I like the ability to use one camera to capture both stills and videos, so I haven't purchased a digital SLR until now. WOW, I LOVE this camera. I've been using it with a cheap, generic 150x SDHC card and the multi shot mode shots so fast, it's like having movies... amazing.

I understand that Canon does not include very good lenses with their kits, but this sure takes nice pictures, Way better than a good pocket digital camera. The colors are bright and true, even in low light and REALLY sharp and detailed. Movies in low light can be dark, but you can auto focus even in movie mode; and of course, since the zoom is manual, you can zoom in movie mode too.

It's really easy to figure out how to use, manual or auto with all the special shot modes. I never opened the manual to set it up and start using everything on it.

It's pretty small for an SLR and very comfortable to carry around.
I thought the camera was pretty expensive. Some here say it's a good price; after using it I can easily see why.

It is the easiest, more complete DSLR you can get for the money and I just love it. I'm so glad I decided to get it. You can't go wrong with a Canon.

Camera 500D - Awesome Camera

I use to think that picture quality from subcompact camera are good enough and never understood why people would carry a bulk DSLR camera. However, the picture quality is just unbelievable! I don't understand all the different buttons and settings yet, but the pictures I have taken with the Camera 500D have been absolutely amazing! If you have kids or if you are using a camera to capture special moments, then for a few hundred dollars more, you'll get something that you can really treasure forever!

Canon Camera 500D

Overall I like the Camera 500D. It was a replacement or an upgrade from my 20d. However it does have some limitations. I also own and shoot with a 40d which is 10 MP compared to the new Rebel which is 15 MP.

Honestly I like the picture quality and colors much better with the 40d. The Camera 500D often seems grainy and not as tack sharp as the 40d. Also the rebel series uses a different battery size than the 20,40d line, much smaller. And same with the memory card. My main complaint though as far as the images is adobe has NO RAW support.

I called adobe and when they do have raw support it will only be in photoshop cs4. I did find a work around and downloaded a DNG converter, but I think I'm loosing some color information when they are converted. The video also has limitations, not that I expected much from shooting video with an SLR, but you can't really zoom smoothly at all. That's where you know your shooting video with an SLR, something that needs some serious tweeking before people can take shooting video from an SLR seriously.

Camera 500D - FANTASTIC BANG for Your BUCK!

I've had this camera and lens for about 3 weeks now after switching from a brand new Nikon D80 which I was terribly disappointed in. This Canon continues to amaze me daily with the quality of pictures it takes.

Its lightweight(especially compared to the D80),has a good grip. The menu is easy to manage and find special settings you want.

I especially like the custom settings where you can tweak the standard setting configurations to suit your style and preferences.

Pros-superb picture quality, easy to learn to use, convenient buttons.the different setting, portrait, landscape are excellent as well.

Cons - I've worked with this everyday for about 3 weeks and still don't have a negative word to say about it.

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