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Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$449.99  |  1 store
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Product Description Savor every moment with true-to-life sharpness and detail. Sony’s powerful DSC-H5/B is the choice for those who want professional-quality prints in almost any environment.
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.9 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions - 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112 -
Video Format MPEG QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.74 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 19.7 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f8 (t) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 0.25 - 1/2000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.4 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash
Flash Type - Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 • 1000 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) - 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal Fine • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder - Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 201,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.9 lb. 1.06 lb.
Depth 3.69 in. 2.4 in.
Height 3.25 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.44 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242679481 579769965696
Product ID 30041933 84124229
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date - May, 2009
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN DSCH5/Bx 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-H5
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
$449.99
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $545.00

Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 29 user reviews
66% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 star
3
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Sony Cybershot DSC H5 How does it compare with the S3, FZ7, and Z612?

byHoward_Creech Jul 14, 2006
120 Helpfuls 121 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very good image quality, stabilized 12X zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, and good ergonomics
Cons Mediocre battery life, No RAW or TIFF format, and above average chromatic aberration.
Recommended it? Yes

One of the hottest battles in the digital camera wars is currently being waged in the monster zoom digicam market. Most monster zoom digicams provide users with a wide range (10X-12X) image stabilized zoom, much of the flexibility and control of a dSLR, and all the convenience and ease of use of a... Read full review »

vchand
180

A great ultra zoom digital camera with built-in memory...

byvchand Jun 9, 2006
85 Helpfuls 86 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros One of the fastest digital cameras with a 3-in LCD and ultra zoom...
Cons Cannot use external flash on this camera...
Recommended it? Yes

One of my friends just purchased this new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera and asked me to check it out to see if it was worth it or not. I had used this camera for a week before he came and took it away from me. This camera costs about $500 (but I think my friend paid about $400) and is one... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
20
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

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Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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