First Canon Rebel with 1080p video, the 500D that launched consumer DSLR filmmaking at budget pricing.
The Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i) with 18-55mm IS II is a 15.1-megapixel DSLR kit from 2009 — the first Canon Rebel with Full HD 1080p video that launched the DSLR filmmaking revolution alongside the Canon 5D Mark II. Previously enriched as body ID 2852.
The 15.1MP sensor delivers excellent image quality, and the 1080p video at 20fps with manual exposure control launched countless filmmakers. The IS II zoom provides stabilised everyday coverage, and the 9-point AF handles viewfinder focusing.
Build quality is standard Canon consumer. The 500D proved that consumer DSLRs could produce cinematic video, and the IS II zoom provides essential handheld stabilisation for both stills and video work.
The 500D kit offers the original Canon Rebel HD video experience at budget pricing. The 1080p video capability and Canon colour science remain compelling for budget filmmaking and photography.