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It’s that most wonderful time of the year… and it’s also my buy-stuff-as-a-gift-to-myself month.
I’ve always wanted to invest in a DSLR and take up photography as a hobby… as if Magic the Gathering, model kits and Gundams, blogging, gaming and writing weren’t enough eh? Anyways, I was torn between getting a Nikon or a Canon. The war between those two big camera companies is a never-ending battle. Thanks to my friends from Facebook, and my officemates Mark, Ann and Lheng, (and the week or so of non-stop research over the web), the choice eventually stopped at the Canon 500D. Thanks so much, guys! I appreciated all the help.
See my unboxing pics and sample photos after the break…
Unboxing The Canon 500D
The unboxing photos were c/o “Old Faithful”, my Casio Exilim EX-Z80 8MP Digicam
In a nutshell
Basically, it’s not the first tier entry level DSLR for Canon. That belongs to the Canon EOS 1000D (10.1 MP with 18-55 kit lens at SRP P32,950). The Canon 500D retails at around P41,000 to 49,000 depending on the shop and has the following specs/features
- 15.1 MP CMOS sensor
- Full HD (1080p) movies
- High ISO up to 12800 for low-light conditions
- 3.4fps with up to 170 JPEG burst
- 3.0” Clear View LCD with Live View mode
- 9-point AF system
- DIGIC 4
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- EF/EF-S and EX Speedlite compatibility
This model is comparable to the Nikon D5000 (12.3MP at an SRP of P50,493.00) or the ever-reliable Nikon D90 (SRP P72,000). So, price-wise, Canon wins in this category with a higher megapixel count and features such as live view and HD video not found in the two.
I especially loved the Live view since I’ll be able to view macro shots of my toys on the LCD screen or connect it to a PC and have a mini-studio right in my attic. Sweet! The HD video 1080P and 720P were an added bonus. I tested the HD video and I was blown away. I promise to post it soon.
Of course, the true test of any digital camera is picture clarity. After researching several sample photos over the web, users said (and I saw) that Canon’s was clearer and the photos were faithful. Nikon’s were ok too but more saturated. Well… there’s Photoshop if I want more saturation anyways.
The pictures will paint a thousand words. Here are sample photos that I took…
More photos in my Facebook test shots album. An while you’re at Facebook, be my fan please. Thanks!
Whooopeedo! I’m a happy dude! I love this cam!
… a photography blog kaya? Hmmmm…
Thoughts?
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Welcome to the SLR club sir GM T.
Just some nitpicks. Yes the 500D has more pixels than the D90 but it’s sensor is smaller. You can read some VERY technical comparisons over at digitalreview
And the D90 does have HD video but it can only manage upto 720p. The 500D goes up to 1080p
woooh!…nakakainggit naman…i want that also for xmas,…i hope so…lol
nakakainggit nga.. digi cam lng gamet ko kahit gs2ng gs2 ko kumuha ng pix.. 41k? matagal na ipunan to..
dame bonus ni Sir GMT haha
i think nikon d90 would be a better investment, kaso mas mahal nga, suerte talaga nung friend ko, nabili niya ng 44k yung d90 niya last year, before nag increase ng 20% yung mga nikon cameras and lens.
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D90 kits are currently selling for 55k @kimstore
AFAIK d90 has cleaner images that 500d pero unless you are going for daylight photography 500d is a good choice…Sana may ganyan din ako
I took the pics of the unboxing! I’m so proud to be part of this momentous occasion in your life, GM T! Ako na official photographer mo for the unboxing of your future gadgets ha? Well, basta pag nandun ako hehehh.