Live View focusing modes include Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection AF mode. Auto Lighting Optimizer lightens the dark areas of a scene while ensuring that bright areas maintain tonal detail. Beginners will appreciate the Creative Auto mode and shooting guides that provide simple-to-follow guidelines.
The EOS Rebel T1i is compatible with over 60 Canon EF and EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, and EX-series Speedlites.
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Canon
EOS Rebel T1i / 500D |
QuickFact™
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Type |
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Type |
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera |
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Recording Media |
SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
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Image Format |
22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size) |
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Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length) |
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Lens Mount |
Canon EF mount |
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Image
Sensor |
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Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
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Pixels |
Approx. 15.10 megapixels |
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Total Pixels |
Approx. 15.50 megapixels |
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Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
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Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
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Low-pass Filter |
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
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Dust Deletion feature |
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor |
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Recording System |
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Recording Format |
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 |
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Image Format |
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) |
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File Size |
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
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File Numbering |
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset |
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RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording |
Provided (RAW, RAW+JPEG) |
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Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable |
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Picture Style |
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 |
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White Balance |
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Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
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Color Temperature
Compensation |
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
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Color Temperature Information Transmission |
Provided |
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Viewfinder |
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Type |
Eye-level pentamirror |
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Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.87x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) |
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Eyepoint |
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
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Dioptric Adjustment
Correction |
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
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Focusing Screen |
Fixed, Precision Matte |
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Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
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Viewfinder Information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information |
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Depth-of-Field
Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
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Autofocus |
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Type |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
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AF Points |
9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type) |
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AF Working Range |
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
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Focusing Modes |
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF) |
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AF Point Selection |
Automatic selection, manual selection |
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Selected AF Point
Display |
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
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AF-assist Beam |
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. |
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Exposure
Control |
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Metering Modes |
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
- Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
- Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
- Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
- Center-weighted average metering |
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Metering Range |
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
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Exposure Control
Systems |
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full auto, Full auto, Programmed image control mode, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE |
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ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100-3200 (in 1-stop increments), H1: 6400 H2: 12800; Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically |
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Exposure Compensation |
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
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AE Lock |
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock button |
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Shutter |
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Type |
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
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Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode) |
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Shutter Release |
Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
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Self-timer |
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
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Remote Control |
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 |
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Built-in
Flash |
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Type |
Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
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Flash Metering |
E-TTL II autoflash |
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Guide Number |
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
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Recycling Time |
Approx. 3 sec. |
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Flash-ready Indicator |
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
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Flash Coverage |
17mm lens angle of view |
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FE Lock |
Provided |
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Flash Exposure
Compensation |
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
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Drive
System |
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Drive Modes |
Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control |
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Continuous Shooting
Speed |
Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF) |
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Max. Burst |
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 170, RAW: Approx. 9
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. |
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Live View Functions |
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Shooting Modes |
Still photo shooting and video shooting |
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Focusing |
Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode; Manual focus (5x or 10x manually) |
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Metering Modes |
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor |
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Metering Range |
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
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Grid Display |
Provided (Two grid displays) |
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Exposure Simulation |
Provided |
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Silent Shooting |
Not Provided |
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LCD
Monitor |
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Type |
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
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Screen Monitor
size |
3.0 in. |
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Dots |
Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA) |
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Coverage |
Approx. 100%
Viewing angle: 170° |
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Brightness Adjustment |
7 levels provided |
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Interface Languages |
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
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Image Playback |
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Display
Format |
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date) |
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Highlight Warning |
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
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Image
Protection and Erase |
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Protection |
Erase protect (or cancel) each image individually |
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Erase |
Single image, selected images or all images in the SD card can be erased (except protected images) |
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Direct Printing |
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Compatible Printers |
PictBridge-compatible printers |
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Printable Images |
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with the EOS Rebel T1i |
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Easy Print feature |
Provided |
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DPOF: Digital Print Order Format |
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DPOF |
Version 1.1 compatible |
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Direct Image Transfer |
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Compatible Images |
JPEG and RAW images
*Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen |
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Customization |
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Custom Functions |
Total 13 |
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My Menu Registration |
Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered |
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Interface |
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USB Terminal |
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
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Video Out Terminal |
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal |
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Power
Source |
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Battery |
One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used |
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Number of Shots |
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Shooting Conditions |
| No flash |
50% flash use |
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approx. 500 |
approx. 400 |
| At 32° F/0° C |
approx. 490 |
approx. 380 |
| Live View shooting at 73°F/23°C |
approx. 190 |
approx. 170 |
| Live View shooting at 32°F/0°C |
approx. 180 |
approx. 160 |
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Battery Life |
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards |
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Battery Check |
Automatic |
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Power Saving |
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min. |
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Back-up Battery |
Built-in secondary battery |
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Start-up Time |
Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards) |
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Operating
Environment |
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Working Temperature
Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
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Working Humidity
Range |
85% or less |
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Dimensions
and Weight |
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Dimensions (W
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Approx. 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm /
5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. |
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Weight (body only) |
Approx. 480g / 16.9 oz. |
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MSRP (body only) |
US $799.99 / CAD $999.99 / UK £869.99 / €999.99 |
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(with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens) |
US $899.99 / CAD $1099.99 / UK £969.99 / €1139.99 |
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(with EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens) |
£1399.99 / €1639.99 |
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