It's Official: Canon Rebel T1i

gcogger wrote in post #7618076
If you look at the comparison with the XSi, it seems clear that the low noise is achieved by in-camera noise reduction. I'd rather take the XSi image and apply the degree of noise reduction I wanted, rather than what Canon wanted.

Noise reduction can apparently be set to one of 3 or 4 different levels or turned completely off.

DP comment is of little value to thread

maverick678 wrote in post #7601175
Just to clarify...I took the dpreview's pic and cleaned it with Dfine 2.0.

Can you post the one WITHOUT Dfine 2.0 processing...better yet...one without ANY processing?

silvex wrote in post #7621042
Can you post the one WITHOUT Dfine 2.0 processing...better yet...one without ANY processing?

They are all here.
http://www.dpreview.co​m/gallery/canoneos500d​_preview/

Recently purchased the 450d and it will do all the 500d can except record video,whats the fuss about ' must upgrade asap ?

Have you seen the price?

Sauk wrote in post #7618165
hmm I don't see that to be honest Graeme. But I will wait for a full review from DP

The clearest example is the crop showing the red fabric - the XSi image shows far more detail than the 500D image. (They even comment on this in the text of the article). It's a relatively easy job to trade detail for low noise, so I'm not sure the images prove much at this point.

gcogger wrote in post #7623635
The clearest example is the crop showing the red fabric - the XSi image shows far more detail than the 500D image. (They even comment on this in the text of the article). It's a relatively easy job to trade detail for low noise, so I'm not sure the images prove much at this point.

This is what I don't understand about Canon and the others involved in the "megapickle" race: In order to keep some sibilance of higher ISO operation with these high-density sensors, massive amounts of in-camera noise reduction must be made, thereby decreasing resolution/sharpness to rather unpleasant levels. On these 1.6x crop cameras, I really feel that they needed to stay around 12-14MP, at least until they truly have a technological breakthrough that allows them to up resolution without the half-a$$ approach of significant in-camera image manipulation.

This is EXACTLY what I've been wanting to replace my XT with. Don't have the need for a bulky 50D or anything like that yet.

I really don't see what anyone can complain about this camera for...

It's great for the price and that's what it comes down to, I might get one as my second camera when they come out.

On paper, it seems like a nice upgrade and the next logical step, in relation, to Canon's strategy, with regards, to the Rebel line.

Just keep in mind, while the 500D does have the same megapickles as the 50D, it's a totally different sensor technology. Old technology, not the new sensor the 50D uses. If you go look at DP's images, or some of the video turning up on YouTube, you can see it's not all that hot. Lacks a lot of detail the 50D's do have.

John_TX wrote in post #7623793
This is what I don't understand about Canon and the others involved in the "megapickle" race: In order to keep some sibilance of higher ISO operation with these high-density sensors, massive amounts of in-camera noise reduction must be made, thereby decreasing resolution/sharpness to rather unpleasant levels. On these 1.6x crop cameras, I really feel that they needed to stay around 12-14MP, at least until they truly have a technological breakthrough that allows them to up resolution without the half-a$$ approach of significant in-camera image manipulation.

I used to think the same ... until I saw the recent comparison of a Hungarian magazine of all Canon G-series models ... remember ... going from a small 3 MP sensor on the G1 to a 15 MP sensor of the same size on the G10, increasing max ISO from 400 to 3200 along the way.

Well, the result of the review is that the image quality HAS increased quite a bit, and it is not just a 'useless megapixel race' ...
http://pixinfo.com …on_powershot_g_​evolution/

Best regards,
Andy

May 11th?? ouuu birthday camera sounds nice ..... but its still over $1000 in Canada. Looks like im stuck with the xsi for now.

I can't believe how unbelievably expensive this thing is in the UK. At current exchange rates, it's $1230. To put this into perspective, from the UK's biggest online camera retailer, I could get a brand new 50d for less than I'd pay for a 500d.

It's almost twice the price of the 450d. Just sick.

canonloader wrote in post #7628306
Just keep in mind, while the 500D does have the same megapickles as the 50D, it's a totally different sensor technology. Old technology, not the new sensor the 50D uses. If you go look at DP's images, or some of the video turning up on YouTube, you can see it's not all that hot. Lacks a lot of detail the 50D's do have.

From http://www.robgalbrait​h.com …_page.asp?cid=7​-9973-9976 :