Any reason NOT to get Canon EOS 500D aka Rebel T1i aka Kiss Digital X3?

<p>With lot of trepidation I have decided to get the Canon EOS 500D body.</p>

<p>As a last check, is there any quirk, issue, concern with this digital SLR body that I should be concerned about, or prepare for?</p>

<p>This is my first DSLR. Everything before this was disposable 35mm film, and my Fuji DSLR-like.</p>

<p>All I can say is, Buy it with the kit lens, You'll never regret it.</p>

<p>Hold it for a while and make sure it's comfortable in your hand. I found the small grip digs into my knuckles and causes pain after a few minutes of use. Plus I can't get all my fingers on the grip and have to squeeze tighter than a larger grip to keep it steady. The larger and more rounded grips of the XXD series are a lot more comfy and can be used for hours of continuous shooting.</p>

<p>Aside from the "Rebel" (yahoo!) and Kiss (smack!) names, I can think of no reason not to get it.</p>

<p>I am currently shooting with a Rebel XS (1000D). I had a chance to borrow a friend's T1i (500D) for a few days and thought it was a nice camera.</p>

<p>From my perspective, you pay quite a premium for the video capability (are you really going to put forth the effort required to make nice looking videos?) and resolution increase, which for most users won't make any difference. And while the body is probably the highest quality rebel body yet, the difference is not that great and it still kills me to think that they charge that much for something so plasticky.</p>

<p>On the other hand, you get expanded high ISO options (3200+) which could be useful, and the frame rate is nice (but identical to the XSi). If I were to do it all over again and pay more than I did for my XS, I would probably get a 40D or 50D, simply because I perceive them as better values than the 500D. However, if compactness is essential and you're willing to pay the price, you can't really go wrong...</p>

<p>I still use my 400D (XTi) a lot even though I have a 50D. That should say something.</p>

<p>But it must be said, if you have big hands it might be a little small for you.<br>

However if your previous experience is with a (small) point and shoot camera you'll think it plenty big...</p>

<p>Have fun!</p>

<p>These smaller Canon DSLRs are fine for many people. The price is right and the image quality is outstanding. The "big hands" thing is way overdone in my opinion. There are advantages and disadvantages to both large and small cameras. I shot with one of "digital rebels" at one point, I have large hands, and I had no problems with it.</p>

<p>Dan</p>

<p>I have the Rebel 450/XSi with the battery grip, had the grip on all of my previous Rebels - 300, 350, and 400. Does the grip help people with larger hands to grip the camera better? Just wondering.</p>

<p>As I noted, I've upgraded to each new Rebel when they came out and paid a premium for not waiting for a while for the price to come down. But I don't have any ambitions nor desires for the T1i, because the new features - more MP, higher ISO, and HD video are things that I don't need nor want. Also I'd probably need to get a newer faster computer to be able to process the larger digital image files and certainly to work with the video. </p>

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<p>If you buy the Rebel T1i you will not regret it. I currently own 4 Rebels (1 Xt conv to IR, 2 XTi's and a T1i). I also own a 1D, a 30D, 2 5D's and a 5DmII so I have done my comparrisons and continue to do so on a daily basis. I am also 6' and weigh over 200lbs with big hands. I have never had any issues with the size of the rebels in fact the small size and light weight is what attracted me to them in the first place for use in my wildlife and landscape backpack. The new digic 4 processor and new sensor in the T1i makes high ISO/low noise images possible. The expanded ISO range to 12,800 (up from 1600 on the XTi) with 3200 ISO images better than 400 ISO images with the XTi's. The new spot metering mode is a long awaited addition for me and the larger screen makes this hands down the best Rebel IMO. The fact that it has live view and an HD movie function just makes the decision a no brainer IMO. I have a Tamron 18-270 VC lens mounted on the T1i which is a perfect fit. I bought the T1i just to use on vacations and while traveling to go with my G10 since they both take SD cards. After using the T1i for the last couple of months I am selling off my XTi's and buying another T1i. </p>

<p>I have an Xsi, and I think it's a great camera. The only feature I don't like about it is that it doesn't have a wheel on the back to adjust aperture. You have to press a button with your thumb, and turn the wheel on the front. I think that's pretty standard with with the rebel line. Only matters to you if it impacts how you like to shoot - in full manual I find it slows me down slightly, if I'm in Av, it isn't an issue.</p>

<p>I far prefer the controls on a later xxD (such as 40D or 50D) than the controls on any rebel (series) camera.</p>

<p>I bought it a few weeks ago, gave it a workout on a trip to China, and have no regrets. Upgraded from an old XT which I wasn't terribly impressed with. Wish they hadn't bothered with the video, but what can you do?</p>

<p>I use a 450D and a 5D regarding size and ergonomics I would say they are different but neither one is necessarily better. The 5D is a heavy camera to be carrying all day, whereas the 450D is a nice size and discrete. Once you get used to the ergonomics they are about as easy as each other.<br>

The viewfinder of the 5D is obviously a much better but the 450D and 500D viewfinders are ok and better than the 1000D. The 1000D viewfinder is something to be avoided if you can.</p>

<p>I am 6' (almost 2m) tall and have hands like shovels. I still find smaller cameras like the Rebels more comfortable to use than say a 50D or 5D. It all depends on what you are used to. I grew up using a Minolta XD-11, which is quite a small SLR. If the 500D is your first SLR, you'll love it!</p>

<p>I've had mine for several months and can't find any faults with it. </p>

<p>There is no reason not to buy that camera Just go get it and have some fun.</p>

<p>No major flaws, the video side of things has a few caveats in use, as a still camera though it's pretty damn good.<br>

As said elsewhere, consider the grip.<br>

If you are using the kit lens then consider getting to grips with shooting RAW files.</p>

Whatever you do, don't get the Kiss Digital X3, get the EOS 500D! Just kiddin' :) Reads like a fine machine on paper, so much so that I've recommended it to a couple of friends looking to get into 'real' (read dSLR, tongue in cheek!) photography ;-)

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<p>The only reason NOT to get it?<br>

You will have climbed aboard the never-ending train of obsolescence, and within one year, Canon will come out with another body that you cannot live without and you will sell your children's body parts to get it. Um, just kidding, really; you cannot get anyone to buy body parts any more.<br>

That said, buy a used XSi - plenty of features except the useless video - at Adorama ($479 with the kit lens!), save the difference and put it into lenses. Remember, lenses retain their value, bodies devalue almost immediately.<br>

No matter what you do, enjoy. You will love the results.</p>

<p>A guy walks into a bar. He asks the regulars: I'm thirsty. Can you think of a reason why I should not get a beer?</p>

<p>Of course you should get the 500D. Awesome camera. Have fun.</p>

<p>Thank you all. It is a large investment for me, not just the cost of the body, but the following "permanence" of a collection of good lenses. This is why making the decision is a big step, at least for me.</p>

<p>Again, thanks all!</p>