Canon EOS 550D Body
The 550D, known in some markets as the Rebel T2i, follows in the
footsteps of previous models like the 350D, 450D and 500D to walk
the line between point-and-shoot compact cameras and high-end
professional DSLRs. The idea is to offer the quality and features
of a pro system with the user-friendliness of a compact
camera.
Which is why the EOS 550D comes with a Live View display so you can
see your adjustments take effect before you take the shot. The
display also comes in handy for the 550D's other headline feature -
full 1080p HD video.
Improvements over the 500D come in the form of a larger,
18.0-megapixel sensor, up from 15.1; 50/60 fps HD video shooting;
SDXC storage support; and a max ISO of 6400, which is expandable to
12800.
The 500D is not being replaced, but will instead sit along side the
550 as a sort of 'little sister'. But with high-end features like
these, the EOS 550D brings the Rebels closer than ever to their
bigger and more powerful siblings, the 7D and 5D.
Delivery Options
| Auckland: |
$7 |
| Auckland Large Bag Overnight: |
$8 |
| North Island Overnight: |
$12 |
| South Island 2-Day: |
$15 |
| Rural Delivery/Saturday: |
$5 |
These are guidelines only and may vary depending on the size and
weight of package being shipped.
Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels CMOS /
18.0MP
Effective Sensor Size 22.3x 14.9mm
A/D Resolution Power 14-bit
35mm Focal Length Equivalent 1.6X
Image Recording Medium SD/SDHC/SDXC
RAW & JPEG Simultaneous Recording Yes
Viewfinder Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
95%
Dioptic Adjustment -3 to +1 dpt
AF 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 Manual, AEB 2: - 1/3 or
1/2-stop increments (Normal: ±5; Manual, AEB: ±3)
Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec - 30, bulb, X-sync
1/200 sec.
E-TTL II Autoflash Yes
Built-in Flash / Guide Number Yes/13
Shooting Speed 3.7 fps
LCD Monitor 3" Wide Clear View (Approx.
1,040,000 dots)
Custom Functions/Settings 12 / 36
Start Up Time 0.1 sec
Integrated Cleaning System Yes
Live View Yes (Quick, Live & Live face
detection AF Modes)
Battery Lithium Ion LP-E8
Dimensions (W x H x D) 128.8mm x 97.5mm x
75.3mm
Weight (without battery) 475g