The Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera or otherwise known as the 500D in other parts of the world is an entry-level package featuring higher resolution and a better AF system than its predecessor. This places it nicely between the XSi and the 40D and quite neatly replaces the XTi. Canon have been nice enough to include the kit bundled together with the veteran f3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS lens as well as the option to ship the body alone for those who already have a decent pair of lens available.
At first glance, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i's body is almost identical to the XSi, and weighs nearly the same at around 1.2-pounds. The plastic body is rather light and feels almost insubstantial for someone who has handled DSLRs regularly. On the other hand, this makes it ideal for the newbie DSLR user as it isn't too heavy to handle. The grip is comfortable enough and feels quite solid. The camera maintains the same large, fixed 3-inch LCD with almost all the buttons under your right hand for quick and easy access. The buttons each feel individual so you can feel your way through quite easily.
The modes on the dial are mostly unchanged, with the addition of the Creative Auto mode, which is a semi-manual mode that can be viewed as an advanced Auto mode. All functions in this mode are automated, with a few exceptions. In essence it replaces shutter and aperture adjustment options with two sliding scales, adjusting shutter speed and aperture which makes it great for the beginner who is starting to take some chances.
Specification-wise the Canon EOS Rebel T1i utilizes a 15MP APS-C size CMOS sensor (with a 1.6 x focal-length multiplier). This means the feature set is effectively the same as the XSi, with an image-stabilizing kit lens bundled together to balance this out. Waking and shooting in a quick 0.2 second the camera can focus and shoot in a fast 0.3 second in bright conditions, and can even deliver a 0.6 second shot lag in dim conditions. The shot-to-shot time runs at about 0.4 second, for both raw and JPEG formats. The camera's continuous shooting speed is a respectable 3.3fps. The frame rate and nine-point AF system should be able to keep up with most running children and pets.
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i's video movie quality is solid at 30fps 720p. While it can handle 1920x1080 resolutions it is only at 20fps with motion looking a bit jerky. AF can be manually invoked while shooting, as long as you remember that it is a bit slow in this respect. The camera uses mono audio for sound.
All in all, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i is an excellent upgrade for current XSi owners as the higher resolution and video capture capability are quite impressive. While more experienced DSLR fans may find the camera a bit limited in terms of control, new users looking for an entry-level DSLR with high resolution will find the camera perfect for their needs.
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