Features of the Canon EOS 500D DSLR

Sharp 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
Shooting speed of 3.4 frames per second
9-point wide-area AF
Dust free images with the EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Vivid ClearView LCD screen featuring Live View mode
Max 170 large JPEG images in a single burst
DIGIC IV processor
Full HD Movie Recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
Large and clear viewfinder
ISO 100-3200
Absolute image control
Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including the new Speedlite 270EX and two new tilt and shift lenses TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II