NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand, 2010/08/23 - The Canon EOS 500D has carved out a new niche in the digital dSLR market. No so much a review as an all new model that tangibly targets the prosumer sports oriented photographer.

Canon’s entry level into the EOS dSLR family has a number of features previously associated with more expensive prosumer models including spot metering. With a total body weight of 480g and if you’ve got the 18-55mm zoom lens fitted at just 200g you have a fantastic camera. Also makes a great back up for those professional photographers.

The 500D features a large and clear display screen which can be controlled by the Quick Control panel. It doesn’t come with the “joystick” selection control of the 50D or 5D.

Fitted with the 18-55mm lens the 500D manages to do a good job even when wide open although as you might expect there is a little vignetting around the edges (when open wide).

It might be worth investing in some premium end glass from say the L glass range which will really lift the performance of this dSLR!

The smaller sensor means that shooting video will not quite match the higher specced 5D Mk II but then it comes targeted at a different market with customers on a budget!

Lastly, the Canon EOS 500D also shoots full resolution HD moving images and this model also allows you to shoot video and use the zoom on the lens. With a built in microphone and good quality video recording performance this is an all-purpose camera for keen photographers! There is also a super-macro function to allow getting in real close! And the lens is an IS model meaning it’s image stabalised to help reduce the effects of shaky hands!

As with most photography – video is no different – to get a ‘pin sharp’ image you will need to use a tripod.

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