Canon T1i Specifications

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Model Name	Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Canon XSi
Successor	Canon T2i

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	400 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	n/a
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual)	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio	3.00x
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - 22 / f/5.6 - 38
Integrated ND Filter	No
Normal Focus Range	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	58.0mm
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes
Digital Zoom	No

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	63
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	21.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	11.5
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	663
Sensor Manufacturer	Canon
Effective Megapixels	15.1
Sensor Format	APS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch	4.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.6x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	CR2 RAW (14-bit)
Included Memory	No memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution	4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit)
Continuous-mode frames/second	3.4

General

Size	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	T1i
Alternate Model Number(s)	EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3
Camera Format	SLR
Currently Manufactured	No
Retail Price	$899.99
Date Available	2009-05-01
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking	No
EVF Resolution	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.54x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.87x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted
Program Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes	Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field
Self Timer	10 or 2 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)	6400
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	100
ISO Settings	Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800
Auto ISO Mode	Yes
White Balance Settings	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (20) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format	.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM)
Movie File Format	.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder	No

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync	1/200

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	3.4
Flash cycle time, full power	3.2 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	Unlimited
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.111 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.40
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.27 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.38
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.089 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)	8
Shutter Lag (notes)	Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342s Full Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s
Startup Time	0.3 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.3 seconds

Software

Included Software	Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional
OS Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	920,000 dots
Touchscreen	No
Articulating Screen	No
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	No
Max Playback Zoom	10.0x
Top Deck Display	No
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	No
Headphone Jack	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5
Connections (extended)	Wired remote, HDMI-mini
Built-In Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No

Miscellaneous

Notes & Features	Creative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies, HDMI-mini output.

Basic

Sensor size	332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Weight	18.6 oz (526 g) includes batteries