| Features | - 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 in-camera noise reduction technology boosts performance in low light conditions.
- As the ability to record Full HD video becomes increasingly important, Canon continues to deliver DSLR technology that sets the industry benchmark for multimedia functionality. The EOS 550D records video in full 1920x1080p HD resolution, allowing photographers to select the frame rate preferred from 30, 25 and 24fps, as well as offering 720p video at 60 and 50fps.
- Photographers can also take manual control over exposure settings, changing the depth of field and degree of motion blur to shoot more creatively. To provide the best possible video quality, highlight tone priority (HTP) can be set independently for movie capture, without changing any still image capture settings.
- The EOS 550D also allows photographers to view their images and video in unhindered clarity. A 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD screen with 1,040k dot resolution makes it possible to see 100% of captured images with no borders.
- As consumers would expect from an EOS DSLR, the EOS 550D is built to a high quality specification. It features bigger, more intuitive buttons which have been redesigned following feedback from users. Based on this feedback, the EOS 550D also features an additional button on the new, battery grip, allowing aperture settings to be changed when shooting with the camera in a vertical position, without having to reorient the body.
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| Model Type | APS-C Digital SLR |
| Max. Image Resolution | 18 Megapixel |
| Sensor | - 18.7 million effective pixels
- 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor
- Built-in low-pass filter with self cleaning unit
- 3:2 aspect ratio
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| Image Processor | Canon DIGIC 4 |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes- Low-pass filter vibration at power-on (can be interrupted)
- Anti-static coating on sensor surfaces
- Software based dust-removal (camera maps dust, removed later)
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| Still Image Size | - 5184 x 3456
- 3456 x 2304
- 2592 x 1728
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| Still Image Formats | - RAW (.CR2 14-bit)
- RAW (.CR2 14-bit) + JPEG Large/Fine
- JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine, Normal
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| Movie Size and Recording | - 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9) @ 30/25/24 fps
- 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9) @ 60/50 fps
- 640 x 480 (4:3) @ 60/50 fps
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| Movie Formats | Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video,linear PCM audio) |
| Lens Mount | - Canon EF / EF-S lens mount
- 1.6x field of view crop
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| Auto Focus | - 9-point CMOS sensor
- F5.6 cross-type at center, extra sensitivity at F2.8
- AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
- Predictive AF up to 10 m
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| Auto Focus Modes | - AI Focus
- One Shot
- AI Servo
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| Metering System | - TTL 63-zone SPC
- Metering range: EV 1.0 - 20 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)
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| AE Lock and AE Bracketing | - AE lock button
- +/- 2.0 EV (3 shots)
- 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments
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| Exposure Compensation | - +/- 5.0 EV
- 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments
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| ISO Sensitivity | - Auto
- 100 - 6400
- H1 expansion (ISO 12800 equiv.)
- Highlight tone priority
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| Shutter | - Focal-plane shutter
- 30 - 1/4000 sec (0.5 or 0.3 EV steps)
- Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
- Bulb
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| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Viewfinder | - Pentamirror
- 95% frame coverage
- Magnification: 0.87x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)
- Eyepoint: 19 mm
- Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
- Fixed precision matte
- Proximity sensor disables LCD shooting mode information
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| LCD Monitor | - 3.0" 4:3 TFT LCD
- 1,040,000 pixels
- Wide viewing angle (160° horizontal and vertical)
- Dual anti-reflection, anti-smudge
- Up to 10x zoom playback
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| Internal Flash | - Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
- Guide number approx 13
- Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction
- X-Sync: 1/200 sec
- Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps)
- Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.)
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| External Flash | - E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
- Hot-shoe
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| Live View | - Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor
- 100% frame coverage (30 fps display rate)
- Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor
- Best view or exposure simulation
- Grid optional (thirds)
- Magnify optional (5x or 10x at any point on the screen)
- Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up sequence
- Quick or Live mode autofocus
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| Playback | - Single image
- Single image with info (histogram brightness / RGB )
- Magnified view (1.5 - 10x in 15 steps, browsable)
- 4 and 9 image index
- Auto play
- Image rotation
- Jump (by 10, 100 or date)
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| Storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC card |
| Connectivity | - USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
- Video out (PAL / NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal)
- HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC)
- E3 type wired remote control (optional)
- Remote Controller RC-6 (optional)
- External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
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| Power Source | - Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery
- Approx 440 shots (23°C AE 50%, FE 50%), CIPA standard
- 4 level battery life display
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| Body Material | Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 129 x 98 x 62 mm |
| Weight | 530g |
| Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor |