Canon EOS 500D digital SLR camera

Canon's EOS 500D shoots 720p high-definition video in addition to snapping high quality 15.1-megapixel photos

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Specifications:

Audio & Speakers
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Digital Camera Features
Camera Resolution
15.0 MP
LCD screen size
3.0 in
Video capture
Yes
Interchangeable Lens?
Yes
Focus Type
Manual, Autofocus
Aperture Priority?
Yes
FlashType
Built-in, External
Flash Functions
Forced Flash, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync
ISO Speeds
3200, Auto
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000th
Min Shutter Speed
30sec
Shutter Priority?
Yes
White balance
Custom, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Image stabilization (Optical)?
No
Viewfinder
Optical
Colour Viewfinder?
Yes
Tripod Mount?
Yes
Continuous Shot?
Yes
Continuous Shot Limits
32
Bracketing Function?
Yes
Self timer?
Yes
Digital Video
Digital video format
MOV
Video resolutions
1280x720
General
Length (mm)
128
Width (mm)
80
Height (mm)
100
Warranty (Months)
12
Other Features
Live View mode, in-built dust cleaning, nine focus points
Media
Supported Memory Media
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (SD)
Power
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
HDMI Output, USB 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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