Canon EOS 500D

You have to agree with us that only the best things come out of the rivalry between the biggest players on the digital camera market, Canon and Nikon. It is also the case of the EOS 500D, a brilliant model that was launched as Canon's response to Nikon's D90.

Released in March 2009, a bit too late in our opinion, Canon EOS 500D has still managed to surprise us. No, we are not going to make a comparison with the D90, although we bet that you would like this. It comes with a great 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that is going to offer stunning pictures with superb details. There is more, 3.4 frames per second burst shooting and a 9 point auto focus system that along with an ISO that reaches 12800 in low light conditions make the 500D a model that has to be taken in to consideration when choosing your future DSLR.

The model respects the current trend and comes with a 3 inches display with the very useful live view mode and an integrated lens cleaning system. Last but not least, we present you the special function of this model: the capability of recording videos in Full HD format at 20 frames per second or just HD at 30 frames per second. Canon has announced a launching price situated around 900 US dollars, making it perfect for the ones that want to buy their first DSLR and are also attracted by high definition filming.