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February 9, 2010 | Gadgets & Reviews | 571 views

Canon 550D

Canon raised once again the bar for entry level DSLRs. The new Canon EOS 550D packs an 18MP APS-C sensor, much like the Canon 7D, can capture 1080p HD Movies and its ISO can now be set up to 6400 and 12800 in extended mode. The LCD screen resolution was also improved with 1,040k dots at 3 inches. Continuous shooting is rated up to 3.7fps. Exposure compensation can be set at +/-5 stops. There’s also an external microphone socket as well as a movie crop function. This is also a new feature, an iFCL metering System with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor.

The Canon 550D also supports Eye-Fi cards in its UI. Canon really redefines consumer DSLR with the EOS 550D. So, if you are itching to buy a new camera, better wait for this toy to hit the market. Pricing is around $799 body only and $899 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens.

Canon 550D

Canon EOS 550D DSLR Specifications:

Image Processor	Digic 4
Image Sizes /Image Formats	18 M.P Sensor (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 6.4MB (5184 x 3456 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 3.2MB (5184 x 3456 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.4MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.7MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.2MB (2592 x 1728 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2592 x 1728 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 24.5MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
Video Format	MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (with internal mic: monaural, with external mic: stereo)) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p), Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480
Lens Mount	Compatible with EF-S and EF mount lenses1.6 Crop FOV (APS-C)
Shutter	1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec. 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Sensitivity / ISO	ISO 100~6400 (in 1-stop increments), H: 12800 Basic Zone modes: ISO 100~3200 set automatically
Metering / Metering Modes	TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor 9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type) 63-zone TTL full-aperture metering * Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) * Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) * Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) * Center-weighted average metering
Drive Modes	Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control Max. 3.7 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)
Viewfinder / Viewfinder Info	Eye-level SLR (with pentamirror) Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% Magnification Approx. 0.87x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt)) -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) AF points and focus confirmation light Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light Highlight tone priority (D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1-digit display), white balance correction, SD card information
LCD Display	3.0 in. TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor Approx. 1,040,000 dots (VGA) 160° Viewing angle 7 levels Brightness Adjustment
Live View	Still photo shooting and video shooting Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode; Manual focus (5x or 10x manually) Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Flash / X-Sync / External Flash	Retractable, auto pop-up flash Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash Guide Number 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Recycling Time Approx. 3 sec. X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Storage	SD / SDHC
Battery /Battery Grip	One Battery Pack LP-E8 AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 With Battery Grip BG-E8, AA-size batteries can be used
Dimensions	Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm
Weight	Approx. 18.7 oz./530g (CIPA standard, includes battery and memory card.)

Canon EOS 550D

Comments (5)

Ariel says:

February 9, 2010 at 6:17 pm

oh my baby, kelan ka maging akin? :)
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Brian Dan Congson says:

February 11, 2010 at 8:16 pm

tsk tsk ..canon did it again.. :)
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Emily says:

February 16, 2010 at 1:42 pm

After 500D, may 550D na. WOW! When will I have a Canon? XD
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Bonedoc says:

February 22, 2010 at 9:39 pm

Got me wowed to no end..Canon dealers said they don’t have stocks yet or order basis. Not sure in manila.

any feedback from early users? Is it really that far up than its predecessor the 500D?
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stalfos says:

March 5, 2010 at 3:07 am

Is it already available in the Philippines?
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