Advantages: Same Canon quality we have come to expect, great ISO capabilities. Disadvantages: Buttons can get fiddly in the cold.
Canon 500D
Introduction
Canons range of cameras is very impressive. Everyone can be accommodated for, there really is something for everyone.
Camera Itself
First off, the camera. The sensor on this model has a larger pixel count than many of its rivals and cheaper models in the range. The 15.1 megapixels on offer is more than enough for the market it is aimed at, these images will easily be blown up above A3 and still retain most of the detail. The new addition to this camera that sets it apart from the older models is the Full 1080p movies. Many photographers don?t like this new mode but if you don?t, then simply don?t use it. Having the functionality of a high quality video camera on family holidays and such will be welcomed by the enthusiast market at which this is aimed toward. One problem I found ...
aadamm 23.10.2009
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Advantages: Nice for a small camera, Good settings, Nice overall camera Disadvantages: Noise @ Low light, Batterys recognised as empty
batteries, very standardized and easy to change, i believe it can take both XD and SD i am sure it will hold up to a 4GB SD
Canon have slapped quite a price tag on it, and the price doesent seem to budge, although it is now an obsolete camera its 8MP sensor is the most any none professional will ever need and it is worth paying 100 - 120 pounds for, after a while using this camera i have found flaws, without using the "battery discharge" setting to discharge the batteries it can confuse the camera, occasionally a new set of batteries will be recognize as empty this is a problem which is pointed out in the manual quite clearly and batteries should be well discharged, personally i loved this camera and for a point and shoot its great, ...
Advantages: Typically good Canon images. Disadvantages: Poor flash and feels a bit flimsy.
Canon along with Nikon have for years been known as the kings of camera`s but with things changing rapidly in the DSLR market Canon had to think fast. All of Canons recent releases have been at the expensive end of the market and they have been rapidly losing ground to the likes of Nikon and the new kids on the block (Sony). The release of the Canon EOS 1000D in June this year (2008)was an attempt to get back in the entry level market and whilst I think it should have the desired effect I am still not convinced they have done enough to tempt people away from the less expensive Sony option.
Many people myself included thought that the new Canon would just be a fresher version of the Canon EOS 400D and the only stand out feature available on this 1000D that the 400 did not offer was a live view, so were Canon trying to pull the wool ...
thebigc1690 08.09.2008
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Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
Max Printing Resolution
9600 x 2400 dpi (colour)
Max Printing Speed
Up to 26 ppm (mono) / up to 17 ppm (colour)
Ink Cartridge Configuration
5 individual ink tanks
Colour
5-ink
Minimum Ink Droplet Size
1 pl
Scanning
Scan Element
CIS
Optical Resolution
2400 x 4800 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
19200 x 19200 dpi
Colour Depth
24 bit
Colour Depth (Internal)
48 bit
Document & media handling
Max Original Size
Legal (216 x 356 mm)
Min Copy Weight
64 g/m2
Max Copy Weight
300 g/m2
Supported Media Type
Envelopes, plain paper, cards, photo paper
Standard Media Capacity
300 sheets
Bypass Feeder Capacity
150 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details
Input tray - 150 sheets
Paper cassette - 150 sheets
Speed Details
Printing : up to 26 ppm - B/W
Printing : up to 17 ppm - colour
Copying : up to 24 ppm - B/W
Copying : up to 16 ppm - colour
Pc connectivity
PC Connection Availability
Yes
PC Connection
USB 2.0
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x
Software Included
Canon Easy CD LabelPrint, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon MP Navigator EX
Manufacturer's product description
This affordable All-In-One offers superior 1pl, 9600dpi prints for demanding home users. It features include easy-scroll wheel, PictBridge and memory card slots for increased versatility. The PIXMA MP540 offers superior photolab-quality prints with 9600 x 2400dpi print resolution and 1pl ink droplets for smooth tonal gradations and virtually grain-free prints. The ChromaLife100+ system combines Canon's FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head, dye-based single inks and certain Canon genuine photo paper to deliver long-lasting, beautiful photos. The PIXMA MP540's two paper trays increase media flexibility, allowing the user to pre-load both photo and plain paper. PictBridge compatibility and memory card slots also benefit digital camera users, enabling them to print directly from their camera without needing a PC.
