Editors Notes:
The new Canon EOS 500D hits the mark for everyone that could not quite justify the 50D and have outgrown their earlier EOS digital. The EOS 500D is a 15 megapixel beast using a similar sensor to the 50D and if you have seen the results from the 50D it is truly impressive. The body on the 500D is the same size and weight as the 450D so it is comfortable to hold and use. The giant 3inch LCD is very bright and clear to use and you now have Autofocus in Live View as well as Face Detection or switch the mode dial around to movie and you can capture full HD movie with sound. Shoot night time scenes in low light with incredible detail or rapid continuous shooting at up to 3.4fps for up to 60 frames thanks to the ultra fast and accurate high speed 9 point autofocus. If you have been umming and erring between the 450D and the 50D then the matter can be settled right now with the Canon EOS 500D it truly is a magnificent camera.

Key Features:

• 15.1 megapixel cmos sensor.
• DiG!C IV image processor
• High speed 9 point Autofocus
• Live view mode with Autofocus
• Face Detection in Live View
• 0.1 sec start up time
• 3inch LCD mode
• 3.4 fps continuous shooting
• Basic and Manual Shooting modes
• Picture style modes
• HD Movie mode

How many pictures will a 4GB Memory card hold:  (approximate only)

Pictures
15M Large/Fine =  pictures - 266
15M Medium/Normal =  pictures - 500
15M Raw = pictures - 266

Full HD Movie = 12 mins

Shooting Modes:

Quick Dial:

• Auto Pict (Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. The camera will choose automatically between different scene modes. This mode is suggested for most situations)
• P (Program) (Automatic mode with programed settings)
• Tv (Shutter Priority) (Automatic mode with user setting the shutter speed)
• Av (Aperture Priority) (Automatic mode with user setting the aperture value)
• M (Manual) (Choose this mode for complete control of shooting settings, including shutter speed and the aperture)
• A-DEP (Aperture Depth) (Automatic mode where depth of field is given priority)
• Portrait (Choose this mode to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tones)
• Landscape (Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. The flash turns off automatically)
• Close-Up (Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers or for other small objects and treasures)
• Sport (This mode is best for photographing moving subjects. Hi-speed shooting mode is selected automatically and priority is given to faster shutter speeds)
• Night Portrait (Camera mixes flash and ambient light to create portraits in low lighting. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake)
• Flash Off (Automatic mode with no flash)
• Movie (Use this to capture High Definition movies)

What else do I need?

• High Speed memory card to take photos
• Extended Warranty
• UV filters to protect my lens
• Camera bag to carry my gear in
• Spare battery just in case
• Tripod to keep steady and be creative
• LCD Protector
• Camera care kit

What is in the box:

• 500D body
• Lens* (Depending on which lens kit is selected)
• Camera Strap
• USB Cable
• Video Cable
• Body Cap
• Eye cup
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery LP-E5
• Quick Charger LC-E5
• CD-ROM Software Suite