Decided on a 500D!

[Sunny]

I have finally decided to upgrade to a 500D from a 400D. The second camera body which I have is the 450D.

The choice was made between a 500D and a 5D MII. Strange you would say because they are many classes apart. Well, not entirely true.

To start with the 500D is a sweet 1 Lakh cheaper than the 5D. The main features which is doesnt have compared to the 5D :


is not full frame
is not weather resistant
cannot shoot FULL HD at 30fps (shoots full HD at 20fps) and 720p HD at 30fps


However except the full frame deal, I wont miss the other features because:


Weather Resistant: If you manage to drop and do some internal damange to the 5D it amounts to the same thing - NO WARRANTY, even if I ruin the 500D, i only expend 40,000 INR.
Video: 500D has all the video features as 5D except full HD at 30fps. But i am not reallly going for HD> It is about using the lenses and the capability of the SLRs (DOF etc) to make a video. 720p is good for most purposes and very good for the internet.
In the future, when I have enough money I can always get a 5D and use the other two bodies (450D and 500D) as backups or satellite lens mounts.


I will post my experiences the 500D here eventually.

[Bibudesh]

Congrats for the 500D Sunny.
Do share some shots and ownership experience.

OT- Is 500D the Canon's reply to Nikon D5000 ?

[KrishnenduKes]

Wow! This is good news. Now I am waiting for a pure user's experience from this thread. This is going to be exciting. I suppose you will be posting videos as well. :D

[arvindm29]

good news, but why dint you looks for 40D?

[KrishnenduKes]

good news, but what dint you looks for 40D?

Or 50D! But he has his reasons I guess. We would certainly like to know.

[Aryan]

500D! Great choice Sunny. I am myself thinking of upgrading the 400D; I plan to get the 50D though. :)

How much does the 500D body cost?

[Vicky]

First of all, Congratulations!:)

However, from my point of view, upgrading from the 450D to the 500D does not give you much except the video capability. So, unless its the video that you are after, getting a 40D for 42K would have been a far more substantial upgrade:)

Edit: Now seeing that you only mentioned 5DII and the 500D which happen to be Canon's only models supporting Video, I'm pretty much sure you wanted the video feature. In that case this makes perfect sense:)

I recommend you sell the 400D now. I just sold mine with 20k clicks for 16k body only.

[Xavier]

Congrats Sunny!

Though I would have preferred the 40D over the 500D as well as the 50D. Anyway, you're the best judge of your own equipment :)



OT- Is 500D the Canon's reply to Nikon D5000 ?

Nope, it's the other way around. The 500D was announced a month before the D5000. And yes, they are competing in the same high end entry level DSLR market.

[KrishnenduKes]

Congrats Sunny!

Though I would have preferred the 40D over the 500D as well as the 50D. Anyway, you're the best judge of your own equipment :)




Nope! He seemingly evidently wants video. 40D does not give that!

[srikeerthi]

Congratulations again! But I would have wanted you to upgrade to atleast a 50D. You seem to be going in increments of 100 only.. 300D->400D->500D :)

Full frame is not just one small thing... It brings a lot of things with it.. 5D MII has a lot of advantage..off the top of my head
1. Much much superior ISO performance
2. Aah that sweeth bokeh of full frame.. its like an instant upgrade to all your lens.

How about the ability to micro adjust lenses without sending for calibration.. damn i could go on and on.. thats why I skipped even the 50D...

Damn.. i sound like a party pooper.. enjoy the new toy :)

[KrishnenduKes]

How about the ability to micro adjust lenses without sending for calibration.. damn i could go on and on.. thats why I skipped even the 50D...


Wow! Would like to know more though.

[Sunny]

Thank you all.

Firstly, let me try and justify why I got the 500D and not the 5D?

Just one factor - money.

Now, why I got the 500D and not the 50D?

Primary reason: The little guy has got HD Video (even though it is at 20fps at HD but 30fps at 720p). More than this, I realized the immense creative possibilities of using my array of lenses (for example a Macro) or a telephoto in creating quick and high quality videos. This is specially useful when you are probably profiling a new motorcycle, or traveling to Leh. The same effects cannot be achieved by a normal camcorder, like you can achieve the sweet bokeh with a point and shoot camera.

Of course in the end how one edits the video is what matters. The same goes for a well composed photo.

I would like you all to see this video to get a grasp on what are the possibilities: http://vimeo.com/4599888

^I am aiming at stuff like this. I know a lot has been achieved by post production, but so is for any video production. And this gives a serious motivation to upgrade my video editing skills.

Other main reason for not going for 50D right now:

The 60D. If a lot of your work depends on photography then you need to have two camera bodies at least, like it is for me. If it is like this then it does not make sense to go for a product which may see a successor very soon in the market. Specially when the difference between the 50D and 500D is so less it has lots of people crying foul:

Its only been two days since Canon announced the new ESO 500D / Rebel T1i and already some EOS 50D owners are crying foul. Especially since this new consumer grade DSLR borrows so much technology from its older sibling the EOS 50D such as its:

15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.
ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800).
3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode.
9-point wide area AF with cross type center point.
High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
As well as the fact that it goes one step further and provides full HD movie recording capabilities with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV, just like the new 5D mark II.

Do these similarities really matter to EOS 50D owners or are the differences in build quality, size, weight, viewfinder, auto focus, burst rate and accessories enough to differentiate the two cameras?

Will Canon release a firmware update for the EOS 50D that enables HD movie recording or will this feature continue to grace only its consumer and professional grade cameras?

Or will the Fake Chuck Westfall spend the next few months lampooning Canon’s seemingly unusual marketing scheme?

Only time will tell!

SOURCE: http://jefflynchdev.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/comparing-the-eos-50d-and-eos-500d-cameras/



BUT, if you alreasy have a 50D then apparently it will not make sense to upgrade to a 60D because: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=30798841

but it will make sense to upgrade to a 60D if you have a 40D.

This is a very useful page to read to see the differences between the 50D and 500D: http://www.dpnotes.com/canon-t1i-vs-canon-50d/

The above compilation of some information could be useful for people contemplating immediate upgrade and having two bodies.

I would ideally have a 60D and a 5D Mark2 as two bodies, but that would be sometime in the future.

The about-to-be-upgraded, videoless and a donor of lot of features to 500D - the 50D just did not cut the deal for me.

I suggest to all of you who plan to buy a 50D to wait for the +10 version.

And here is finally the new member of my photogenic family:

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/my_500D.jpg

And here are all the superstars:

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/myequipment.jpg

[Xavier]

Sweet!
Is it just me or does the 500D actually look smaller than that 450D? :O
And correct me if I'm wrong Sunny, but your 450D is barely 3-4 months old, right?!

[Sunny]

The 500D is a tad bigger than the 450D. Its looking smaller because it does not have a mounted lens.

Yes the 450D was bought in January this year off gray market for 27k from Alfa Digital Imaging in Palika, Delhi.

[Xavier]

The 500D is a tad bigger than the 450D. Its looking smaller because it does not have a mounted lens.
I don't know. Optical illusion in my case, I guess.

Yes the 450D was bought in January this year off gray market for 27k from Alfa Digital Imaging in Palika, Delhi.
27k?!! :o
I so envy you Delhi guys! :(

[Sunny]

Alfa foto can probably get you such deals in cheap. Contact them.

[Rockkyyy]

Wow that video is just awesome. For How much you got the 500D ?

[Bibudesh]

Hey the video capability seems to be awesome with 500D. I believe it can be easily utilised to make music videos etc.

But one question- Don't u need a very fast lens and optimium light to get the max out of it? A lousy lens hunting for focus can ruin the fun isn't it?

[synn]

There is no AF for the video. In fact, no one who does videography professionally uses AF. For our projects, we always have pre-determined focus points and set focus accordingly.

[KrishnenduKes]

I would like you all to see this video to get a grasp on what are the possibilities: http://vimeo.com/4599888



I thought that you were sharing a video shot by you. Then some French name cropped up on the window. But yes, nice video indeed.

[Vicky]

Lets assume the 450D is the outgoing Honda City 1.5 and the 500D is the New Honda City that is the talk of the town. While there have been numerous upgrades which are most welcome, however, even in the new form, the City can never really compete with any of the past / current generation Honda Accords. Why? Because they are simply a class apart!

I agree that the 15mp sensor, the 920k dot screen, the expandable Hi ISO and Video capability are welcome tangibles, however, for me the real upgrade lies in the following features found in the 40D/50D:

- 9 point All Cross Type AF for much faster and more accurate AF
- almost 40% larger and brighter PentaPrism view finder
- Dual control wheels for fast on the go setting change
- Much better build and handling, more rugged.
- More than twice the Burst FPS with larger frame buffer
- Much better weather sealing, also Dual LCD Screens
- Kelvin WB, ISO adjustment in 1/3 stops increments
- 100k shutter life - Twice that of the XXXD series

The 500D is a model in Canon's Entry Level Segment whereas the 40D is the model in Canon's Pro Segment!

[MG_1806]

Congrats Sunny.Now my immediate question is what happens to your 400D?

Btw can you post some photographs taken by both the cameras to have a small comparo between the two and a brief write-up to complement it.

[Xavier]

Lets assume the 450D is the outgoing Honda City 1.5 and the 500D is the New Honda City that is the talk of the town. While there have been numerous upgrades which are most welcome, however, even in the new form, the City can never really compete with any of the past / current generation Honda Accords. Why? Because they are simply a class apart!

I agree that the 15mp sensor, the 920k dot screen, the expandable Hi ISO and Video capability are welcome tangibles, however, for me the real upgrade lies in the following features found in the 40D/50D:

- 9 point All Cross Type AF for much faster and more accurate AF
- almost 40% larger and brighter PentaPrism view finder
- Dual control wheels for fast on the go setting change
- Much better build and handling, more rugged.
- More than twice the Burst FPS with larger frame buffer
- Much better weather sealing, also Dual LCD Screens
- Kelvin WB, ISO adjustment in 1/3 stops increments
- 100k shutter life - Twice that of the XXXD series

The 500D is a model in Canon's Entry Level Segment whereas the 40D is the model in Canon's Pro Segment!

Nice one there Vicky!
I differ only on one point. I'd rather liken the XXD series with the Honda Civic and leave the Accord to the full frames :D

[Sunny]

@vicky: I would only like to debate this for the benefit of others, not to prove myself right or anybody wrong. :)

So here we go.

Firstly the I would not buy the Honda Accord right now if I know a new one if going to be launched in a couple of months or so.

I would definitely buy the new Honda City if I get a good price for my old one and the new one has a lot of features borrowed from the current (but soon to be outdated) Honda Accord.

Now coming to the points which you have listed as differentiating:

-9 point All Cross Type AF for much faster and more accurate AF
Mostly required in low light and fast moving objects. the 450D has performed well in this, again this advantage gets diluted when you see the 60D on the horizon.

- almost 40% larger and brighter PentaPrism view finder
Again a tangible, and an inconsequential for a resuly oriented person like me. I really dont care how the bright the stuff is on the viewfinder if the final picture comes out the way I want to be. I have never been hindered by the seemingly *40%* brightness of the VF of the 450D. I always use the metering for my exposures like everyone. :)

- Dual control wheels for fast on the go setting change
Again, I have seen guys motorbikes with suicide shifters as fast as guys with normal gearing. Its all about how adapted you are to the camera. I wont pay for almost outdated model on this account.

- Much better build and handling, more rugged.
I have done Australia, NZ, India twice - no camera has suffered a fatal fate from my handling (and people who know me know I handle them very roughly).

- More than twice the Burst FPS with larger frame buffer

See the photo below:

http://www.xbhp.com/gnz/media/images/travelogue/day2/day2.jpg

The above is taken with a 400D and a really slow Tamron 750-300 sub-$200 lens. And the man was going very very fast. So it depends more on the photographer than the camera. Although no arguing this is better on paper, but for a pro, he will do most of the things on a new Honda City than an almost outdated Honda Accord.

- Much better weather sealing, also Dual LCD Screens
Explained in a point above. Dual LCD greens is just more jazz for me, I am thoroughly used to the xxxD series, dont see any clear advantages to purchase an almost outdated xxD camera.

- Kelvin WB, ISO adjustment in 1/3 stops increments

Will Kelvin WB and ISO 1/3 adjustments make my photos significantly better? if yes, then I will surely consider 60D, not the 50D which is almost outdated. :)

- 100k shutter life - Twice that of the XXXD series
I wont plan to keep the 50D for that long without upgrading, similar to what I am doing with my xxxD series right now. But have a look at this:

Model Rated Shutter Life
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D 100,000
Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i / 500D 100,000
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi / 450D 100,000
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 400D 50,000
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT / 350D 50,000
Canon EOS 50D 100,000
Canon EOS 40D 100,000
Canon EOS 30D 100,000
Canon EOS 20D 50,000
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 150,000
Canon EOS 5D 100,000
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 300,000
Canon EOS 1D Mark II N 200,000
Canon EOS 1DS Mark III 300,000
Canon EOS 1DS Mark II 200,000


SOURCE: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i-500D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx


What I mean to convey to you is dont ask people to buy the 50D right now, ask them to wait for the 60D. And I am not asking them to buy a 500D either. In my case difference between a 400D and 500D was too substantial. 50D is a no no. For me I would rather shoot and discover my limits of what I can do with the xxxD series and keep saving money, rather than be hanging in between a pretentious pro-SLR which is not full frame.

Yes I am saving for the kill - a full frame.

Whatever you all do just remember to get as many EF lenses as you can so that they fit on both APC and full frame cameras.

So rush to your nearest Honda showrooms and decide :D

[Sunny]

I am sorry I forgot to add one major thing in my last post. The 500D actually has lesser at high ISO low light than the 50D!:

They share the same sensor resolution, so it is expected that the 50D and the T1i would deliver similar image detail as the comparisons above show. What I was not expecting was the reduced high ISO noise from the T1i. The improvement at and above 3200 is especially noticeable in the comparison below. Canon got the red out.

Also,

Again, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D's improved-over-the-50D high ISO performance was surprising to me. This improvement once again creates a dilemma repeated with each new Rebel / xxxD DSLR release - The consumer-level Rebel delivers better image quality than the prosumer xxD. But, let's keep our heads on straight - these improvements are primarily at ISO settings that are best avoided in the first place and the 50D is a better camera in most aspects. Still, even identical image quality at this price is a bargain.

Much more useful and exciting is the T1i's 720p 1280x720 30 fps HD mode (selectable in the video menu tab) (640x480 SD is also available). While not 1080p, the image quality from the T1i's relatively large sensor is excellent - rivaling or surpassing expensive HD video cameras.


And for bikers and travelers like us:

The small size and light weight make the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D a great choice when you are carrying your DSLR significantly more than shooting with it - it is ideal for those times when portability trumps features (including a Rear Control Dial, joystick, top LCD ...), rugged build and ease of control. Face it, if you are not going to take the camera with you, you are not going to get the shot. The easy-to-take-with-you factor has a definite value. There will be many T1i bodies purchased as a second camera for this reason alone.

Source: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i-500D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx

[Vicky]

@Sunny : First off, you are GOOD at debate!:)

it depends more on the photographer than the camera

We're not talking about the photographer's capabilities here... keeping this as constant, wouldn't he be able to extract more performance out of a higher performing equipment?

for a pro, he will do most of the things on a new Honda City than an almost outdated Honda Accord

Just give a pro a 100BHP Honda City and he will still manage to keep pace with a newbie in a 250BHP Civic... but what if you give both the same car? Damn, he'll lap the newbie around like nuts!:)

Like they say, there's no substitute for BHP:)


What I mean to convey to you is don't ask people to buy the 50D right now, ask them to wait for the 60D

You're skeptical about recommending people to buy the 50D coz the 60D seems to be on the horizon:confused: Well, the 50D was launched about 9months back, yet, the 40D is still in production and readily available in most camera stores! And from what I've been made to believe, it still continues to outsell the 50D:eek: Why? Because with its lower price, it provides exceptional VALUE!

I have a friend who must have the newest and the latest models of stuff.. since he was borrowing my FZ5 too often, he felt he needed a camera of his own... he had a budget of around 15k... does a lot of research and finalizes on the Sony H10 @ 14k .. then researches some more on the best place to buy it.. and when he finally decides to go ahead with the purchase, comes to know that this model is expected to be replaced soon with the H20! In order to avoid setting stuck with an obsolete model (remember this is the model he liked most after a lot of research) he decides to wait... couple of weeks pass... no sign of the new model yet.. a few months now... finally the new model is launched... its freaking hot... but he has to wait some more time before its available locally... another two months... finally, its here... but its 25k:eek:... so he decides to wait a little for the price to cool off... its a month now, and the price's dropped to 20k levels but its still beyond his budget... a few more months and the price is now in his comfort zone... finally one day, he leaves with cash in his pocket to pickup his baby... on way to the mall, he meets a pal who tells him that the new H30 is on the horizon with 12x zoom and 8.1mp and up to 10 face detection compared to the partly 10x and 7.2mp on the older model:eek:.. guess what, my dear friend is still happily using my 4yr old 5mp Panasonic FZ5 while waiting for the upcoming H60:eek:;):D

@vicky: I would only like to debate this for the benefit of others, not to prove myself right or anybody wrong

And, I'm not even debating here! Just sharing my opinion. Like they say, to each his own!

Like I said before, Congratulations on the new purchase! Its a great camera in itself, and I'm sure you'll put it to some great use:)

Now, can we have some ISO 6400 / 12800 samples please?

[synn]

I wouldn't claim expertise on any of this, especially not all things Canon, but I gotta say a few words: The top display DOES help because:

1) I HATE going into the menus to change everything. I hold a button, watch the top display, rotate the command dial and change the parameter. Couldn't get simpler than that!

2) It helps one save precious battery juice when they need to click in conditions that are changing by the minute.


Also, my boss has a 5D mk II and from the pics he took with it, I can safely say next to NO APSC sensor camera can match it for sheer detailing. The AF system is last gen for this class of cameras, yes; but that's about the only complaint I can say about it without nitpicking like an idiot.

[Sunny]

We're not talking about the photographer's capabilities here... keeping this as constant, wouldn't he be able to extract more performance out of a higher performing equipment?

OK Lets keep the photographer's capability constant:

Scenario 1 : Amateur Photographer

Give him a 500D and a 5D, he will click blurry photos if he can only do that.

Scenario 2 : Pro photographer

Give him a 500D and a 50D and he will click very good photos in 99% of situations.


GOing by your assumption, the amateur should be able to click better photos with the 50D and bad with 500D. The answer is above. :)



Just give a pro a 100BHP Honda City and he will still manage to keep pace with a newbie in a 250BHP Civic... but what if you give both the same car? Damn, he'll lap the newbie around like nuts!

Like they say, there's no substitute for BHP

You are actually creating a paradox on what you want to say. The 500D is enough in the hands of experienced photographers like us to match with the shots from a 50D!

On your quoted friend's experience: Hindsight is always smarter. :). Logical thinking and planning never hurts. What will hurt more than waiting is seeing the 60D launched with significantly new features than a 50D which is very recently bought. Think about someonw who has though hundred times before deciding on a camera, maybe his first and goes for a 50D. I wouldnt be saying this if 50D was very recently launched.

You're skeptical about recommending people to buy the 50D coz the 60D seems to be on the horizon Well, the 50D was launched about 9months back, yet, the 40D is still in production and readily available in most camera stores! And from what I've been made to believe, it still continues to outsell the 50D Why? Because with its lower price, it provides exceptional VALUE!

Again, you are answering your own questions on my behalf.

Firstly the 40D has already been phased out. What is available is what was produced before the 50D and what stock is left. There is absolutely no reason or marketing logic which would allow 40D and 50D being produced in the Canon assembly lines at the same time.

Better value for the 40D at stores? Of course! All older models have a BIG discount on them! It even happens for last year's motorcycle models abroad.

There are countless snippets available on the internet about the 40D being phased out, here is one: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=633035

And, I'm not even debating here! Just sharing my opinion. Like they say, to each his own!


Please do not take this in the wrong spirit! I am enjoying opinionating or debating because I am getting to learn lots of things! :)

Now, can we have some ISO 6400 / 12800 samples please?

Yes, I will update this thread eventually. Right now trying my hand at a video :)

[Sunny]

Hey Synn, great to see your reply, I am enjoying this :D

I wouldn't claim expertise on any of this, especially not all things Canon, but I gotta say a few words: The top display DOES help because:

1) I HATE going into the menus to change everything. I hold a button, watch the top display, rotate the command dial and change the parameter. Couldn't get simpler than that!
Now we are not talking convenience here. That word is forbidden in a good photographer's dictionary. of course I am not syaing that the company is a fool to give the top LCD, but in this context the LCD merely cannot justify the 50D + i certainly don't see it helping me take better photos in 99% conditions. The 1% remaining conditions will be, i am sure, daunting for me even while using a 50D! :D


2) It helps one save precious battery juice when they need to click in conditions that are changing by the minute.

At my level, I will not be just taking one battery, or doing without a battery grip. But of course what you are saying is a fact.

[Bibudesh]

I find the points mentioned by Sunny is justifiable.
An upgrade from 400D,500D or 450D has to be certainly a full frame.
Given the budget and the features needed the 500D seems more suitable for sunny than a 40D/50D. I believe I wud have taken a similar decision provided I did not have a budget for a full frame.
If i dont have a budget for an accord, I'll better upgrade my OHC to NHC and not fill the gap by getting a civic and wud better save up to get an accord later.

But the debate is making me feel as though 40d is a primitive model, if that is the case then my D40 is as good as a mobile camera today !.

[KrishnenduKes]

Changed the name of the thread to make it more appropriate.

@Sunny: I think it is time for some test photographs!

[synn]

Hey Synn, great to see your reply, I am enjoying this :D

Thanks, sunny.

Now we are not talking convenience here. That word is forbidden in a good photographer's dictionary. of course I am not syaing that the company is a fool to give the top LCD, but in this context the LCD merely cannot justify the 50D + i certainly don't see it helping me take better photos in 99% conditions. The 1% remaining conditions will be, i am sure, daunting for me even while using a 50D!I'd say the convenience factor for good photographers is debatable. End of the day, you wanna take as many good pictures as you can before the event is over/ the conditions change for the worse. Higher spec models help you do so with all the dedicated controls, top display etc. Apparently, there is a high enough demand for this because every mid-high end model has them. If nobody really used it, they'd have taken the features out a long time ago, right? :)

Here's what a very illustrious photographer had to say on it: http://luminous-landscape.com/essays/cameras-matter.shtml

And here's a follow up to it:

http://luminous-landscape.com/essays/Yes_It_Matters.shtml

Of course, he's not the only authority on the matter, but I kinda agree with them. If one knows what they are doing, a better piece of equipment would help them take better pics, IMO. Since you already are taking such amazing pics with a low end camera, I can only imagine the awesome pics that a 5D Mk II can coax out of you! :)

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

will wait for the shots!

[Sunny]

Hey Synn, the LL was a great read, but my points are based on only two facts:

1. The 50D is going to be phased out
2. The difference between the 50D and the 500D is very less. In fact today if you attribute the lower noise in the 500D + the video capability, it does make it a better equipment for the money and that is what the gentleman is saying in his LL essay you pointed above: Equipment does matter.

Now for me the extra LCD is a bit like wearing a watch when I have a cellphone handy all the times and I use my cell at least three times in an hour. But yes people still do wear a watch! (and I wont be arguing if the watch had all the alt, baro etc-meters too).

But not having a video in the 50D, for me is like having a cellphone without a watch. The differences between a 500D and a 50D today do not warrant me to buy the 50D (i am now even not considering a 60D can be launched). I would rather save money and get the 5D M2 when I can. At that point I will sell both my 500D and 450D and get a 60D as the second camera body.

[synn]

Yes, I was talking about the 5D Mk II. For someone with your experience, a 50D or even its successor isn't a big step ahead from what you have.

[fatal_dezire]

I already have the 500D, Its an amazing machine! esp the crystal clear scratch resistant 3" screen! & the grip is great too. Moreover the highlight tone priority works sweetly too! :)

[drsureshmohan]

Congrats Sunny!

Though I would have preferred the 40D over the 500D as well as the 50D. Anyway, you're the best judge of your own equipment :)




Nope, it's the other way around. The 500D was announced a month before the D5000. And yes, they are competing in the same high end entry level DSLR market.

Congrats Sunny,
i read the the review and i like the ISO 6400 aspect very much, would like to see some exposures at that ISO for the noise factor with and without dark substraction.I think 500D is bang for the buck certainly will be my next camera for astronomy.
Suresh

[Sunny]

After shooting with 5D I am afraid of shooting with the 500D at anything above 400ISO in low light. The low light performance of the 5D is stupendous! So i guess 500D may not be the absolute correct choice for astrophotography.

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

After shooting with 5D I am afraid of shooting with the 500D at anything above 400ISO in low light. The low light performance of the 5D is stupendous! So i guess 500D may not be the absolute correct choice for astrophotography.

agree..why its always the more money you put the better you get??:p

anvancy

[Devaiah PA]

27k?!! :o
I so envy you Delhi guys! :(

You need not envy...

Online Grey Market....they sell both Grey and White.

http://smartshoppers.in/

They claim they give 6 months warranty for grey market priced items..

Disclaimer: I just passed on the info.. I am not a guaranteer for the equipment bought from them.

[Devaiah PA]

Software update for 500D is available....
Check out what is fixed...