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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3
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alaScore 91

3203 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3203 reviews of Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and lens. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the contrast and color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 221 user reviews of Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and lens. The design and price are also appreciated.

portability, price, design, lens, usability

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the memory and design are on the whole positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the portability and durability.

performance, price, usability, design, memory

durability, portability

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR

 

It's no longer the baby of the Canon DSLR range

The Canon EOS 500D is a worthy successor to the popular 450D, and adds a number of useful features, including the must-have HD video recording, a more powerful sensor and a nice new monitor. Build quality, handling and performance are as good as ever,...

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Andrea Thompson (techradar.com)

Canon EOS 500D review

 

An entry-level DSLR with 15MP, a semi-pro feature set and an HD Movie Mode? Can Canon's new 500D live up to expectations?

FullHD video recording ; Great image quality ; Good at high ISO ; Good user interface

Expensive for a first time buy

Though the specification (and price) might be a bit excessive for the first-time SLR user, if you want a compact Canon with HD video and ample room to grow into, consider the 500D. Advanced beginners who can live without the HD may as well step up to...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera

 

Anyone picking up the EOS 500D who has used a Canon camera before will be instantly at home: there is little difference in terms of layout or controls from previous models. The back sports the new 3-inch LCD display, with a striking 920,000 dots,...

Image quality, HD video capture (with limitations), display (visually), CA good for beginners

Lack of display articulation, video capture lacks controls, no external mic option

In general use, the Canon EOS 500D is an excellent point and shoot DSLR, for those who want an uncomplicated camera that offers greater potential than compact models. The Creative Auto may convince you to click that mode dial, but will perhaps be lost...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS 500D DLSR camera - First Look

 

With the Digital SLR market still growing, and models flying off the shelves, Canon has added yet another DSLR model to its range, this time sitting at the top of the entry-level models on offer above the 450D but below the 40D. But can the new...

Video mode, 15.1 megapixels, HDMI socket, 3-inch screen, DIGIC 4 processor, Live View

UK price is expensive when compared to the US, no external Mic socket

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Ben Long (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon EOS 500D review

 

Offering 15-megapixel resolution, excellent low-light performance, and high-definition video recording, the Canon EOS 500D is a camera that's good enough for many professional shooting situations. Packed into a small, lightweight body, and shipping in...

The Canon EOS 500D is Canon's best Rebel yet. If you need a faster burst rate, or don't like the button-centered interface, or the camera is too small for your hands, then you'll also want to look at the EOS 50D, the next camera up in Canon's line....

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Canon EOS 500D review

 

This is Canon's first entry-level DSLR with HD video powers. Can it out-shoot Nikon's D90?

Video issues mean this isn’t quite a camcorder replacement, but an impressive entry-level DSLR with bonus features

May, 2009
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Stuff magazine

 

This is Canon's first entry-level DSLR with HD video powers. Can it out-shoot Nikon's D90?

Video issues mean this isn't quite a camcorder replacement, but an impressive entry-level DSLR with bonus features

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Canon EOS Rebel T1i review

 

Slipping neatly into the company's dSLR product line between the XSi and the 40D , the Canon EOS Rebel T1i (aka the 500D elsewhere in the world) pushes the XTi off the edge of the bed into discontinuity. Joined by models like the Nikon D5000 and the...

Fast performance; very nice photo quality; HD video capture.

Annoying viewfinder; video capture is its only better-than-basic feature.

A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Akihabara News (akihabaranews.com)

Canon Kiss X3 (500D or Rebel T1i), the Review

 

I'm very happy with overall photo quality of the Kiss X3 (500D, Rebel T1i). While I can't explain the weird ISO 100 result in low light, the camera will give you great photos most of the time, there's no doubt about it. The video mode on the Kiss is...

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Canon EOS 500D Review

 

It seems like HD video is the buzzword with DSLR manufacturers at the moment, and while we've not met any amateurs who list it as a feature they look for, it crops up as a headline feature on Canon's latest hobbyist DSLR, the EOS 500D. While this may...

The Canon EOS 500D is, as you'd expect, an excellent camera. In terms of performance, it's hard to fault and the range of features will keep dedicated amateurs more than happy. Its small size and light weight make it a practical choice for many,...

May, 2010
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