Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera

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Canon EOS 550D Front

The EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera is a full featured camera for the photograpic enthusiast, it is not the same as a fully featured DSLR but is nearly there. It uses the Canon APS-C sized sensor.

Canon EOS 550D Back

The camera offers simple but intuitive features and technology for the up and coming creative photographer, as with most of this level of cameras it is capable of producing breathtaking images.

Take a look at at the Flickr site for some excellent examples of images from this camera.

Key Features

18.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor
DiG!C 4 Image Processor
ISO 100-6400 (H: 12800)
Noise Reduction for high ISO speeds
Record FULL High Definition movies using Live View with sound
HDMI mini output in full High-Definition
High speed & precision 9-point AF
3.7fps (up to 34 continuous shooting: JPEG)
3.0” Wide 3:2 LCD monitor (1,040,000 dots)
Compatible with all EF/S lenses
SDXC Memory Card compatible
Live View (Live, Quick & Live Face Detection AF modes)
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Stainless steel core and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre.

Technical Specifications

Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels CMOS / 18.0 MP
Effective Sensor Size, 22.3x 14.9 mm
A/D Resolution Power, 14-bit
Colour Filter Size, Primary Colours, APS-C
35mm Focal Length Equivalent, 1.6 times
Image Recording Medium, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image Size

Large / Fine, 5184 X 3456, Approx 17.9 MP
Medium / Fine, 3456 X 2304, Approx 8.0 MP
Small / Fine, 2592 X 1728, Approx 4.5MP
RAW, 5184 X 3456, Approx 17.9 MP

RAW & JPEG Simultaneous Recording, Yes
Movie Shooting (4GB Card)

1920 x 1080, 30/25/24 fps, 12min @ 330MB/min
1280 x 720, 60/50 fps, 12min @ 330MB/min
640 x 480, 60/50 fps, 24min @ 165MB/min
640 x 480, (movie crop), 60/50 fps, 24min @ 165MB/min

Viewfinder

Coverage, 95%
Dioptic Adjustment -3 to +1 dpt
Interchangeable Focusing Screens, No

Auto Focus Points, 9
Shooting Modes, 14 standard modes
Metering Segments, 63
Metering Modes, Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average
ISO Speed Range, ISO 100-6400 (H: 12800)
Exposure Compensation

1/3 or 1/2-stop increments
Normal: ±5; Manual, AEB: ±3

Shutter Speed, 1/4000 sec – 30, bulb, X-sync 1/200 sec.
Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash, Yes
Built-in Flash / Guide Number, Yes / 13

Shooting Speed, 3.7 fps
White Balance

Settings, 8
WB Bracketing, Yes

LCD Monitor, 3” Wide Clear View (Approx. 1,040,000 dots)
12 Custom Functions/36 Settings
Start Up Time, 0.1 sec
Integrated Cleaning System, Yes
Live View, Yes (Quick, Live & Live face detection AF Modes)
Hi-Speed USB, HDMI mini, Audio/Video OUT, PC Terminal, Remote control, External, Mic
Remote Control Terminal, Yes (RS-E60E3 compatible)
Battery Lithium Ion, LP-E8
Chassis Material, Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
Dimensions (W x H x D), 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm
Weight excl. battery, 475 grams.