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

$589.91  |  1 store
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Product Description
Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can... More
Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. It is conversion lens compatible so you can easily add optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for even greater optical range. Less
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 2x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer SLR/Professional
Weight 0.34 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x -
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1632 x 1224 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2432 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 Autofocus
Focal Length 7.9 - 23.7 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 2.4 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 19.7 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f8/f16 (w/t) - f2.8/f5.4 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/2000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 0.8 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • 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 Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 5.26 MB (24 images on 128MB card) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal Fine • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 25 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
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 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 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.34 lb. 1.06 lb.
Depth 0.88 in. 2.4 in.
Height 2.38 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.81 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 026242679507 579769965696
Product ID 71104809 84124229
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Paint pen stylus Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date - May, 2009
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN DSCN2.CEH 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-H2
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera
$589.91
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

4.7
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

872

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera - Still Large and Slow Mega-Zoom

bydkozin Jun 9, 2006
42 Helpfuls 43 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Uses 2 AA batteries (included with charger), good image quality, 12x stabilized zoom,...
Cons Slow low light focusing, flash recycle, slow burst and bracketing, batteries charge slow,...
Recommended it? Yes

After using the 5- Megapixel Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 and selling it due to several shortcomings, I was eager to see if the new 6-Megapixel Sony DSC-H2 is much better. The H2 competes with optically-stabilized mega-zoom cameras from Panasonic and Canon (as well as other Sony models) and has the same... Read full review »

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BEST DIGITAL CAMERA

byBKE4444 Mar 29, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

THIS CAMERA TAKES FANTASTIC PICTURES. I USE IT MOSTLY TO PHOTOGRAPH MY GARDEN ,DOGS,AND FAMILY. IT TAKES GREAT LANDSCAPE PICTURES. THE FLASH IS GREAT. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS SUPERB. THE PICTURES A SO GOOD THAT I HAVE HAD SOME OF THEM ENLARGED AND FRAMED IN MY HOME. THIS IS A GREAT CAMERA. I... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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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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