Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.


Specifications

Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera

Recording Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card

Image Sensor Size
22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)

Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)

Lens Mount
Canon EF mount


Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor

Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels

Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)

Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters

Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor

Dust Deletion feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor


Recording System

Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21

Image Type
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)

File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided (RAW, RAW+JPEG)

Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable

Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3


Image Processing

Type
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom

Color Temperature Compensation

White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments

White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments

Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Color Temperature Information Transmission Provided


Viewfinder

Type Eye-level pentaprism

Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%

Magnification Approx. 0.87x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Built-in Dioptric Adjustment -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)

Focusing Screen
Fixed, Precision Matte

Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)

Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button


Autofocus

Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor

AF Points 9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type)

Metering Range EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Focusing Modes
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF)

AF Point Selection Automatic selection, manual selection

Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor

AF-assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash

Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.


Exposure Control
Metering Modes 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted average metering

Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full auto, Full auto, Programmed image control mode, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100-3200 (in 1-stop increments), H1: 6400 H2: 12800; Basic Zone
modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically

Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)

AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock button


Shutter

Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled

Shutter Speeds 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec., 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Self-timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting

Remote Control Remote Switch RS-60E3

Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5

Built-in Flash
Type Retractable, auto pop-up flash

Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash

Guide Number 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)

Recycling Time Approx. 3 sec.

Flash-ready Indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder

Flash Coverage 17mm lens angle of view

FE Lock Provided

Flash Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments


Drive System

Drive Modes
Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control

Continuous Shooting Speed
Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)

Maximum Burst
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 170, RAW: Approx. 9
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard

Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.


Live View Functions

Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting

Focusing Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode;

Manual focus (5x or 10x manually)

Metering Modes Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor

Metering Range EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Grid Display Provided (Two grid displays)

Exposure Simulation Provided

Silent Shooting Not provided


LCD Monitor

Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor

Monitor Size 3.0 in.

Dots Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)

Coverage Approx. 100%

Viewing angle: 170°

Brightness Adjustment 7 levels provided

Interface Languages 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish,
Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)


Image Playback

Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date)

Highlight Warning Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)


Image Protection and Erase

Protect Erase protect (or cancel) each image individually

Erase Single image, selected images or all images in the SD card can be erased (except protected images)


Direct Printing

Compatible Printers PictBridge-compatible printers

Printable Images JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with the EOS Rebel T1i

Easy Print feature Provided

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

DPOF Version 1.1 compatible


Direct Image Transfer

Compatible Images JPEG and RAW images
*Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen


Customization

Custom Functions Total 13

My Menu Registration Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered


Interface

USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)

Video Out Terminal
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal


Power Source

Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used


Battery Life
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards

Battery Check
Automatic

Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min.

Back-up Battery
Built-in secondary battery

Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)


Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm

Weight
Approx. 16.9oz./480g (body only)


Operating Environment

Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C

Working Humidity Range
85% or less