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Superb Imaging Performance
• 15.1 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor for high resolution images of superb quality and details
Quick response for stress-free shooting
• 3.4 fps continuous shooting speed, up to a maximum burst of 170 shots
• Fast 0.1 sec. startup time
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Comprehensive measures to minimize the effects of dust particles on images
• Includes Self Cleaning Sensor Unit and Dust Delete Function
Ease of Operability
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant
protection
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition
TV
Fast & Sharp Focus
• Precision 9-point auto-focus (AF) system provides high degree of focusing accuracy
• Flexible setting of ISO speed to adjust camera’s sensitivity to light for best exposure (ISO 100 – 3200, ISO
expandable to 6400 & 12800)
• 4 metering modes: Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted average and Spot
• 8 White Balance settings to fine-tune white balance as desired:- Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light,
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom
Shooting Modes
Mode dial for easy access to a wide range of shooting modes for different shooting conditions:
1) Full Auto
2) Creative Auto
3) Program AE
4) Shutter-priority AE (Tv)
5) Aperture-priority AE (Av)
6) Manual
7) A-DEP
8) Portrait
9) Landscape
10) Close-up
11) Sports
12) Night Portrait
13) Flash Off
14) Movie
Picture Style
• Just like selecting the film type on a conventional camera, users can get the optimum image by selecting the correct
setting
• 6 image composition modes available with sharpness, contrasts, color tone, saturation can be adjustable:
1) Standard- vivid and sharp images (general shooting)
2) Portrait- beautiful skin tones and clear image quality
3) Landscape- vivid blues and greens, enhanced sharpness
4) Neutral-natural color reproduction, low sharpness and moderate expression
5) Faithful-extremely accurate color reproduction in daylight
6) Monochrome- black and white or sepia images
7) Picture Style Editor lets you create your own Picture Style files for use with the EOS 500D
Specifications
• Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
• Recording medium: SD and SDHC card
• Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
• Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
• Type: CMOS sensor
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
• Image Sensor Size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm
• Aspect ratio: 3:2
• Dust deletion feature: Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
• Recording format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type:
• JPEG
• RAW (14-bit Canon original)
• RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording possible
• MOV
• Picture Style: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Viewfinder
• Type: Eye-level pentamirror
• Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
• Magnification: Approx. 0.87 x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
• Eyepoint: Approx. 19mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1)
• Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.0 m-1dpt
• Focusing screen: Fixed
• Mirror: Quick-return type
Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
• Type: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
• AF Points: 9
• AF Working Range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
• Focusing Modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing
• Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
• Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Built in Flash
• Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror
• Guide No: 13/43 (at ISO 100 meters/feet)
• Recycle time: Approx. 3 sec
• Flash coverage: 17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format)
• Flash metering system: E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative, average), FE lock
Live View Functions
• Shooting modes: Still photo shooting and movie shooting
• Focusing: Quick mode (Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Live face detection mode (Contrast detection)
Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)
• Metering modes: Evaluating metering with the image sensor (still photos) / Center-weighted average metering
(movies)
• Metering range: EV 0-20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
LCD Monitor
• Type: TFT colour liquid-crystal monitor
• Monitor Size and Dots: 3-inch with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
• Coverage: Approx. 100%
• Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels)
• Interface languages: 25
Interface
• Digital Terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) , audio/video output
(NTSC/PAL)
• HDMI Mini OUT Terminal: Type C (Auto switching of resolution)
• Remote Control Terminal: Compatible with remote control via RS-60E3
• Wireless Remote Control: With Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Operating Environment
• Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
• Working humidity: 85% or less
• Weight Approx. 480g / 16.9oz. (body only)
• Dimensions (W X H X D) 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
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