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Canon EOS 500D with 18-55mm IS Lens Kit

Features

• 15.1 MP CMOS sensor
• Full HD (1080p) movies
• High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
• 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
• 3.0” Clear View LCD with Live View mode
• 9-point AF system
• DIGIC 4
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility

Design and ergonomics

Made from stainless steel and plastic, the Canon 500D body weighs 480g and has dimensions of 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm.

The 3.0” ClearView LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 920,000 dots for improved clarity, lets you review and capture images with increased accuracy. You can switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles. The pentamirror viewfinder has an approx. 95% coverage with 0.87x magnification.
The button layout is in the standard Canon format with the mode dial on top, near the shutter release and a navigational 4-way D-pad.

Picture Quality

Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints – or crop images to perfection without losing any of the detail necessary for printing – Canon’s 15.1MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.

Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.

Performance Features

When light levels fall, the EOS 500D offers an ISO range of up to 3200 – expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.

A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF Points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster

Key Features

The EOS 500D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. For occasions when larger amounts of footage need to be stored on a memory card, users can also choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV.

Canon’s built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; and the ability to map stubborn dust sports for removal with the included Digital Photo Professional software.

Compatibility

Lenses: EF and EF-S
Flashes: EX Series
Batteries: Li-ion Battery LP-E5
Memory Card: SD card, SDHC card
Remote shutter release: Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Battery Grip: BG-E5

Canon EFS 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This Canon EFS 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS succeeds the EFS 18-55mm, by introducing Image stabilisation and a larger 35mm equivalent focal range of 29-88mm, to cover all your basic needs of general photography.
Designed specifically for Canon’s EOS DSLR range, this lens is compact and light weight and includes an Optical Image stabilisation function to combat blur caused by camera shake.

Basic Features

Minimum focus distance: 25cm
Minimum Aperture: f22
Dimensions: 68.5 x 70
Weight: 470g

Filter size: 58mm

In the box

•Front cap
•Rear cap