I can get these wishes in the professional models . But is it worth it ? You be the judge . All in all , this is a great camera package because it has great flexibility , tons of features , great video and adequate software for basic photo processing . The Rebel T1i is an amazing value considering price and features . And it does takes great pictures . I love this camera ! Edited July 25 , 2009
    • 015 4  I consider myself to be more of a technophile then photographer . Every year I seem to pick up a new camera as the manufacturers add megapixels , more zoom , video , HD video , etc . . . to what I bought the year before at the same price point . I've picked up enough photography skills through out the years just playing with my new toys every year to have a moderate understanding of photography by now . Cameras are also utilized for part of my job where resoulution , zoom , and ability to get quickly on target is important . The advances in technology just in the last 3 - 4 years are amazing in what you can do with a small camera and the price you pay to do it . That being said the T1i was my choice this year for my upgrade . ( Last year was the Olympus E - 510 which I got a great deal on as a year old model and the year before that a panasonic FZ18 ) . Having the option to shoot both pics and video has been a big benefit for me at work and when shooting at home . The FZ18 is still my work staple although the now two years newer FZ35 is looking tempting . As far as what the panasonic bridge cameras can do in good outdoor lighting , it is very similar to what either of my DSLR's can do , and I would say the same thing for zooming outdoors . If you are looking for a great walk around outdoor camera to take daylight pics and video with I would recommend the panasonic series handsdown and you will come out several hundreds of dollars ahead . The upper level superzoom bridge cameras now have many of the manual functions the DSLR's do and do some nice burst shooting as well . Panasonic video is decent . What a DSLR will give you is much better indoor , portrait , and lowlight shooting . It also allows you to better implement and use advanced skills . The trade off being the higher price of the body , larger size of the body / lens , high priced lens , flashes , etc . . . . No DSLR accessory is cheap . The DSLR will also require you to better understand photography and especially depth of field , shutter speeds , etc . . . The T1i is a nice camera with a beautiful screen and easy to understand menu . The kit lens I would say is just OK . The build quality of the camera body ( based on feel in the hand , heft , and visual inspection ) seems better then the entry level Nikons and Canon XS , but my E - 510 seems to be a more solidly built unit . Ditto for the kit lenses with neither brand of kit lens being all that great , but I think the Olympus lenses take better pictures . However more lens options exist for the Canon both from Canon and third party sources . As Amazon had a good package price at the time I purchased the T1i , I also picked up the 55 - 250mm IS lens , which I prefer over the kit offering . ( I also have the basic 70 - 300mm Olympus lens which is similar in price to the Canon 55 - 250mm , and again appears to have a better build in the same price range . ) Indoors the Canon has a better ISO range then the E - 510 , but both take pictures that look very detailed and there is little if any noticeable difference betwen them quality wise in good indoor lighting or using the flash . Outdoors in low lighting the Canon beats the Oly . The Canon also has a better autofocus system and focuses better in low light . At zoom ranges I think the 5 megapixel difference is noticeable as the Canon with lens at 250mm resolves the same level of detail when fully zoomed as the Olympus does with the fully zoomed 300mm ( basically a 400mm equivalent zoom vs . a 600mm , so I think that is impressive . ) Both give you a better picture then the FZ18 when you hit the shot , but I think the auto mode for the bridge camera gives novice shooters more consistent results then the DSLR's . Part of that may be when you get a good DSLR pic you really know it , and when you are just a little off it is easy to see it is missing that DSLR pop . Those up close or zoomed potraits is where even a very new photographer will realy notice the difference when stepping up to a DSLR . That and the lack of picture noise due to the larger sensor . ( If this is a family camera purchase and you plan on rarely using a tripod , I would always recomending getting either image stabilized camera body such as the Olympus or make sure you are getting the Canon IS lenses and not the ones without . It really does make a big difference in what you can do with the camera as a novice or amateur photographer . ) As a still camera the T1i is an excellent choice especially if you are getting your first DSLR . If still pics alone are your primary concern though I would say you can get a less expensive DSLR such as the Xsi or E - 620 and spend difference in price on better lenses . The T1i is the same price as I paid for my E - 510 , the two kits lenses it came with , and the 70 - 300mm zoom lens . I know that some of the differences I mentioned above are due in part to the 2 model year difference in cameras and that those differences would be lessened in the less expensive current model year cameras . Video however was one of the biggest reasons I went with the T1i . There are just some moments that are nice to capture with video and audio rather then just still pics alone . That you can now have the ability to do that in a limited way , while getting DSLR quality stills is great . Carrying one camera is better then carrying two to do the same thing . I would rate the T1i's video as OK for what it is . Indoors it does shoot with lower noise then a smaller sensored camera would , but the lack of lighting indoors still hurts it as it does all video cameras . I am not sure if a Canon camcorder hot shoe light would work on the T1i or not . If it did I would give Canon props . Outdoors in good light it does better . Where the DSLR gives you a lot of variety in how you shoot still pics it is limited in being able to do the same thing right now with video . A dedicated HD camcorder will still serve you better for taking shots of scenes in which the focus and range rapidly change and where you need to shoot long sessions at one time . The T1i is not designed to shoot video for extended periods due to the generation of heat which degrades image quality and per the manual will likely give you an overheating warning after about an hour or so of extended use and I think may shut the camera down . ( I think the same thing would happen if you set up the camera in live view mode for that long as well ) . So setting it up on a tripod to record say your kids basketball game is not what it is capable of doing . If you are like me though and find that most video you shoot of everyday events is only a few minutes long at most , this will work . I have been using the 720p video most of the time as the 1080 doesn't handle motion well . I also found that a class 6 card or better ( again as the manual states ) is a requirement for good 720p video . ( a class 4 will work , but you will notice dropped frames and artifacts from its inabilty to keep up with the flow of data . The class 4 works for still shooting just fine although it may lessen some lengthy burst shooting ) . I gave this camera 5 stars because you really do get a lot for what you pay . Yes it has limitations in the video mode but when you think about what you get for around $750 in this unit vs . what the same amount of money would have gotten you just 2 - 3 years ago I think it is a great camera . It takes excellent still pics , and OK HD video . If you have a DSLR that is 2 - 3 years old and are primarily interested in still pics , I won't say I would upgrade . And like I said above , even if this is your first camera and don't care about video there are less expensive choices for getting great still pics . If it is your first DSLR and you do want the option to do some videos ( same with upgraders ) there isn't anything better out there right now and this is definetly the way to go . Torn between this and an HD camcorder that will take still pics I would say that the video the T1i shoots ( with-in its limits ) is a much better secondary option then the still photos a camcorder takes . I have taken a nice HD camcorder on a trip before and relied on its still pics and would have liked to have had what the T1i offers over that , even when considering the larger size of T1i . Update : A month in and still getting a lot of use out of the camera . Other then xmas card pics , the E - 510 has stayed on the shelf . Have used it to record 3 xmas programs and xmas day events . Video has been very good as have the stills . Switching from video to stills is easy and been a great thing to have at every event I have taken it to .
    • 016 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) Camera takes stunning quality photos . It shares the same processor with more expensive models . Good video quality . Unfortunately mine needed to be sent back to Canon within a few weeks of ownership because it would not read a full battery charge . Customer service was responsive and even answered questions during the weekend . Kudos to Canon in that regard . Updated at 2 months of ownership : Camera again returned for repair . New problem , it now takes 3 - 4 seconds for the LCD to activate at start-up . Sent out for 2nd service in 2 months of ownership .
    • 017 4  Camera takes stunning quality photos . It shares the same processor with more expensive models . Good video quality . Unfortunately mine needed to be sent back to Canon within a few weeks of ownership because it would not read a full battery charge . Customer service was responsive and even answered questions during the weekend . Kudos to Canon in that regard . Updated at 2 months of ownership : Camera again returned for repair . New problem , it now takes 3 - 4 seconds for the LCD to activate at start-up . Sent out for 2nd service in 2 months of ownership .
    • 018 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I am a first time DSLR owner . Took about three weeks to research before finally taking the plunge . If you are like me , you probably read about a hundred reviews from amazon , [ . . . ] , cnet , consumer reports , and the like . Your head probably hurts by now . I'm going to try to make it as simple as possible . If you are in the market for a great entry level DSLR that you can grow into , and you don't have a budget that equals the gross domestic product of a small country , then you've probably been looking at the Canon XSi , some Nikons , and this guy . Why you should choose the T1i over the Rebel Xsi or Nikon : 1 . The screen is way better . There are 920,000 color dots on the 3 screen . Your pictures look awesome even before you load them onto your computer . This is better than either the XSi or the Nikon 5000 - both have 230,000 dots . It may not seem like it makes a difference , but it's like comparing a shiny new HDTV plasma to a CRT television of the 90s . There is a difference and you won't want to go back . 2 . Movies ! You can record really high quality HD movies with the T1i , but you can't with the XSi . The Nikon has movie capabilities , but it stops at 1280 x 720 ( 24 fps ) . The T1i does 1920 x 1080 ( 1080P , 16 : 9 ) @ 20 fps ( which is probably way bigger than you need ) . There have been some complaints about the microphone placement and overall ambient noise being caught in the video recording capabilities , but I've had the same problem making movies with my movie capable point and shoot . If you want to make a full length film , you probably need a camcorder . But this is more than capable of capturing things you happen across - like waterfalls , grandchildren playing , or puppies falling asleep . I found the movie capabilities convenient ( it's not hidden in some menu screen - there are dedicated buttons ) and you can even take pictures in the middle of recording a movie if you see an awesome shot in the middle of filming . 3 . HDMI output . I didn't think this would be a big selling point , but it's pretty neat to plug the camera into your HDTV and see a big version of your pics and videos . The HDMI makes a huge difference in showing each hair on your dogs face ; each leaf in a landscape scene . Could also be pretty impressive if you have to show a slide show at a party , etc . The HDMI cable is not included , but it's relatively inexpensive . There is an included cable that plugs into your television if you don't need the HD capabilities . 4 . Finally , and this is more a personal preference , but if this is your first DSLR you are buying into a whole family of products when you choose a brand . I was dead set against the whole idea of lugging all those lenses , accessories , and bodies around . But ultimately I was hitting a wall with my prosumer point and shoot , and needed to get to that extra step . There is a satisfying snappiness to the rebel series , and the t1i is an incredibly well built camera that will last a long time . It feels great in your hands , is the lightest of the three cameras mentioned above , and has technology that should stretch pretty far , considering that it was announced only a few months ago . It's worth the extra hundred or so dollars to get the t1i vs the xsi , since this is the newest model in the rebel series and makes enough improvements ( movie mode , better screen , and the obvious 15.1mp vs 12.1 and 12.3 ) to warrant the step up if buying your first DSLR .
    • 019 4  I am a first time DSLR owner . Took about three weeks to research before finally taking the plunge . If you are like me , you probably read about a hundred reviews from amazon , [ . . . ] , cnet , consumer reports , and the like . Your head probably hurts by now . I'm going to try to make it as simple as possible . If you are in the market for a great entry level DSLR that you can grow into , and you don't have a budget that equals the gross domestic product of a small country , then you've probably been looking at the Canon XSi , some Nikons , and this guy . Why you should choose the T1i over the Rebel Xsi or Nikon : 1 . The screen is way better . There are 920,000 color dots on the 3 screen . Your pictures look awesome even before you load them onto your computer . This is better than either the XSi or the Nikon 5000 - both have 230,000 dots . It may not seem like it makes a difference , but it's like comparing a shiny new HDTV plasma to a CRT television of the 90s . There is a difference and you won't want to go back . 2 . Movies ! You can record really high quality HD movies with the T1i , but you can't with the XSi . The Nikon has movie capabilities , but it stops at 1280 x 720 ( 24 fps ) . The T1i does 1920 x 1080 ( 1080P , 16 : 9 ) @ 20 fps ( which is probably way bigger than you need ) . There have been some complaints about the microphone placement and overall ambient noise being caught in the video recording capabilities , but I've had the same problem making movies with my movie capable point and shoot . If you want to make a full length film , you probably need a camcorder . But this is more than capable of capturing things you happen across - like waterfalls , grandchildren playing , or puppies falling asleep . I found the movie capabilities convenient ( it's not hidden in some menu screen - there are dedicated buttons ) and you can even take pictures in the middle of recording a movie if you see an awesome shot in the middle of filming . 3 . HDMI output . I didn't think this would be a big selling point , but it's pretty neat to plug the camera into your HDTV and see a big version of your pics and videos . The HDMI makes a huge difference in showing each hair on your dogs face ; each leaf in a landscape scene . Could also be pretty impressive if you have to show a slide show at a party , etc . The HDMI cable is not included , but it's relatively inexpensive . There is an included cable that plugs into your television if you don't need the HD capabilities . 4 . Finally , and this is more a personal preference , but if this is your first DSLR you are buying into a whole family of products when you choose a brand . I was dead set against the whole idea of lugging all those lenses , accessories , and bodies around . But ultimately I was hitting a wall with my prosumer point and shoot , and needed to get to that extra step . There is a satisfying snappiness to the rebel series , and the t1i is an incredibly well built camera that will last a long time . It feels great in your hands , is the lightest of the three cameras mentioned above , and has technology that should stretch pretty far , considering that it was announced only a few months ago . It's worth the extra hundred or so dollars to get the t1i vs the xsi , since this is the newest model in the rebel series and makes enough improvements ( movie mode , better screen , and the obvious 15.1mp vs 12.1 and 12.3 ) to warrant the step up if buying your first DSLR .
    • 020 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This was my first DLSR , but is well worth the money . I would agree with most reviewers about volume of shutter and autofocus with movie mode , but overall you cannot beat this camera for the price . There are really no flaws with this product , just great overall pictures and movies . Users will find that the T1i is for both beginners as well as experts . After spending several hours now with the camera testing all kinds of modes and varieties of situations , I am still in love with it and would buy it again and again . Update Aug 13th * * Now having it about 4 months , I am still in love with this camera . Took it to Alaska for a summer trip and I got better shots and videos than I could have imagined . Equip with Canon EF-S 55 - 250mm f / 4.0 - 5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras , Canon EF 50mm f / 1.8 II Camera Lens , some B & W filters , a couple of memory cards Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [ Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging ] , and you should be set . Extremely fast , worked in low light , battery life is better than stated , and also stood up to the elements ( had to clean the sensor via wet method , but got it like new ) . Movies look professional if you use a tripod or monopod , and pictures nearly always come out flawless .
    • 021 4  This was my first DLSR , but is well worth the money . I would agree with most reviewers about volume of shutter and autofocus with movie mode , but overall you cannot beat this camera for the price . There are really no flaws with this product , just great overall pictures and movies . Users will find that the T1i is for both beginners as well as experts . After spending several hours now with the camera testing all kinds of modes and varieties of situations , I am still in love with it and would buy it again and again . Update Aug 13th * * Now having it about 4 months , I am still in love with this camera . Took it to Alaska for a summer trip and I got better shots and videos than I could have imagined . Equip with Canon EF-S 55 - 250mm f / 4.0 - 5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras , Canon EF 50mm f / 1.8 II Camera Lens , some B & W filters , a couple of memory cards Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [ Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging ] , and you should be set . Extremely fast , worked in low light , battery life is better than stated , and also stood up to the elements ( had to clean the sensor via wet method , but got it like new ) . Movies look professional if you use a tripod or monopod , and pictures nearly always come out flawless .
    • 022 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) And I'm glad I did ! I got a sweet deal on Amazon last Xmas ; a Canon XSi 18 - 55 kit plus a 55 - 250 IS zoom for only $100 more - - that's $150 off ! I was pleased with the XSi , which I rated 5 Stars , with a few caveats . I found the camera easy to master and took some decent pictures . . . [ . . . ] Then , in April , Canon addressed all my XSi caveats with the released of the T1i - - HD movie mode , high ISO , hi-res LCD display , advanced firmware , DIGIC 4 processor , more megapixels . For a price spread of around $250 the decision to trade up was a no brainer . I sold the XSi kit at a $50 loss and bought a T1i kit . I beg to differ with those reviews that depict a T1i as EOS 50D with movie mode stuffed into a XSi body . That's a good description of the T1i's tech specs but it doesn't take build quality into account . The T1i is more attractive , more comfortable , has a better fit and finish , and feels more solid than the XSi . It's also more responsive , more feature rich , and I believe it takes better pictures . Though the T1i and XSi share the same footprint , the grips are wrapped differently . The textured foam on the front of the T1i wraps around the lens . It is cut at an arbitrary right angle on the XSi which has led to numerous complaints about the XSi grip . The T1i has remedied this with better ergonomics and better aesthetics . As one who has handled both , I can definitively state the T1i feels much better in my hand . The T1i has a rugged peach fuzz surface that the XSi lacks . It's smudge free and dust free , whereas the XSi is a smudge and dust magnet . The T1i has a richer feel to the hand than a XSi . There are added touches like a molded EOS badge on the T1i that is stamped on the XSi . No doubt about it , the T1i is a more refined , powerful , and attractive camera . I could rave on about the 900,000 dpi display , the HD movie mode , the high ISO , the DIGIC 4 menus , but I'll leave that to others . Thus far I have no caveats about the T1i .
    • 023 4  And I'm glad I did ! I got a sweet deal on Amazon last Xmas ; a Canon XSi 18 - 55 kit plus a 55 - 250 IS zoom for only $100 more - - that's $150 off ! I was pleased with the XSi , which I rated 5 Stars , with a few caveats . I found the camera easy to master and took some decent pictures . . . [ . . . ] Then , in April , Canon addressed all my XSi caveats with the released of the T1i - - HD movie mode , high ISO , hi-res LCD display , advanced firmware , DIGIC 4 processor , more megapixels . For a price spread of around $250 the decision to trade up was a no brainer . I sold the XSi kit at a $50 loss and bought a T1i kit . I beg to differ with those reviews that depict a T1i as EOS 50D with movie mode stuffed into a XSi body . That's a good description of the T1i's tech specs but it doesn't take build quality into account . The T1i is more attractive , more comfortable , has a better fit and finish , and feels more solid than the XSi . It's also more responsive , more feature rich , and I believe it takes better pictures . Though the T1i and XSi share the same footprint , the grips are wrapped differently . The textured foam on the front of the T1i wraps around the lens . It is cut at an arbitrary right angle on the XSi which has led to numerous complaints about the XSi grip . The T1i has remedied this with better ergonomics and better aesthetics . As one who has handled both , I can definitively state the T1i feels much better in my hand . The T1i has a rugged peach fuzz surface that the XSi lacks . It's smudge free and dust free , whereas the XSi is a smudge and dust magnet . The T1i has a richer feel to the hand than a XSi . There are added touches like a molded EOS badge on the T1i that is stamped on the XSi . No doubt about it , the T1i is a more refined , powerful , and attractive camera . I could rave on about the 900,000 dpi display , the HD movie mode , the high ISO , the DIGIC 4 menus , but I'll leave that to others . Thus far I have no caveats about the T1i .
    • 024 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) After happily putting my Xti through its paces for years , I was really ready for this new model . I'd been plotting an upgrade for months , and was mainly considering the T1i , and 40D / 50D line . I like the small size of the rebel , and was excited that the new T1i shared so many traits with the 50D - - MP count , similar sensors , etc . I thought that would finally make the decision a no-brainer . I ended up returning the camera a week later . Don't get me wrong - - there is a whole lot to love : - - shooting video with great boekh is lots of fun , - - the new LCD is glorious - - the build gives at least the impression of a much more professional feel That said , for me it all comes down to image quality . Here , I was sorely disappointed - - in my tests I experienced very poor ISO performance . I almost never use flash , preferring to use good lenses with high apertures and these photos were significantly noisier than even my humble Xti shots when pushed above ISO400 ! According to what I've read on boards subsequently , this is due to largely to squeezing 15 megapixels into the sensor , and it is equally an issue on the 50D , which has led some to recommend sticking with the 40D until this is resolved in a future model . Another consequence of this 15mp sensor is the loss of RAW headroom , which means that recovering clipped highlights in Camera RAW afterward is much less successful . I was sorely disappointed . Also , in general , I felt plagued by soft images . So , I'd say enjoy this for what it is - - a great camera with significant flaws in certain areas that are key for certain types of photographers . In my case I ended up biting the bullet and going to the 5Dmkii , mainly because I really loved the video capability . For most , however , if video isn't a big draw , then in my opinion you'd probably be happier with the Xsi's images ( and price ) .
    • 025 4  After happily putting my Xti through its paces for years , I was really ready for this new model . I'd been plotting an upgrade for months , and was mainly considering the T1i , and 40D / 50D line . I like the small size of the rebel , and was excited that the new T1i shared so many traits with the 50D - - MP count , similar sensors , etc . I thought that would finally make the decision a no-brainer . I ended up returning the camera a week later . Don't get me wrong - - there is a whole lot to love : - - shooting video with great boekh is lots of fun , - - the new LCD is glorious - - the build gives at least the impression of a much more professional feel That said , for me it all comes down to image quality . Here , I was sorely disappointed - - in my tests I experienced very poor ISO performance . I almost never use flash , preferring to use good lenses with high apertures and these photos were significantly noisier than even my humble Xti shots when pushed above ISO400 ! According to what I've read on boards subsequently , this is due to largely to squeezing 15 megapixels into the sensor , and it is equally an issue on the 50D , which has led some to recommend sticking with the 40D until this is resolved in a future model . Another consequence of this 15mp sensor is the loss of RAW headroom , which means that recovering clipped highlights in Camera RAW afterward is much less successful . I was sorely disappointed . Also , in general , I felt plagued by soft images . So , I'd say enjoy this for what it is - - a great camera with significant flaws in certain areas that are key for certain types of photographers . In my case I ended up biting the bullet and going to the 5Dmkii , mainly because I really loved the video capability . For most , however , if video isn't a big draw , then in my opinion you'd probably be happier with the Xsi's images ( and price ) .
    • 026 4  I've been testing out the Canon Rebel T1i DSLR camera ( aka Kiss X3 , Canon 500D ) for about 3 weeks now . It's my first DSLR , and perhaps you too are considering making the jump from the point-and-shoot . Which camera to get ? When buying a DSLR , the lenses matter much more than the camera body - and will probably cost you much more as well . These lenses will lock you into a system - - either the Canon , Nikon , or Sony system likely . Consider what cameras your family and friends are using and who you could potentially be sharing lenses with . Lenses generally cost $ [ . . . ] to $ [ . . . ] , so it's a big deal . Photography is a budgeting game . The next thing to consider is whether you want an entry-level or medium-level camera . I'm new to DSLRs and wanted something inexpensive that I could learn to handle properly . I also want to be able to carry the camera around in the rain or snow for example and not worry too much about protecting it . But image quality is important too , and so I wanted the latest model . The body At 15 megapixels , the image quality is as much as you'd expect from Canon . There is low noise and the colors are vibrant . They supposedly crammed the higher-end Canon 50D sensor into this one , which probably isn't true but true enough to be believable . As for live-view mode , it's pretty messy to use since it requires pressing a lot of buttons . Still , it comes in handy sometimes and I think their quick-focus mode is better than Nikon's slower digital focusing . If you're really into live-view mode , consider the Sony Alpha series - - but know they have a smaller lens selection . The camera does somewhat limit your manual options , reflecting its target entry-level audience . For example , I can't seem to get the camera to center-focus with evaluative exposure metering . But there are workarounds , and all cameras have their peculiarities that you get to understand . The 500D is one of the first entry-level DSLRs to feature HD video . At first , I didn't think I'd use video much - - after all , I'd get a camcorder if I wanted that . But the captured quality is HD and really looks nice , so I began to use it . Video captures the mood of a place much better than some artsy photo with blurry bokehs . Your options are 1080p at 24fps , or 720p at 30fps . I use 720p / 30fps , which is already high-quality enough for me . Especially when it comes to processing the videos , I don't want to wait forever - - I think online video sharing sites like Youtube only play video back at 720p anyways . The recent h264 encoding makes life much simpler with smaller file sizes . On videos though , you will likely have to use manual focusing - - so your videos won't be perfect , but they can help add to your memories . The 18 - 55mm lens . It's actually a pretty decent lens . If you are a beginner , it's a good deal for a lens that you don't have to care too much about - - one you can use in the rain or snow for instance . There's no real problem with the lens , although later I picked up a Tamron 18 - 270mm lens for about $ [ . . . ] more . Conclusion So far , I'm pretty happy with this camera . It's a relatively low-cost Canon with really fantastic picture quality , along with HD video . The fact that it's a Canon means I have access to many top-notch lenses . The 18 - 55mm kit-lens is also quite good and covers decent range . As an APS-C sized camera , the size is smaller and the price cheaper . And video recording is actually a lot of fun . See sample photos / videos : [ . . . ]
    • 027 4  Had this camera for abt 2 months and took more than 1000 pictures in various setting and conditions . Would give 5 stars to the camera and 2 stars to the kit lens . The kit lens is producing soft images almost half the time , softer than my old G2 ! Highly recommend to save the money on kit lens and buy a better lens . The reviews abt soft images from the kit lens are 100% accurate . Camera's low light performance is amazing . Hardly any noise at 1600ISO . You can get away without using the flash in normal indoor lighting most of the time . Menu selection system is also very easy to use and very intuitive . Unavailable items in a given mode are grayed out . High res LCD screen makes reviewing the pictures a breeze even in outdoor light . HD video is ok in 720p mode but practically useless in 1080 mode . Even in 720p mode there is fair amount of lens jello effect when panning to get the scenery . Auto focus is also practically useless as the lens motor noise is quite pronounced in the videos . I am getting used to focusing manually while taking videos . It is not that difficult once you understand the mechanics of the lens . Overall the video option is good as long as there is not too much panning or zooming . Low light performance for video is as bad as any camcorder . Wish the microphone was wind protected and directional . It picks up slightest of wind noise . Stay with XSi if you don't care about video or very picky abt video quality . You are better off with a separate camcorder .
    • 028 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I had been planning to upgrade my Olympus SP - 510 to a newer point-and-shoot , but when prodded by my wife to get a really good camera I upgraded to the T1i instead . It was , of course , a considerable increase in price ( $350 to $700 , body only ) , but seems well worth the cost . Along with the camera I also bought the Canon 18 - 200mm lens because I did not want to be constantly changing lenses . My overall impression in the last 6 weeks has been very positive . The photos are full of deep , rich colors , the images are clear and do not seem to have much distortion . I find I can take pictures at ISO 800 without any really noticeable noise and , when needed , even at 1600 . The camera has a rich feature set and , in general , I have not been disappointed by much . On the positive side I found the following : 1 ) The camera fits in my hands well and the buttons are all easy to reach and use when taking pictures , 2 ) The auto-focus using the viewfinder works well ( OK , this is a function of the lens , not the camera , but when taking pictures I tend to group both together ) , 3 ) As I stated above I find the pictures up through ISO 800 to be clear and 1600 more than just usable , 4 ) There seems to be much less shutter lag with this camera compared to my previous point-and-shoot , 5 ) Write time to the memory is much shorter than with my Olympus , 6 ) I love the ability to bracket my exposures so I can be reasonably sure I will actually get a decent picture , 7 ) I have had a chance to use the continuous picture setting and it works very well , 8 ) The HD movie mode ( 1280 x 720 ) takes excellent movies . This was important to me and was the reason I bought the T1i instead of the Olympus E - 620 , 9 ) I like the ability to create and use my own set of menu items for most of the functionality I usually need , 10 ) The battery life for the included battery is very good . I can usually take 600 + pictures without having to change the battery . There are , however , some things about this camera that I find disappointing : 1 ) When taking panoramas using the optical viewfinder Canon provides a way to lock the exposure setting so subsequent pictures will be taken using the same setting . The manual tells you to push the * button and use it for subsequent pictures . This works well , but since the * button is co-opted as auto-focus when using Live View , there does not seem to be any way to lock the exposure when using Live View . Canon's suggestion is to use the fully manual mode and set the shutter speed and exposure that way . However since there is a way to lock the exposure when using the viewfinder it seems reasonable to expect there to be a way to do the same when using Live View . And there is not , 2 ) The camera seems small to host the 18 - 200mm lens . The lens is so heavy that the camera ends up facing toward the ground all of the time when carrying it around . The lens has a lock on it to prevent it from creeping out to its full length and I use that all the time , but the weight of the lens for the camera seems high . Again , I know this is a lens issue , but it seems hard to separate from the camera , 3 ) Auto-focus seems to not work as well when using Live View as when using the optical viewfinder . In low light situations when I have no trouble getting a focus lock with the optical viewfinder I often cannot get a lock when using Live View , 4 ) As much as I like the videos that this camera produces , it uses the LCD screen when taking videos and I often find that the LCD to be almost useless in daylight because the LCD is so washed out by sunlight . Thus unless I am in some shade I cannot see the scene I am supposed to be taking making a movie of . And I have to trust that it will come out OK , 5 ) The 15 MP picture size on disk is typically greater than 5 MB by default . This seemed a little large and I wanted to set the size slightly smaller . However the next smaller picture size is 8 MP . 8 MP seems small and 15 MP seemed large . I was hoping for something in between ( perhaps 10 or 12 MP ) , but there is no intermediate size . I currently have the picture size set for 8 MP but I would like something a little larger than half the full size . While these items are somewhat of a disappointment for me I have to say that overall this is a great camera . It takes great pictures that are sharp and full of color , it handles well , focuses quickly and takes and writes pictures very quickly . I am glad to have bought it and recommend it to anyone who , like me , is moving up to their first DSLR . And , as large and heavy as it is , I also recommend the 18 - 200mm lens . Its size is more than made up for by the convenience of not having to change lenses all the time . I would have liked to give this camera about 4 1 / 2 stars , but since I cannot give partial stars I am giving it 4 stars because of the items I listed above . But I find I really like this camera and think others like me would also .
    • 029 4  I had been planning to upgrade my Olympus SP - 510 to a newer point-and-shoot , but when prodded by my wife to get a really good camera I upgraded to the T1i instead . It was , of course , a considerable increase in price ( $350 to $700 , body only ) , but seems well worth the cost . Along with the camera I also bought the Canon 18 - 200mm lens because I did not want to be constantly changing lenses . My overall impression in the last 6 weeks has been very positive . The photos are full of deep , rich colors , the images are clear and do not seem to have much distortion . I find I can take pictures at ISO 800 without any really noticeable noise and , when needed , even at 1600 . The camera has a rich feature set and , in general , I have not been disappointed by much . On the positive side I found the following : 1 ) The camera fits in my hands well and the buttons are all easy to reach and use when taking pictures , 2 ) The auto-focus using the viewfinder works well ( OK , this is a function of the lens , not the camera , but when taking pictures I tend to group both together ) , 3 ) As I stated above I find the pictures up through ISO 800 to be clear and 1600 more than just usable , 4 ) There seems to be much less shutter lag with this camera compared to my previous point-and-shoot , 5 ) Write time to the memory is much shorter than with my Olympus , 6 ) I love the ability to bracket my exposures so I can be reasonably sure I will actually get a decent picture , 7 ) I have had a chance to use the continuous picture setting and it works very well , 8 ) The HD movie mode ( 1280 x 720 ) takes excellent movies . This was important to me and was the reason I bought the T1i instead of the Olympus E - 620 , 9 ) I like the ability to create and use my own set of menu items for most of the functionality I usually need , 10 ) The battery life for the included battery is very good . I can usually take 600 + pictures without having to change the battery . There are , however , some things about this camera that I find disappointing : 1 ) When taking panoramas using the optical viewfinder Canon provides a way to lock the exposure setting so subsequent pictures will be taken using the same setting . The manual tells you to push the * button and use it for subsequent pictures . This works well , but since the * button is co-opted as auto-focus when using Live View , there does not seem to be any way to lock the exposure when using Live View . Canon's suggestion is to use the fully manual mode and set the shutter speed and exposure that way . However since there is a way to lock the exposure when using the viewfinder it seems reasonable to expect there to be a way to do the same when using Live View . And there is not , 2 ) The camera seems small to host the 18 - 200mm lens . The lens is so heavy that the camera ends up facing toward the ground all of the time when carrying it around . The lens has a lock on it to prevent it from creeping out to its full length and I use that all the time , but the weight of the lens for the camera seems high . Again , I know this is a lens issue , but it seems hard to separate from the camera , 3 ) Auto-focus seems to not work as well when using Live View as when using the optical viewfinder . In low light situations when I have no trouble getting a focus lock with the optical viewfinder I often cannot get a lock when using Live View , 4 ) As much as I like the videos that this camera produces , it uses the LCD screen when taking videos and I often find that the LCD to be almost useless in daylight because the LCD is so washed out by sunlight . Thus unless I am in some shade I cannot see the scene I am supposed to be taking making a movie of . And I have to trust that it will come out OK , 5 ) The 15 MP picture size on disk is typically greater than 5 MB by default . This seemed a little large and I wanted to set the size slightly smaller . However the next smaller picture size is 8 MP . 8 MP seems small and 15 MP seemed large . I was hoping for something in between ( perhaps 10 or 12 MP ) , but there is no intermediate size . I currently have the picture size set for 8 MP but I would like something a little larger than half the full size . While these items are somewhat of a disappointment for me I have to say that overall this is a great camera . It takes great pictures that are sharp and full of color , it handles well , focuses quickly and takes and writes pictures very quickly . I am glad to have bought it and recommend it to anyone who , like me , is moving up to their first DSLR . And , as large and heavy as it is , I also recommend the 18 - 200mm lens . Its size is more than made up for by the convenience of not having to change lenses all the time . I would have liked to give this camera about 4 1 / 2 stars , but since I cannot give partial stars I am giving it 4 stars because of the items I listed above . But I find I really like this camera and think others like me would also .
    • 030 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I did tons of research before purchasing the T1i . I was a former Canon Powershot ( S3 IS ) user . I must say that I've really grown as a photographer since I purchased the T1i . The T1i is an amazing camera with lots of great features . Plus I got it for a GREAT price on Amazon ! It's great for beginners as well as more advanced photographers as well . I suggest using the creative modes , P , Tv , Av , and Manual . This will force you to become a better photographer and learn more . But , if you're just a casual user just put it in the automatic modes and shoot away ! I would also suggest purchasing a Speedlite Flash , a good telephoto zoom lens ( 55 - 250mm is a great deal ) , and a good bag , like the Kata DR - 467 . Hope this review helps you !
    • 034 4  I upgraded from the Rebel Xt . I am using it with the Tamron 18 - 270mm vibration control lens . Also got the battery grip made by Opteka , and Canon Speedlight 580 II flash . The combination is amazing . So easy to use and it's extremely responsive ! Impressive indoor and outdoor performance . I mostly shoot in Av mode with largest available aperture . I use a User Defined Picture Style that has the Sharpness at the second highest setting , and contrast and saturation set 2 levels below max . Really like the My Menu feature where you can have six or so things you most commonly access . Physical buttons are also there for the most common settings including ISO . HD Video is amazing and super smooth at 720p , almost professional looking . At 1080p , it feels a little jerky because it is only 20Hz ( not 24Hz or 30Hz ) . I wonder if a future firmware will take it to 24Hz . The resolution at 1080p is obviously amazing . I am happy with 720p . I think I am set for the next 5 years with the above equipment and this camera . Highly recommend , although I suspect if someone already has the 450D it may not be worth it to upgrade .
    • 035 4  Bought this as my first DSLR . Had experience with film SLRs and this was my first jump up to digital . As everyone would say , no comparison between this and a point and shoot . Pros : Fast focusing . Surprisingly good kit lens . Good sharpness and color . Ability to set user presets . Preset picture types make it easy for my wife to use without having to dig in technically . Video . . . . I was surprised how much I liked the video on a DSLR . I find I use it often to capture 5 - 10 second clips . They're more like video pictures which can really help capture the essence of the moment . Very Reasonable price . Cons : Feels a little plasticy . But it is built well and I have had no issues . I'll be honest . I am a Canon guy . Most of my prior cameras were Canon . I did give Nikon a serious look with their D5000 , D60 and D90 . However , I felt the focusing on the Canon , even with the kit lens , was significantly faster to sway me to Canon . Have taken about 2000 pictures so far and don't regret a thing . Great pics , lots of versatility , and at a great price . Highly recommended .
    • 036 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) As someone who has been shooting Canon EOS cameras since the 1980 ' s I can safely say without a doubt that the Canon T1i is easily the most advanced camera under $1000 . I showed this camera to my Nikon and Pentax friends and they were in awe of not only its picture quality but also the features . It is a pretty straight forward camera with those little Canon touches that have been around for years like the sports mode and portrait mode . In fact , if you are considering your very first DSLR , you will not find one that is more intuitive or easier to understand right out of the box . It took Nikon , Minolta ( now Sony ) and Pentax literally years to come up to Canon's autofocus lens capabilities and even today , very few can argue against a Canon Lens ' image quality for price ratio . The standard lens in the kit is the best yet of the inexpensive lenses . It has a handy image stabilizer and focus fairly quickly . The on-camera flash is sufficent for snapshot photography and fill-in duty but you will need to consider a 480EX II or a 580EXII flash for the best results . For the money , this is the best yet and Canon is the world-wide preferred brand of DSLR cameras . The T1i will no doubt reinforce Canon's lead in the industry .
    • 038 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I am very happy with this camera . The last time I owned a real camera was also a Rebel , but the 35mm version . Now I am amaze of the great features and the possibility to see what you shot right away . I am specially enjoying the connection to my HDTV at home . I can see the videos as well as the pictures via the mini HDMI connector . The possibility to change ISO on the fly makes low light conditions not an issue . The battery life is also very good . I am able to go for long walks and keep the camera on and ready all the time . Usually I turn de display off and just focus through the lenses . I probably should get the extension for the viewfinder , I hate to get my nose mark on the display glass . I am loving to use it with my new Macbook Pro , when shooting at the studio , I can control the camera with the laptop and see the image I am capturing in a big screen . Over all I love the camera I am happy I make a right choice , it is so light weight , that I can carry it all the time with no problem .
    • 040 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) When I was looking at cameras I read that the lens that comes with this camera was not very good . I bought the camera with the lens anyway . I figured that if I didn't like the lens I could always get a better one . I have had a few days of picture taking in the New Mexico and Arizona areas . This camera and lens are great . The lens takes very sharp pictures from the balloon launch at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta to petroglyphs and close ups of petrified wood . I used my 75 - 300 zoom lens from my old Canon EOS film camera to shoot wild life at long distance and that lens worked great as well . The camera processes each shot so quickly that it can rapid fire without hesitation . Either the people who did not like the lens are much better at photography than I am or they don't know what they are talking about .
    • 042 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I used to use point-and-shoot cameras , produced many pictures which most time looks plain . My friend recommanded this one to me . Still learning , but overall very happy with it . Love a lot features . Highly recommanded for beginners like me .
    • 045 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) When I first received my t1i it wasnt packaged very well , there was a lot of room in the box and on the top of the box the one and only layer of tape was broken . Now I'm not entirely sure if it was because of the poor packaging or because of faulty hardware but the camera didnt work properly . the easiest way to explain the fault was it looked like a dead pixel on an iphone or lcd monitor except for it was redish / orange square . it was on every video I captured . had it for less than a week sent it back yesterday .
    • 047 4  The Canon EOS Rebel T1i ( or 500D ) is a very nice dSLR , especially when you consider the price point . Image quality is good , and so is the build and ergonomics . The 930,000 dot screen is absolutely gorgeous . It is viewable just about everywhere , and the quality is sufficient for confirmation of focus - - something the XSi's screen simply didn't really do very well . If you liked the XSi's handling and ergonomics , the T1i feels very much the same . Having tried out a 50d in comparison , I prefer the Rebel's handling better . The only thing I wish the Rebel series had is a scroll wheel instead of simply four directional arrows . Otherwise the placement , weight , and grip are perfect for me . The quick set feature of the T1i is also quite nice - - a big improvement over the XSi . No longer does one have to root through the menus or leave the info display to change your flash exposure compensation - - just press SET , arrow around a couple times , and change the setting . The 15.1 megapixel sensor does a good job at rendering images and keeping noise low . It isn't quite as low as the XSi's 12 megapixel sensor , but that's expected . What is welcome is the addition of 3200 ISO , as well as 6400 / 12800 ISO ( though these are really just 3200 ISO with processing applied ) . Shockingly , 3200 ISO isn't absolutely horrible ; though anything beyond that is for emergency use only . The other major feature to be added to the Rebel series is video . Video recording is serviceable , if not mostly automatic - - aside from focusing . Focus is manual ( though you can auto-focus with a button press ) , but aperture control is automatic ( you can lock it , however ) , as is ISO control . There is no audio-in capability , so the microphone picks up everything the camera does , and besides that , it isn't that great of a microphone anyway . Other than that , the video capability works , although you'll need fast cards for it ( class 6 ) . Since most of my work is still photography , I haven't played with it more than just to get a very basic feel for it . PROS : Nice image quality , even with the increase in megapixels . Improved usability with the quick set feature . ( If you consider the Rebel's ergonomics a pro , then the T1i will not disappoint . ) Video . Decent build quality ( esp . for price ) . Gorgeous 930k LCD . Expanded ISO range . CONS : No manual control over the aperture or ISO when recording video . No external audio input . A little more noise than the XSi . ( If you consider the Rebel's ergonomics a con , then the T1i will be no different . ) CONCLUSION : Try it . It's a nice camera , especially at the price . Image quality is good , and that screen is simply gorgeous . That said , hold it . Play with the controls . If you are uncomfortable with where things are , or the build of the camera , you'll probably want to go for a 50d or higher . If you've used and liked the XSi or previous versions , you'll like this camera . If you've already got an XSi , there's only a few reasons to upgrade : improved screen , quick set , and video . If none of those are all that important to you , stick with the XSi . For me , I purchased the T1i so my XSi could be my second body , so you might want to consider that . ( Alternatively , you could just buy another XSi - they are fairly cheap now . )
    • 048 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This was my first DSLR . It's a bit lighter than the D5000 and just feels better in your hands . My biggest complaints with this camera are the incredibly jumpy 20fps 1080p video , and the seemingly poor build quality . After 2 weeks of use and about 2000 shots , the mirror and viewfinder plastic piece fell out of their mounting brackets . I'm hoping it was just a dud , but worth mentioning . I also thought the 18 - 55mm lens was just OK . Sure its versatile , but don'e expect to get great results in low light . I would highly recommend the 50mm f1.8 for $100 . It's a must have . I returned the broken one and opted for the refund . I'm going to upgrade to the newer , slightly more expensive t2i . However , if you get a t1i with a good mirror assembly and the 50mm f1.8 lens , you will not be unhappy .
    • 049 4  This was my first DSLR . It's a bit lighter than the D5000 and just feels better in your hands . My biggest complaints with this camera are the incredibly jumpy 20fps 1080p video , and the seemingly poor build quality . After 2 weeks of use and about 2000 shots , the mirror and viewfinder plastic piece fell out of their mounting brackets . I'm hoping it was just a dud , but worth mentioning . I also thought the 18 - 55mm lens was just OK . Sure its versatile , but don'e expect to get great results in low light . I would highly recommend the 50mm f1.8 for $100 . It's a must have . I returned the broken one and opted for the refund . I'm going to upgrade to the newer , slightly more expensive t2i . However , if you get a t1i with a good mirror assembly and the 50mm f1.8 lens , you will not be unhappy .
    • 050 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I purchased this as a gift for my wife for her birthday . This is a step up for her into a better level of photography . I did compare it to more professional Canon Cameras and I think that for amateur and serious photo buff who wants to practice a more creative level of photography this is the camera . It's much lighter than the Canon 50D , considering that with the added lens the 500D weighs about the same as the 50D body by itself . The body is smaller than the 50D , so it's alot easier to carry around for travel . We already had a couple of Canon Powershot point and shoot cameras and the controls are very similar so it is very easy to use because were were already familiar . Once the battery was charged , she was taking pictures ; very easy to operate . I opted not to by a kit and bought the body and lens separately , spending a bit more on a better zoom lens . My wife customized it by ordering her own bag and strap . The camera came from a second party , but it was delivered very quickly and well packaged . I was very pleased . I would definitely recommend this product .
    • 053 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I have had this camera for about 3 weeks now and I must say I love it . I purchased it to replace my older Canon Rebel 6.1 mp which I also loved and still do . ( though its only a still picture camera ) Its a great backup . This new Rebel T1i 15.1 mp has many options but what I really like is the HD video camera feature . No more bringing a separate video camera on vacation . This is a perfect all in one camera . I also bought the Canon 18 - 200 mm zoom lense which truly makes the camera and all in one . Its a little smaller than my old one and a lot lighter . The only thing that might not be 5 star would be the shutter sound . It's kind of loud but not a turn off in no way . Just have to get used to . Having said that , once I shoot with my old camera ( hearing the lack of sound ) and then shoot with the new camera ( more sound ) I am finding myself liking the new sound better . The battery is smaller and lighter and seems to last longer except when using the video mode , then it goes pretty quick . Best to get a backup battery anyway , especially if your going to be taking alot of pictures or video such as on vacation . I also purchased to San Disk Ultra 11 16GB , works great with the video BUT my card reader doesnt work with it . I have to unload the photos / video using the cable . It unloads very fast just a little inconvenient .
    • 056 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I learned the craft on a Digital Rebel XT . I wanted the camera , but was wondering if it was really worth upgrading if I already owned a Rebel ( should I just wait until I was ready for one of the professional Canon SLR's , and skip this ? ) . IT WAS SO WORTH IT TO UPGRADE ! The things you will enjoy are a MUCH improved LCD . You will never want to use the old Rebel again b / c you will say how did I ever struggle to review pictures on that tiny screen . Also , the extra ISO settings , and the fact the noise reduction is so good you can shoot at ISO 3200 all day and not mind the noise , but on the Rebel XT you would try not to shoot above ISO 400 . Also , the controls are so much easier to set , understand , and use . If you are like me , an owner of an older Rebel who became a good photographer on it , but not a professional yet , and don't know if you need or deserve this upgrade . . . YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID !
    • 058 4  I have taken a few hundred shots with this recent purchase , and I reluctantly confess I am a little underwhelmed . I have been an avid picture taking hobbyist for 30 years , and owner of several Canon film SLRs and nice digital P & S cameras , and finally took the plunge on a DSLR . A few issues so far have me puzzled , and may be of help to others . 1 . The first issue is the inaccurate auto white balance . If you want to take an evening shot indoors with available light , and have the camera on an auto everything mode ( eg , P ) you will get a shot with terrible orange or blue cast to it because the auto white balance is poor . It is not that difficult to set it manually ( eg to tungsten or whatever ) but I find this inexcusable for a DSLR when most $100 point-n-shoot cameras do a better job with this . It also takes away the ability to grab the camera and shoot when the moment strikes . What good is great low-light focus and noise capability when it screws up the colors ? 2 . The second issue I have found so far is that many of the pictures taken are not tack sharp when later examined . I have tried several lenses ( 18 - 55 , 50 , 28 - 105 ) and many settings and with / without image stabilization , and some of the shots seem just a bit soft when enlarged on the screen . This is a bit unsettling , and almost makes me wonder if there is a defect or is this is normal for this camera . I even compared the same scene shot with the T1i and with my Panasonic Lumix TZ5 , and the image from the Lumix is actually more pleasing . If I zoom waaayyy in I note much less noise with the Canon , but the apparent sharpness is very close . 3 . the third issue is with the exposure accuracy . On many of the shots taken where there are highlights to the subject , the T1i seems to really blow out the highlights . I have almost have to routinely underexpose most shots by 2 / 3 stop . Again , disappointing to have to fiddle with adjustments when you have a super duper DLSR and want to grab a quick shot . So , if these issues help others who are on the fence , consider carefully . I am a Canon fan , and I researched obsessively for 2 years , and now wonder if I made a mistake .
    • 059 4  This is a great camera for amateurs . I've owned mine now for 6 months and it's still working great . This is the top of the line for Canon's entry level SLRs . I would highly recommend this camera if you're looking at upgrading from a compact camera , or if you're thinking about going with the cheaper compact cameras . Keep in mind that the number of MPs isn't the most important thing . The size of the sensor is much more important . If one camera has the same number of MPs , but its sensor is smaller , it's trying to cram the same number of pixels into a smaller area , which greatly increases the noise you'll see in your photos ( especially at higher ISOs for lower light settings ) . One caution to users . Do NOT buy this camera primarily for its HD video capabilities , unless you don't mind using manual focus or having the auto-focus be audible in your video . The quality of the video is great , and the sound isn't even bad ; however , using the standard lens , it's difficult to video anything without using the auto-focus . And if you video with the auto-focus , you will hear it on your video . I mainly use the video when I don't have my Sony Handycam handy and I really need to video something . Also , another caution , is that HD video will eat up a lot of your available SD card space . I have a 16GB , and any substantial amount of video time will greatly deplete how many pictures you can take . There is a brand new user interface that comes along with this camera , and I must say , I actually prefer the T1i user interface to the user interfaces on the pro cameras ( i.e . 40D , 5D , etc . ) . If it's been awhile since I've used the pro version , I forget how to get to certain options on the camera - - but with the T1i , I can get right where I need to go without even thinking ! Also , the LCD is bigger than on the pro versions , which makes it easier to view the photos on the camera later . Outside the US this camera is sold as the 500D . With so many up to date features and the same sensor as the 50D , I can't see why anyone would choose a 50D over this one . Unlike the pro versions , the T1i uses a SD Card instead of the compact flash . I actually like this , because it's more portable , and you can get a lot more memory for the price compared to a compact flash . I just have a USB reader that takes the SD Card , which means I can put the pictures onto anyone's computer ( especially laptops ) . This is handy if you're visiting someone and want to leave pictures on their computer so you don't have to send them a CD or DVD when you get home . With a 16GB SD Card , you can hold a bit over 2000 highest quality ( non-raw ) photos . This camera is lighter than the pro versions . This came in handy when I was backpacking through the rain forest . The grip on the camera is good for amateurs , but you get a better grip with the pro versions . DO NOT BUY THE OFF-BRAND BATTERIES ! I bought two of the off-brand batteries for this camera , and I almost broke the camera trying to get them out of the camera . They do not fit very well . I went out and got an extra battery , this time using the Canon brand , and had no problems getting it in and out of the camera . Bottom line , if you're looking for an SLR , but don't need anything as pricey as the pro versions , choose this one . You will not be disappointed .
    • 060 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm new in DSLR world . I bought T1i with kit lens and EF-S 55 - 250 lens ( Amazon.com gave a really good special offer for the lens ) . I've read lot of reviews / comments about lot of start level DSLR cameras . My final decision was between Canon Rebel XSi and Canon Rebel T1i . I think that both of these cameras will do really great job . I just thought that the upgraded processor ( Digic 4 ) , clear LCD ( 920k ) , and Video mode worth to spend 150 - 200 $ more as I can get the 55 - 250 EF-S lens for only 40 $ ( so I save 200 $ ) . After having the T1i in my hands I went outside to try it out . I didn't even thought that I will ever get such a quality without getting deep into the photography world . It captures really great pictures in auto-mode . I found only two issues with this camera : 1 . You don't have auto-focus when recording a video clip 2 . Auto-focus works really slow in live-view mode Overall these are very little issues , and I'm in love with this start-level monster : ) . I recommend this to anyone who wants to enter to the DSLR world .
    • 061 4  I'm new in DSLR world . I bought T1i with kit lens and EF-S 55 - 250 lens ( Amazon.com gave a really good special offer for the lens ) . I've read lot of reviews / comments about lot of start level DSLR cameras . My final decision was between Canon Rebel XSi and Canon Rebel T1i . I think that both of these cameras will do really great job . I just thought that the upgraded processor ( Digic 4 ) , clear LCD ( 920k ) , and Video mode worth to spend 150 - 200 $ more as I can get the 55 - 250 EF-S lens for only 40 $ ( so I save 200 $ ) . After having the T1i in my hands I went outside to try it out . I didn't even thought that I will ever get such a quality without getting deep into the photography world . It captures really great pictures in auto-mode . I found only two issues with this camera : 1 . You don't have auto-focus when recording a video clip 2 . Auto-focus works really slow in live-view mode Overall these are very little issues , and I'm in love with this start-level monster : ) . I recommend this to anyone who wants to enter to the DSLR world .
    • 062 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I have been a loyal Canon customer since they came out with the AE - 1 . Had my T1i two weeks took it down to see shuttle Atlantis take off . Put on my Canon 70 - 300 IS lens and walked away with some spectacular shots of shuttle take off . Then I took a ride on a airboat to photograph some wild life and came home with some amazing shots . I did not purchase this camera to take movies so I will not try to use it as a camcorder . If you want great still photo's buy this camera it is very easy to use and the price is right . If I want a camcorder then I will buy one from Amazon and Canon they have never let me down .
    • 064 4  I was really nervous about giving up my little Kodak that I had loved for many years and provided me with fabulous pics . However , with a very rapidly growing , sports loving 12 year old , the 10x zoom lens of my trusty Kodak no longer worked for our family . I researched , researched , researched ; questioned everyone we knew and did a lot of how's it feel tests . We were trying to decide between a Nikon and a Canon - not as worried about individual models since it was the first real camera and I understood we would be committing to a brand and will be trading up cameras at some time in the future . Chose the Canon basically because it felt better in my hans and the sleeker , less cluttered back was preferable as well . Immediately upon receiving the camera headed out to a soccer training session to play with it and begin what I expected to be a serious learning curve . What a pleasant surprise - both my husband and myself were getting great pictures right off the bat . ( did read the manual ! ) Have used it shooting soccer , baseball and family shots already with absolutely no complaints ! Honestly , I feel a little silly now about how worried I was moving up and all the concerns I had about knowing enough about photography to get good pictures . I should have been concerned about not getting to use it , I never had to fight my husband over use of my previous camera like I do now !
    • 067 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I bought this camera in October of 2009 . I love it ! I am very much an amateur photographer , I use the full auto setting on the camera . Every picture turns out fantastic - even with movement - thanks to the IS lens ! My 15 year old daughter takes it to concerts with her and gets absolutely amazing shots using the 55 - 250 Canon IS lens . It is very easy to use . . . I know I am not using it as a more experienced photographer would , but for me to point and shoot it is amazing ! I have no regrets in buying this camera ! I was a Nikon user until this camera - having an old Nikon SLR - ( and various small point and shoots ) it was a hard decision to switch to Canon . . . I did because of the video capabilities this camera has . One of the first things people comment on when I hand them my camera is how light it is . It feels very nice and light in my hands . . . I am a woman , 5'4 tall with average size hands . It feels great . I don't regret buying this camera . . . and buying through Amazon is such a bonus with free shipping and no tax ! ! That is a real savings !
    • 071 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I've had this camera about a month now . It is my first dSLR after a decent run with point-and-shoots . Advice from friends who know more about photography than I do , coupled with good experiences with my SD850IS pushed me towards a Canon dSLR . I decided to go with the Rebel T1i over the XSi due to the video capability and the Creative Auto mode . The video , while nice , is not something I've found myself using very much so far . Maybe once I get more of the still features figured out , I will delve into that further . It produces good video with sub-par audio ( on-camera mic only ) . The Creative Auto mode has really helped me to get some better photos than the Auto mode without fear of screwing up a setting and ruining the shot . So far , I've added a second battery , wired remote shutter release , a Canon 430 EX II speedlite , and a Canon 50mm / F1.8 lens . In retrospect , I almost wish I would have bought it without the kit lens and upgraded to the Sigma 18 - 50 / F2.8 EX DC Macro lens . It is more expensive , but a faster lens and would do better in lower light . Overall , very pleased with the camera . And I couldn't be more pleased with Amazon.com . Twenty-nine days after receiving my camera , it was being sold for significantly less due to a price drop . I called and was informed that Amazon will not do price matches beyond two weeks time , and since the following day would be 30 since receipt of the shipment there was inadequate time to return and repurchase at the lower price without a restocking fee . However , Amazon gave me a credit and while it didn't account for the entire pricing difference , it made me very happy that they did something for me . I will be an Amazon customer for a long time .
    • 072 4  I've had this camera about a month now . It is my first dSLR after a decent run with point-and-shoots . Advice from friends who know more about photography than I do , coupled with good experiences with my SD850IS pushed me towards a Canon dSLR . I decided to go with the Rebel T1i over the XSi due to the video capability and the Creative Auto mode . The video , while nice , is not something I've found myself using very much so far . Maybe once I get more of the still features figured out , I will delve into that further . It produces good video with sub-par audio ( on-camera mic only ) . The Creative Auto mode has really helped me to get some better photos than the Auto mode without fear of screwing up a setting and ruining the shot . So far , I've added a second battery , wired remote shutter release , a Canon 430 EX II speedlite , and a Canon 50mm / F1.8 lens . In retrospect , I almost wish I would have bought it without the kit lens and upgraded to the Sigma 18 - 50 / F2.8 EX DC Macro lens . It is more expensive , but a faster lens and would do better in lower light . Overall , very pleased with the camera . And I couldn't be more pleased with Amazon.com . Twenty-nine days after receiving my camera , it was being sold for significantly less due to a price drop . I called and was informed that Amazon will not do price matches beyond two weeks time , and since the following day would be 30 since receipt of the shipment there was inadequate time to return and repurchase at the lower price without a restocking fee . However , Amazon gave me a credit and while it didn't account for the entire pricing difference , it made me very happy that they did something for me . I will be an Amazon customer for a long time .
    • 073 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I purchased this camera for the video content as it comes in very handy on some occasions when you do not have time to run back and get your camcorder . After using it a few times I have began to like several features on it better than my 50D . I really like the placement of the power switch , and how you can just switch form video to stills with the push of a button instead of going through a menu looking for the video switch over . Since I already had Canon lens the Rebel T1i fit right in . Not only in features and quality of photos but in size and weight and price . The video is outstanding also . So if you are looking for a beginners SLR or a backup SLR I think it would be a no brainer to purchase the Rebel T1i !
    • 074 4  I purchased this camera for the video content as it comes in very handy on some occasions when you do not have time to run back and get your camcorder . After using it a few times I have began to like several features on it better than my 50D . I really like the placement of the power switch , and how you can just switch form video to stills with the push of a button instead of going through a menu looking for the video switch over . Since I already had Canon lens the Rebel T1i fit right in . Not only in features and quality of photos but in size and weight and price . The video is outstanding also . So if you are looking for a beginners SLR or a backup SLR I think it would be a no brainer to purchase the Rebel T1i !
    • 075 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The Canon Rebel T1i is a fabulous camera ; it's light , compact , and fairly easy to use . It's my first digital SLR , so I cannot really compare it with a lot of other SLRs . However , I would like to add that for the short time I have used a Nikon D90 , I realized that the Cannon is probably easier to use for a newbie than a Nikon . The menus and options are easily accessible and the companion Guide is fairly detailed . The battery also lasts for more than a day , considering the number of pictures I take in a single day . Moreover , the LCD screen is large and really sharp ; although , don't rely on the LCD screen for confirming the picture quality which I will refer to shortly . Videos in the 720P mode have comes out great ( the fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas were the lucky subjects ) . I mostly take landscapes when I go out on vacations , so I was really surprised to see that the pictures coming a bit soft and not too vivid in the default landscape mode : especially in afternoon light ( which is very bright in SoCal where I live ) . I got around it by getting a Hoya filter , but Cannon could have easily packed the sun-protecting attachment with the kit that Nikon ships with its SLRs for free . For making landscapes a little for more sharp and vivid , I had to set my custom settings in P mode which mitigated the issue . But on most forums , people have recommended ditching the kit lens for a better lens ( which I plan to do anyway because of the kit lens's limited ability for landscapes ) . On a side-by-side test with my old Kodak CX330 digital camera , the landscapes were a lot more vivid and lively at just 3x optical zoom and 3.1 MPs . However , I have taken some close-ups and portraits , and they have come a lot better with the Cannon . All in all , I am not trying to denigrate the kit lens , but just throwing a word of caution . The kits lens does a decent all-round job for its cost . Another con probably is that the camera is a tad too noisy , especially when you are in a church or temple taking pics ! Probably Cannon could have also thrown in an in-built feature for assisting in taking wide-angles for easy stitching later on . Many consumer digital cameras have this feature , so it would be a nice addition for an entry-level digital SLR . In totality , this is a wonderful all-round camera , that's easy to use , easy to navigate through menus , fairly inexpensive for the features , light , and compact . Sharpness and vividness can be improved to give a sharper , more saturated picture quality . The battery life is awesome and the kit lens does a decent job at that price point . I definitely recommend it if it's going to be your first digital SLR !
    • 076 4  The Canon Rebel T1i is a fabulous camera ; it's light , compact , and fairly easy to use . It's my first digital SLR , so I cannot really compare it with a lot of other SLRs . However , I would like to add that for the short time I have used a Nikon D90 , I realized that the Cannon is probably easier to use for a newbie than a Nikon . The menus and options are easily accessible and the companion Guide is fairly detailed . The battery also lasts for more than a day , considering the number of pictures I take in a single day . Moreover , the LCD screen is large and really sharp ; although , don't rely on the LCD screen for confirming the picture quality which I will refer to shortly . Videos in the 720P mode have comes out great ( the fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas were the lucky subjects ) . I mostly take landscapes when I go out on vacations , so I was really surprised to see that the pictures coming a bit soft and not too vivid in the default landscape mode : especially in afternoon light ( which is very bright in SoCal where I live ) . I got around it by getting a Hoya filter , but Cannon could have easily packed the sun-protecting attachment with the kit that Nikon ships with its SLRs for free . For making landscapes a little for more sharp and vivid , I had to set my custom settings in P mode which mitigated the issue . But on most forums , people have recommended ditching the kit lens for a better lens ( which I plan to do anyway because of the kit lens's limited ability for landscapes ) . On a side-by-side test with my old Kodak CX330 digital camera , the landscapes were a lot more vivid and lively at just 3x optical zoom and 3.1 MPs . However , I have taken some close-ups and portraits , and they have come a lot better with the Cannon . All in all , I am not trying to denigrate the kit lens , but just throwing a word of caution . The kits lens does a decent all-round job for its cost . Another con probably is that the camera is a tad too noisy , especially when you are in a church or temple taking pics ! Probably Cannon could have also thrown in an in-built feature for assisting in taking wide-angles for easy stitching later on . Many consumer digital cameras have this feature , so it would be a nice addition for an entry-level digital SLR . In totality , this is a wonderful all-round camera , that's easy to use , easy to navigate through menus , fairly inexpensive for the features , light , and compact . Sharpness and vividness can be improved to give a sharper , more saturated picture quality . The battery life is awesome and the kit lens does a decent job at that price point . I definitely recommend it if it's going to be your first digital SLR !
    • 077 4  I finally broke down and replaced my old 6.2 MP Digital Rebel . This is a huge upgrade and I got a pretty good price here on Amazon . I would consider myself an advanced amateur photographer , fully capable of taking both beautiful and miserable pictures . Either way , it's quite fun with this new camera . Here's the good : I've never had an IS lens before and the 18 - 55mm lens with the kit is very good . You do get at least a couple of extra stops easily . You can do a lot of shooting indoors in low light and get some nice results . The high resolution screen is great for viewing the menu screens and for previewing pictures . You can see it clearly outdoors , which was laughable on the old Digital Rebel . The camera is light and feels right in your hands . The images are quite good and very sharp ( particularly after adjusting some of the default parameters ) . It has almost endless creative combinations and the controls are intuitive . The ISO settings are off the charts too . It is faster than I expected . You turn it on and start shooting in about one second . With a class 6 SDHC card , I never wait for anything . Here's the bad : Give me a minute , I'll think of something . . .
    • 078 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I not going to start a Canon vs Nikon debate , I used Nikon for years and loved it ! ! Have some older Nikon lenses and wanted to get the D5000 . My older lenses would not fit , so had to get the D90 . Looked at the prices and did a ton of homework and was really impressed with the features on the t1i , and stellar reviews did not hurt either.I found an adapter , Fotodiox and much to my surprise all my older glass worked on the Canon ! ! The picture compared to Nikon is a little more on the red side and photos are little brighter , SQF too close to call . Not anything bad , just a little different . Kit lens 18 - 55 3.5 - 5.6 is pretty good , but when you figure for 700 - 725 $ and the D - 90 was 950 - 1000 $ NO BRAINER ! Also just adjust settings to your liking and you'll love this camera . The real kicker was the video , I really didn't want any video , but was pleasantly surprised . The 1080 at 24fps or 25fps was not a choppy as I read about , 720 at 30fps really nice ! ! very , very clear and looked great . Also want to praise Amazon , No Taxes ! ! ! Was going to buy it at Sam's Club , got 125 $ in gift cards for x-mas , same price but when they rang it up the tax was like 80 - 90 $ more . I live in Ca . The 920.000 live view screen , Wow . looks great even in bright sunlight . Comes with good software and processing in DPP if you shoot raw , works great . High J-peg looks fine too . One thing , get a CLASS 6 sdhc card . If you don't then video will probably look bad and card will fill up fast.Overall , Really , Really happy with this camera and with the Nikon glass , Best of both worlds ! Still use my older Nikon camera too .
    • 080 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I bought this camera as a replacement for my old XTi . I am no professional but I shoot a lot , especially family , sports and children events . I usually do not rework the pictures much beyond sorting out the bad ones and some reframing and exposure correction , simply due to a lack of time . The XTi essentially satisfied my needs though access to some advanced features was not practical or just not available . I had a happy 40,000 pictures from it and it is still fully functional , to the point I am passing it on to my father whose one was stolen from him . The picture quality of the XTi was enough for my needs . I also wanted to do stop motion which is not easy with the XTi for lack of a video feed . So I bought a new T1i two months ago . After some playing around and testing as well as about 1000 pictures in real conditions , here are my thoughts : * Access to the so called advanced features is much more intuitive than with the XTi , allowing for very easy usage of for instajnce first or second curtain sync on the flash , or complex exposure modes . I thought these were difficult to use with the XTi to the point I did not . * Exposition metering is really excellent , thanks in good part to the capability to shoot with auto ISO and a very low noise in very high ISO ( 3200 ) . * The 15 + Mp sensor gives very nice picture details as long as you shoot with a boosted sharpness for the picture mode - this to correct IMHO overly soft pictures in the default settings . The results are visibly improved using my L 70 / 200 IS USM f4.0 which I must admit was a little overkill for the XTi . * Capability to have a video feed and to take good 780p movies ( @ 1080p the motion does tend to be jerky ) . Although this is a nice side capability that can come in handy in some cases , I would not buy this camera just for the capability especially considering the price of HD camcorders these days . For me it mostly means that I can use the camera for the video feed and shoot full resolution stop motion movies . * The LCD is gorgeous - not a necessity buit a pretty nice icing on the cake . A quick note on full resolution stop motion movies : It is worth trying with just the 1080p resolution if you want to play them on a decently powered compute for full frame movies @ 24fps will not play well . In practice I just capture the video feed and avoid using the shutter to spare the camera , but it is nice to know you can if you want to . I am overall extremely satisfied with this camera as a main camera for what I do most ; I tend to shoot a lot of pictures in kids parties and my rejection ratio has dropped significantly compared with my previous camera , using the same lens and external flash . On my particular concern with stop motion , the T1i appears not necessarily best suited for the level of quality I am aiming for : it delivers way more that what is necessary for a hobbyist and would be best suited for professional work . It delivers , mind you , but it is clearly overkill .
    • 081 4  I bought this camera as a replacement for my old XTi . I am no professional but I shoot a lot , especially family , sports and children events . I usually do not rework the pictures much beyond sorting out the bad ones and some reframing and exposure correction , simply due to a lack of time . The XTi essentially satisfied my needs though access to some advanced features was not practical or just not available . I had a happy 40,000 pictures from it and it is still fully functional , to the point I am passing it on to my father whose one was stolen from him . The picture quality of the XTi was enough for my needs . I also wanted to do stop motion which is not easy with the XTi for lack of a video feed . So I bought a new T1i two months ago . After some playing around and testing as well as about 1000 pictures in real conditions , here are my thoughts : * Access to the so called advanced features is much more intuitive than with the XTi , allowing for very easy usage of for instajnce first or second curtain sync on the flash , or complex exposure modes . I thought these were difficult to use with the XTi to the point I did not . * Exposition metering is really excellent , thanks in good part to the capability to shoot with auto ISO and a very low noise in very high ISO ( 3200 ) . * The 15 + Mp sensor gives very nice picture details as long as you shoot with a boosted sharpness for the picture mode - this to correct IMHO overly soft pictures in the default settings . The results are visibly improved using my L 70 / 200 IS USM f4.0 which I must admit was a little overkill for the XTi . * Capability to have a video feed and to take good 780p movies ( @ 1080p the motion does tend to be jerky ) . Although this is a nice side capability that can come in handy in some cases , I would not buy this camera just for the capability especially considering the price of HD camcorders these days . For me it mostly means that I can use the camera for the video feed and shoot full resolution stop motion movies . * The LCD is gorgeous - not a necessity buit a pretty nice icing on the cake . A quick note on full resolution stop motion movies : It is worth trying with just the 1080p resolution if you want to play them on a decently powered compute for full frame movies @ 24fps will not play well . In practice I just capture the video feed and avoid using the shutter to spare the camera , but it is nice to know you can if you want to . I am overall extremely satisfied with this camera as a main camera for what I do most ; I tend to shoot a lot of pictures in kids parties and my rejection ratio has dropped significantly compared with my previous camera , using the same lens and external flash . On my particular concern with stop motion , the T1i appears not necessarily best suited for the level of quality I am aiming for : it delivers way more that what is necessary for a hobbyist and would be best suited for professional work . It delivers , mind you , but it is clearly overkill .
    • 085 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I was holding out to get the new Canon Rebel T1i with the HD video and it was worth it . The old point and shoot just wasn't cutting it and it was always breaking and just didn't take the quality pictures we wanted . The Rebel performs so well and I'm sure I haven't even utilized all the incredible features . I basically opened up the box , took out the camera , and started shooting . With just a little bit of photography experience , I have been able to get some amazing photos . The HD video is a nice added feature . You can get a great picture and focus in and out to add some interest . I wouldn't say it would cut it if you are a video camera buff , but it does the trick for videoing family events etc . I LOVE THIS CAMERA !
    • 086 4  I was holding out to get the new Canon Rebel T1i with the HD video and it was worth it . The old point and shoot just wasn't cutting it and it was always breaking and just didn't take the quality pictures we wanted . The Rebel performs so well and I'm sure I haven't even utilized all the incredible features . I basically opened up the box , took out the camera , and started shooting . With just a little bit of photography experience , I have been able to get some amazing photos . The HD video is a nice added feature . You can get a great picture and focus in and out to add some interest . I wouldn't say it would cut it if you are a video camera buff , but it does the trick for videoing family events etc . I LOVE THIS CAMERA !
    • 088 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I rarely write reviews for anything I buy online , but for this camera it's a different story . This is an easy to use and very high quality SLR . The body is solid , does not feel cheap , but it is much lighter than you'd expect , which is a great plus when you have to carry it around . The supplied lens are of excellent quality and image stabilization makes a big difference . I've had the opportunity to shoot with Nikon's D90 , but the Canon 500D in my opinion is the better of the two . The functions are easy to navigate and very clear , the display is bright , has anti-glare and anti-scratch coating . The 1080p video capture is a great plus . If you're a novice or have some experience with SLR's , this camera is a perfect fit . I've gone through a 2GB card which is full of beautiful pictures all taken with this Canon 500D . I highly recommend it .
    • 090 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I love this camera ! It is my first SLR camera and I am so happy that I bought it ! I have only been using it for about a week and I have already learned so much more about photography . I have taken at least 70 photos so far and put them all in my computer . The pictures look really nice and I didn't even need to edit them ! I can make large prints of my photos later because of the 15 megapixel quality . It also takes great pictures in low light without needing a flash . ISO 800 is the highest level that can be used without any grain ( noise ) . One of my favorite features of this camera is the live view mode . It is really useful when it is difficult to look through the viewfinder , for example when you are holding the camera lower than eye level or above your head . However , the autofocus is just a tiny bit slower in live view than when you are using the viewfinder , but it is not a big deal at all . Live View mode is also useful because you can see how your picture might turn out if you increase / decrease ISO or change the exposure or shutter speed . I also really like the movie mode on this camera . Not too many SLR cameras have this feature , and the video quality is very good . The kit lens ( 18 - 55 mm IS ) is a great standard lens ! It is useful for many situations and has an adequate zoom range . I recommend this camera to anybody who is looking to buy an SLR ! ! It is a very powerful camera but anybody can easily use it and take great photos . : )
    • 091 4  I love this camera ! It is my first SLR camera and I am so happy that I bought it ! I have only been using it for about a week and I have already learned so much more about photography . I have taken at least 70 photos so far and put them all in my computer . The pictures look really nice and I didn't even need to edit them ! I can make large prints of my photos later because of the 15 megapixel quality . It also takes great pictures in low light without needing a flash . ISO 800 is the highest level that can be used without any grain ( noise ) . One of my favorite features of this camera is the live view mode . It is really useful when it is difficult to look through the viewfinder , for example when you are holding the camera lower than eye level or above your head . However , the autofocus is just a tiny bit slower in live view than when you are using the viewfinder , but it is not a big deal at all . Live View mode is also useful because you can see how your picture might turn out if you increase / decrease ISO or change the exposure or shutter speed . I also really like the movie mode on this camera . Not too many SLR cameras have this feature , and the video quality is very good . The kit lens ( 18 - 55 mm IS ) is a great standard lens ! It is useful for many situations and has an adequate zoom range . I recommend this camera to anybody who is looking to buy an SLR ! ! It is a very powerful camera but anybody can easily use it and take great photos . : )
    • 092 4  Don't think I can describe all the goodies better than what everyone else here . Bottom line : If you're a newbie and are looking to get your feet wet with dSLR , get this camera . You won't regret it . It's much more portable ( than 40D , 50D . . the new 7D ) takes great pictures the video function turned out MUCH more convenient than I expected . ( 1080p would be nice , but that's too greedy to expect in a $800 camera ) Overall : great camera . If you're thinking about it , get it .
    • 093 4  I am not a pro but I wanted to get a high end DSLR which would help take excellent photos at night . This camera serves that purpose and much more . It is a bit pricy for a beginners DSLR , but if you have the money go for it . I also read reviews elsewhere that canon's cameras do a better job at capturing colors vs Nikon . That was another reason to go with canon instead of Nikon .
    • 094 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase . It has met or surpassed all of my expectations . I'd put myself in the category of advanced amatuer . Much of this is similar to other reviews , but it's all true . Reasons this camera is amazing : 1 ) LCD screen . This will blow you away ( especially coming from an XT ) . 2 ) Hi-Def Video . Who wants an hour of video which you never go back and edit ? 4 minute clips are long enough . Focusing takes some getting used to , but the quality is unbelievable when you get it right . Some people may gripe about this , but to me it's user-error in the end if you miss the shot , just like a picture . I use SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 8GB cards and they work flawlessly . 3 ) 15.1 MP . This is nearly double the megapixels of the XT and I crop almost every picture , so this is a big adavantage . 4 ) Picture quality : Amazing . ' Nuff said . ( Note : I up'd the sharpness setting for Standard shots , which I'd suggest . ) 5 ) Live View . I didn't realize how much I'd like this unitl I used it . It's extremely helpful when setting up macros or other shots where the viewfinder isn't easily accessible . Be sure to take advantage of the ability to digitally zoom in and micro-focus , especially on macros . It also clearly demonstrates how much IS helps . ( The kit lens is also well worth the $ $ . ) 6 ) Auto ISO . This works surprisingly well . Happy shooting .
    • 095 4  I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase . It has met or surpassed all of my expectations . I'd put myself in the category of advanced amatuer . Much of this is similar to other reviews , but it's all true . Reasons this camera is amazing : 1 ) LCD screen . This will blow you away ( especially coming from an XT ) . 2 ) Hi-Def Video . Who wants an hour of video which you never go back and edit ? 4 minute clips are long enough . Focusing takes some getting used to , but the quality is unbelievable when you get it right . Some people may gripe about this , but to me it's user-error in the end if you miss the shot , just like a picture . I use SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 8GB cards and they work flawlessly . 3 ) 15.1 MP . This is nearly double the megapixels of the XT and I crop almost every picture , so this is a big adavantage . 4 ) Picture quality : Amazing . ' Nuff said . ( Note : I up'd the sharpness setting for Standard shots , which I'd suggest . ) 5 ) Live View . I didn't realize how much I'd like this unitl I used it . It's extremely helpful when setting up macros or other shots where the viewfinder isn't easily accessible . Be sure to take advantage of the ability to digitally zoom in and micro-focus , especially on macros . It also clearly demonstrates how much IS helps . ( The kit lens is also well worth the $ $ . ) 6 ) Auto ISO . This works surprisingly well . Happy shooting .
    • 099 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) Before buying this camera I looked into the Nikon D5000 as well . Evetually , my best friend got the Nikon and I got the Canon . Picture quality is about the same , also their ability to shoot in low light conditions . The Canon is Lighter than the Nikon ( about 100g ) and smaller in dimensions . Additionally , the Canon has more function buttons which allow to change many settings without having to go through the Menu . I would most definately recommend others to buy this product .
    • 100 4  Before buying this camera I looked into the Nikon D5000 as well . Evetually , my best friend got the Nikon and I got the Canon . Picture quality is about the same , also their ability to shoot in low light conditions . The Canon is Lighter than the Nikon ( about 100g ) and smaller in dimensions . Additionally , the Canon has more function buttons which allow to change many settings without having to go through the Menu . I would most definately recommend others to buy this product .
    • 101 4  I upgraded from a Nikon P80 , so I'll admit this might be a biased review . This is my first dSLR , and I am simply stunned with the extremely dramatic upgrade I received from the P80 to the T1i . For one thing , the shutter is much , much faster . With my P80 , when I had it set to a shutter speed of 1 / 2 , it felt like it took two seconds to actually take the picture . With this camera , it takes no time at all ! No shutter lag that I'm aware of ! I am amazed by the quality of this camera . The P80 was a 10.1 MP , and it's a major jump . I can't say how much of a major jump it is from a 12 MP camera , as this is my first dSLR , but I am very happy with the results thus far . This camera is so simple to figure out . I don't even have to read the entire manual . The only time I need to consult the manual is if I'm having trouble with something that I can't just simply experiment with . Okay , we're comparing apples to oranges here , but none of the mode settings on my P80 ever did what they were designed to do . The settings on this camera give me exactly what I want when I want it . And it's extremely accurate at guessing exposure , unlike the P80 where I found myself wandering back to close-up so I could compensate for exposure issues and what not . Today I took it out for a test run using the aperture setting to take pictures of a little chess battle I set up in my front yard . Almost every picture came out perfectly with minimal photo editing . With the P80 , I might have only had two or three out of a lot that came out well . And even the ones that came out well I had to edit for noise . On to noise . No noise . No noise at all ! I have it set on ISO 100 ( I know the higher the ISO , the more noise ) , but compared to the P80 this is amazing . Even at ISO 64 the P80 had a little bit of noise . I can zoom in far as I want with the pictures on the T1i and see no noise . Some people have complained about the lens that comes with this camera . I have no complaints . I can zoom in all the way and achieve perfect sharpness . The bokeh are stunning ( I'm obsessed with round bokeh ) . It's perfect , lightweight , fits right in my small camera bag . The only negative thing I have to report is I can't do full macro with this , but I understand that it will take a macro lens to do that . I can't get too close to an object or else it will blur , and even with adjusting the ring it doesn't work . But all in all , I am extremely pleased with this .
    • 104 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I like this camera very much . The price is reasonable that I can afford , except that two weeks after my purchase , Amazon reduces the price , - _ - | | | . I have some experiences in photographing , so it is easy for me to get familar with this camera . The interface is not so beautiful with regard to other companies ' DSLR camera . But in other words , the interface is quite simple , all the parameters are easy to read and modify . The images seem a little unsharp so I have to make some post modifications in photoshop . Another thing to remind is that , when taking pictures outside on a sunny day or inside where the light is bright the camera is prone to over expose the picture . I have to set the exposure compensation to - 2 / 3 , and will get better exposure . I have a canon hf s10 for taking videos , so I don't expect too much from T1i's video . In fact , the video is very bad compared with hf s10 , especially when you have to change the focus . I just take some sample videos with this camera and never use its video function again .
    • 105 4  I like this camera very much . The price is reasonable that I can afford , except that two weeks after my purchase , Amazon reduces the price , - _ - | | | . I have some experiences in photographing , so it is easy for me to get familar with this camera . The interface is not so beautiful with regard to other companies ' DSLR camera . But in other words , the interface is quite simple , all the parameters are easy to read and modify . The images seem a little unsharp so I have to make some post modifications in photoshop . Another thing to remind is that , when taking pictures outside on a sunny day or inside where the light is bright the camera is prone to over expose the picture . I have to set the exposure compensation to - 2 / 3 , and will get better exposure . I have a canon hf s10 for taking videos , so I don't expect too much from T1i's video . In fact , the video is very bad compared with hf s10 , especially when you have to change the focus . I just take some sample videos with this camera and never use its video function again .
    • 107 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This is a brilliant camera . I am extremely happy as its quality is par with Nikon D - 90 and canon D - 50 . The sensor is APSC and though gapless microlenses are not there it is good enough for all practical purposes ( photo and HD video at 30 fps 720p and 20 fps 1080p ) . Though T2i is the elder brother T1i is the first in its class . I am extremely satisfied and will not buy a DSLR unless I lose this or damage it . Being a professional , I take nature pics , portraits and architecture . T1i has exceeded my expectations . Service from Amazon and Amazon marketplace ( despite its pedigree and poor image ) was great .
    • 112 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I love this camera . I spent a month researching cameras and reading everything I could find . I have four children that the first is graduating this year with the others right behind . I wanted to give them the senior pictures that they wanted but just couldn't justify the cost with having to do it for so many children . A friend recommend I look into buying a camera and taking my own . I'm glad I did , I was able to take the pictures they wanted plus for a couple of their friends who couldn't afford it as well . It has been so much fun and I still have prom and graduation coming up . This camera is wonderful with such a wide range of choices to offer from the novice to the more advanced photographer . This camera is not difficult to use at all and I personnally couldn't be happier with my purchase .
    • 114 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I had my camera for a month now , and I love it ! I am still learning everything ! If you are new , don't get overwhelmed . It's great ! IF you are a professonial or advanced , you properly have something more exspensive , but I love it !
    • 117 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm still working on learning all the features but even just with the fully automatic is is great . Any SLR takes some time to learn but I can't fault the quality of the pictures . Auto focus is the only thing I'm not totally pleaed with because it will get confused at times and start going back and forth so you loose the shot or switch to manual and the ring is a bit small for accurate focusing .
    • 120 4  This camera was a big purchase for me and I have not regretted it for an instant . In 9 months I have taken 3000 pictures . For image quality , ease of use , and ability to utilize a range of lenses this camera is tops . Even the cheap kit lens ( 18 - 55 ) is a fantastic value . Here's what I like : Small and lightweight for an DSLR - I packback so weight and volume are important to me . This is a smaller and lighter pkg than other similar cameras . The fabulous screen . It is a total knockout . Altho I haven't had the opportunity to use it as such yet , I want to use this camera for astrophotography . Focusing on stars can be a trick but this camera's hi res screen at 10x should allow great focus . Qualty of the pictures is first rate . I've read about the soft-focus complaints , banding , poor color handling etc . I have not found any of this to be true . When compared with the output from Nikons taken at the same time on the same trip ( and in fact significantly more expensive Canons ) I see the difference is primarily in the users ability - not in the camera's capability . Lens selection and quality - Canon and varous second tier manufacturers offer a great range of capability out there . I'm sure Nikons offer about the same but for slection and bang for the buck , the Canon line is excellent . What would I like to see and don't . Where's my articulated screen ? I'd recommend this camera to anyone . It is a fabulous value .
    • 121 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) The Canon T1i is an exceptional camera . I own both the 50D and the T1i . I bought the camera for my wife as an introduction to DSLR and I find my self using it as much as she does . Although there is a great deal of work to be done on the focusing during video capture feature , Canon has raised the bar pretty high for an entry level unit .
    • 123 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I am new to DSLRs . This is my first one and the photography books helped me to understand the product and how to take good pictures . This camera is awesome . It is all I was looking for . I have a long way to go and the camera is going to help me learn Photography . Since I am new to DSLRs , I can't compare them to others . However , this one does a lot better than my Sony Point-and-Shoot ( obviously not something to compare ) . A few things about the manual though . The manual doesn't really give you a lot of information . It wasn't very useful . If you have books on photography , it will help you understand each and every part of the camera and how it operates . Awareness is the key and I suggest you read through a few photography books before you start . The manual will just help you assemble the product together but if you want great pictures , you need a book on photography ( again obvious i assume ) . Love it and I will recommend it to anyone interested in Digital SLRs .
    • 124 4  I am new to DSLRs . This is my first one and the photography books helped me to understand the product and how to take good pictures . This camera is awesome . It is all I was looking for . I have a long way to go and the camera is going to help me learn Photography . Since I am new to DSLRs , I can't compare them to others . However , this one does a lot better than my Sony Point-and-Shoot ( obviously not something to compare ) . A few things about the manual though . The manual doesn't really give you a lot of information . It wasn't very useful . If you have books on photography , it will help you understand each and every part of the camera and how it operates . Awareness is the key and I suggest you read through a few photography books before you start . The manual will just help you assemble the product together but if you want great pictures , you need a book on photography ( again obvious i assume ) . Love it and I will recommend it to anyone interested in Digital SLRs .
    • 125 4  I upgraded to this camera from an earlier Rebel XT , and I have to say I love it . I was choosing between this and the more expensive 40D , and for the price difference figured a lighter construction and slower shutter rate was easily worth the $ savings . The camera has a beautiful feel to it , and is significantly enhanced compared to the earlier Rebel line . The LCD back panel is much larger and is very sharp , and there are more dials for rapidly setting options such as ISO , which was harder to access in the Rebel . The shutter has a very firm action to it , the camera is very responsive , and there are a broad range of image control settings ; far more than the earlier models . I find the image quality is also much improved from the Rebel , especially with landscapes . I also like having the broader ISO range it supplies . I still havent ' figured out how to access the extended ISO settings to get to 12800 , but have shot at 3200 . The lens kit comes with an image stabilizer ; it sounds cool but i haven't experimented with it . It is very easy to view the settings on the back panel and the view finder , and there are lovely details such as the back display shutting off when you near the view finder so as to prevent light overload on the eye . The camera features a video recorder as well , which is beautiful . I shot some video of my daughter ice skating . The video quality was excellent , with no skipping issues , and with a 16G memory card there is room for 40 minutes of video ( in theory ) . It is fantastic to be able to leave my dv camera behind and just use this one , along with the SLR lenses . Like the earlier Rebels , it is a light body , with convenient button placement , diopter adjustments , etc . I find the button placement and menu layout much improved . All together , I'm thrilled with this camera .
    • 126 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) Just received my camera from Amazon . I bought body only for $609 and received it in 3days . included but i don't think mention is a brand new battery , i thought i would only get a charger . I have own the canon rebel 300d , 350d and 450d and this i promise will be the last camera i'll buy unless they make a 3 - d camera with a tilt view finder . I love the higher iso that i can get that i couldn't get with the canon xsi . The first thing i did with the canon T1i was adjust the sharpness level after reading many reviews that the photos was a bit on the soft side .
    • 128 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I was looking to upgrade from my Canon S70 to an SLR for quite a while . Originally was looking at the XSI , then the XTI , but when the T1I came out , my search was over . It had all of the features that I was looking for . I am VERY pleased with my purchase ! ! It is a great camera for someone that is new to SLRs . There is a learning curve if you are moving from a point and shoot , so don't be discouraged by reviews that say the camera is too complicated . . . it's like driving a car with a manual transmission after having only having automatics . I haven't spent too much time with the automatic modes on this camera for the simple fact that SLRs are designed to give YOU the user more control over the camera . I have spent most of my time using the AV , TV and M modes to learn and fine tune exposure . I traveled both to Europe and South America multiple times , and I hated that my point & shoot couldn't capture the scene the way I wanted it . Pictures were either under exposed , over exposed , or couldn't be framed properly because of the focal length of the lens . I can't wait to use this on my next vacation . The HD Video is good , but I mainly use this for taking pictures . I would have purchased a video camera if I were mainly focused on shooting video . This is a very versatile camera . IF you are disappointed by the quality of your pictures after buying it , I would highly recommend you join a local photography group to learn more about SLR photography and how to configure your camera . I would also recommend the Canon ef-s 55 - 250mm lens and the ef 50mm 1.8 lens .
    • 130 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This is my first SLR after owning / using a few Canon point-and-shoot cameras . I love it ! The HD video is a great feature and it's a great camera for an amateur photog like me who just wants to get the best quality shots possible and have room to grow . I plan on having this camera and enjoying its wonderful features and beautiful photos and video for many years to come . Great investment if your photos really matter to you ( i.e . your kids , your pets , special occasions , vacations , etc . ) You won't be disappointed !
    • 131 4  This is my first SLR after owning / using a few Canon point-and-shoot cameras . I love it ! The HD video is a great feature and it's a great camera for an amateur photog like me who just wants to get the best quality shots possible and have room to grow . I plan on having this camera and enjoying its wonderful features and beautiful photos and video for many years to come . Great investment if your photos really matter to you ( i.e . your kids , your pets , special occasions , vacations , etc . ) You won't be disappointed !
    • 132 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) Torn between this entry DSLR and the equivalent Nikon . Decided on this for the auto LCD shut-off , the slightly better pixel count . The rap on this camera is the noise factor after ISO 400 . This is the rap on every camera . The pictures I have taken up to ISO 1200 are usable ( with a little help from Photoshop . All and all a good DSLR . I am happy with purchase . Would recommend getting another battery and the Canon battery grip which offers an alternative placement on the shutter button .
    • 134 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) this is an entry level dslr but the features are comparable to a professional dslr and i'm only using an 18 - 200 canon lens . how much more if i am using the more expensive ones . I'm a point and shoot camera guy and i never had any problem with the shift to dslr because of the ease in operation of he camera . I did not regret buying this camera .
    • 137 4  This camera is great - it take wonderful pictures . Easy to use and the price was right . You get a good lens with purchase . The HD videos are nice but they do come through rather large . But I am still learning on if and how I can size them down . This camera is also great if you have active children . My 3 year old is very active and always on the go . Now that I have this camera she is not a blurr . And I have some great action shots .
    • 138 4  Even though I am biased , being overenthusiastic after a few years without a decent camera , I still believe I can fairly say that the t1i does a great job with the pictures . I would mostly consider myself an above-average amateur . However , I do know what feels right . The t1i takes great photos and makes it feel easy . Controls need some getting used to ( I stumbled upon the Live View feature because it's kind of hard to find , and then had to figure out how to Auto Focus using a different button than when using the viewfinder ) , but other than that , the buttons are very intuitively placed . The auto focus in Live View mode is harder to use , however , as it is placed on the back of the camera and also seems slower to me than the regular autofocus . Adjusting ISO , aperture , and lens time in the Live View window is no problem , and makes using the t1i a blast . I also really wished that Canon would follow Nikon in putting in a swivel screen so that you could get better angles , especially since the t1i relies heavily upon that one Live View screen ( something to expect from future cameras ) . Although on the soft side , the images were very detailed at 15MP ( large ) and even tolerable on small size . I don't know if they'd be detailed enough for prints , but I'm sure with stitching , HDR , and all that sharpening hocus pocus in Photoshop , I expect you can get better results . The images do swell for desktop wallpapers on my 15 Mac , but that's not saying a whole lot . They said that the t1i would have issues with noise , but I don't really notice a lot ( maybe the noise is degrading the sharpness ? ) . As for movie mode ( which I plan to use just as much as the photo capabilities ) , it works fairly well . There is rolling shutter issues that happen with most CMOS sensors or whateva ( like the d90 ) , but it's only an issue when you're full on whipping the camera ( not when turning ) . My biggest complaint would be the microphone , which is mono , and the lack of a mic jack , which is suckable . The mic picks up every single sound , even when adjusting focus on my Tamron lens manually . I would not use it for moviemaking or documentaries by any means , where sound is important ( unless you have some other equipment that I would love to get my hands on ) . However , this is not so much an issue for me , as I like putting tracks over my video ( music videos and such ) . All in all , great camera for the price ( $808 when I bought it ) . The t1i works for all my needs and a little bit more . I still have stuff to work out ( exposure bracketing ) , but I don't think I missed out on too many other features . P.S . I was considering the d5000 and the pentax k - 7 as well .
    • 142 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I am really happy with my purchase . Better resolution , better image quality , beautiful and bright hi res LCD , live view , HD video , etc . I was partly attracted to the T1i b / c of it's HD video capability . I read some negatives regarding it such as poor 1080p video and poor sound quality due to the stock mic . I did not intend on getting this to replace my camcorder so it has been just fine at 720p for quick clips in between pictures . At the recommendation of another reviewer , I bought the SanDisk Extreme III SDHC from the start and haven't had any issues .
    • 143 4  I am really happy with my purchase . Better resolution , better image quality , beautiful and bright hi res LCD , live view , HD video , etc . I was partly attracted to the T1i b / c of it's HD video capability . I read some negatives regarding it such as poor 1080p video and poor sound quality due to the stock mic . I did not intend on getting this to replace my camcorder so it has been just fine at 720p for quick clips in between pictures . At the recommendation of another reviewer , I bought the SanDisk Extreme III SDHC from the start and haven't had any issues .
    • 144 4  I am a rank amateur when it comes to cameras . My last camera was a simple digital point and shoot . I wanted to upgrade to a better camera but I don't really care to be an expert photographer . So after hours of research I picked the Canon T1i . I'll leave the technical evaluation to the more experienced folks . My simple analysis is this camera was built to take great pictures . I have two kids , two dogs and my wife . They are my most favorite subjects . The problem with my old camera was it was awful in dim light , terrible with the flash on anything less than three feet and more than four feet away . Frankly outside of perfect camera light ( sunrise and sunset ) it was just okay outside . So I get the Canon and set it on completely automatic settings . WOW ! Great pictures inside , great pictures outside , great pictures in near dark settings ( with the flash ) and it is so fast that I always shoot two to five pictures when I have something good in the frame ( like the one with my five year old son eating a dripping ice cream cone ) . I also bought the camera for the grip and grin on stage award shots that go with my job ( I am an association exec . ) . It does a great job . I take lots of shots ( very quickly even in low light ) and pick the best one . I previously paid a professional photographer for 2008 award dinner and I wasn't impressed with the shots ( plus a $550 bill for services ) . This year I took my own shots and while a few were terrible , I was able to pick the best twenty , including the five must have pictures and I am thrilled . ( no offense to professionals - just not everyone calling themselves that deserve the title ) . So I am reading the Dummy's guide to the Canon T1i and yes , I am learning how to use the settings to my advantage . But to me that's the beauty of this camera . You can use it with all the bells and wistles , or you can hand it to your brother and he can point and shoot with beautiful results .
    • 145 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The new Rebel T1i is Canons first DSLR camera to feature HD video . The camera is a great DSLR to use for a great price . It includes all of the standard DSLR shooting modes and has an easy to use interface . Ease of Use : The Rebel T1i falls in line with other ' starter ' DSLR in the Rebel series . All easy to use , with buttons and a navigation menu that is logical . No need to read through a manual to figure out how to operate in different modes , most standard functions are self explanatory . HD Video : New to the Rebel series the T1i features HD video , with liveview so you can video by just looking at the screen . The HD video is at first difficult to find how to use , the manual explains clearly what needs to be done . The video is not perfect and does not have many features besides , but for the price and the first release of video for a DSLR it is a wonderful function to have . Kit Lens : Surprisingly the Canon lens that comes with the camera is perfect for beginning photography , and when ready a more advanced lens can be purchased . The 18 - 55 lens does the job for standard pictures of friends and at family gatherings . Though the aperture is not great , for the price it does the trick in low light settings . If you plan on using the camera for good close ups , a telephoto lens will need to be purchased . If you are wondering if its worth purchasing the top of the line newest Rebel , versus buying an older model . The T1i is worth the little extra cash . With a larger CCD sensor and HD video , it is well worth it and something that can be used for life .
    • 146 4  The new Rebel T1i is Canons first DSLR camera to feature HD video . The camera is a great DSLR to use for a great price . It includes all of the standard DSLR shooting modes and has an easy to use interface . Ease of Use : The Rebel T1i falls in line with other ' starter ' DSLR in the Rebel series . All easy to use , with buttons and a navigation menu that is logical . No need to read through a manual to figure out how to operate in different modes , most standard functions are self explanatory . HD Video : New to the Rebel series the T1i features HD video , with liveview so you can video by just looking at the screen . The HD video is at first difficult to find how to use , the manual explains clearly what needs to be done . The video is not perfect and does not have many features besides , but for the price and the first release of video for a DSLR it is a wonderful function to have . Kit Lens : Surprisingly the Canon lens that comes with the camera is perfect for beginning photography , and when ready a more advanced lens can be purchased . The 18 - 55 lens does the job for standard pictures of friends and at family gatherings . Though the aperture is not great , for the price it does the trick in low light settings . If you plan on using the camera for good close ups , a telephoto lens will need to be purchased . If you are wondering if its worth purchasing the top of the line newest Rebel , versus buying an older model . The T1i is worth the little extra cash . With a larger CCD sensor and HD video , it is well worth it and something that can be used for life .
    • 147 4  I upgraded from a Canon XTi to the T1i . Is there a radical difference in quality ? Frankly , no . I've very successfully enlarged my XTi 10.1 megapixel images to 20 x 30 at my local Sam's Club and they are very clean ( taken at 100 iso ) . Will the 15 megapixel enlargements to 20 x 30 be any better ? Perhaps - but will it really be noticeable ? Probably not . But , there are some real reasons to upgrade : Much better noise control . The noise at 400 iso on the T1i is probably like the noise at 200 iso on the XTi , 800 on the T1i is probably like 400 on the XTi , etc . So much better noise control is great . The additional options on the self-timer setting is nice . The T1i allows you to tell the camera to wait 10 seconds before shooting , but also to take a prescribed number of shots in a row - perhaps 2 , perhaps 6 , or even 10 . Quite nice if you're trying to put yourself in a group picture - the camera will happily fire off 10 pictures in a row . Auto exposure compensation is a bit easier to set . The menus are easy to work with - better than the XTi . The screen is much better . Its larger size and better resolution really helps you review photos . I propose that a great photographer will get great photos out of either the XTi or the T1i - and the quality will not be particularly noticeable even when enlarged to something like 20x30 . And of course a bad photographer will get bad photos out of each camera . So , upgrading is a great thing if there are some bells and whistles that make your life easier . Don't upgrade because of the difference between 10.1 mp and 15 mp . It really won't make a big difference in all likelihood . Don't upgrade just for video . The video quality is nice , but its pretty tough ( at least for me ) to get any video that's really good . Possible ? Yes . But I'll probably have to work quite a bit harder than I want to . When all is said and done , the price / performance ratio is really good on this camera . Great performance at a great price .
    • 148 4  I received a T1i as a present for Christmas . I've had a lot of experience with SLRs and P & S cameras . This is my first DSLR . I had great difficulty with the camera focusing on an item and when it did the image was very fuzzy . Depth of field seemed restricted as well . Following search on line and the handbook , I still wasn't able to correct the problem . I called the Canon helpdesk and was advised to return the camera to the place of purchase . The Canon online support and phone support were exceptional . I then contacted Amazon to organize a replacement for my camera . They immediately responded and had a new camera to me in 2 days ! ! I'm now working through the settings on the new camera . Focusing seems fine and photos soft with standard settings . Have modified the settings and am finding good photo quality with the kit lens and with the EF lenses from my old SLR . Excellent color balance ! Very natural compared to the other cameras I've tried . One of the main reasons I bought this camera was that I could use my old lenses . I bought the corrective dioptics online from Canon for the view finder and I don't have to wear my glasses ! Love these features . Will provide an update once I've been able to give it a better work out . Thanks for the excellent service Amazon . Thanks Canon for such a great online and phone support service . Update : Unable to get good sharp photos without post processing . Found much contrast and color dynamics flat . Suspect this was due to noise reduction processing in camera . Returned camera .
    • 149 4  The Canon T1i offers everything a pro needs at a price the amateur can afford . When comparing this to its predecessor , the XSi , the differences are subtle , but worth it . Most notably 15.1 MPs is a substantial improvement in resolution , but for most casual users not that noticeable . Unless you have a habit of cropping way down , or printing your photos larger than 16x20 you will not notice a difference . Especially on your computer . What the larger format does bring with it is the Digic 4 image processor . This is a fast and accurate processor that Canon is putting in a lot of their new cameras , even some of their compact P & S cameras . On the T1i this processor works very nicely . There is virtually no need for White Balance or Level correction and it's fast and accurate when shooting action , low light , outdoors , or indoors . The one drawback with the 15.1 MP sensor is that there is minor spacing between the individual sensor pixels within the sensor . This is unnoticeable for almost everyone except the hard core photographer who like to zoom in and see the details at 2000x and they are willing to pay the extra 2 grand for the higher end camera . The T1i also boasts a higher resolution 3 inch screen over the XSi this is very nice for looking at your images . It shows even minor focus and blur issues that previously weren't detectable until you put your images on the computer . The T1i also has a live view button on the back of the camera which is nice for Macro shots and the movie mode is seen through the live view . As a photographer I look at the movie function as a salad with your steak . It's not why you buy the meal , it's just nice . The menus and button layouts are intuitive and easy to use . The various shooting modes are nice , but the real photographers will use the A , Av , Tv , and P settings . The T1i has a setting not found on the XSi called CA , which stands for Creative Auto . This is a photo for dummies setting . It allows for setting depth of field , exposure , and white balance correction from a simplified menu . This seems nice , but unless someone explains what these setting mean it's hard to do it with purpose . I guess with some playing around an amateur could figure it out . All of these features are comparable to the Nikon D90 which is the T1i's main rival . For those who are debating between the two it's all a mater of choice . The T1i is a little smaller and lighter and the menus are different . I personally like the Canon user interface systems better and thats why I choose the T1i . Also Canon lens ' run cheaper and easier to find . I recommend going to a camera store and handling both , then come back to Amazon and buy here . With all that said the T1i's higher resolution , Digic 4 processor , and increased screen resolution are the reasons to buy this camera unless you have an XSi and then you will have to way out how much you would use the new features . Now the lens offered in the kit with the T1i is flat out useless . I would not recomend buying the kit , but rather buy the body only and a more versatile lens like the Canon EF-S 18 - 200mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras . It may be $450 more , but you get a much , much better , more versatile lens . I am very very pleased with this camera and would recommend it to any novice , amateur , or student ( I teach photography ) who wants a great camera at a fair price .
    • 150 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This is my first DSLR . I am not even an amateur photographer . I'm green as it gets . I was trying to pick between a Nikon D90 and this camera . In the end it came down to comfort . The cannon felt more ergonomic and a little more user friendly . Though I can't tell you much about the infinite features this camera has , it has already been a pleasure to work with . I purchased it with the Cannon 17 - 55mm lens and the picture quality is fantastic ! Even in auto focus mode the pictures are so crisp and the colors so vibrant I am thrilled with the camera . I'm excited to learn more about the more advanced features of this camera , but as a novice I'm already having a great time and taking pictures I'm thrilled with .
    • 155 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I'll make this easy for you . I did all the homework and read all the other reviews like everyone else . Don't waste your time with the kit lens . If you buy it and don't like it you have no one to blame but yourself . Everyone is pretty much telling you not to . ( At the least , save $100 by not buying the kit lens and add another $100 to buy the $200 Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 - 5.4 lens ) . I went for the extra money and bought the Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 ( $400 ) , lens which is fantastic . I think it's worth the extra money over the f2.8 - 5.4 , because when you're shooting indoors , zoomed in for a nice shot at f2.8 , ( instead of at f5.4 ) and you have enough light for a good picture , you won't be thinking about the extra money you spent for it . The T1i is easy to use after a quick read through the manual , and I was taking awesome shots in no time at all . Very user friendly interface and most usefull functions are easily available and not buried deep into the menu . I'm very happy with this setup . As a longtime Canon AE - 1 user , I'm happy I purchased another Canon . You can read all the reviews you want but sooner or later you'll have to decide . I went with the body only Canon T1i and the Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 and couldn't be happier .
    • 158 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) Great camera . I've had it for a few weeks and I'm enjoying it very much . The one con is it's a tad small if you got big hands other than that I would recommend it .
    • 160 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) The Canon T1i is a perfect camera for those who want the convenience of a point and shoot with the luxury of choices of lenses and the ability to add your own creativity when you're ready to explore exposure , aperture , and shutter timing settings on your own . There are so many choices that a book to help you to understand them is helpful as well since the owner manual has the facts but not much on when to change the settings . I'm still going back to the book a month later to remember how to use live mode or the blocked exposure feature . The only downside I've found is that Photoshop takes a while to process the 15.1 megapixel images , even on a new Macbook Pro but you can always change the size of the stored images . I also considered the Canon T2i but it wasn't readily available yet and the only difference in functionality that I cared about was better HD video which I don't use by default on a DSLR . You can't go wrong with the features in the T1i .
    • 162 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm just another very satisfied customer . I did about a month of research both online and speaking in person with experts before I selected the T1i ( 500D ) . The reason I purchased this camera , as opposed to another make / model : - - > 1080p , and superb 720p video - - > Interfaces ( HDMI , etc ) - - > Selection of lenses - - > Live View - - > 15 Megapixels I highly recommend this camera , especially to beginners , if you are looking for an affordable , feature-rich camera from an industry leader and don't mind the APS-C size image sensor .
    • 163 4  I'm just another very satisfied customer . I did about a month of research both online and speaking in person with experts before I selected the T1i ( 500D ) . The reason I purchased this camera , as opposed to another make / model : - - > 1080p , and superb 720p video - - > Interfaces ( HDMI , etc ) - - > Selection of lenses - - > Live View - - > 15 Megapixels I highly recommend this camera , especially to beginners , if you are looking for an affordable , feature-rich camera from an industry leader and don't mind the APS-C size image sensor .
    • 164 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The camera has a great grip and weight , nice battery duration , and make terrific pictures . . You get good colors and quality using the correct settings . Menu is not so easy to use ( if u are not familiar with canon ) , but after few days , u get it ! It's simply amazing to do HD videos with it . Great stuff for short movies . Only things to worry about this : not to cover the mic on the left , in the front face ; and setting the focus - thats painful to get used . And unfortunately , its not possible to do 24fps videos or to change ISO or speed .
    • 165 4  The camera has a great grip and weight , nice battery duration , and make terrific pictures . . You get good colors and quality using the correct settings . Menu is not so easy to use ( if u are not familiar with canon ) , but after few days , u get it ! It's simply amazing to do HD videos with it . Great stuff for short movies . Only things to worry about this : not to cover the mic on the left , in the front face ; and setting the focus - thats painful to get used . And unfortunately , its not possible to do 24fps videos or to change ISO or speed .
    • 167 4  We bought the camera kit off of eBay with Squaretrade warranty for less then ( . . . ) using Bing Cashback so I got an outstanding price right off the bat . As far as the camera goes ; it takes great pictures as far as I can tell . I'm not professional ; I just wanted a camera that would get the shots of my 3 year old daughter and this does it pretty well . We put the pictures on my 55in lcd tv and blew them up to 200% and still didn't notice any pixelazation on the focus point . The camera controls are very easy ( except for autofocus on the video ) ; the speed of the camera is awesome ( highly recommend the Sandisk Extreme 30mb / s SD card ) ; overall very satisfied with the camera . My only complaint is that it does not accept Compact Flash which are cheaper and capabale of higher write speeds . One other thing that I'm not really happy with is the video ; but I bought this as a camera not a HD video camera . I turned off the auto focus because you could here the motors in the video ; but I couldn't manually focus quick enough to keep up with the video . Again keep in mind ; this is a camera ; if you want an HD video camera look at the Sony HCX .
    • 168 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) IGot this camera after much review here in amazon.com and other sites around the web , after much consideration I got this T1i over the Nikon 90D , for $700 it's a very competitive price and the picture quality is superb . Once tip though , don't forget to get a clear UV filter to protect the lens . .
    • 169 4  IGot this camera after much review here in amazon.com and other sites around the web , after much consideration I got this T1i over the Nikon 90D , for $700 it's a very competitive price and the picture quality is superb . Once tip though , don't forget to get a clear UV filter to protect the lens . .
    • 170 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I am now just returning to the SLR type of camera after many years of using a simpler point and shoot type . My current point and shoot camera was a Canon , so I began my investigation with the Canon line of dSLR cameras . My first effort was to go by the local brick and mortar stores to get some hands on feel . After looking at a variety of other cameras , it soon became evident that the T1i was the camera that would best fit my needs as a very active amateur photographer . The factors that caused me to choose this camera : very good feel in my hand ; easy to see and to use controls ; a very large 15.1 MP picture size ; 3.5 fps speed which fit nicely into the type of pictures I wanted to take ; a good price point to reenter the SLR arena ; Canon's reputation in the dSLR field ; my experience with former Canon cameras as well as with a currently owned Canon HD movie camera ; the availability of a large variety of Canon lenses as well as their prices . In the 30 days that I have owned this camera , I have taken over 1,200 shots . The camera has lived up to all of the expectations that I have come to expect from Canon cameras and look forward to using this camera for many years to come .
    • 172 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The Canon Rebel T1i is my first DSLR and it's a good beginners DSLR . It consists of a little bit of everything . ISO isn't the best but enough to shoot in low light . [ it does get noisy anything higher than ISO 800 ] The interface is easy to get used to . The price was unbeatable at the time I bought it !
    • 176 4  This is my first SLR and I'm sooooo happy ! Before I used a decent point and shoot cam which i thought was great till i started taking pictures with this camera wow total difference from day one ! I was missing a lot of shots due to the point and shoot taking forever to decide to take the pic and now with this i'm actually getting great shots of my 2 year old who doesn't like to sit still ! She likes the picture sound and the flash makes her laugh so it's a win win situation for me . I don't know any of the technical terms i just know that i got a great camera that came in the mail today that works wonderfully ! I have nothing to compare to since i've never used one before . I do know the live view rocks , i took pictures of my cat and didn't use a tripod and it came out awesome so was quite pleased with that and then took pictures of my daughter and that was awesome so now the test will be this upcoming sunday at a family gathering and my daughters first christmas program at church ( low lighting and all ) so we'll see ! can't comment on the video have yet to try that out . update : the pictures at the church were awesome and I couldn't be happier with this camera . I have gotten quite a bit of use from this camera and think this was a perfect investment in recording my daughter's memories !
    • 177 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I have owned several digital point and shoots . I was sick of missing shots while waiting for it to focus etc . So I took the plunge and bought a real camera . This things is fast ! I can finally get true candid shots of my kids and pets . . . the colors are vivid and the settings are easy to learn . . . even for me !
    • 179 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I own two Canon point and shoot cameras which take great pictures . However , this camera is in a whole other league . It is also quite an improvement from film DSL's of the 80 ' s . I also bought the EF-S 55 250 mm zoom lens with the $ [ . . . ] instant rebate . I find myself using that lens more than the kit lens . Both take great pictures . I'm amazed how much I can crop and keep the picture sharp up to ISO 1600 . I bought this camera so that I could take rapid pictures of my 3 grandkids . The burst rate with the built in flash is good and it is really fast without the flash . I'm amazed how many pictures I'm taking . I use a Class 4 PNY 8GB HC memory card . It can handle large fine JPEG Burst shots with no problems . I'm not sure how it would handle video or RAW plus JPEG . My friend has a $1500 EF lens which is clearly sharper than the lenses I purchased . That will be by next upgrade . Buy it , you wont be disapointed .
    • 181 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I needed a smaller camera body for my kayak trip to Costa Rica as my D bodies are too large . The T1i takes all of my lenses , which are fairly large and gives me much smaller package.I have taken about 100 shots so far just to check out the various modes and so far so good . I have not been that impressed with the picture quality thus far with many shot a little over exposed . This was in comparison with my D20 and D40 . I will be in a much better position to comment after I return from from my trip . Jay D Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only )
    • 182 4  I needed a smaller camera body for my kayak trip to Costa Rica as my D bodies are too large . The T1i takes all of my lenses , which are fairly large and gives me much smaller package.I have taken about 100 shots so far just to check out the various modes and so far so good . I have not been that impressed with the picture quality thus far with many shot a little over exposed . This was in comparison with my D20 and D40 . I will be in a much better position to comment after I return from from my trip . Jay D Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only )
    • 185 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This camera is awesome . Took it out of the box , loaded my card and bam . . . taking great pictures . The clarity is incredible . Right now I am taking everything with the autofocus which works great . I can't wait to see what cool stuff I can do when I learn to manually do somethings . One thing that I did play with is the shutter speed . . . I took a picture of my floor fan that was running at high speed . The picture clearly showed the fan blades ( no blur nothing ) . The picture made it appear that I took a picture of the fan when it was off . How cool is that ?
    • 190 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I've finally made the leap from my point-n-shoot to the DSLR world - and I'm loving it ! First of all , the picture clarity is fantastic ! Worlds apart from the old camera . The lighting that this camera gets in low light situations is dramatic ! No real need for me to adjust pictures to be lighter . . . I still have a long way to go in learning all of the tricks and techniques that this model has to offer . I have tried the video feature and it is also top notch as well . Very happy with my purchase !
    • 191 4  I've finally made the leap from my point-n-shoot to the DSLR world - and I'm loving it ! First of all , the picture clarity is fantastic ! Worlds apart from the old camera . The lighting that this camera gets in low light situations is dramatic ! No real need for me to adjust pictures to be lighter . . . I still have a long way to go in learning all of the tricks and techniques that this model has to offer . I have tried the video feature and it is also top notch as well . Very happy with my purchase !
    • 193 4  For my first SLR camera I chose this one because of its 15.1 MP , and its ability to shoot live video when needed . I love taking pics with it . I am not a pro and when it comes to ease of use this one has it . In low light conditons the auto features gets everything right even in no flash mode . I was at a graduation ceremony with low light and the pics were great . Plus with the ability to go into the profesional side of this cameras features is somthing that I will be exploring and learning to use in the future . The only draw back I have with this camera is the lens . It is a little soft . I am saving up my money to buy a better lens . If you have the option to buy the body only I would do so . That way you can get a lens that will do this camera justice .
    • 194 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) This camera may be fine for the work I do ( high-quality serious-amateur photography ) , but it may not be something you want to lug around with you everywhere you go like you would a compact camera . The image quality is superb , but the price I pay for that is something a bit unwieldy for the average person seeking a snapshot and not necessarily magazine-quality spreads . You ought to be aware of this when purchasing this . From a serious-amateur perspective , the camera's image quality ( particularly when working with raw images ) is outstanding . The 15.1 MP sensor ( coupled with a good lens ) can pick up detail to such an extent that you can positively ID a person on a small boat a ways away , or even read the text on the side of the boat .
    • 197 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) This camera is WONDERFUL . It has amazing quality in both the still pictures and the HD video . My favorite feature is the low-light pictures . Most of my best pictures were taken when there was very little light - the camera picks up even the littlest of light !
    • 199 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I love this camera very much , the price was fistly amazing , camera body plus two lens ( 18 - 55& 55 - 250 mm ) only costed about $800 ( I forget from dealsee or dealigg ) . The pictures are very beautiful , which I never took using ordinary camera like Powershot . Up to now , I love it ~
    • 201 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I just bought the canon T1i , and it is my first digital SLR . It is an easy to use camera and the pictures are very good . I am wondering what the impact on quality would be of buying a higher end lense for the camera . The video is good but you have to focus before starting the video and if shooting distance changes it impacts the quality . It is handly to have video and SLR in one camera . Overall I like the camera so far and would recommend it .
    • 204 4  The choice of this camera is one of the best choices that I have made for the last several months . Specially , it is the best suitable for the mothers considering taking photos for their babies / children . Its LCD resolution is wonderful . I think it is better than LCD monitors . It appears very high performance even in dark environments , which means the supports of very high ISO . Bye it and smile .
    • 205 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for my wife because she had an old ( 1970s ) Canon 35mm SLR that was having issues and starting to cost more to maintain than use . We also had a few cheap point-and-shoot digitals , but they were never worth printing . My wife is loving the quality of picture that this camera takes . I wouldn't say that we're professional photographers , but we found the size , shape and weight of the camera to be perfect for my wife . She is still learning all of the ins and outs of the software , but the simple point-and-shoot modes work good and with her now delving into the manual settings , she has found that grasping the general photography concepts is easier with quick results to review . I would recommend this camera because of the brand strengths and general ease of use .
    • 208 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I use to think that picture quality from subcompact camera are good enough and never understood why people would carry a bulk DSLR camera . However , the picture quality is just unbelievable ! I don't understand all the different buttons and settings yet , but the pictures I have taken with the Canon Rebel T1i have been absolutely amazing ! If you have kids or if you are using a camera to capture special moments , then for a few hundred dollars more , you'll get something that you can really treasure forever !
    • 210 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is really great and has alot of fun features , and you got to love the 15.1 MP . Amazing camera . I wasn't to thrilled with the EF-S 18 - 55mm lense that came with it . I highly recommend you get the Canon EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 II instead . But really great camera , great video as well , great pictures , decent flash , and easy to operate controls .
    • 215 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I really wanted to like this camera . I actually bought it twice . Both times the images were noticeably less sharp than a friend's XSi . The first time , I returned it to Amazon and ordered an XSi . But then , swayed by all the excellent reviews online , I cancelled the XSi order and reordered the T1i , assuming the first one had been defective . But the second was just as bad as the first ! Amazon , with their usual excellent customer service , had no problem with my returning the T1i , for a second time , and reordering the XSi . By the way , I'm not using the kit lens - - I have several higher quality Canon lenses , including the 70 - 200 F4L . I don't know if it's the sensor , or what , but to me , the T1i is definitely a step down in image quality , compared to the XSi ( and for that matter , to my old Digital Rebel XT !
    • 217 4  Overall I like the Rebel T1I . It was a replacement or an upgrade from my 20d . However it does have some limitations . I also own and shoot with a 40d which is 10 MP compared to the new Rebel which is 15 MP . Honestly I like the picture quality and colors much better with the 40d . The t1i often seems grainy and not as tack sharp as the 40d . Also the rebel series uses a different battery size than the 20,40d line , much smaller . And same with the memory card . My main complaint though as far as the images is adobe has NO RAW support . I called adobe and when they do have raw support it will only be in photoshop cs4 . I did find a work around and downloaded a DNG converter , but I think I'm loosing some color information when they are converted . The video also has limitations , not that I expected much from shooting video with an SLR , but you can't really zoom smoothly at all . That's where you know your shooting video with an SLR , something that needs some serious tweeking before people can take shooting video from an SLR seriously .
    • 218 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I bought a Nikon D40 three months ago and returned it . Don't get me wrong , the Nikon D40 ' s imaga quality is exceptional but the AF is a miss . I returned it and got the Canon XSI . The Auto focus was still a miss and I kept getting a busy error message even on broad daylight ! So I returned it again and finally got the T1i , and am glad I did . This camera's autofocus is pretty fast and , for some reasons , the OS works well on this camera although the XSI has the same lens . The pictures are clear , crisp , and vivid ; however , I still think that the Nikon D40 has the best image quality of all three . This camera is very easy to use , just like the XSI , but this one has faster Autofocus and it works 99% of the time . I don't care much about the video as I do not use it often . Also , the LCD is very bright , and you can actually view it in direct sunlight ! Also , Canon lenses are affordable than Nikon's , and there are so wide selection of canon lenses . In the end , Nikon's IQ is exemplary , and Canon is second . Of course , this is only my non-professional opinion and it is only based on the kit lenses that came with the cameras . I don't think you will ever go wrong with either brand .
    • 219 4  I bought a Nikon D40 three months ago and returned it . Don't get me wrong , the Nikon D40 ' s imaga quality is exceptional but the AF is a miss . I returned it and got the Canon XSI . The Auto focus was still a miss and I kept getting a busy error message even on broad daylight ! So I returned it again and finally got the T1i , and am glad I did . This camera's autofocus is pretty fast and , for some reasons , the OS works well on this camera although the XSI has the same lens . The pictures are clear , crisp , and vivid ; however , I still think that the Nikon D40 has the best image quality of all three . This camera is very easy to use , just like the XSI , but this one has faster Autofocus and it works 99% of the time . I don't care much about the video as I do not use it often . Also , the LCD is very bright , and you can actually view it in direct sunlight ! Also , Canon lenses are affordable than Nikon's , and there are so wide selection of canon lenses . In the end , Nikon's IQ is exemplary , and Canon is second . Of course , this is only my non-professional opinion and it is only based on the kit lenses that came with the cameras . I don't think you will ever go wrong with either brand .
    • 221 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) Now , look here . This review is for those who are frustrated by those perfect 5 - star , happy go lucky , empty eye stare with a smile reviews that seem to go nowhere and suppress just about everything except a plethora of useless first impressions . I've had this camera for 3 months now , and here's what I think : Images are way too soft - even with my Canon EF 28mm f / 1.8 USM prime lens . I tried increasing sharpness , but it makes images look slightly artificial , like they were sharpened by some primitive photo editing software . You'd probably think I'm exaggerating , but no , the images are soft even with raised aperture . I know some people don't mind , don't care or can't see when small details like blades of grass come out smeared in broad daylight ( even with manual focus and a tripod with no wind and f8 or higher ) , but I do . Damnit , man ! I paid good money for this prosumer camera , and my friends old digital rebel ( which I borrowed ) beats mine on image quality . Why doesn't Canon just keep an 8MP sensor and improve pixel accuracy , instead ? . 15MPs are just ridiculous , take up too much storage space and at least 40% of those pixels aren't even accurate , anyway . You cant print 15MP on 4x6 print let alone an 8x10 , and crops have too many artifacts unless you've been shooting with the flash . Canon can you please offer us a non-consumer-zombie 8MP option ? I'll pay $500 more , seriously . It's not like glass lenses will ever produce that much detail without applying for a second mortgage to afford just one copy . But megapixels become a lesser issue when considering that the sensor seems to operate with a sort of threshold , requiring a certain amount of light to render somewhat noise free images with proper color and tonal range . Not using the flash usually renders images slightly devoid of color , with pale facial tones and overexposed highlights , while shadows take on a tired brown or yellowish dark appearance if the threshold of lighting is not met . But this , however , is not an issue when shooting outdoors . ISO 800 and above adds a lot of random white ( hot ) pixels and general noise to the images , even in darker scenes . It's really odd . I never seen a digital camera produce so many of these bright , randomly placed dots . Albeit , they are only noticeable when viewing images at 100% size . Luckily , the hot pixels , though they can sometimes cover most of the image , appear in small enough amounts that a computer monitor / printer would not render unless it was cropped . Certain indoor fluorescent lighting will also drive the image sensor nuts . If you find yourself shooting under certain compact fluorescent bulbs that have a yellow hue to them , game over man , game over . Oh the horror of those skin tones . There isn't a color in the spectrum that won't confuse the T1i's CMOS censor under this type of lighting . I've had images where normal white skin tones were replaced with red , purple and even magenta , especially around the cheeks and nose . It's just freaky . And if the person has a tan , well then , you might as well draw a painting where at least your interpretation of colors might look more accurate . I'm just used to my old prosumer camera , and seeing this sort of thing just leaves me in despair . I rarely use the live mode for for several reasons . For one , pressing down the shutter will not activate the autofocus during live mode . You have to press a different button in the back of the body first to get it to auto focus , then press the shutter . The other problem is the that the pictures tend to come out shaky in live mode . It might be the mirror which makes a loud clunky sound every time you take a picture in live mode . All I know is that turning off live mode renders sharper pictures , tripod or no tripod . Yes , it does offer a contrast focus option that keeps the mirror up , but it's soooo slow that it just isn't practical . The kit lens ? Never mind the kit lens , it's utterly useless if you're into getting very high quality images - - especially indoors . The flash seems to help a little , but oh God this plasticky toy is just hopeless , and so it's in the box where it will stay until I sell this thing . Indoor pictures with this lens are very soft and devoid of detail and natural color tones ( flash or no flash ) , but that is expected from a kit lens . Outdoor images that should show varying intensities of shadows come out black , while highlights are easily overblown . The camera body is well constructed and feels comfortable , but there is one minor problem . The shutter button is way too small and hard to press if you have thick fingers . It just looks and feels cheap to the touch . Don't get me wrong , it's not all bad . You can get good images if you know how how to get around the T1i's weaknesses . Why Canon keeps up with this higher and higher megapixel trend nonsense is obvious : public masses demand bigger this with more of that , and so I'll be taking the back seat on this prosumer zombie bus wishing for things like quality rather than quantity . In vain , of course . Yes , it has oodles and oodles of options . The 720p video feature is quite nice , though the 1080p is too jittery . The interface is a delight to work with , and the LCD looks great . The body is ruggedly built for a portable DSLR . It looks like it will last 15 years or more ( not that I will use it for more than 2 ) . But ultimately , it comes down to pixel accuracy for me . And after 3 months of use , the T1i has delivered some decent images but nothing special , compared to my older cameras . But it's certainly easier to handle day in , day out .
    • 222 4  Now , look here . This review is for those who are frustrated by those perfect 5 - star , happy go lucky , empty eye stare with a smile reviews that seem to go nowhere and suppress just about everything except a plethora of useless first impressions . I've had this camera for 3 months now , and here's what I think : Images are way too soft - even with my Canon EF 28mm f / 1.8 USM prime lens . I tried increasing sharpness , but it makes images look slightly artificial , like they were sharpened by some primitive photo editing software . You'd probably think I'm exaggerating , but no , the images are soft even with raised aperture . I know some people don't mind , don't care or can't see when small details like blades of grass come out smeared in broad daylight ( even with manual focus and a tripod with no wind and f8 or higher ) , but I do . Damnit , man ! I paid good money for this prosumer camera , and my friends old digital rebel ( which I borrowed ) beats mine on image quality . Why doesn't Canon just keep an 8MP sensor and improve pixel accuracy , instead ? . 15MPs are just ridiculous , take up too much storage space and at least 40% of those pixels aren't even accurate , anyway . You cant print 15MP on 4x6 print let alone an 8x10 , and crops have too many artifacts unless you've been shooting with the flash . Canon can you please offer us a non-consumer-zombie 8MP option ? I'll pay $500 more , seriously . It's not like glass lenses will ever produce that much detail without applying for a second mortgage to afford just one copy . But megapixels become a lesser issue when considering that the sensor seems to operate with a sort of threshold , requiring a certain amount of light to render somewhat noise free images with proper color and tonal range . Not using the flash usually renders images slightly devoid of color , with pale facial tones and overexposed highlights , while shadows take on a tired brown or yellowish dark appearance if the threshold of lighting is not met . But this , however , is not an issue when shooting outdoors . ISO 800 and above adds a lot of random white ( hot ) pixels and general noise to the images , even in darker scenes . It's really odd . I never seen a digital camera produce so many of these bright , randomly placed dots . Albeit , they are only noticeable when viewing images at 100% size . Luckily , the hot pixels , though they can sometimes cover most of the image , appear in small enough amounts that a computer monitor / printer would not render unless it was cropped . Certain indoor fluorescent lighting will also drive the image sensor nuts . If you find yourself shooting under certain compact fluorescent bulbs that have a yellow hue to them , game over man , game over . Oh the horror of those skin tones . There isn't a color in the spectrum that won't confuse the T1i's CMOS censor under this type of lighting . I've had images where normal white skin tones were replaced with red , purple and even magenta , especially around the cheeks and nose . It's just freaky . And if the person has a tan , well then , you might as well draw a painting where at least your interpretation of colors might look more accurate . I'm just used to my old prosumer camera , and seeing this sort of thing just leaves me in despair . I rarely use the live mode for for several reasons . For one , pressing down the shutter will not activate the autofocus during live mode . You have to press a different button in the back of the body first to get it to auto focus , then press the shutter . The other problem is the that the pictures tend to come out shaky in live mode . It might be the mirror which makes a loud clunky sound every time you take a picture in live mode . All I know is that turning off live mode renders sharper pictures , tripod or no tripod . Yes , it does offer a contrast focus option that keeps the mirror up , but it's soooo slow that it just isn't practical . The kit lens ? Never mind the kit lens , it's utterly useless if you're into getting very high quality images - - especially indoors . The flash seems to help a little , but oh God this plasticky toy is just hopeless , and so it's in the box where it will stay until I sell this thing . Indoor pictures with this lens are very soft and devoid of detail and natural color tones ( flash or no flash ) , but that is expected from a kit lens . Outdoor images that should show varying intensities of shadows come out black , while highlights are easily overblown . The camera body is well constructed and feels comfortable , but there is one minor problem . The shutter button is way too small and hard to press if you have thick fingers . It just looks and feels cheap to the touch . Don't get me wrong , it's not all bad . You can get good images if you know how how to get around the T1i's weaknesses . Why Canon keeps up with this higher and higher megapixel trend nonsense is obvious : public masses demand bigger this with more of that , and so I'll be taking the back seat on this prosumer zombie bus wishing for things like quality rather than quantity . In vain , of course . Yes , it has oodles and oodles of options . The 720p video feature is quite nice , though the 1080p is too jittery . The interface is a delight to work with , and the LCD looks great . The body is ruggedly built for a portable DSLR . It looks like it will last 15 years or more ( not that I will use it for more than 2 ) . But ultimately , it comes down to pixel accuracy for me . And after 3 months of use , the T1i has delivered some decent images but nothing special , compared to my older cameras . But it's certainly easier to handle day in , day out .
    • 223 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) i love love love this camera got it really fast ez to use ( i did go over the manual ) i take it everywhere can snap a pic quickly anytime

  • 037 4  As someone who has been shooting Canon EOS cameras since the 1980 ' s I can safely say without a doubt that the Canon T1i is easily the most advanced camera under $1000 . I showed this camera to my Nikon and Pentax friends and they were in awe of not only its picture quality but also the features . It is a pretty straight forward camera with those little Canon touches that have been around for years like the sports mode and portrait mode . In fact , if you are considering your very first DSLR , you will not find one that is more intuitive or easier to understand right out of the box . It took Nikon , Minolta ( now Sony ) and Pentax literally years to come up to Canon's autofocus lens capabilities and even today , very few can argue against a Canon Lens ' image quality for price ratio . The standard lens in the kit is the best yet of the inexpensive lenses . It has a handy image stabilizer and focus fairly quickly . The on-camera flash is sufficent for snapshot photography and fill-in duty but you will need to consider a 480EX II or a 580EXII flash for the best results . For the money , this is the best yet and Canon is the world-wide preferred brand of DSLR cameras . The T1i will no doubt reinforce Canon's lead in the industry .
    • 175 4  For an entry level dSLR I have no complaints . Sure it isn't the 5d mk II but let's be real here . Whether you are just getting into photography or need a solid back up then this is a great camera for you ! I like how light weight it is ( or some may read cheap and plastic ) , the large screen , and the video OPTION ! If you are going to be shooting a ton of video then get a video camera ! All in all I think this is a great camera body .

  • 039 4  I am very happy with this camera . The last time I owned a real camera was also a Rebel , but the 35mm version . Now I am amaze of the great features and the possibility to see what you shot right away . I am specially enjoying the connection to my HDTV at home . I can see the videos as well as the pictures via the mini HDMI connector . The possibility to change ISO on the fly makes low light conditions not an issue . The battery life is also very good . I am able to go for long walks and keep the camera on and ready all the time . Usually I turn de display off and just focus through the lenses . I probably should get the extension for the viewfinder , I hate to get my nose mark on the display glass . I am loving to use it with my new Macbook Pro , when shooting at the studio , I can control the camera with the laptop and see the image I am capturing in a big screen . Over all I love the camera I am happy I make a right choice , it is so light weight , that I can carry it all the time with no problem .
    • 065 4  This camera is fantastic ! Go to any website and it's compared to cameras that are 200 - 300 more , not it's true competitors when you look at price . Pictures are crisp , it's easy to use in full auto mode , and the ISO settings are easy to change for low light situations . I couldn't be more happy with this purchase . Battery life is good , and if you get the 8 gb card , you'll have more storage than you will need . 3.4 frames per second make grabbing that great picture easy . Bottom line , for the money you can't beat it . If you want the best , go with the Canon D7 of the Nikon D90 . If want great pictures at a somewhat affordable price , get this camera .
    • 173 4  The Canon Rebel T1i is my first DSLR and it's a good beginners DSLR . It consists of a little bit of everything . ISO isn't the best but enough to shoot in low light . [ it does get noisy anything higher than ISO 800 ] The interface is easy to get used to . The price was unbeatable at the time I bought it !
    • 178 4  I have owned several digital point and shoots . I was sick of missing shots while waiting for it to focus etc . So I took the plunge and bought a real camera . This things is fast ! I can finally get true candid shots of my kids and pets . . . the colors are vivid and the settings are easy to learn . . . even for me !
    • 209 4  I use to think that picture quality from subcompact camera are good enough and never understood why people would carry a bulk DSLR camera . However , the picture quality is just unbelievable ! I don't understand all the different buttons and settings yet , but the pictures I have taken with the Canon Rebel T1i have been absolutely amazing ! If you have kids or if you are using a camera to capture special moments , then for a few hundred dollars more , you'll get something that you can really treasure forever !
    • 214 4  I'm new to dslr's and I have NO photography experience and this camera was easy to move into . Great camera easy to use . I read the manual for about an hour and ever since I been able to toy with different settings and take some real nice pictures . I love this camera !

  • 041 4  When I was looking at cameras I read that the lens that comes with this camera was not very good . I bought the camera with the lens anyway . I figured that if I didn't like the lens I could always get a better one . I have had a few days of picture taking in the New Mexico and Arizona areas . This camera and lens are great . The lens takes very sharp pictures from the balloon launch at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta to petroglyphs and close ups of petrified wood . I used my 75 - 300 zoom lens from my old Canon EOS film camera to shoot wild life at long distance and that lens worked great as well . The camera processes each shot so quickly that it can rapid fire without hesitation . Either the people who did not like the lens are much better at photography than I am or they don't know what they are talking about .

    • 054 4  I have had this camera for about 3 weeks now and I must say I love it . I purchased it to replace my older Canon Rebel 6.1 mp which I also loved and still do . ( though its only a still picture camera ) Its a great backup . This new Rebel T1i 15.1 mp has many options but what I really like is the HD video camera feature . No more bringing a separate video camera on vacation . This is a perfect all in one camera . I also bought the Canon 18 - 200 mm zoom lense which truly makes the camera and all in one . Its a little smaller than my old one and a lot lighter . The only thing that might not be 5 star would be the shutter sound . It's kind of loud but not a turn off in no way . Just have to get used to . Having said that , once I shoot with my old camera ( hearing the lack of sound ) and then shoot with the new camera ( more sound ) I am finding myself liking the new sound better . The battery is smaller and lighter and seems to last longer except when using the video mode , then it goes pretty quick . Best to get a backup battery anyway , especially if your going to be taking alot of pictures or video such as on vacation . I also purchased to San Disk Ultra 11 16GB , works great with the video BUT my card reader doesnt work with it . I have to unload the photos / video using the cable . It unloads very fast just a little inconvenient .
      • 184 4  Great camera . This Canon takes great pictures and it is nice that the lens is sold with . The HD Videos with the camera are very large ( I still have to learn how to size them down ) . This is a great buy and a great camera . My pictures are no longer blurry when taking a picture of my very active 3 year old .
      • 212 4  I just made the transition from my Canon PowerShot to this recent model , and although it was a little uncomfortable in the beginning for what I was used to ( the change of a digital camera to a DSLR ) , I am very happy with my decision , it's excellent for a new user wanting to upgrade and take it to a next level of photography . And the hd video is a super plus ! ! ! I totally recomend it

    • 055 4  I have been very happy with my XTi , purchased 2 years ago and a really great camera . I was having a hard time justifying upgrading it to another model without jumping from a 3 - digit model to a 2 - digit model . I went with a friend to look at cameras , and he was looking at the T1i . I got a chance to hold it and fell in love . The design upgrades , the speed , the weight , all sold me . I love love love this camera , and I'm very glad I took the leap to upgrade from my XTi .
      • 135 4  this is an entry level dslr but the features are comparable to a professional dslr and i'm only using an 18 - 200 canon lens . how much more if i am using the more expensive ones . I'm a point and shoot camera guy and i never had any problem with the shift to dslr because of the ease in operation of he camera . I did not regret buying this camera .
      • 152 4  I bought this camera over the XSI , thinking that I liked the 15.1 megapixel rating . After receiving the camera and using it , I'm impressed with the clarity and size of the screen , the quality of pictures , and all around functionality of the camera ! I would encourage the T1i for any young aspiring photographer !
      • 196 4  This camera is amazing ! It is easy to use and takes perfect pictures ! I see alot of professional photographers use this same camera ! I would 100% recommend it to anyone it is well worth the money and it is very durable .

    • 079 4  I not going to start a Canon vs Nikon debate , I used Nikon for years and loved it ! ! Have some older Nikon lenses and wanted to get the D5000 . My older lenses would not fit , so had to get the D90 . Looked at the prices and did a ton of homework and was really impressed with the features on the t1i , and stellar reviews did not hurt either.I found an adapter , Fotodiox and much to my surprise all my older glass worked on the Canon ! ! The picture compared to Nikon is a little more on the red side and photos are little brighter , SQF too close to call . Not anything bad , just a little different . Kit lens 18 - 55 3.5 - 5.6 is pretty good , but when you figure for 700 - 725 $ and the D - 90 was 950 - 1000 $ NO BRAINER ! Also just adjust settings to your liking and you'll love this camera . The real kicker was the video , I really didn't want any video , but was pleasantly surprised . The 1080 at 24fps or 25fps was not a choppy as I read about , 720 at 30fps really nice ! ! very , very clear and looked great . Also want to praise Amazon , No Taxes ! ! ! Was going to buy it at Sam's Club , got 125 $ in gift cards for x-mas , same price but when they rang it up the tax was like 80 - 90 $ more . I live in Ca . The 920.000 live view screen , Wow . looks great even in bright sunlight . Comes with good software and processing in DPP if you shoot raw , works great . High J-peg looks fine too . One thing , get a CLASS 6 sdhc card . If you don't then video will probably look bad and card will fill up fast.Overall , Really , Really happy with this camera and with the Nikon glass , Best of both worlds ! Still use my older Nikon camera too .
      • 108 4  This is a brilliant camera . I am extremely happy as its quality is par with Nikon D - 90 and canon D - 50 . The sensor is APSC and though gapless microlenses are not there it is good enough for all practical purposes ( photo and HD video at 30 fps 720p and 20 fps 1080p ) . Though T2i is the elder brother T1i is the first in its class . I am extremely satisfied and will not buy a DSLR unless I lose this or damage it . Being a professional , I take nature pics , portraits and architecture . T1i has exceeded my expectations . Service from Amazon and Amazon marketplace ( despite its pedigree and poor image ) was great .
      • 118 4  I'm still working on learning all the features but even just with the fully automatic is is great . Any SLR takes some time to learn but I can't fault the quality of the pictures . Auto focus is the only thing I'm not totally pleaed with because it will get confused at times and start going back and forth so you loose the shot or switch to manual and the ring is a bit small for accurate focusing .
      • 122 4  The Canon T1i is an exceptional camera . I own both the 50D and the T1i . I bought the camera for my wife as an introduction to DSLR and I find my self using it as much as she does . Although there is a great deal of work to be done on the focusing during video capture feature , Canon has raised the bar pretty high for an entry level unit .
      • 129 4  I was looking to upgrade from my Canon S70 to an SLR for quite a while . Originally was looking at the XSI , then the XTI , but when the T1I came out , my search was over . It had all of the features that I was looking for . I am VERY pleased with my purchase ! ! It is a great camera for someone that is new to SLRs . There is a learning curve if you are moving from a point and shoot , so don't be discouraged by reviews that say the camera is too complicated . . . it's like driving a car with a manual transmission after having only having automatics . I haven't spent too much time with the automatic modes on this camera for the simple fact that SLRs are designed to give YOU the user more control over the camera . I have spent most of my time using the AV , TV and M modes to learn and fine tune exposure . I traveled both to Europe and South America multiple times , and I hated that my point & shoot couldn't capture the scene the way I wanted it . Pictures were either under exposed , over exposed , or couldn't be framed properly because of the focal length of the lens . I can't wait to use this on my next vacation . The HD Video is good , but I mainly use this for taking pictures . I would have purchased a video camera if I were mainly focused on shooting video . This is a very versatile camera . IF you are disappointed by the quality of your pictures after buying it , I would highly recommend you join a local photography group to learn more about SLR photography and how to configure your camera . I would also recommend the Canon ef-s 55 - 250mm lens and the ef 50mm 1.8 lens .
      • 151 4  This is my first DSLR . I am not even an amateur photographer . I'm green as it gets . I was trying to pick between a Nikon D90 and this camera . In the end it came down to comfort . The cannon felt more ergonomic and a little more user friendly . Though I can't tell you much about the infinite features this camera has , it has already been a pleasure to work with . I purchased it with the Cannon 17 - 55mm lens and the picture quality is fantastic ! Even in auto focus mode the pictures are so crisp and the colors so vibrant I am thrilled with the camera . I'm excited to learn more about the more advanced features of this camera , but as a novice I'm already having a great time and taking pictures I'm thrilled with .
      • 202 4  I just bought the canon T1i , and it is my first digital SLR . It is an easy to use camera and the pictures are very good . I am wondering what the impact on quality would be of buying a higher end lense for the camera . The video is good but you have to focus before starting the video and if shooting distance changes it impacts the quality . It is handly to have video and SLR in one camera . Overall I like the camera so far and would recommend it .
      • 220 4  In addition to what most have said about the T1i , the only thing I miss comparing it to my 35mm film SLR is the in-camera multiple exposure mode .

    • 098 4  The new Canon T1i is several steps above the Canon 350D that I purchased in 2005 . There is a huge difference in picture quality between the two cameras . I have had the camera nearly a month ; I shot a three-hour graduation ceremony , a family reunion , and just a lot of other stuff to check out the camera . It is an easy camera to use ; the 3 - inch LCD screen is great . I am not impressed with the video feature . Though the picture is absolutely clear , it is jittery , but I did not buy the camera for the video feature . I make DVDs from photos and videos in Pinnacle Studio 12 ; my videos are usually short clips without voice , so the video feature works OK for short , 20 to 30 second clips . I take the camera with me everyday to record historic moments that we will never see again .
      • 096 4  I bought the 500D recently and I'm really happy with the pictures . Having been bit by the photography bug not too long ago , the T1i turned out to be a great buy as the features are real easy to use . The menu is very user friendly and the LCD screen size and sharpness are amazing . I've used the D5000 and prefer the 500D over it .
      • 102 4  I don't even know why there are ratings that are even lower than 4 stars ! This camera is EXCELLENT for starters ! It comes really close to a 50D in quality and an extra recording feature is nice . Even though the price is not attractive to some people , I don't believe this camera deserves a rating below 4 stars . It is simply EXCELLENT ! I've had it for a month now and I absolutely think its one of the best in its league . The stock lens aren't so great , but if u want better pictures . . u have to pay the price .
      • 189 4  This camera performs much better than my Canon Rebel XTi , which I upgraded from . Image quality is better , buttons are laid out more intuitively , and the LCD screen is amazing . I have had the camera for a month , and I have been very happy with the pictures and movies I have taken .
      • 203 4  Extremely happy with this camera . The LCD is awesome , bright , easy to read . Camera features have everything I was looking for at this current price point .

    • 106 4  I did a lot of research before I decided to purchase the Canon T1i . All that research paid off . I love this camera . This is my first DSLR and I have to say , for someone who is just used to point and shoots this camera is really easy to use and did not scare me like some cameras i've seen . Yea there are a lot of features , but Im slowing learning , messing with each setting , figuring it out . But for someone that didnt have any experience on a DSLR before I was able to take some great first shots ! Right now i've just got the Kit lens , but am looking forward to purchasing a telephoto lens so I can get some great close shots ! A + in my book . I looked into getting one of the panasonic micro four third systems , but when I put it in my hands , it felt way to small . . . like i would break it . I was hoping it would fit like a glove cause i have small hands . But when I held the Canon T1i , it didn't feel large , it felt sturdy , good . Like i knew it wouldn't go anywhere . The LCD screen on the back in AWSOME ! super bright ! the controls are easy to use and its comfortable to hold . Anyone looking to get a DSLR and you are beginner this camera is the way to go ! Plus being able to have Live view and HD movie are awsome features too ! this camera to me had everything for an inexpensive price compared to a lot of camera i was looking at . Way to go canon !
      • 119 4  I have had this camera for about a month . Took it on vacation in Lake Placid , the photos were amazing . Used mostly auto feature and they are like professional pictures . Haven't tried the video part but a couple times , but know it will work well . Definitely get the generic battery rather than the actual Canon one , works the same . A superb camera just will take time to understand all features . Did get another manual for it that has more details than the one it came with .

    • 153 4  Had the Nikon D5000 for a month and it won't power on . Issues on this . Sending it to Nikon for repair.I researched for a small , comparable camera that is similar to Nikon as backup . Found the T1i a much better camera . Pictures are vivid than that of Nikon D5000 , just be sure to use only Lens with IS ( VR , HSM or DC features ) for Canon doesn't have any built in stabilization in any new camera body . I paired it to a Canon 24 - 70mm f / 2.8 L USM Lens and a new Sigma 18 - 250mm HSM lens and couldn't be happier . My friends are envious including a neighbor that has a BULKY and butt ugly Nikon D90 ( looks old ) . With d T1i's gorgeous 920k LCD lens for live view and superior pictures , I don't even want to touch my antiquated 230k LCD NIkon D5000 again . The Nikon is going to ebay and my T1i is here to stay . See for yourself . The T1i is even better than the bulkier canon 50d wich has the same CMOS but lacks video . Just use the right lens . I have been in photography for more than 20 years and can't be happier . Again get a good lens for this amazing baby . Way to go Canon .
      • 043 4  I used to use point-and-shoot cameras , produced many pictures which most time looks plain . My friend recommanded this one to me . Still learning , but overall very happy with it . Love a lot features . Highly recommanded for beginners like me .
      • 051 4  I purchased this as a gift for my wife for her birthday . This is a step up for her into a better level of photography . I did compare it to more professional Canon Cameras and I think that for amateur and serious photo buff who wants to practice a more creative level of photography this is the camera . It's much lighter than the Canon 50D , considering that with the added lens the 500D weighs about the same as the 50D body by itself . The body is smaller than the 50D , so it's alot easier to carry around for travel . We already had a couple of Canon Powershot point and shoot cameras and the controls are very similar so it is very easy to use because were were already familiar . Once the battery was charged , she was taking pictures ; very easy to operate . I opted not to by a kit and bought the body and lens separately , spending a bit more on a better zoom lens . My wife customized it by ordering her own bag and strap . The camera came from a second party , but it was delivered very quickly and well packaged . I was very pleased . I would definitely recommend this product .
      • 068 4  I bought this camera in October of 2009 . I love it ! I am very much an amateur photographer , I use the full auto setting on the camera . Every picture turns out fantastic - even with movement - thanks to the IS lens ! My 15 year old daughter takes it to concerts with her and gets absolutely amazing shots using the 55 - 250 Canon IS lens . It is very easy to use . . . I know I am not using it as a more experienced photographer would , but for me to point and shoot it is amazing ! I have no regrets in buying this camera ! I was a Nikon user until this camera - having an old Nikon SLR - ( and various small point and shoots ) it was a hard decision to switch to Canon . . . I did because of the video capabilities this camera has . One of the first things people comment on when I hand them my camera is how light it is . It feels very nice and light in my hands . . . I am a woman , 5'4 tall with average size hands . It feels great . I don't regret buying this camera . . . and buying through Amazon is such a bonus with free shipping and no tax ! ! That is a real savings !
      • 109 4  I thought for using DSLR i need to be a professional photographer , but this camera really made me to be like a professional photographer.I always loves to take everyday snaps change my mind from point & shoot to DSLR . My first DSLR rocks , alot of people appreciate me for taking some beautiful pictures which i took on a church meeting.Its easy to learn the functions of this camera , very light to handle and stylish outlook.I just dnt care about its video capability since i have a HD camcoder.I recommend this camera to everyone who loves to take pics with ease .
      • 116 4  My experience with canon's t1i has been simply outstanding , the camera is light , portable and shoots great quality photographs . It doesn't perform as well in low light settings , but with the right lenses and technique it can be improved , battery life is normal , so I suggest purchasing a battery grip for those photographers who do spend lots of time on the field . Overall , I recommend this camera completely , its an incredible camera at an amazing price .
      • 154 4  The T1i was a huge step up from my 300D but I could easily live without the video function . It was down to this and the D5000 but I stuck with Canon due my limited bag of lenses and to the resolution on the screen . My wife always wants to see the pictures as I take them so the better review screen is a big plus for her , and therefore me . I've already upgraded from my old non-IS USM lenses so I guess I could have bought the Nikon anyway . Oh well - it's a great camera but from all the research I did it seems like you can't go wrong with this , the Nikon or the E - 620 . The kit lens is very plastic-y - There wasn't a price difference between the kit and the body when I bought so I got the kit . . . if there is a price difference when you read this - don't waste your money on the kit lens .
      • 198 4  This camera is WONDERFUL . It has amazing quality in both the still pictures and the HD video . My favorite feature is the low-light pictures . Most of my best pictures were taken when there was very little light - the camera picks up even the littlest of light !
      • 206 4  I bought this camera for my wife because she had an old ( 1970s ) Canon 35mm SLR that was having issues and starting to cost more to maintain than use . We also had a few cheap point-and-shoot digitals , but they were never worth printing . My wife is loving the quality of picture that this camera takes . I wouldn't say that we're professional photographers , but we found the size , shape and weight of the camera to be perfect for my wife . She is still learning all of the ins and outs of the software , but the simple point-and-shoot modes work good and with her now delving into the manual settings , she has found that grasping the general photography concepts is easier with quick results to review . I would recommend this camera because of the brand strengths and general ease of use .

    • 156 4  I'll make this easy for you . I did all the homework and read all the other reviews like everyone else . Don't waste your time with the kit lens . If you buy it and don't like it you have no one to blame but yourself . Everyone is pretty much telling you not to . ( At the least , save $100 by not buying the kit lens and add another $100 to buy the $200 Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 - 5.4 lens ) . I went for the extra money and bought the Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 ( $400 ) , lens which is fantastic . I think it's worth the extra money over the f2.8 - 5.4 , because when you're shooting indoors , zoomed in for a nice shot at f2.8 , ( instead of at f5.4 ) and you have enough light for a good picture , you won't be thinking about the extra money you spent for it . The T1i is easy to use after a quick read through the manual , and I was taking awesome shots in no time at all . Very user friendly interface and most usefull functions are easily available and not buried deep into the menu . I'm very happy with this setup . As a longtime Canon AE - 1 user , I'm happy I purchased another Canon . You can read all the reviews you want but sooner or later you'll have to decide . I went with the body only Canon T1i and the Sigma 18 - 50mm f2.8 and couldn't be happier .
      • 046 4  When I first received my t1i it wasnt packaged very well , there was a lot of room in the box and on the top of the box the one and only layer of tape was broken . Now I'm not entirely sure if it was because of the poor packaging or because of faulty hardware but the camera didnt work properly . the easiest way to explain the fault was it looked like a dead pixel on an iphone or lcd monitor except for it was redish / orange square . it was on every video I captured . had it for less than a week sent it back yesterday .
      • 111 4  Forget about paying photographers to take your photos . This camera can do all and more . I played around with all the functions and hook it up to my photoshop and BAM ! you got your self a flawless photo . Just like a pro ! I'm a beginner and the functions and buttons this camera has confused me a little but after reading up and looking at some photos online and comments on some , I pretty much taught myself how to use it . No classes for me . = )
      • 113 4  I love this camera . I spent a month researching cameras and reading everything I could find . I have four children that the first is graduating this year with the others right behind . I wanted to give them the senior pictures that they wanted but just couldn't justify the cost with having to do it for so many children . A friend recommend I look into buying a camera and taking my own . I'm glad I did , I was able to take the pictures they wanted plus for a couple of their friends who couldn't afford it as well . It has been so much fun and I still have prom and graduation coming up . This camera is wonderful with such a wide range of choices to offer from the novice to the more advanced photographer . This camera is not difficult to use at all and I personnally couldn't be happier with my purchase .
      • 127 4  Just received my camera from Amazon . I bought body only for $609 and received it in 3days . included but i don't think mention is a brand new battery , i thought i would only get a charger . I have own the canon rebel 300d , 350d and 450d and this i promise will be the last camera i'll buy unless they make a 3 - d camera with a tilt view finder . I love the higher iso that i can get that i couldn't get with the canon xsi . The first thing i did with the canon T1i was adjust the sharpness level after reading many reviews that the photos was a bit on the soft side .
      • 136 4  This camera is really good . The lens that it comes with provides clear pictures . I'm an amature photographer and i'm really still trying to learn how to fully use it and i learn things every time i use it . I still can't get over the quality of the photos that come out of this camera . I went boating with friends not to long after I got it and I was taking pictures of them tubing and 99.9% of them came out looking beautiful . I even took a video with the camera and even with the bumpyness of the boat the video was awesome and it captured the sound of everyone on board . If your looking for a awesome camera for the money this is your camera .
      • 216 4  I really wanted to like this camera . I actually bought it twice . Both times the images were noticeably less sharp than a friend's XSi . The first time , I returned it to Amazon and ordered an XSi . But then , swayed by all the excellent reviews online , I cancelled the XSi order and reordered the T1i , assuming the first one had been defective . But the second was just as bad as the first ! Amazon , with their usual excellent customer service , had no problem with my returning the T1i , for a second time , and reordering the XSi . By the way , I'm not using the kit lens - - I have several higher quality Canon lenses , including the 70 - 200 F4L . I don't know if it's the sensor , or what , but to me , the T1i is definitely a step down in image quality , compared to the XSi ( and for that matter , to my old Digital Rebel XT !

    • 207 4  I like the ability to use one camera to capture both stills and videos , so I haven't purchased a digital SLR until now . WOW , I LOVE this camera . I've been using it with a cheap , generic 150x SDHC card and the multi shot mode shots so fast , it's like having movies . . . amazing . I understand that Canon does not include very good lenses with their kits , but this sure takes nice pictures , Way better than a good pocket digital camera . The colors are bright and true , even in low light and REALLY sharp and detailed . Movies in low light can be dark , but you can auto focus even in movie mode ; and of course , since the zoom is manual , you can zoom in movie mode too . It's really easy to figure out how to use , manual or auto with all the special shot modes . I never opened the manual to set it up and start using everything on it . It's pretty small for an SLR and very comfortable to carry around . I thought the camera was pretty expensive . Some here say it's a good price ; after using it I can easily see why . It is the easiest , more complete DSLR you can get for the money and I just love it . I'm so glad I decided to get it . You can't go wrong with a Canon .
      • 084 4  After years of going through camcorders and point and shoot still cameras I can gladly say I have found my hybrid dream ! I bought this camera mostly for video purposes so I can achieve that depth of field which is hard even with camcorders that cost up to $2,000 . The only downside is for some reason canon decided to make the 1080p video 20fps instead of 24 . I shoot at 720p at 30fps . As far as stills goes , shooting at 15.1 megapixels the photos couldn't come out any better . Pro photographers try to say this cam is entry level and isn't a pro camera but it's like the little brother of the 5D mark II just that the image sensor isn't as big and it doesn't take 21.1 megapixel stills . This video does what I want with video , and I'm still learning the whole photo aspect . I use the m42 screw mount lenses and an adaptor . I have a 35mm , 2x teleconverter and a 90 - 250mm lens which cost no more than $25 a piece ! OVERALL : This camera is a great and affordable hybrid for video / stills and you can easily get the pro look you've been wanting !
      • 089 4  I rarely write reviews for anything I buy online , but for this camera it's a different story . This is an easy to use and very high quality SLR . The body is solid , does not feel cheap , but it is much lighter than you'd expect , which is a great plus when you have to carry it around . The supplied lens are of excellent quality and image stabilization makes a big difference . I've had the opportunity to shoot with Nikon's D90 , but the Canon 500D in my opinion is the better of the two . The functions are easy to navigate and very clear , the display is bright , has anti-glare and anti-scratch coating . The 1080p video capture is a great plus . If you're a novice or have some experience with SLR's , this camera is a perfect fit . I've gone through a 2GB card which is full of beautiful pictures all taken with this Canon 500D . I highly recommend it .
      • 161 4  The Canon T1i is a perfect camera for those who want the convenience of a point and shoot with the luxury of choices of lenses and the ability to add your own creativity when you're ready to explore exposure , aperture , and shutter timing settings on your own . There are so many choices that a book to help you to understand them is helpful as well since the owner manual has the facts but not much on when to change the settings . I'm still going back to the book a month later to remember how to use live mode or the blocked exposure feature . The only downside I've found is that Photoshop takes a while to process the 15.1 megapixel images , even on a new Macbook Pro but you can always change the size of the stored images . I also considered the Canon T2i but it wasn't readily available yet and the only difference in functionality that I cared about was better HD video which I don't use by default on a DSLR . You can't go wrong with the features in the T1i .
      • 166 4  I had wanted a dslr for several years . After months of researching , I decided on the T1i and am glad I did . I'd suggest adding a battery grip which gives you extra battery time and makes the T1i feel nicer in the hands . ( the hand grip on the camera itself is small and can be uncomfortable ) A class 6 memory card is a good idea if you'll be shooting video .
      • 174 4  I've always loved photography and wanted an SLR for 15 + years . When the digitals came out , I knew I needed one but the quality was nowhere near film . After about 10 years of the digitals being out , the quality / price ratio has finally become acceptable to me . I started looking and was set to buy the XSi . Right when I was about to buy the XSi , the T1i with HD VIDEO and a host of other features was announced . I held off again until the price on the T1i was to where I wanted it . I love this camera . The PQ is amazing and I can get so many new and dramatic shots with the versatility . I've joined an online Canon Photography forum and received a ton of help and inspiration . The automatic modes work but why would you buy an SLR and use the auto-modes ? The only problem with the camera is I'm going to have to blow a ton of money on lenses . : P Oh well .
      • 187 4  I bought this camera because I wanted to bring higher quality images to my web development business . What I got was so much more . I've purchased two additional lenses in addition to the one I got with the kit , one telephoto and one standard 55mm at f : 2.8 , and it seems that my shots are getting rave reviews . I've had people asking me to do personal photo shoots of them because of the clarity and depth of my images . i give a little credit to my own point of view in picture taking , but I've got to give a lot more credit to the T1i and lenses . The versatility in being able to allow the camera to do all of the work for you in the auto mode vs . having the power to take over yourself in order to get just the right shot is so easy yet powerful in the set of tools that are offered through this camera . I also really like having the option of switching types of pictures , i.e . color vs . monochrome . . . it's a dynamic camera to say the least .
      • 192 4  I'm happy with the quality of the cam . I put a 17 - 40mm f4 L Lens on it and I'm liking it even more . I will post pics soon . Can't go wrong with canon . I've been using their digital products for over 10 years . I definitely recommend buying a higher quality lens over the kit .

    • Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I consider myself to be more of a technophile then photographer . Every year I seem to pick up a new camera as the manufacturers add megapixels , more zoom , video , HD video , etc . . . to what I bought the year before at the same price point . I've picked up enough photography skills through out the years just playing with my new toys every year to have a moderate understanding of photography by now . Cameras are also utilized for part of my job where resoulution , zoom , and ability to get quickly on target is important . The advances in technology just in the last 3 - 4 years are amazing in what you can do with a small camera and the price you pay to do it . That being said the T1i was my choice this year for my upgrade . ( Last year was the Olympus E - 510 which I got a great deal on as a year old model and the year before that a panasonic FZ18 ) . Having the option to shoot both pics and video has been a big benefit for me at work and when shooting at home . The FZ18 is still my work staple although the now two years newer FZ35 is looking tempting . As far as what the panasonic bridge cameras can do in good outdoor lighting , it is very similar to what either of my DSLR's can do , and I would say the same thing for zooming outdoors . If you are looking for a great walk around outdoor camera to take daylight pics and video with I would recommend the panasonic series handsdown and you will come out several hundreds of dollars ahead . The upper level superzoom bridge cameras now have many of the manual functions the DSLR's do and do some nice burst shooting as well . Panasonic video is decent . What a DSLR will give you is much better indoor , portrait , and lowlight shooting . It also allows you to better implement and use advanced skills . The trade off being the higher price of the body , larger size of the body / lens , high priced lens , flashes , etc . . . . No DSLR accessory is cheap . The DSLR will also require you to better understand photography and especially depth of field , shutter speeds , etc . . . The T1i is a nice camera with a beautiful screen and easy to understand menu . The kit lens I would say is just OK . The build quality of the camera body ( based on feel in the hand , heft , and visual inspection ) seems better then the entry level Nikons and Canon XS , but my E - 510 seems to be a more solidly built unit . Ditto for the kit lenses with neither brand of kit lens being all that great , but I think the Olympus lenses take better pictures . However more lens options exist for the Canon both from Canon and third party sources . As Amazon had a good package price at the time I purchased the T1i , I also picked up the 55 - 250mm IS lens , which I prefer over the kit offering . ( I also have the basic 70 - 300mm Olympus lens which is similar in price to the Canon 55 - 250mm , and again appears to have a better build in the same price range . ) Indoors the Canon has a better ISO range then the E - 510 , but both take pictures that look very detailed and there is little if any noticeable difference betwen them quality wise in good indoor lighting or using the flash . Outdoors in low lighting the Canon beats the Oly . The Canon also has a better autofocus system and focuses better in low light . At zoom ranges I think the 5 megapixel difference is noticeable as the Canon with lens at 250mm resolves the same level of detail when fully zoomed as the Olympus does with the fully zoomed 300mm ( basically a 400mm equivalent zoom vs . a 600mm , so I think that is impressive . ) Both give you a better picture then the FZ18 when you hit the shot , but I think the auto mode for the bridge camera gives novice shooters more consistent results then the DSLR's . Part of that may be when you get a good DSLR pic you really know it , and when you are just a little off it is easy to see it is missing that DSLR pop . Those up close or zoomed potraits is where even a very new photographer will realy notice the difference when stepping up to a DSLR . That and the lack of picture noise due to the larger sensor . ( If this is a family camera purchase and you plan on rarely using a tripod , I would always recomending getting either image stabilized camera body such as the Olympus or make sure you are getting the Canon IS lenses and not the ones without . It really does make a big difference in what you can do with the camera as a novice or amateur photographer . ) As a still camera the T1i is an excellent choice especially if you are getting your first DSLR . If still pics alone are your primary concern though I would say you can get a less expensive DSLR such as the Xsi or E - 620 and spend difference in price on better lenses . The T1i is the same price as I paid for my E - 510 , the two kits lenses it came with , and the 70 - 300mm zoom lens . I know that some of the differences I mentioned above are due in part to the 2 model year difference in cameras and that those differences would be lessened in the less expensive current model year cameras . Video however was one of the biggest reasons I went with the T1i . There are just some moments that are nice to capture with video and audio rather then just still pics alone . That you can now have the ability to do that in a limited way , while getting DSLR quality stills is great . Carrying one camera is better then carrying two to do the same thing . I would rate the T1i's video as OK for what it is . Indoors it does shoot with lower noise then a smaller sensored camera would , but the lack of lighting indoors still hurts it as it does all video cameras . I am not sure if a Canon camcorder hot shoe light would work on the T1i or not . If it did I would give Canon props . Outdoors in good light it does better . Where the DSLR gives you a lot of variety in how you shoot still pics it is limited in being able to do the same thing right now with video . A dedicated HD camcorder will still serve you better for taking shots of scenes in which the focus and range rapidly change and where you need to shoot long sessions at one time . The T1i is not designed to shoot video for extended periods due to the generation of heat which degrades image quality and per the manual will likely give you an overheating warning after about an hour or so of extended use and I think may shut the camera down . ( I think the same thing would happen if you set up the camera in live view mode for that long as well ) . So setting it up on a tripod to record say your kids basketball game is not what it is capable of doing . If you are like me though and find that most video you shoot of everyday events is only a few minutes long at most , this will work . I have been using the 720p video most of the time as the 1080 doesn't handle motion well . I also found that a class 6 card or better ( again as the manual states ) is a requirement for good 720p video . ( a class 4 will work , but you will notice dropped frames and artifacts from its inabilty to keep up with the flow of data . The class 4 works for still shooting just fine although it may lessen some lengthy burst shooting ) . I gave this camera 5 stars because you really do get a lot for what you pay . Yes it has limitations in the video mode but when you think about what you get for around $750 in this unit vs . what the same amount of money would have gotten you just 2 - 3 years ago I think it is a great camera . It takes excellent still pics , and OK HD video . If you have a DSLR that is 2 - 3 years old and are primarily interested in still pics , I won't say I would upgrade . And like I said above , even if this is your first camera and don't care about video there are less expensive choices for getting great still pics . If it is your first DSLR and you do want the option to do some videos ( same with upgraders ) there isn't anything better out there right now and this is definetly the way to go . Torn between this and an HD camcorder that will take still pics I would say that the video the T1i shoots ( with-in its limits ) is a much better secondary option then the still photos a camcorder takes . I have taken a nice HD camcorder on a trip before and relied on its still pics and would have liked to have had what the T1i offers over that , even when considering the larger size of T1i . Update : A month in and still getting a lot of use out of the camera . Other then xmas card pics , the E - 510 has stayed on the shelf . Have used it to record 3 xmas programs and xmas day events . Video has been very good as have the stills . Switching from video to stills is easy and been a great thing to have at every event I have taken it to .
      • 014 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I consider myself to be more of a technophile then photographer . Every year I seem to pick up a new camera as the manufacturers add megapixels , more zoom , video , HD video , etc . . . to what I bought the year before at the same price point . I've picked up enough photography skills through out the years just playing with my new toys every year to have a moderate understanding of photography by now . Cameras are also utilized for part of my job where resoulution , zoom , and ability to get quickly on target is important . The advances in technology just in the last 3 - 4 years are amazing in what you can do with a small camera and the price you pay to do it . That being said the T1i was my choice this year for my upgrade . ( Last year was the Olympus E - 510 which I got a great deal on as a year old model and the year before that a panasonic FZ18 ) . Having the option to shoot both pics and video has been a big benefit for me at work and when shooting at home . The FZ18 is still my work staple although the now two years newer FZ35 is looking tempting . As far as what the panasonic bridge cameras can do in good outdoor lighting , it is very similar to what either of my DSLR's can do , and I would say the same thing for zooming outdoors . If you are looking for a great walk around outdoor camera to take daylight pics and video with I would recommend the panasonic series handsdown and you will come out several hundreds of dollars ahead . The upper level superzoom bridge cameras now have many of the manual functions the DSLR's do and do some nice burst shooting as well . Panasonic video is decent . What a DSLR will give you is much better indoor , portrait , and lowlight shooting . It also allows you to better implement and use advanced skills . The trade off being the higher price of the body , larger size of the body / lens , high priced lens , flashes , etc . . . . No DSLR accessory is cheap . The DSLR will also require you to better understand photography and especially depth of field , shutter speeds , etc . . . The T1i is a nice camera with a beautiful screen and easy to understand menu . The kit lens I would say is just OK . The build quality of the camera body ( based on feel in the hand , heft , and visual inspection ) seems better then the entry level Nikons and Canon XS , but my E - 510 seems to be a more solidly built unit . Ditto for the kit lenses with neither brand of kit lens being all that great , but I think the Olympus lenses take better pictures . However more lens options exist for the Canon both from Canon and third party sources . As Amazon had a good package price at the time I purchased the T1i , I also picked up the 55 - 250mm IS lens , which I prefer over the kit offering . ( I also have the basic 70 - 300mm Olympus lens which is similar in price to the Canon 55 - 250mm , and again appears to have a better build in the same price range . ) Indoors the Canon has a better ISO range then the E - 510 , but both take pictures that look very detailed and there is little if any noticeable difference betwen them quality wise in good indoor lighting or using the flash . Outdoors in low lighting the Canon beats the Oly . The Canon also has a better autofocus system and focuses better in low light . At zoom ranges I think the 5 megapixel difference is noticeable as the Canon with lens at 250mm resolves the same level of detail when fully zoomed as the Olympus does with the fully zoomed 300mm ( basically a 400mm equivalent zoom vs . a 600mm , so I think that is impressive . ) Both give you a better picture then the FZ18 when you hit the shot , but I think the auto mode for the bridge camera gives novice shooters more consistent results then the DSLR's . Part of that may be when you get a good DSLR pic you really know it , and when you are just a little off it is easy to see it is missing that DSLR pop . Those up close or zoomed potraits is where even a very new photographer will realy notice the difference when stepping up to a DSLR . That and the lack of picture noise due to the larger sensor . ( If this is a family camera purchase and you plan on rarely using a tripod , I would always recomending getting either image stabilized camera body such as the Olympus or make sure you are getting the Canon IS lenses and not the ones without . It really does make a big difference in what you can do with the camera as a novice or amateur photographer . ) As a still camera the T1i is an excellent choice especially if you are getting your first DSLR . If still pics alone are your primary concern though I would say you can get a less expensive DSLR such as the Xsi or E - 620 and spend difference in price on better lenses . The T1i is the same price as I paid for my E - 510 , the two kits lenses it came with , and the 70 - 300mm zoom lens . I know that some of the differences I mentioned above are due in part to the 2 model year difference in cameras and that those differences would be lessened in the less expensive current model year cameras . Video however was one of the biggest reasons I went with the T1i . There are just some moments that are nice to capture with video and audio rather then just still pics alone . That you can now have the ability to do that in a limited way , while getting DSLR quality stills is great . Carrying one camera is better then carrying two to do the same thing . I would rate the T1i's video as OK for what it is . Indoors it does shoot with lower noise then a smaller sensored camera would , but the lack of lighting indoors still hurts it as it does all video cameras . I am not sure if a Canon camcorder hot shoe light would work on the T1i or not . If it did I would give Canon props . Outdoors in good light it does better . Where the DSLR gives you a lot of variety in how you shoot still pics it is limited in being able to do the same thing right now with video . A dedicated HD camcorder will still serve you better for taking shots of scenes in which the focus and range rapidly change and where you need to shoot long sessions at one time . The T1i is not designed to shoot video for extended periods due to the generation of heat which degrades image quality and per the manual will likely give you an overheating warning after about an hour or so of extended use and I think may shut the camera down . ( I think the same thing would happen if you set up the camera in live view mode for that long as well ) . So setting it up on a tripod to record say your kids basketball game is not what it is capable of doing . If you are like me though and find that most video you shoot of everyday events is only a few minutes long at most , this will work . I have been using the 720p video most of the time as the 1080 doesn't handle motion well . I also found that a class 6 card or better ( again as the manual states ) is a requirement for good 720p video . ( a class 4 will work , but you will notice dropped frames and artifacts from its inabilty to keep up with the flow of data . The class 4 works for still shooting just fine although it may lessen some lengthy burst shooting ) . I gave this camera 5 stars because you really do get a lot for what you pay . Yes it has limitations in the video mode but when you think about what you get for around $750 in this unit vs . what the same amount of money would have gotten you just 2 - 3 years ago I think it is a great camera . It takes excellent still pics , and OK HD video . If you have a DSLR that is 2 - 3 years old and are primarily interested in still pics , I won't say I would upgrade . And like I said above , even if this is your first camera and don't care about video there are less expensive choices for getting great still pics . If it is your first DSLR and you do want the option to do some videos ( same with upgraders ) there isn't anything better out there right now and this is definetly the way to go . Torn between this and an HD camcorder that will take still pics I would say that the video the T1i shoots ( with-in its limits ) is a much better secondary option then the still photos a camcorder takes . I have taken a nice HD camcorder on a trip before and relied on its still pics and would have liked to have had what the T1i offers over that , even when considering the larger size of T1i . Update : A month in and still getting a lot of use out of the camera . Other then xmas card pics , the E - 510 has stayed on the shelf . Have used it to record 3 xmas programs and xmas day events . Video has been very good as have the stills . Switching from video to stills is easy and been a great thing to have at every event I have taken it to .
      • 087 4  I uploaded three low-light images from the Rosicrucian Museum on 10 / 19 / 2009 . Sort by date to find them . The image of the mummy in particular shows the superb low-light performance of this camera and the 18 - 55mm lens . People were holding up their cell phones to cast more light so they could see it ! I couldn't believe how the Canon T1i somehow created this image . According to the JPEG info , it was snapped at 32mm , f4.5 at 1 / 5 second-that's pretty good image stabilization for a handheld image . Shot using the No Flash dial setting . Other reviewers have said much about this amazing camera . It will be many years before I learn enough to try something it cannot deliver . Highly recommended .
      • 140 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) The only two things I can think of that is not ideal on this camera is as follows : 1 ) They don't include an hdmi cable in the box , which would be really helpful and convenient . 2 ) It was weird that the record button for the video is not the shutter button . I kept pressing it and realized it was not recording . Other than those , I am enjoying this camera a lot ! It takes wonderful pictures and the size is perfect to bring around .
      • 141 4  The only two things I can think of that is not ideal on this camera is as follows : 1 ) They don't include an hdmi cable in the box , which would be really helpful and convenient . 2 ) It was weird that the record button for the video is not the shutter button . I kept pressing it and realized it was not recording . Other than those , I am enjoying this camera a lot ! It takes wonderful pictures and the size is perfect to bring around .
      • 180 4  I own two Canon point and shoot cameras which take great pictures . However , this camera is in a whole other league . It is also quite an improvement from film DSL's of the 80 ' s . I also bought the EF-S 55 250 mm zoom lens with the $ [ . . . ] instant rebate . I find myself using that lens more than the kit lens . Both take great pictures . I'm amazed how much I can crop and keep the picture sharp up to ISO 1600 . I bought this camera so that I could take rapid pictures of my 3 grandkids . The burst rate with the built in flash is good and it is really fast without the flash . I'm amazed how many pictures I'm taking . I use a Class 4 PNY 8GB HC memory card . It can handle large fine JPEG Burst shots with no problems . I'm not sure how it would handle video or RAW plus JPEG . My friend has a $1500 EF lens which is clearly sharper than the lenses I purchased . That will be by next upgrade . Buy it , you wont be disapointed .
      • 186 4  This camera is awesome . Took it out of the box , loaded my card and bam . . . taking great pictures . The clarity is incredible . Right now I am taking everything with the autofocus which works great . I can't wait to see what cool stuff I can do when I learn to manually do somethings . One thing that I did play with is the shutter speed . . . I took a picture of my floor fan that was running at high speed . The picture clearly showed the fan blades ( no blur nothing ) . The picture made it appear that I took a picture of the fan when it was off . How cool is that ?
      • 188 4  This camera is simply amazing . The lens is , well , usable until a good lens can be bought . ISO's up to 3200 are surprisingly clean of noise . I haven't tried the 6400 and 12800 settings yet . Color is vibrant and real . Controls are easy to use and conveniently located . It replaced my 5 year old Rebel EOS 300D and frankly there is no comparison . I usually shoot in RAW format and use a SanDisk 4 Gig card . It's surprisingly fast . The only disappointment is that the RAW files are not compatible with Photoshop . They must be converted by the Canon EOS Utility program ( included with the camera ) before being able to open them in Photoshop . This is a real production problem . The conversion process is painfully slow - 100 photos can take the better part of an hour to complete the conversion ( which is done automatically with the click of a button ) . Other than that ( which isn't really a reflection on the camera - just on Canon and Adobe ) , this is a great camera ! I recomend it to anyone not looking to buy the 5D Mk II .

    • Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm just an average guy who's trying to break into the professional world of photography . . . I've been eyeing the Canon 50D and was so close to buying one when I heard of the T1i . So I compared notes and found the T1i was nearly identical to the Canon 50D minus a few things I couldn't really notice ( or care about ) since I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about photography . After reading what few reviews there were on the internet because this item was new , I decided to take the plunge and buy this camera and lucky me , I ordered it the day it was released to the world so it came quickly ! The results ? I LOVE IT ! But before I say more . . . Now , if you're a big guy like me who has BIG HANDS , YOU WILL WANT THE BATTERY GRIP that is extra . TRUST ME . . . It's a no-brainer . . . get it because it will make the camera feel so much better and make it look even more professional ! That , and the battery grip comes with 2 extra 1800mA batteries which will give you a total of 3 batteries all together . I've been playing with it for several days and still haven't made a dent in draining these batteries ! How's it operate ? GREAT ! Let me go into more detail . . . It's got several settings that I will sum up for you in Regular English , not Geek speak because I wish more people would speak this way instead of beating around the bush . . . It's got old fashioned digital camera settings ( you know the little icons of the flower or mountain , sports guy , etc ) so if you know how to use these settings , you'll be able to use this quickly and comfortably . It's got a full auto mode ( which I like to call No Brainer Mode ) because this feature is a no-brainer ! You just shoot and let it think for you ! It will do EVERYTHING for you and do an incredible job ! ( NICE : - D ) And it's got the Advanced Modes so if you are a pro or want the controls of a professional camera ( you know , to change the ISO settings or F-stops , etc ) You can do that too ! They really put a lot of thinking into this camera and its nice , inside and out . One of the things I've discovered that's extra credit is the software that comes with it called Digital Photo Professional . If you've read some of these reviews that talks about a picture maybe soft somewhere or the ISO noise ( for whatever reason ) . . . Digital Photo Professional has some sweet settings that will get rid of that for you and enhance your pictures to STUNNING ! There's so much potential in this camera and remember , it's made by the same folks who made the 50D and all the other versions ! So what if its got minor tweaks that others don't . . . the bottom line is that this is an incredible camera ! I'm not crazy about the Rebel name in it because it makes it sound Amateurish . . . This should be called The Canon EOS AWESOME T1i because it looks , feels and is just that ! Even better is the High Definition Video you can record if you want to . Sure its not equal to a dedicated HD camcorder but its nice to have if you want to record something important and look sharp too ! Personally , I can't tell the difference between the 1080p and 720p so don't let these little nit-pickers bother you . Go with your gut and DO GET A GOOD LENS to compliment the one it comes with . Your next best bet is to get a 28mm to 200mm LENS so you can do those zoom and up close shots . With so many lenses , it will just open up all kinds of creative things you can do . I hope my review answered your questions ! I'm glad I bought it and look forward to all the possibilities ! So if you're looking to be a professional , this is a great start ! If you're looking to have a nice camera that you want to enjoy as a hobby , this is also for you ! As I said in the title . . . the best of both worlds ! : - ) UPDATE : While I've had it for about a month now , I'm very impressed with its performance and battery life ! And to the person who commented , I'm a happy customer who's good at wording . I don't work for anyone but myself . Check my website in my profile if you want proof . I just call it as it is . : - )
      • 004 4  I received this two days ago and was really unsure about the T1i . I've read what scant reviews existed on Amazon and became somewhat concerned about the complaints of soft images . In the brief time I tested it I noticed my shots were coming out soft as well compared to my S3 . Then after toying around with the settings I found that the Standard profile's sharpness was set on low . Not having dug that deep into the menu system , I believe it was the default setting making the images really soft . I now have it on max , or near max , and am more satisfied with the images . While increasing sharpness , images remain really smooth even at high ISOs . Overall , I'm more satisfied with the unit now that I've got the image sharpening down . With that said I still have more deliberating to do . A note about video : I do enjoy having the video capability on the camera only because you can set the WB , unlike a Flip . I can't squeeze 1080 out of my system anyway so 720 works just fine . As others have pointed out , the autofocus is a bit odd to get used to but manageable in video . You're better off shooting fixed distances . Noise is loud during focus , but if you're putting together a clip most likely you'll overlap it with an audio track instead .
      • 012 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD and EF-S 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens ( Electronics ) I'm just an average guy who's trying to break into the professional world of photography . . . I've been eyeing the Canon 50D and was so close to buying one when I heard of the T1i . So I compared notes and found the T1i was nearly identical to the Canon 50D minus a few things I couldn't really notice ( or care about ) since I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about photography . After reading what few reviews there were on the internet because this item was new , I decided to take the plunge and buy this camera and lucky me , I ordered it the day it was released to the world so it came quickly ! The results ? I LOVE IT ! But before I say more . . . Now , if you're a big guy like me who has BIG HANDS , YOU WILL WANT THE BATTERY GRIP that is extra . TRUST ME . . . It's a no-brainer . . . get it because it will make the camera feel so much better and make it look even more professional ! That , and the battery grip comes with 2 extra 1800mA batteries which will give you a total of 3 batteries all together . I've been playing with it for several days and still haven't made a dent in draining these batteries ! How's it operate ? GREAT ! Let me go into more detail . . . It's got several settings that I will sum up for you in Regular English , not Geek speak because I wish more people would speak this way instead of beating around the bush . . . It's got old fashioned digital camera settings ( you know the little icons of the flower or mountain , sports guy , etc ) so if you know how to use these settings , you'll be able to use this quickly and comfortably . It's got a full auto mode ( which I like to call No Brainer Mode ) because this feature is a no-brainer ! You just shoot and let it think for you ! It will do EVERYTHING for you and do an incredible job ! ( NICE : - D ) And it's got the Advanced Modes so if you are a pro or want the controls of a professional camera ( you know , to change the ISO settings or F-stops , etc ) You can do that too ! They really put a lot of thinking into this camera and its nice , inside and out . One of the things I've discovered that's extra credit is the software that comes with it called Digital Photo Professional . If you've read some of these reviews that talks about a picture maybe soft somewhere or the ISO noise ( for whatever reason ) . . . Digital Photo Professional has some sweet settings that will get rid of that for you and enhance your pictures to STUNNING ! There's so much potential in this camera and remember , it's made by the same folks who made the 50D and all the other versions ! So what if its got minor tweaks that others don't . . . the bottom line is that this is an incredible camera ! I'm not crazy about the Rebel name in it because it makes it sound Amateurish . . . This should be called The Canon EOS AWESOME T1i because it looks , feels and is just that ! Even better is the High Definition Video you can record if you want to . Sure its not equal to a dedicated HD camcorder but its nice to have if you want to record something important and look sharp too ! Personally , I can't tell the difference between the 1080p and 720p so don't let these little nit-pickers bother you . Go with your gut and DO GET A GOOD LENS to compliment the one it comes with . Your next best bet is to get a 28mm to 200mm LENS so you can do those zoom and up close shots . With so many lenses , it will just open up all kinds of creative things you can do . I hope my review answered your questions ! I'm glad I bought it and look forward to all the possibilities ! So if you're looking to be a professional , this is a great start ! If you're looking to have a nice camera that you want to enjoy as a hobby , this is also for you ! As I said in the title . . . the best of both worlds ! : - ) UPDATE : While I've had it for about a month now , I'm very impressed with its performance and battery life ! And to the person who commented , I'm a happy customer who's good at wording . I don't work for anyone but myself . Check my website in my profile if you want proof . I just call it as it is . : - )
      • 063 4  I have been a loyal Canon customer since they came out with the AE - 1 . Had my T1i two weeks took it down to see shuttle Atlantis take off . Put on my Canon 70 - 300 IS lens and walked away with some spectacular shots of shuttle take off . Then I took a ride on a airboat to photograph some wild life and came home with some amazing shots . I did not purchase this camera to take movies so I will not try to use it as a camcorder . If you want great still photo's buy this camera it is very easy to use and the price is right . If I want a camcorder then I will buy one from Amazon and Canon they have never let me down .
      • 069 4  This review is from : Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 - Inch LCD ( Body Only ) ( Electronics ) I upgraded to this camera after owning a used Rebel XT for a year for portrait photography . This has been a fantastic upgrade for me . The picture quality and new settings that the T1i allows is greatly liberating and lets me express my creativity even more . I also love that it has video capabilities , though they are quite limited . It's enough for me to play with , and that's all I wanted . My only complaints about the video , is that the HD records at 20fps and is very choppy . I see no reason to use it because of that . It's just not worth it . But the Standard Definition works great at 30fps and is very smooth . I've already used it to document class projects at night of video projections and ( other than my neglect to white balance ) it worked wonderfully . My other complaint is the audio recording . It records in mono , and since the mic is in camera , it picks up every noise and movement you make . Focusing or zooming with your lens while recording makes horrible noises , and though I'm using my much lower quality XT kit lens , I don't see it getting much better with motor movements . I understand there are microphone attachments that can do a better job , but for now , I'm satisfied just to work with the video and most pieces I create are either left silent or get a nice track of music anyway . That being noted , THIS IS NOT A VIDEO ONLY CAMERA . Much of my review is on the video quality , but it should be noted that if you're serious about working with video , get a real camcorder . I use this primarily for photos , but it's my toe in the door to see if I want or would use a real camcorder . I still use it primarily for the great photos it gives me . And as I've mentioned , it's a great upgrade from the XT and more gentle on my budget than going to a 7D . Overall , I love this camera and would highly recommend it for serious amateurs and semi-pros . Photos taken with the T1i : [ . . . ]
      • 110 4  The T1i / D500 is an awesome camera ! ! I sold my Nikon401S SLR camera in 1999 . Since then I have used many point and shoot digital cameras and the closest I came to this basic SLR was my Canon G9 . I put the T1i up against a G9 and G11 . At 800 and 1600 ISO this camera came out ahead but not by much . I wish the 1080 video was at 30FPS . Do not expect this to replace your HD video cam as the focus is slow and as the lens-motor noise is recorded . You can however achieve some cool effects while making video by narrowing DOF . The kit 18 - 55mm lens is not as crisp as I hoped but I plan to upgrade to the 15 - 85mm Canon lens soon . If you don't care to have the HD video feature go with the XSI or D450 . The best part about going to this DSLR is not having to put up with the annoying shooting lag .

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