Canon T1i / 500D / Kiss X3 Tips
Last update (Jun 24, 2009): Canon T1i / 500D RAW / CR2 files now supported with Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 and Lightroom 2.4 updates.
This page is a collection of Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i / 500D / Kiss X3 DSLR tips, tricks, techniques, camera settings and hacks by users and owners that I've across in forums, online communities, blogs and related websites.
Full attribution is given by linking to the source and where available, the author's homepage or photo gallery.
Recently added
Canon T1i / 500D RAW / CR2 files now supported with Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 and Lightroom 2.4 updates – Visit Adobe's product updates download page for the files.
Camera Raw 5.4 update, June 24, 2009:
This new version of the Camera Raw plug-in replaces the original one that was installed with Adobe Photoshop CS4; Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0; and Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 software.
Lightroom 2.4 update, June 24, 2009:
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 update includes these enhancements:
* Additional camera support for several new camera models including the Nikon D5000 and Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i)
* Includes several corrections for issues introduced by previous Lightroom 2 releases
Here's a screenshot of Lightroom 2.4 importing and processing my Nikon D5000 RAW files (click to view a larger version).
See the full list of cameras supported with these updates.
Shoot video with control over the lens aperture
Josh shares a trick for controlling the lens aperture while shooting footage (something the T1i won't let you do in movie mode va the dials or settings).
The trick is to get around the auto-iris if you wanna shoot with a fast prime (I personally am using the Sigma 30mm 1.4). I've been setting my aperture in Manual Mode, and then rotating the lens ever-so-slightly so the connections aren't being made with the camera. That way the lens stays wide open while you shoot and it only adjusts ISO.
Try it at your own risk.
Reference: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (Canon mount)
Official Drivers, Software and Manuals Download Page
To get the latest firmware updates, software programs and patches, drivers and operating instructions in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, go to this page on Canon USA and download the relevant digital file for your operating system and platform.