Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3) Specifications - Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3) Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3).
| Body type | ||
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| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4752 x 3168 | |
| Other resolutions | 3456 x 2304, 2353 x 1568 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 15 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | Digic 4 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400-12800 with boost) | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 12800 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 920,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT color LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 13.00 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, E-TTL II) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | |
| Continuous drive | 3.4 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Format | H.264 | |
| Microphone | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC | |
| Storage included | None | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) | |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | |
| Remote control | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (by USB cable and PC) | |
| GPS | None | |
