Canon EOS 500D Review

I was comparing Canon 500D and Nikon D90, but finally Canon 500D was chosen. Performance and image quality are mostly the same, but light weight is my criteria as my hand is not big, i tried D90 though more function, but the weight will kill me if i carry for travel. 500D is definitely a good performer in small size. Overall, I am very satisfied with 500D very fast AF and its excellent ISO, image quality, and easy to use.

I bought my Canon 500D last month in June which is my first DSLR camera after getting bored with compact cameras.The funcions were user friendly and easy to use while photo images were excellent.It is also ideal for travelling due to its weight and size and movie function.This camera is definitely more than entry level.

I bought my Canon 500D in August which is my first DSLR camera after getting bored with compact cameras, and many years ago i had a SLR untill it was stolen. so this is all new to me no f stops on the lens etc. The funcions were user friendly and easy to use and the HD video a bonus AS I will not need to carry seperate video camera around, photo images were excellent.

Thanks for a great review guys. Good coverage of the main points. I am also about to make a purchase of my first DSLR having graduated from the Canon Powershot G9. I've spent more time than is natural trying to compare the 500D against the Nikon D90. Both models seem to be on a par with each other but when playing around with them in store I noticed a significant speed difference in the Canon's focusing process. Something I will need to take those unmissable 'quick snaps'.

Why is there a 500D and a T1I?What is the difference?

There us no difference. The same cameras. Just different names for different markets.

I am looking for a dslr camera and the 500d seems a good option but as a first time buyer it's expensive . I was wondering if it would be better to get an lower model ie the100d or 450d and buy a good lense with it. If any could help it would be much appreciated Thanks

I am trying to decide between the Nikon D5000 (£519) and this Canon 500D, with the Canon being slightly more expensive at £579 from Jessops. As far as overall picture quality is concerned, which has the edge? I know the Canon has a higher mega pixel count, but I've been told this doesn't alone determine overall picture quality. The noisy AF on video seems like quite a large minus point to me. Does anyone know if the Nikon D5000 is quieter? This will be my first foray into buying a decent camera. Any help appreciated. Thanks :)

Hi, Can anyone help please? I have just purchased the 500d. Two problems seem to keep occuring 1) The liveview function does not work. 2) The display does not turn off when I put my eye to the viewfinder. Is there something I am doing wrong or a setting that I need to enable/disable for these functions to work? Thank you. Any help much appreciated.

I think the Canon will be better for you,as its much easier to deal with and the MP are much higher..and this is what you cant upgrade later compared to lenses and flashes.. Finally the eos support high defination video i know its just 20 fps but the nikon lake the HD option

I have a canon ae-1 film camera with fd lenses will these fit onto the eos 500d camera

MP matter less than lens quality - the photosites for the 500D will be smaller than the Nikon's. I don't believe the 1080P movie mode will be any use really, given that it's 20FPS, where blu-ray would be 24FPS: 20 is just not enough for smooth real-world (i.e. not a cartoon) motion. I've just bought a 500D and didn't consider the D5000, because I understand that like the D40 I'm replacing, it doesn't have a drive motor and so not all Nikon lenses will function on the D5000. I wanted to get away from this restriction, but didn't have the cash for a D90 which I would have probably preferred to get. My 500D is in the post, so drooling over reviews and waiting for it to arrive, so cannot comment on how satisfied I'll be just yet...

Very Good!