Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Pros: Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie mode, IS lens
Cons: Price, 1080p at only 20 fps

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing ...

Pros: Huge jump in quality over compact point-and-shoot cameras for both photos and video
Cons: Expensive ~3 times a comparable compact camera, and more bulky.  Can't take quality shots quickly.

*** Update November 2009  ***Though this is a great camera, I've lowered my rating to 4 stars because there is something experience has shown is missing compared to compact cameras we have owned: the ability to quickly take good ...

Pros: Price, above average ergonomics, bright and clear LCD, autofocus
Cons: noise reduction, lens quality (fine for price range)

IntroductionIf you are reading this review, perhaps you are debating whether to buy the Canon T1i or the Nikon D5000.  I'll cut to the chase: Canon is the better choice for most users, unless you really need the articulating LCD.  ...

Pros: Comes with a HD Video. Light and compact size. High resale value!
Cons: Wish it has a tilting LCD screen finder like Nikon has.

I upgraded it from my 3 generation older Rebel XT/350d to this T1i/500d because the body size is the same but so many new features. The camera is ultra compact and solidly built. Easy for traveling with less bulk and weight which is a plus. I have used ...

Pros: Easy for beginners. Awesome clarity. High def video function.
Cons: Lengthy download times to PC or Mac. 

This camera is easy to use and produces amazing pictures. This camera will take photos in "RAW" format so be prepared to have long downloading times to your computer. The flip side is that it has amazing clarity. You can plug this camera into your tv for ...

Pros: SUPERIOR LCD, LIGHTWEIGHT, HD VIDEO
Cons: SO SO KIT LENS. BETTER LENSES CAN GET PRICEY

Bought this as a gift for my spouse. Very light weight. Awesome LCD. Fast AF. HD Video is excellent. Pics/video displayed on my LCDHDTV thru my PS3 are amazing. I keep 2 kits Oly and Canon. I'm partial to my four thirds system. The spouse is die hard canon for life. This camara proves why. Dummy proof. Anyone who touches this thing can easily produce professional looking photos with no effort. Bought both my new Oly E620 and this Canon 500D at http://www.sesonalexpressions.com. best price and lightning fast shipping.