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Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
| Brand: Canon
Buy New: £604.97
as of 6/9/2010 21:59 BST details
You Save: £195.02 (24%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Display Size: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6.7 x 5.4
MPN: 4463B016AA
Model: 4463B016AA
EAN: 8714574549903
ASIN: B0037KM0EY
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| Features:
| • | 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor | | • | DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800) | | • | Continuous shooting at 3.7fps | | • | Full HD movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates | | • | 7.7 cm (3.0 inch) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots |
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Product Description
The EOS 550D redefines the boundaries of Canon's consumer DSLR range, incorporating technologies and features more commonly found in semiprofessional DSLRs into the compact, lightweight body favoured by consumers. With a newlydeveloped 18 Megapixel (MP) APS-C CMOS sensor, coupled with Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 image processor and the ability to shoot Full HD movies, photography enthusiasts are empowered to explore new levels of creativity. The EOS 550D makes Canon's powerful imaging technology more accessible to consumers. Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 image processor and 18MP sensor support standard ISO settings of 100 6400 (expandable to 12800), while enhanced incamera noise reduction technology boosts performance in low light conditions. The system's 14bit image processing also produces smoother tonal gradation and natural looking colours for high quality prints and on-screen display.
For swift and accurate focusing, the EOS 550D features a 9point AF system with one extrasensitive crosstype point at the centre for f/2.8 or faster lenses. The EOS 550D also supports highspeed, continuous shooting at 3.7 frames per second (fps). These features provide users with the opportunity to exert greater control over their images, allowing them to capture splitsecond moments with ease and accuracy.
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| Customer Reviews:
A very worthwhile upgrade from the 400D April 29, 2010
R. Hinchcliffe (Yorkshire)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I previously owned a Canon 400D dSLR and a Canon HF100 HD camcorder. In short the 550D blows them both out of the water for what I use it for - which is predominantly a family camera for photographing and filming the kids. The 18mp resolution is a little unnecessary in my book, but it's definitely useful for when you need to crop a shot - you can crop and awful lot and still end up with a decent resolution photo. Then main advantages it has over the 400D (for me at least) are that the menu's are vastly improved, the low light real-world shooting is much better and the body it's self just feels a little more solid and nicer to hold and use (the button placement has been very well thought out for such a small camera).
Compared to the HF100, the HD videos the 550D shoots are (in terms of visual quality) stunning, and I can't see myself going back to using a regular camcorder any time soon. OK so it's no as use friendly as a camcorder would be but if you're not scared of using manual focus all the time and don't need to shoot anything for more than 12 minutes continuously (the HD video limit for all today's dSLRs I think), the 550D shoots very very nice looking videos. What surprised me was the sound quality - it was a lot better than I expected it to be! It's on par with the sound my HF100 used to take anyway. I was expecting it to be very tinny or 'cheap' sounding as I'd read the audio from the inbuilt mic's on the 500D and 7D's mic's are, but it's not at all bad and fine for home movies. It's mono, not stereo, and the mic pics up any taps and buzzes the camera makes, but as long as you're careful while handling the camera when filming it's not a problem at all.
As this was the 550D Body Only I got, I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens to use an an 'everyday' lens to go with it. This is an excellent little lens for the money. After mainly using a Canon 50mm f/1.8 on my 400D for the last couple of years but commonly feeling the need for a slightly wider angle, I really wanted another fast prime lens, and I read a lot of good things about the Sigma - all of which have so far shown true. Compared to the Canon 50mm f/1.8, the Sigma 30mm is much, much more solid lens and 'feels' like a better product. The sharpness is spot on (i'm sure some Canon L lenses are way better, but who really looks at photos zoomed in at 100% anyway) and the f/1.4 comes in very handy. I was unsure whether to get this lens or something like the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 for it's zoom range - but I'm glad I got this little Sigma prime. I imagine it'll be on my camera 90% of the time and so far it's focusing and build quality have blown me away. The weight of the 550D + Sigma 30mm makes for a good solid SLR camera to carry around all day.
550D Review June 1, 2010
G. Waters (Kent, England)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought this camera as an upgrade to the 400D(4years old) and cannot put the thing down. As a hobbiest the camera has many options that a few years ago would be considered a professional camera(costing £1000's) with the added feature of being a full HD camcorder, being able to use the lens as well, although at 330Mb memory needed per minute you need a huge memory card(not available yet). The features/options this camera gives you are just stunning. I recently went to Istanbul and tested the camera, at gone midnight, hand held shots only at 6400/12800 ISA and was impressed with the outcome. Worth upgrading, not a beginners camera, you need to know something about photiography to get the best out of it.
Upgrade from 350D September 1, 2010
DLS Plastics Brewis (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are several very comprehensive reviews here which are very useful. In short if you have an ageing 350D and are trying to decide whether to upgrade then do! Just done so and very pleased. Lenses all fit, the rear display is much better, there are more easy to use functions & buttons to bridge the gap between novice automatic settings and struggling with Av settings etc. The picures seem crisper and clearer. My main niggle is the focussing which seems to concentrate on the background too much -I have some excellent pictures of blurred people in front of crystal clear sea! There are a myriad of settings though so with some application and practice I guess I can improve. The instruction book is helpful even if it is black and white and 1/2inch thick. All in all a great piece of kit. NB it takes SD Memory Cards NOT the same as the 350D.
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