With the EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 Megapixel resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp Full High Definition video. |
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Features |
- 15.1 MP CMOS sensor
- Full HD (1080p) movies
- High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
- Up to 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
- 3.0” Clear View LCD with Live View mode
- 9-point AF system
- DIGIC 4
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
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15.1 MP CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints – or crop images to perfection without losing any of the detail necessary for printing – Canon’s 15.1MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.
Full HD movie recording
The EOS 500D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. For occasions when larger amounts of footage need to be stored on a memory card, users can also choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV.
High ISO for low light
When light levels fall, the EOS 500D offers an ISO range of up to 3200 – expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.
Up to 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
The EOS 500D features shooting speeds of up to 3.4fps in continuous bursts of up to 170 large JPEG images (9 RAW).
3.0” Clear View LCD with Live View mode
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 3.0” ClearView LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 920,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.
9-point AF system
A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF Points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster.
DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; and the ability to map stubborn dust spots for removal with the included Digital Photo Professional software.
Full EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
The EOS 500D is compatible with Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites. This allows the creation of a shooting system as unique as the photographer using it.
Specification: |
| IMAGE SENSOR |
| Type | 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 15.1M |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 15.5M |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Low-Pass Filter | Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
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| IMAGE PROCESSOR |
| Type | DIGIC 4 |
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| LENS |
| Lens Mount | EF/EF-S |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens |
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| FOCUSING |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| AF System/ Points | 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| AF Modes | AI Focus
One Shot
AI Servo |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
| Predictive AF | Yes, up to 10m ¹ |
| AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode. |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Manual Focus | Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode |
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| EXPOSURE CONTROL |
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
(4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
| AE Lock | Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* | AUTO(100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Expandable to 6400 + H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments |
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| SHUTTER |
| Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
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| WHITE BALANCE |
| Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
| Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
| Custom White Balance | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. |
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| VIEWFINDER |
| Type | Pentamirror |
| Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.87x ¹ |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre) |
| Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre) |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light
Image information: White balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+) |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | On strap |
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| LCD MONITOR |
| Type | 3.0" TFT, approx. 920K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) | Approx 170° |
| Coating | Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge |
| Brightness Adjustment | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings |
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| FLASH |
| Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) | 13 |
| Built-in Flash Coverage | up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm) |
| Built-in Flash Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On/Off |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
| X-Sync | 1/200sec |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
| Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
| HotShoe/ PC Terminal | Yes/- |
| External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
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| SHOOTING |
| Modes | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction
Peripheral illumination correction |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10) |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 3.4fps. (speed maintained for up to 170 images (JPEG)¹³, 9 images (RAW)) ²³ |
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| LIVE VIEW MODE |
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed |
| Display Options | Grid overlay, Histogram |
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| FILE TYPE |
| Still Image Type | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only) |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 4752x3168, (M) 3088x2056, (S) 2256x1504
RAW: (RAW) 4752x3168 |
| Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Movie Size | HD (16:9)1920 x 1080P -20fps, 1280x720P -30fps, SD(4:3) 640 x 480 -30fps |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB |
| File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset |
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| OTHER FEATURES |
| Custom Functions | 13 Custom Functions with 39 settings |
| Metadata Tag | User copyright information (set via EOS utility) |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels)
(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Jump Display |
| Slide Show | Autoplay: All images, repeat |
| Histogram | Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes |
| Highlight Alert | Yes (Shooting information display only) |
| Image Erase/Protection | Erase: Single image, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images
Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time |
| Data Verification | Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification) |
| Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x2)
(2) Playback menu
(3) Setup menu (x3)
(4) My Menu |
| Menu Languages | 25 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user. |
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| INTERFACE |
| Computer | Hi-Speed USB |
| Other | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI Type C |
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| DIRECT PRINT |
| Canon Printers | Canon SELPHY Printers, Bubble Jet Printers with the direct print function and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge | Yes |
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| STORAGE |
| Type | SD card, SDHC card |
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| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM |
| PC & Macintosh | Windows / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.4-10.5 |
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| SOFTWARE |
| Browsing & Printing | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Image Processing | Digital Photo Professional |
| Other | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor
* Requires optional accessory |
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| POWER SOURCE |
| Batteries | 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 400 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) ¹
Approx. 380 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Battery Indicator | 4 levels |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins. |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5, Battery charger LC-E5E, Car Battery charger CBC-E5 |
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| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| Body Materials | Stainless Steel/Plastic |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 480g |
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