New Canon EOS 500D available May

[gribb99]

Didn't spot the Official thread for this until after I had posted - thanx 'odd jim' - thread here

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=122234

For general info.
Just read about latest release from Canon, details on Canon website and here
http://www.eos-magazine.com/

Quote from Canon:-

With the EOS 500D, every side of your story comes alive. Capture every detail in stunning 15.1 Megapixel resolution, or switch to shooting pin-sharp Full High Definition video.


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

Pricing and availability

The EOS 500D (body only) is available from early May 2009 priced at £869.99 (€999.99) RRP inc. VAT.

The EOS 500D EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit is available from early May 2009 priced at £969.99 (€1139.99) RRP inc. VAT.

The EOS 500D EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Kit is available from early May 2009 priced at £1399.99 (€1639.99) RRP inc. VAT


There's also a low entry Speedlite 270EX with zoom and bounce facility.

The Speedlite 270EX is available from early May 2009 priced at £149.99 (€169.99) RRP inc. VAT.

I quite fancy the flash for a starter, but not sure about the camera, not really bothered about movie capability, got a DVHD movie camera already (also takes 8mp stills) and that was only £100. No doubt the 500D will soon be featuring on some wish lists.

 

[andrewc]

I can't believe people would pay list launch price for this when they could get a 50D for less!

Street price would need to be a lot lower.

 

[DarrenToogood]

I think they have got it all a little wrong here.

VERY similar to a 50D however in an entry level body and entry level market. Why didn't they put these specs into a 50D with the current 6FPS - People would pay that price.

I feel Canon are trying to attract amatuers with money by using the 'HD Movie' as the key selling point, along with the MP - Newbis don't know much else.

 

[andrewc]

Movie mode may well attract people, compact owner do use it. Certainly traditional print media are having to look at video footage as things move to an online basis.

Personally I'd rather have a dslr that can shoot video than a video camera that can shoot stills!

 

[odd jim]

I think the official thread for this is;

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=122234

Cant see the need for movie mode on a DSLR myself, seems like a gimmick, just like the video camera on my phone which I dont use! I agree its a gadget for the 'newbies' but newbies dont spend £800 on a camera, they'll buy a P&S which is why I think Canon have got this wrong...