Anyone have the Rebel T1i (500d)?

[Hornseeker]

Just curious how ya like it if you do?   

Wife is going to buy one...and me thinks that will be a good thing!!

[Decker]

I have the 450D, but my wife's mom has the 500d. I really like them, they are basically the exact same camera, except the 500 has video capability, supposedly in 1080p HD, but I've heard some good things and bad things about the video quality. If your wifey is thinking about getting one, I would be jumping for joy 

[batsquatch]

I have a T1i love it. Easy to use and takes awesome pics and videos

[wabow]

but I've heard some good things and bad things about the video quality.

The video quality is pretty good as long as you have good lenses. The kit lense is too loud and slow IMO. The constant hammering of the auto fucus will destroy the cheap motor in kit lenses.

Don

[Hornseeker]

Huh...so in vid mode its focusing and refocusing more than when you are just taking pics? I could see that wearing on that motor.....

[wabow]

Huh...so in vid mode its focusing and refocusing more than when you are just taking pics? I could see that wearing on that motor.....

Your focus is AI servo when taking video meaning it will constantly try to refocus on the subject as it moves. The kit lenses junt dont hold up to that much use nor can they move fast enough anyways. Shoot in 720 and the video will be better with the kit lens.

Don

[Hornseeker]

What type of lens will work best with the HD Vid??

[wabow]

What type of lens will work best with the HD Vid??

Any L glass. Personally I like the 17-40L for video with the t1I and 7d.

Don

[Hornseeker]

WA, I saw a little 50 mm I think, 2.8 or something like that, that is only like $80-90 new.... do you have that lens? Would it be a good indoor family lens? (not for vid...just pics)

[wabow]

WA, I saw a little 50 mm I think, 2.8 or something like that, that is only like $80-90 new.... do you have that lens? Would it be a good indoor family lens? (not for vid...just pics)

Yes that is what most call the "nifty 50" Canon 50mm 1.8. I think everyone should have one. For the bucks you wont find a sharper lens. I take mine anyplace I dont feel comfortable taking the 1.2.

Don

[Hornseeker]

1.2.....DAM! That has got to be crazy sharp.... Low light extraordinaire eh....

[Missing]

I have had one for about 2 weeks and really like it so far

[Decker]

WA, I saw a little 50 mm I think, 2.8 or something like that, that is only like $80-90 new.... do you have that lens? Would it be a good indoor family lens? (not for vid...just pics)

Probably the best purchase, for the money, anyone can make. It's a MUST HAVE. The 1.8 f-stop can get CRAZY DOF, I mean eyes in focus with nose and background a beautiful Bokeh. Shoot like a pro for $100.00.

[Hornseeker]

That sounds awesome... I"ll order that sucker... when we order the cam.

[wabow]

That sounds awesome... I"ll order that sucker... when we order the cam.

Just dont expect low light miracles from it. It shoots much better at 2.8 or so. For low light a flash or two is a better option.

Don