Canon EOS 550D

Features

 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
 DIGIC 4
 ISO 100-6400, H:12800
 3.7fps shooting
 Full HD movies
 7.7cm (3.0&) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
 iFCL metering
 Quick Control screen
 Ext. Mic socket
 Movie crop

Design and ergonomics

Made from Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber, the Canon 500D body weighs 480g and has dimensions of 128.8 x 97.3 x 62mm.

Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 7.7cm (3.0&) 3:2 Clear View LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 1,040,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.

The button layout is in the standard Canon format with the mode dial on top, near the shutter release and a navigational 4-way D-pad.

Accessible using a dedicated button the Quick Control Screen provides easy access to commonly used functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the shot as it happens.

Picture Quality

Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints & or crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing & EOS 550Ds 18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.

Canons DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting.

Performance Features

When light levels fall, the EOS 550D offers an ISO range of up to 6400 & expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.

A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF Points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster

Key Features

Shoot VGA movies with an effective zoom of 7x. Movie crop uses only the centre part of the sensor and allows long distance shooting without having to change lenses.

Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the 3.5mm stereo jack socket.

A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.

The EOS 550D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. To satisfy your creativity the EOS 550D features full manual control and selectable frame rates. You can also shoot high speed 50/60fps movies at 720P for when the action is really fast. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV. Also with compatible TVs playback can be controlled using the TV&s remote control.

Compatibility

Lenses: EF and EF-S
Flashes: E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
Batteries: Li-ion Battery LP-E8
Memory Card: SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card
Remote shutter release: Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6
Battery Grip: BG-E8

In The Box

Canon 550D body, Battery, Charger, Cables