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Canon Rebel T1i Digital SLR: On the list of Best DSLR Cameras for Beginners

By: Lilly Smith

The Canon EOS Rebel T1i was voted one of 2012’s best DSLR cameras for beginners. The external appearance of the T1i is very similar to the XSi, with a a small number of minor changes such as the addition of holes for a microphone on the front and a speaker on the back. One of the main distinguishing features is the silver Mode dial. The weight is agreeable, not a lot heavier than the XSi’s 25.4 ounces (720.3g) with lens, battery, and card. It's comfortable and feels solid.

The T1i, also known as the EOS 500D, has outstanding image quality, among the best on the market. It boasts rapid performance, and HD video capture. What makes the T1i so admired is how far improved their ergonomics are above former Canon DSLRs. Now it's easy to just shoot, where preceding Canon DSLRs were a little more complicated to get started with.

The Rebel T1i incorporates the best from its more pricey counterparts into a more reasonably priced, compact package. The Rebel T1i boasts a 15.1-megapixel sensor resembling the EOS 50D, and records HD video like the 5D Mark II. The T1i falls neatly into the company’s DSLR merchandise line flanked by the XSi and the 40D. The Rebel T1i is ideal for the beginner/intermediate photographer who wants elevated resolution, a better autofocus system, and HD video.

The T1i is packed with features. It boasts an all-new CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites. The T1i offers Full HD video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port has been added for connections to high definition TVs and monitors to view your images and video. The entire package is simple and easy to learn, even for the beginner.

A subtle but innovative new feature is that you can press the PLAY button while you grasp the T1i in one hand. That means this is Canon's first DSLR certified for single-handed shooting. You can press play, zoom and scroll while holding the camera, all with one hand.

The Canon Digital Rebel T1i is also very light weight; it feels like it's all plastic, while, in fact, it has a metal lens mount and is made of very tough plastic. It's light, and it feels like it could take quite a beating. The textured rubber exterior of the Canon Rebel T1i's grip feels slightly tacky, and our fingertips have significantly better control of the camera.

The critical feature for nearly all photographers is the still image quality at 15.1 megapixels. The only additional DSLR that offers this quality, near this price point, is the Canon EOS 50D or the Pentax K-7, both of which are considerably more costly.

Image adjustments, called Picture Style, are the same as other current Canons: you get up to ±4 for your range of Contrast, Saturation, Color Tone and Sharpening. The T1i even has a depth-of-field preview button.

The T1i is offered in a kit with the veteran f3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS lens. Canon is also shipping a body-only version for those folks who already possess a lens collection.

Modes

Canon's Auto mode was initially presented on the Canon 50D, and has been integrated in the features of the Rebel T1i. It is marked with a "CA" on the Mode dial. This mode is a mix of Auto and Program modes. Setting aperture and exposure are now simpler concepts of background blur (do you require your background fuzzy or sharp), and exposure level (does the picture need to be darker or brighter) with a slider that is adjusted with the Quick Control dial. Complicated exposure judgements are still under the T1i's control in CA mode. The exposure slider is a more comprehensible EV adjustment. When shooting inside the blur or depth-of-field slider isn't available because the flash is deployed automatically. You can essentially disable the Rebel T1i's flash in a full-auto mode. The Quick menu that was new to the Canon 50D is also incorporated as a feature in the Rebel T1i as well. White Balance is positioned on the up arrow. Canon T1i's speaker ports are positioned on the upper right.

Though the T1i has a movie mode you access via the mode dial, it has a dedicated button to stop and start recording; it also turns on Live View when in still-photo modes.

On the mode dial you'll find two new icons, one for Creative Auto and one for Movie mode. Setting the Mode dial is the only way you can enter Movie mode on the Canon T1i, and it dedicates all functions to movie capture. You may also shoot still pictures in Movie mode. The Creative Auto mode makes more sense in this location. CA is a semi-manual mode. All functions in CA are automated, with a only some exceptions.

Movie mode comes to the Rebel T1i with similar capabilities to the Canon 5D Mark II. Its highest complete HD resolution is 720p at 30fps. It can capture 1080p videos, but only at 20fps. Standard 640x480 movies are also available at 30fps.

The T1i also boasts the My Menu feature, which enables you to fabricate a go-to list of the most often accessed menu settings. It also has the functionality to directly modify most shooting controls via the information display on the LCD.

Canon T1i Features

· 15.5-mp, 22.3 x 14.9mm, 14-bit RGB Canon CMOS sensor delivering 4,768 x 3,174-pixel images. Effective pixel count is 15.1 megapixels with a 3:2 aspect ratio
· DIGIC 4 processor
· 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion
· Kit lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
· 1.6x focal length multiplier
· 3.0 inch High Resolution LCD with 920,000 dots (or 640 x 480) with a wide viewing angle for better image sharing and focus check
· Variable ISO: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, plus two optional high ISO modes: 6,400 and 12, 35-zone evaluative metering system
· Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm)
· 3.4 frames per second
· 3.5 Max Aperture
· Adjustable exposure compensation from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all exposure modes
· HD Movie mode allows capture of up to 29 minutes of video
· HDMI output for direct playback on HDTVs
· Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all autoexposure modes
· Easy to use - User Interface
· Image-stabilized kit lens is excellent optically
· Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds, and a Bulb setting for longer exposures
· Comprehensive Software Package
· Electronic self-timer with a fixed duration of 10 or two seconds
· Live View mode offers a choice between contrast-detect modes, plus Face detect mode
· Image storage on SD or SDHC memory cards
· Fine steps in saturation adjustment control
· Weight is 18.6 oz (526 g) includes batteries
· Live View mode includes three focusing modes: Live, Live Face-detect, and Quick
· Dust removal technology largely eliminates sensor cleaning chores
· HTP Highlight Tone Priority
· ALO Automated Lighting Optimizer
· Creative Auto mode
· Movie mode captures 1080p at 20 fps, 720p at 30 fps, and 640x480 at 30 fps
· Mini-HDMI out port for connection to HD televisions
· High ISO noise reduction-Expanded ISO offering raises choices in low-light conditions
· Peripheral lighting correction corrects for vignetting on a per-lens basis
· Picture Style menu offers six presets plus three user-defined settings for contrast, saturation, sharpness, and tone
· Continuous Shooting mode capturing as many as 170 images as fast as 3.4 frames per second (with shutter speeds of 1/500 second or faster)
· Shutter button design permits followup shots without refocusing
· TTL autofocus with nine focusing points, manually or automatically selectable; One-shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, and manual focus with AF assist strobe, depending on exposure mode selected; working range of EV -0.5 to 18 at ISO 100
· Built-in E-TTL II retractable-type flash with red-eye reduction; guide number is 13/43 at ISO 100, m/ft, flash angle said to cover the field of a 17mm lens (27mm in 135 format); topside hot shoe for external flash connection of EX Speedlite flashes
· E3 remote control socket and IR remote control window
· Red-eye Reduction via pulse flash
· IR detection turns off LCD to decrease brightness and battery drain
· Optional external hand grip/battery pack adds secondary shutter release and control wheel, as well as AE lock and focus point buttons for vertical-format shooting
· Print/Share button facilitates quick and easy printing and picture transfer
· NTSC/PAL selectable video out connectivity
· Compatible with over 50 lenses and accessories
· DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) compliant
· PictBridge; Direct Print capability to select Canon photo printers
· Picture Styles makes selecting and customizing color modes quick and easy
· USB 2.0 connectivity with TWAIN driver for PC and Adobe Photoshop plug-in for Macintosh
· Peripheral Illumination correction feature fixes vignetting problems
· Selectable auto-rotation feature rotates on the camera or only in the computer
· Fast autofocus ·
· Good macro performance
· Auto white balance handles most conditions well
· Print quality is excellent, making sharp 13x19-inch prints
· Great shot-to-shot, shutter lag, and cycle time numbers
· Enhanced AE Bracketing feature

LCD Monitor

The T1i has a fixed 3-inch HD LCD. Almost all the buttons lie beneath your right hand, and every one feels slightly distinct so that you can feel for them without searching. None requires two-handed operation: when you press on the button to modify ISO, white balance, metering, and so on, the menu remains while you navigate the selections.

The 920,000 pixel LCD screen is large, crisp, bright and fully visible even in intense sunlight thanks to the anti-reflective coating. The viewing slant is very good as well and the LCD can easily be seen nearly 180 degrees around. It is a 640x480 design, making a sharper onscreen picture, great for focusing and confirming sharpness after capture. The Canon T1i is the first Rebel to boast this high-resolution screen.

The layout of the Status display has changed slightly thanks to the greater resolution, but the only addition to the available display is the D+ icon that appears right of the ISO number when Highlight Tone Priority is enabled via the Custom functions. When using the menus, the last item highlighted in each of the Rebel T1i's screens also remains highlighted, which is terrific when you're constantly altering two explicit items.

CMOS Sensor

The T1i has a 15.1 mp CMOS Sensor with impressively low noise and excellent detail. The high megapixel count is impressive; however, as you ascend to higher resolutions, you need to ensure the lens on the SLR can resolve that much detail. The included 18-55mm IS lens is functional, but high resolution really shows the quality of the lens. If you’re using the proper lens, the quality is amazing, especially for the price. Skin tones, textures, colors are reproduced very accurately.

This new sensor does raise the resolution from the XSi's 12.1 mp to the current 15.1 mp. The sensor and processor combination in the Canon T1i produces clearer images with greater detail. Canon has managed to improve image quality and, at the same time, raising ISO and increasing resolution.

The Canon Rebel T1i uses 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion when creating JPEGs for smoother color transitions; and RAW files are saved as 14-bit files. RAW images will benefit more fully from the 14-bit depth, making for more exact 16-bit images in software programs like Photoshop.

DIGIC 4 Processor

Canon uses the new DIGIC 4 image processor in the Rebel T1i. The new processor is said to offer enhancements in processing speed required to handle the 15.1-megapixel files with reasonable speed. It also keeps the noise down in comparison to the Canon XSi, in spite of the smaller pixels. DIGIC 4's greater power is the reason the T1i can incorporate new features like menu animations and expanded ISO.

The DIGIC 4 processor appears to process or save the 15 megapixel imagery in the same time as the DIGIC III processor on the Xsi, even in RAW and jpg mode. At elevated ISOs, the sensor and the DIGIC 4 produce imagery with less overall noise in comparison with its predecessors. It seems to process the larger 4,752 x 3,168 at a slightly reduced speed of 3.4 frames per second, with a maximum jpeg burst of 170 frames or 9 RAW frames. You can also now capture RAW imagery in all of the T1i's modes, whether in Basic or Creative Zone.

ISO

The nicest modification here is the new sensor's high ISO capabilities, running from 100 to 3,200, with the two expanded options: 6,400 and 12,800. For the first time, a Rebel-series camera boasts ISO expansion available, and the amount of expansion is considerable. Not only is the Canon T1i the first Rebel to proffer ISO 3,200, but the two expansion settings enable ISOs 6,400 and 12,800, offering greater opportunities in low light than ever before. The T1i can be expanded to 6400 and 12800; however, the images taken on these two settings are ISO 3200 pictures pushed to ISO 6400 or 12800 by the DIGIC 4 processor. These images are extremely grainy and contain a lot of noise.

The Rebel T1i's ISO button sticks up from the surface further, making for easier activation, particularly when changing ISO while looking through the optical viewfinder.

Auto ISO setting is new for this class of Canon cameras. It works perfectly for scenic photos, but slightly less perfect for action as it can't be adjusted for preferred shutter speeds. It is, however, a good deal smarter than Nikon's since it automatically shifts itself based on your zoom setting.

Canon's Auto ISO is optimized to choose lower, cleaner ISOs in exchange for the slowest shutter speed you can hold safely. For most people, this Canon Auto ISO system is superior to Nikon’s because it's easier to use. However, Nikon's system is somewhat better for people and action pictures because the lowest desired shutter speed can be set to 1/125 (or anything else), and the Nikons will then use higher Auto ISOs than Canon to try to maintain 1/125 in lower light so pictures of people won’t get blurred.

Canon's Highlight Tone Priority prevents bright highlights from appearing white. Highlight Tone Priority stops the ISO from going below 200 or above 3,200. If it’s set to “ON”, you'll see D+ on the LCD on playback if you're looking at shooting data.

HD Video

The prospect of capturing video with a wide array of lenses, from super-wide-angle to long telephoto is what makes capturing video with the Rebel T1i interesting for many would-be videographers. If you’re determined to use the camera for movies instead of a camcorder, you should be aware of the limitations of all DLSR cameras that offer video recording. It is difficult to take a video of any length because of the focus setup. The cameras can’t stay focused following moving objects. You can’t follow the subject and focus at the same time. You have to re-focus occasionally, and this focus adjustment will appear in the video. If you fine-tune your video on the computer, you would, obviously, edit those areas.

Shutter speed for movies in Movie mode is 1/30 to 1/125 second, and the T1i varies the aperture and ISO to adjust exposure. Most camcorders don't allow users to adjust shutter speeds, so this is not unreasonable.

TheT1i's Movie mode is still a lot of fun, especially when using all of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses. The super-wide-angle and long telephoto lens will allow you to see the scene in a way that few camcorders will let you.

You can capture a still image in the midst of recording a movie on the Rebel T1i. The video stream is interrupted while the image is saved to the card, but this only takes about two seconds.

Focus in Live View, Face Detect, and Quick mode

The Canon T1i offers Live View mode, Quick mode, and Face Recognition mode. The Face Recognition mode was not included on the XSi. Select Live Face Recognition mode and the Canon T1i can find and set both exposure and focus based on the faces it finds, up to 35 faces.

Another one of the T1i's Live View capabilities is exposure simulation. The camera will show you onscreen what the image will look like when you press the shutter release for non-flash shots. This is a great feature, especially when you're shooting in Shutter, Aperture, or Manual modes, because you can see what effects each setting adjustment will give.

The Canon T1i's Live view mode also offers a choice of two grids: one that divides the screen into 3x3 blocks, and another that divides the screen into 4x6 blocks. Grids are great for lining up horizon lines and buildings to keep things looking straight.

AF is nearly instantaneous. Sometimes the focus can be a little off even if the AF confirmation lights tell you that the T1i is in focus.

Peripheral Illumination Correction and Multiple Noise Reduction Settings.

All camera lenses are designed so that the volume of light transmitted to the image sensor will decrease somewhat from the center of the image out to the corners. This has a lot of different names, such as “vignetting,” and “light fall-off.” Most experienced photographers are well aware of this common lens performance characteristic, and some take advantage of it for creative effects.
However, there are many situations where uneven peripheral illumination can be very distracting. Canon has found a way to make sure the image is evenly illuminated from corner to corner.

The Peripheral Illumination Correction function is a very interesting new feature. It uses the amazing power of the new DIGIC 4 image processor to improve image quality by maintaining illumination evenly from corner to corner in JPEG images, even if you’re shooting wide open with a zoom lens. This new feature essentially eliminates one of the limitations of previous full-frame digital SLRs.

Auto Lighting Optimizer

The Auto Lighting Optimizer, introduced on the Rebel XSi, allows the photographer to expose for the highlights, and then the camera adjusts the image to lighten the shadows during image capture. It is meant keep shadows from getting too dark. On the Canon T1i, ALO now has four settings, including Off, Low, Medium, and Strong.

The Auto Lighting Optimizer is always on by default, but you have to activate the Highlight Tone Priority manually.

AE Bracketing

This feature allows you to bracket images starting from four stops darker or ending four stops brighter than the meter's selected exposure value, over a two-stop range, when combining exposure compensation with AE Bracketing. A new display on the LCD makes it easier to understand this feature.

HDMI Output

The Canon T1i includes an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, for displaying images and movies on a high-definition television.

Lens

The Canon T1i's 18-55mm IS kit lens is good quality and light weight. This is the same kit lens that shipped with the XSi. It is equivalent to a 29-88mm lens on a full-frame 35mm camera. It is a good mid-range zoom lens. Optical image stabilization technology will give you clear crisp images even in low light. You can shoot up to four stops slower than normal (using AE bracketing) and still get a stable shot. If you can normally get a stable shot at 1/60 second, you should be able to achieve a 1/4 second shot and have it come out sharp and crisp, If you're a fairly steady shooter. Your results may vary. Image stabilization compensates for camera movement, not for subject movement.

Storage and battery

Like its predecessor, the Canon Rebel T1i uses SD and SDHC memory cards. The simple design of the SD card means there is less chance of having problems with bent pins on the Canon T1i, as occasionally happened on the XTi and older models when users accidentally inserted the CF card sideways.

The T1i uses the LP-E5, a 1080 mAh lithium-ion battery with concealed electrical contacts. The XSi's battery grip, the BG-E5, duplicates the shutter release and control wheel, as well as AE lock and focus point buttons for vertical-format shooting. Those who have trouble with the smaller grip on the Canon Rebel series will find that the battery grip makes the camera more satisfying to use.

New Flash.

This camera also uses the very small Speedlite 270EX, a new flash that is easy to pocket and gives cameras like the Rebel T1i and the PowerShot G10 an accessory flash that won't threaten to flip these lightweight cameras over. It weighs only 5 ounces and has reasonable range. The flash head zooms manually from 28mm wide angle, to 50mm coverage, 27 meters or 89 feet with a telephoto, at ISO 100, and can flip up to 90 degrees. Like other EX Speedlites, the 270EX transmits color temperature information to the camera. This flash is powered by two AA batteries.

The Canon Rebel T1i's menu allows you to control the flash for manual exposure adjustments. If you’re not using the manual exposure adjustment, the camera controls the flash's exposure via E-TTL II, Canon's excellent through-the-lens exposure system.

If you want to bounce flash off the ceiling when shooting in vertical mode, you'll still require at least the 430EX, but for basic snapshots, the Speedlite 270EX looks like a handy accessory.

The Canon Digital Rebel T1i has the best flash exposure system of any Canon camera. The T1i has a built-in pop-up flash, the 18-55mm IS. It is unusual compared to previous Canons and will yield flawless exposure every time! You’ll get exact exposures even when the flash is the lone source of light, and fantastic fill-flash when used to fill in dimness, in the house or away.

Daylight fill also works superbly, however the little popup flash doesn't have an adequate amount of power to work at more than approximately 5 feet in daylight with the slow 1/200 sync speed.

Image Quality

The Canon Rebel T1i's picture excellence is as respectable as the Canon 50D, delivering more detail than most of the 12-megapixel cameras on the market for a lesser amount of money. Noise suppression is a bigger factor; but, you can also turn that noise reduction down or off completely, or shoot 14-bit RAW.

User Ratings

With 33 user reviews, the average user rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars. A breakdown of these reviews demonstrates that the majority of users are extremely happy with the T1i. 24 individuals gave it 5.0 of 5 stars; 5 individuals gave it 4.0 of 5 stars; 2 people gave it 3.0 of 5 stars; 1 individual gave it 2.0 of 5 stars; and 1 individual gave it 1.0 of 5 stars.

What Arrives in Your Kit

1. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i Kit comes with the following items in the box:
2. Canon Rebel T1i digital SLR camera body
3. EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
4. Body cap
5. Lens caps (front and back)
6. Neck strap
7. Eye cup
8. LP-E5 battery pack and charger
9. Video cable
10. USB cable
11. Software CD
12. Instruction manuals and registration information

Conclusion

The T1i offers some pretty nice specifications, highlighted by the 15-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and the same nine-point user-selectable autofocus system as the XSi. Aside from new capabilities like movie capture and CA, the camera provides basically the same feature set as the XSi, with its same strengths. The image-stabilizing kit lens is a terrific feature. The Canon Rebel T1i accepts all EF and EF-S lenses. A fully charged battery will allow you take 500-700 shots per charge.

The T1i will perform excellently for this class of DSLR. It can focus and shoot in a quick 0.2 second. In light conditions it can focus and shoot in a fast 0.3 second, and even in low light environments it will focus and shoot in 0.6 second. That makes The Canon Rebel T1i faster than the higher priced Nikon D90. Adding the pop-up flash into the mix increases that to 0.7 second. Continuous shooting speed for the T1i is 3.3fps. In practice, both the frame rate and nine-point AF system are emphatically fast enough to keep up with children and your pets.

The T1i's enhancement in low-light AF is a compelling case for an upgrade for current XSi proprietors; the higher resolution and video capture ability is also enormously attractive. If you are needing to buy an entry-level Canon, the Rebel T1i will not disappoint you. It’s the model you require if you need high resolution, first-rate high ISO performance, or 30fps movie capture. In this price range, it's the model to beat from any manufacturer. There is no better LCD on any other Canon SLR, and weight and handling are the best Canon's ever presented. It has greatly improved ergonomics, and it just works better than previous Canons.

The T1i is incredibly light-weight, but the engineering still feels solid. For the camera's price point, it would be exceedingly tough to find any digital SLR out there which provides you all the functionality and growth range of the Canon T1i. The camera is simple to understand and use for folks new to photography, yet configurable enough for advanced beginners.

Live View, Movie mode in digital SLRs is an evolving feature. The Canon Rebel T1i has some digicam-like features, and will perform better than other DSLR’s that offer Movie mode. The Rebel T1i's images appear as crisp and sharp as the Canon 50D's images, and in particular cases, even better. It is one of the greatest values on the marketplace, offering Canon 50D quality in a considerably cheaper package.

The Canon Rebel T1i is well developed, stylishly designed, and easy to operate. Its Live View modes offer more than earlier Canon designs, and include face detection for better-exposed pictures. Its included 18-55mm IS lens will perform admirably, and the new sensor actually impresses, with crisper and cleaner detail than we've seen at this price point. Shooting at higher ISOs has never been safer.

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I am a mature woman with a BS degree in Technology. I love photography! The advances in technology in the past few years are amazing. These new cameras make wonderful clear images, even in low light. If you haven't had a new camera lately, you don't know what you're missing! I have some tips for beginner photographers, also, some detailed camera reviews are available on my site at: http://Best DSLR Cameras for Beginners

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