Canon Rebel T1i Digital SLR: One of 2012’S Best DSLR Cameras for Beginners
15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3€ LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
The canon EOS Rebel T1i was voted one of 2012's best DSLR cameras for beginners. The outward appearance of the T1i is very similar to the XSi, with a few minor changes such as the addition of jacks for a microphone on the front and a speaker on the back. One of the main distinguishing features is the silver Mode dial. The weight is good, not much heavier than the XSi's 25.4 ounces (720.3g) with lens, battery, and card. It's comfortable and feels solid.
The T1i, also known as the EOS 500D, has excellent image quality, one of the best on the market. It boasts fast performance, and HD video capture. What makes the T1i so popular is how far improved their ergonomics are over earlier Canon DSLR's. Now, it's easy to just shoot, where previous Canon DSLR's were a little more difficult to get started with.
The Rebel T1i incorporates the best from its more expensive counterparts into a more affordable, compact package. The Rebel T1i boasts a 15.1-megapixel sensor like the EOS 50D, and records HD video like the 5D Mark II. The T1i falls neatly into the company's DSLR product line between the XSI and the 40D. The Rebel T1i is perfect for the beginner/intermediate photographer who wants higher resolution, a better autofocus system, and HD video.
The T1i is packed with features. It boasts an all-new CMS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3€ Clear View SCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites. The T1i offers Full HD video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port has been added for connections to high definition TV's and monitors to view your images and video. The entire package is simple and easy to learn, even for the beginner.
An innovative new feature is that you can press the PLAY button while you hold the T1i in one hand. That means this is Canon's first DSLR that allows shooting with one hand. You can press play, zoom and scroll while holding the camera, all with one hand.
The Canon Digital Rebel T1i is also very light weight; it feels like it's all plastic, but in fact, it has a metal lens mount and is made of very tough plastic. It's light and it feels like it could take quite a beating. The textured rubber surface of the Canon Rebel T1i's grip feels slightly tacky, and our fingertips have much better control of the camera.
The important feature for most photographers is the still image quality at 15.1 megapixels. The only other DSLR that offers this quality, near this price point, is the Canon EOS 50D or the Pentax K-7, both of which are much more expensive.
Image adjustments, called Picture Style, are the same as other current Canons: you get up to ±4 for your selection of contrast, saturation, color tone and sharpening. The T1i even has a depth-of-field preview button.
The T1i is sold in a kit with the veteran f3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS lens. Canon is also making available just the camera tor those individuals who already own a lens collection.
Canon T1i Features
* DIGIC 4 processor
* 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion
* Kit lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
* 1.6x focal length multiplier
* 3€ high resolution LCD with 920,000 pixels, 640 x 480, wide viewing angle
* Variable ISO: 100; 200; 400; 800; 1,600; 3,200
* Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4
* 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting
* 3.5 Max Aperture
* Adjustable exposure from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 orEV; increments in all exposure modes
* Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all auto-exposure modes
* Movie mode allows capture of up to 29 minutes of video
* HDMI output for direct playback on HDTV's
* Easy to use - graphical user interface (GUI)
* Image-stabilized kit lens
* Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds and bulb settings for increases
* Comprehensive software package
* Electronic self-timer with a fixed duration of 10 or 2 seconds
* Image storage on SD or SDHC memory carts
* Minute increments in saturation control
* Weight is 18.6 oz, including batteries
* Live View mode includes Live, Face-detect, and Quick
* Dust removal technology attempts to eliminate the need for sensor cleaning
* Highlight Tone Priority (HTP)
* Automatic Lighting Optimizer (ALO)
* Creative Auto mode
* Movie mode captures 1080p at 20 fps, 720p at 30 fps, and 640x480 at 30 fps
* Mini-HDMI out port for connection to HD televisions
* High ISO noise-reduction-expanded ISO increases options in low-light
* Peripheral illumination correction corrects for vignetting
* Picture Style menu has six present plus three user-defined settings for contrast, saturation, sharpness, and tone
* Continuous Shooting mode capturing as many as 170 images up to 3.4 fps
* Continuous Shooting Mode has Shutter speeds of 1/500 second or faster
* Shutter button design allows follow-up shots without refocusing
* TTL autofocus with 9 focusing points
* Built-in E-TTL II retractable-type flash with red-eye reduction
* E3 remote control socket and IR remote control window
* Red-eye reduction via pulse flash
* IR detection turns off LCD to reduce glare and battery drain
* Optional external hand grip/battery pack adds secondary shutter release and control wheel as well as AE lock and focus point buttons for vertical-format shooting
* PictBridge; Direct Print capability to selected Canon photo printers
* Print/Share button enables quick and easy printing and image transfer
* Print quality is excellent, making sharp 13 x 19€ prints
* NTSC/PAL selectable video out connectivity
* Compatible with over 50 lenses and accessories
* Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and Design Rule for Camera File System (DCT) compliant
* Picture Styles makes choosing and customizing color modes fast and easy
* USB 2.0 connectivity with TWAIN driver for PC and Adobe Photoshop plug-in for Macintosh
* Selectable auto-rotation feature rotates on the camera or only in the computer
* Fast autofocus
* Good macro performance
* Auto white balance handles most situations very well
* Great shot-to-shot, shutter lag, and cycle time numbers
CMOS Sensor
The T1i has a 15.1mp CMOS Sensor with impressively low noise and excellent detail. The high megapixel count is impressive; however, as you ascend to higher resolutions, you need to ensure the lens on the SLR can resolve that much detail. The included 18-55mm IS lens is functional, but high resolution really shows the quality of the lens. If you're using the proper lens, the quality is amazing, especially for the price. Skin tones, textures, colors are reproduced very accurately.
This new sensor does raise the resolution from the XSi's 12.1mp to the current 15.1mp. The sensor and processor combination on the Canon T1i produces sharper images with greater detail. Canon has managed to improve image quality, raise ISO, and increase resolution.
This camera uses 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion when creating JPEGs for smoother color transitions; and RAW files are saved as 14-bit files. RAW images will benefit more fully from the 14-bit depth, making for more accurate 16-bit images in programs like Photoshop.
DIGIC 4 Processor
Canon uses the new DIGIC 4 image processor in the Rebel T1i. The new processor is said to offer improvements in processing speed necessary to handle the 15.1mp files with reasonable speed. It also keeps the noise down when compared to the Canon XSi, despite the smaller pixels. DIGIC 4 has much greater power and this is the reason the T1i can incorporate new features like menu an
The canon EOS Rebel T1i was voted one of 2012's best DSLR cameras for beginners. The outward appearance of the T1i is very similar to the XSi, with a few minor changes such as the addition of jacks for a microphone on the front and a speaker on the back. One of the main distinguishing features is the silver Mode dial. The weight is good, not much heavier than the XSi's 25.4 ounces (720.3g) with lens, battery, and card. It's comfortable and feels solid.
The T1i, also known as the EOS 500D, has excellent image quality, one of the best on the market. It boasts fast performance, and HD video capture. What makes the T1i so popular is how far improved their ergonomics are over earlier Canon DSLR's. Now, it's easy to just shoot, where previous Canon DSLR's were a little more difficult to get started with.
The Rebel T1i incorporates the best from its more expensive counterparts into a more affordable, compact package. The Rebel T1i boasts a 15.1-megapixel sensor like the EOS 50D, and records HD video like the 5D Mark II. The T1i falls neatly into the company's DSLR product line between the XSI and the 40D. The Rebel T1i is perfect for the beginner/intermediate photographer who wants higher resolution, a better autofocus system, and HD video.
The T1i is packed with features. It boasts an all-new CMS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3€ Clear View SCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites. The T1i offers Full HD video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port has been added for connections to high definition TV's and monitors to view your images and video. The entire package is simple and easy to learn, even for the beginner.
An innovative new feature is that you can press the PLAY button while you hold the T1i in one hand. That means this is Canon's first DSLR that allows shooting with one hand. You can press play, zoom and scroll while holding the camera, all with one hand.
The Canon Digital Rebel T1i is also very light weight; it feels like it's all plastic, but in fact, it has a metal lens mount and is made of very tough plastic. It's light and it feels like it could take quite a beating. The textured rubber surface of the Canon Rebel T1i's grip feels slightly tacky, and our fingertips have much better control of the camera.
The important feature for most photographers is the still image quality at 15.1 megapixels. The only other DSLR that offers this quality, near this price point, is the Canon EOS 50D or the Pentax K-7, both of which are much more expensive.
Image adjustments, called Picture Style, are the same as other current Canons: you get up to ±4 for your selection of contrast, saturation, color tone and sharpening. The T1i even has a depth-of-field preview button.
The T1i is sold in a kit with the veteran f3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS lens. Canon is also making available just the camera tor those individuals who already own a lens collection.
Canon T1i Features
* DIGIC 4 processor
* 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion
* Kit lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
* 1.6x focal length multiplier
* 3€ high resolution LCD with 920,000 pixels, 640 x 480, wide viewing angle
* Variable ISO: 100; 200; 400; 800; 1,600; 3,200
* Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4
* 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting
* 3.5 Max Aperture
* Adjustable exposure from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 orEV; increments in all exposure modes
* Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all auto-exposure modes
* Movie mode allows capture of up to 29 minutes of video
* HDMI output for direct playback on HDTV's
* Easy to use - graphical user interface (GUI)
* Image-stabilized kit lens
* Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds and bulb settings for increases
* Comprehensive software package
* Electronic self-timer with a fixed duration of 10 or 2 seconds
* Image storage on SD or SDHC memory carts
* Minute increments in saturation control
* Weight is 18.6 oz, including batteries
* Live View mode includes Live, Face-detect, and Quick
* Dust removal technology attempts to eliminate the need for sensor cleaning
* Highlight Tone Priority (HTP)
* Automatic Lighting Optimizer (ALO)
* Creative Auto mode
* Movie mode captures 1080p at 20 fps, 720p at 30 fps, and 640x480 at 30 fps
* Mini-HDMI out port for connection to HD televisions
* High ISO noise-reduction-expanded ISO increases options in low-light
* Peripheral illumination correction corrects for vignetting
* Picture Style menu has six present plus three user-defined settings for contrast, saturation, sharpness, and tone
* Continuous Shooting mode capturing as many as 170 images up to 3.4 fps
* Continuous Shooting Mode has Shutter speeds of 1/500 second or faster
* Shutter button design allows follow-up shots without refocusing
* TTL autofocus with 9 focusing points
* Built-in E-TTL II retractable-type flash with red-eye reduction
* E3 remote control socket and IR remote control window
* Red-eye reduction via pulse flash
* IR detection turns off LCD to reduce glare and battery drain
* Optional external hand grip/battery pack adds secondary shutter release and control wheel as well as AE lock and focus point buttons for vertical-format shooting
* PictBridge; Direct Print capability to selected Canon photo printers
* Print/Share button enables quick and easy printing and image transfer
* Print quality is excellent, making sharp 13 x 19€ prints
* NTSC/PAL selectable video out connectivity
* Compatible with over 50 lenses and accessories
* Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and Design Rule for Camera File System (DCT) compliant
* Picture Styles makes choosing and customizing color modes fast and easy
* USB 2.0 connectivity with TWAIN driver for PC and Adobe Photoshop plug-in for Macintosh
* Selectable auto-rotation feature rotates on the camera or only in the computer
* Fast autofocus
* Good macro performance
* Auto white balance handles most situations very well
* Great shot-to-shot, shutter lag, and cycle time numbers
CMOS Sensor
The T1i has a 15.1mp CMOS Sensor with impressively low noise and excellent detail. The high megapixel count is impressive; however, as you ascend to higher resolutions, you need to ensure the lens on the SLR can resolve that much detail. The included 18-55mm IS lens is functional, but high resolution really shows the quality of the lens. If you're using the proper lens, the quality is amazing, especially for the price. Skin tones, textures, colors are reproduced very accurately.
This new sensor does raise the resolution from the XSi's 12.1mp to the current 15.1mp. The sensor and processor combination on the Canon T1i produces sharper images with greater detail. Canon has managed to improve image quality, raise ISO, and increase resolution.
This camera uses 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion when creating JPEGs for smoother color transitions; and RAW files are saved as 14-bit files. RAW images will benefit more fully from the 14-bit depth, making for more accurate 16-bit images in programs like Photoshop.
DIGIC 4 Processor
Canon uses the new DIGIC 4 image processor in the Rebel T1i. The new processor is said to offer improvements in processing speed necessary to handle the 15.1mp files with reasonable speed. It also keeps the noise down when compared to the Canon XSi, despite the smaller pixels. DIGIC 4 has much greater power and this is the reason the T1i can incorporate new features like menu an