Product Reviews (16)
Nice. Very nice.
Strengths: LCD display, feel, performance, speed, low light picture quality
Weakness: size
I've only had the camera about a week, but have shot more than 2000 pictures with it - primarily of my daughter's dance performances. This camera was an upgrade from a Fuji S700. Dance performances have got to be one of the toughest shoots - low light, slow shutter speeds, subjects in constant motion, uneven lighting (spot lights, etc.). I shot over 800 pictures on a single battery charge - two nights in a row. The Sports setting gave me the best results. The continuous shooting mode was very nice - had to stop occasionally for about 30 seconds for the SD card to catch up. Feel and control are excellent. Camera is a bit large, but still fits in an expando briefcase. 3" LCD display is very nice.
By dotremain - May 7, 2009
Canon Rebel T1i Digital SLR
Strengths: Light and small. Lens is great for basic purposes, and is super sharp. Big LCD. Customizing functions to have more color control is very easy, and works great. Intuitive operation.
Weakness: Wish it took CF cards instead of SD cards.
Super camera. I "downgraded," so to speak, from a Canon 20D to the Rebel T1i, and I'm overall very happy with my decision. It's lighter and smaller than my old DSLR, and has a wonderful large LCD. I occasionally shoot portraits and small projects for clients, but I didn't feel like I needed a souped up pro body and definitely didn't want to shell out the cash for one. The T1i offers enough bells and whistles for a more seasoned photographer, and I also think it would be great for a beginning shooter - very easy to control.
I was most impressed with the color settings - I use the neutral setting for portraits, and I find that I barely need to adjust my images in Photoshop. I feel like I get more accurate exposure and color with the T1i than I did with my 20D. I do wish it took CF cards. SD cards always feel flimsy to me, and are easier to lose. But that's my only complaint with the Canon T1i so far!
By eskjess01 - Dec 2, 2009
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Strengths: great pictures
Weakness: none
uper camera. I "downgraded," so to speak, from a Canon 20D to the Rebel T1i, and I'm overall very happy with my decision. It's lighter and smaller than my old DSLR, and has a wonderful large LCD. I occasionally shoot portraits and small projects for clients, but I didn't feel like I needed a souped up pro body and definitely didn't want to shell out the cash for one. The T1i offers enough bells and whistles for a more seasoned photographer, and I also think it would be great for a beginning shooter - very easy to control. I was most impressed with the color settings - I use the neutral setting for portraits, and I find that I barely need to adjust my images in Photoshop. I feel like I get more accurate exposure and color with the T1i than I did with my 20D. I do wish
By HemanthheDeva940 - Jul 15, 2010
Canon Rebel T1i Digital SLR
Strengths: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, easy to use
Weakness: n/a
The T1i is a great upgrade from the Canon Rebel XS. It features a HD-Video functionality that works wonders when you want to capture every moment & play it back for some laughs. The screen is clear & is a good size. It's easy to adjust the settings/functions/& toggle between different modes.
By lanielaine03 - Jun 29, 2010
at this price you can't go wrong... but I say wait till the T2i comes out!
Strengths: great LCD screen, excellent picture quality, its smaller and lighter than a full frame pro dslr, many lenses to choose from, HD video modes
Weakness: No 24fps in 1080 HD video mode. No controls for video.
had this for 1 year. For the money it's a good deal.
This is a powerful DSLR with many features you will find on a much more expensive pro camera like the canon 5D. All the modes and controls you would expect from canon are available.
What I don't like about it: HD video is decent in 720 but 1080 is useless with No exposure control and No 24fps.
However, when the T2i comes out in a few months (with the same sensor the 7D has) it will have all the controls I complain the T1i does not.
If you are in the market to buy this camera WAIT TILL THE T2i COMES OUT!!!
By danimalplanet - Mar 11, 2010
Well worth the wait
Strengths: Easy to use top quality
Weakness: Video capability is lost on me
I've waited several years to jump into the digital SLR market, having to wait patiently with my point-and-shoot digital cameras until a worthy product arrived. And it has. I did not hesitate to buy the T1i as soon as I could. I use my older Canon SLR lenses with it, so I didn't have to give up that heritage.
The T1i is incredibly lightweight with the kit lens. It delivers what it promises - high quality shots in any mode. My favorite mode is AV, where I can compose shots like I used to with my analog SLR, working with depth of field to enhance my subjects.
Battery life is surprisingly long.
Buy a good quality LCD screen protector sheet to cover the huge screen -it's impossible not to smudge up.
It's been worth the wait.
By anonymous; - Jul 21, 2009
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (with 18-55mm IS lens)
THE GOOD: Fast performance; very nice photo quality; HD video capture. THE BAD: Annoying viewfinder; video capture is its only better-than-basic feature. THE BOTTOM LINE: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances.
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By cnet.com - May 1, 2009
Best Entry-level DSLR Digital Camera with Resolution Atleast 14 Megapixel
Image is Good according to 20 Digital Camera experts. -- "The resulting photos were beautiful, and being able to switch back and forth between still and video modes quickly and easily in a single device was a pleasure."-pcmag.com -- "This is ideal when shooting high-contrast situations that include harsh shadow areas, such as landscape images where the foreground is brightly lit and the...
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By reviewgist.com - Dec 24, 2009
Canon EOS 500D Rebel T1i Review
Canon's 15.1-megapixel Rebel T1i has most of what's great about the EOS 50D in a smaller body, making it the the most advanced Rebel to date. As consumer digital SLR camera choices go, the Canon T1i is a safe bet, with a 3-inch, high-res LCD, an optically image-stabilized zoom lens, a 3.4 frame-per-second frame rate, and built-in HD movie recording capability. The Canon T1i's still-image...
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By Imaging Resource - Oct 5, 2009
Canon Eos Rebel T1I
Canon Eos Rebel T1I receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.59 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #2 Professional DSLR digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value,...
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By TopTenREVIEWS.com - Aug 24, 2009
DCRP Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i
The EOS Rebel T1i is a very capable digital SLR that not only takes great pictures -- it can record HD videos, as well (with limitations). Other nice features on the T1i include a 3-inch, high resolution LCD, a nice mix of automatic and manual controls, and the expandability that one would expect from a digital SLR. With tough competition, the Rebel T1i isn't leaps and bounds ahead of the...
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By DCResource - Jul 6, 2009
Best Budget dSLR
Bestcovery experts have rated the Canon EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens as a best pick for the Best Budget dSLR. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see Bestcovery's full review of this product.
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By bestcovery.com - Jun 9, 2009
Camera Labs – Canon EOS Rebel T1i review
Canon’s EOS Rebel T1i is a feature-packed DSLR which boasts a wide variety of improvements over its predecessor. The semi-pro EOS 50D provides much of the inspiration with the T1i sharing the same resolution and sensitivity (albeit with a slightly different sensor), the same 3in VGA screen and an HDMI port just for starters. The T1i goes beyond the 50D though by becoming Canon’s second DSLR...
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By cameralabs.com - May 24, 2009
Canon Rebel T1i Digital Camera Review
Canon's Rebel T1i is the company's first sub-$1000 video SLR, with a 15-megapixel sensor, and the ability to record video at 1920x1080 resolution (though only 20 frames per second). It comes bundled with a 18-55mm, f/3.5 IS lens for $899.99, and has an impressive 920,000-dot 3-inch LCD. The T1i supports a wide range of ISO settings, from 100-12,800 including the extended range. This camera stands...
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By Digitalcamerainfo.com - May 22, 2009
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Review
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is the latest DSLR camera to jump on the HD video bandwagon, offering 1080p and 720p quality settings. Also known as the EOS 500D, the successor to the Rebel XSi features a 15 megapixel CMOS sensor, 940,000 dot 3-inch LCD screen, Live View and ISO range of 100-12800. At $799.99 / £869.99 body only or $899.99 / £969.99 with the EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS kit lens, find out...
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By photographyblog.com - May 13, 2009
Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i
Leaked accidentally on March 24th 2009, and realeased officially a day later, the EOS Digital Rebel T1 - known as the 500D everywhere else in the world - i is a digital SLR camera from Canon. Featuring the same body as the XSi, the T1i includes a sensor that matches that found in the 50D, allowing for 15.1MP images and full 1080p video recording. The device will cost $800 for the body only, or...
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By productwiki.com - Apr 3, 2009