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Canon EOS 500D - digital camera

Product code:
P108242P | 3820B046AA
  • Product Data Sheet
  • Battery - 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )
  • Supported Flash Memory - MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
  • Weight - 480g
  • Display - 3in
  • Optical Zoom - 3 x
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  • SDHC
  • MMC

Canon EOS 500D - digital camera

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Compatability With the EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 megapixels resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp full high definition video.

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.

Canon EOS 500D - Digital camera - SLR - 15.1 Mpix - 3 x optical zoom EF-S 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS lenses

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
3820B046AA
EAN
8714574542027
Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
Supported Flash Memory
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Display
LCD display - 3"
Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )
Image Processor
DIGIC 4
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Sensor Resolution
15.1 Megapixel
Microphone
Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - mono
Weight
480 g
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Product Description
Canon EOS 500D - digital camera
Min Focus Distance
25 cm
Memory Card Slot
SD card
Lens System
3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S
Viewfinder
Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12.9 cm x 6.2 cm x 9.8 cm
Lens System (2nd)
4.5 x telephoto zoom lens - 55 - 250 mm - f/4.0-5.6
AV Interfaces
Composite video/audio, HDMI
Min Focus Range
25 cm
Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Sensor Dust Reduction
Yes

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C

Main Features

Resolution
15.1 Megapixel
Colour Support
Colour
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Total Pixels
15,500,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
15,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3mm
Field of View Crop Factor
1.6
Sensor Dust Reduction
Yes
Sensor Features
EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Light Sensitivity
ISO 6400, ISO 100-3200, ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 12800
Image Processor
DIGIC 4
Shooting Programs
Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode
Special Effects
Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
X-sync Speed
1/200sec
Exposure Metering
Evaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot (4%)
Exposure Modes
Programme, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash
Exposure Range
EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing
3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones
35
Face Detection
Yes
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
Digital Video Format
H.264
Still Image Format
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed
3.4 frames per second
Remote Control
Optional
Video Capture
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 20 fps ¦ H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps

Lens System

Type
3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
29 - 88mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
25 cm
Max View Angle
74.3 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment
Manual
Lens Construction
9 groups / 11 elements
Filter Size
58 mm
Lens System Mounting
Canon EF-S
Features
Aspherical lens

System Requirements for PC Connection

Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM Drive

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
Field Coverage
95%
Magnification
0.87x
Dioptric Correction Range
-3 to +1
Viewfinder Frames
Autofocus frame
Viewfinder Information
Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, white balance, Exposure Mode, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, ISO sensitivity, memory card status, FE lock

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed
3.4 frames per second
Self Timer Delay
10 sec, 2sec
Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
Additional Features
Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, highlight tone priority, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, mirror lock, remote live view, Auto Lighting Optimizer

Camera Flash

Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
13
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Features
AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing

General

Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
Sensor Resolution
15.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Total Pixels
15,500,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
15,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3mm
Field of View Crop Factor
1.6
Sensor Dust Reduction
Yes
Sensor Features
EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Optical Zoom
3 x
Image Processor
DIGIC 4
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Auto Focus
TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
9
Digital Video Format
H.264
Image Recording Format
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
AV Interfaces
Composite video/audio, HDMI

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode
Mono

Battery

Battery Type
Canon LP-E5
Details
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )

Lens System (2nd)

Type
4.5 x telephoto zoom lens - 55 - 250 mm - f/4.0-5.6
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
88 - 400mm
Min Focus Distance
1.1 m
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Lens Construction
10 groups / 12 elements
Filter Size
58 mm
Features
UD glass

Software

Software
Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Digital Photo Professional

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity
ISO 6400, ISO 100-3200, ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 12800
Exposure Metering
Evaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot (4%)
Exposure Metering Zones
35
Exposure Modes
Programme, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash
Shooting Programs
Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode
Special Effects
Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing
3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
X-sync Speed
1/200sec
Exposure Range
EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )

Dimensions & Weight

Width
12.9 cm
Depth
6.2 cm
Height
9.8 cm
Weight
480 g

Connections

Connector Type
1 x USB ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x HDMI output ¦ 1 x remote control
Memory Card Slot
SD card

Display

Type
3" LCD display
Resolution
920,000 pixels
Display Features
Built-in

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, audio / video cable

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot
SD card
Supported Memory Cards
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image Storage
RAW 4752 x 3168 - 20.2 MB ¦ Fine JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 5 MB ¦ Normal JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 2.5 MB ¦ Fine JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 3 MB ¦ Normal JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 1.6 MB ¦ Fine JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 1.7 MB ¦ Normal JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 0.9 MB
Video Capture
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 20 fps ¦ H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps

Power

Power Device
Battery charger - external
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