Capable enthusiast DSLR from 2009 paired with one of Canon's best crop-sensor walkaround lenses.
Key specs:
15.1MP CMOS sensor
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens (24-136mm equivalent)
Full HD 1080p video
3-inch LCD screen
9-point autofocus
ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)
Uses Canon LP-E5 battery
Canon EF/EF-S mount
The 500D (also sold as the Rebel T1i) was a big step up for Canon's consumer line - one of the first to add Full HD video alongside solid 15MP stills. Easy to use with guided modes for beginners, but with full manual control and good image quality when you want to push further.
