Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera review

Does HD video sweeten the package?

Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera. Cameras, DSLR cameras, Digital cameras, Canon, 15 megapixels 0
Reviewer
Chris Hall
Review Date
4 June 2009
Manufacturer
Canon
Price as reviewed
£679 (with 18-55 kit lens)
Latest price
£569.10

Our score

9/10 9/10 See more with this score

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