Canon announces a groundbreaking new addition to its expanding,
world-famous EOS range of Digital SLR cameras - the EOS 550D. The
Canon EOS 550D redefines the boundaries of Canon’s consumer DSLR
range, incorporating technologies and features more commonly found
in semi-professional DSLRs into the compact, lightweight body
favoured by consumers. With a newly-developed 18 Megapixel 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 Canon EOS 550D
makes Canon’s powerful imaging technology more accessible to
consumers.
18 MP CMOS Sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints – or
crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing
– EOS 550D’s 18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and
produces images with incredibly low noise.
DIGIC 4
Canon’s 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.
High ISO for low light
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.
Full HD movie recording
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.
7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD
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.
iFCL metering system
A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and
Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.
Quick Control screen
Accessible using a dedicated button it provides easy access to
commonly used functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the
shot as it happens.
External Microphone Socket
Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the
3.5mm stereo jack socket.
Movie Crop
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.
Create a shooting system as unique as you are
The EOS 550D is compatible with Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S
lenses and EX-series Speedlites.
JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording possible
MOV
Recording pixels
Large:
Approx. 17.90
megapixels (5184 x 3456)
Medium:
Approx. 8.00
megapixels (3456 x 2304)
Small:
Approx. 4.50
megapixels (2592 x 1728)
RAW:
Approx. 17.90
megapixels (5184 x 3456)
File numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset and manual reset
Imaging Processor
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,
Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
White Balance
Auto (AWB), daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, light, white
fluorescent light, flash, custom (custom WB)
Noise Reduction
Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic Image
Brightness Correction
Auto Lighting Optimizer with Face Detection
Highlight Tone
Priority
Provided
Lens Peripheral
Illumination Correction
Provided
Colour Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Appending
copyright information
Copyright information entered with the camera is appended to
the image EXIF information
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage
Vertical / Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.87x (-1m - 1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 19mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1)
Built-in
dioptric adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0m - 1dpt
Focusing screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return type
Depth-of-field
preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL
secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF Points
9
AF Working
Range
EV
-0.5 - 18 (at 23°C / 73°F, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus, One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual
focusing
AF-assist beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx
3.5m / 11.5ft at periphery (with an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead)
Predictive AF
performance
Tracking of an object moving towards the camera at 50km/h
possible up to a minimum distance of approx. 10m.
* When used with EF300mm F2.8L IS USM
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
TTL
full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 4% viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering range
EV
1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure
control
Program AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE,
depth-of-field AE, full auto (Program AE non-shiftable),
Programmed Image Control Modes (Portrait, Landscape,
Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash OFF), manual
exposure (including bulb), E-TTL II autoflash program AE
(evaluative & average metering)
ISO Speed
(Recommended exposure index)
ISO
100 - 6400 (whole-stop increments), ISO expansion 12800.
* In Basic Zone modes, Auto ISO sets the ISO automatically
within 100 - 3200
* The minimum ISO speed when (highlight tone priority) is
enabled will be ISO 200
* In Creative Zones, ISO Auto’s upper limit (ISO 400 - 6400)
can be set
Exposure
compensation
+/-5 stops in 1/3-stop or ½ stop increments, +/- 2 stops for
Manual and AEB correction
AE
lock
Auto:
Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when
focus is achieved
Manual:
By AE lock
button
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
1/4000sec. to 30secs., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode.)
X-sync at 1/200sec.
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror
Guide No.
13
/ 43 (at ISO 100 meters / feet)
Recycle time
Approx. 3secs.
Flash coverage
17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format)
Flash metering
system
E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative, average), FE lock
Live View Functions
Shooting modes
Still photo shooting and movie shooting
Focusing
Quick mode (Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Live face
detection mode (Contrast detection) Manual focusing (5x /
10x magnification possible)
Metering modes
Evaluating metering with the image sensor (still photos) /
AF point-link evaluative metering Live face detection mode
(movies) /Center-weighted average metering Live/quick mode
(movies)
Metering range
EV
0 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Movie
MOV
(Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
Recording size:
1920 x 1080:
24fps / 25fps / 30fps(Full HD), 1280 x 720:50fps / 60fps and
640 x 480:50fps / 60fps (SD / movie crop)
Max file size:
4GB per clip
Movie recording
exposure control
Program AE and Manual exposure available.
Exposure compensation of up to +/- 3 stops available.
Movie editing
Cutting out first or last scene
(1sec. Increments) and Movie crop possible
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT
colour liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
and Dots
Wide 3in. (3:2) with approx. 1, 040,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
adjustment
Manual (7 levels)
Interface
languages
25
Image Playback
Image Display
Formats
Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting
information, histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image
rotate possible
Zoom
Magnification
Approx. 1.5x - 10x
Image Browsing
Methods
Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by
shooting date, by movie, by stills
For
personal computer communication and direct printing
(Hi-Speed USB) , audio (stereo)/video output (NTSC/PAL)
HDMI Mini OUT
Terminal
Type C (Auto switching of resolution)
External
microphone IN terminal
3.5mm dia. Stereo mini jack
Remote Control
Terminal
Compatible with remote control via RS-60E3
Wireless Remote
Control
With Remote Controller RC-1 / RC-5 / RC-6
Eye-fi card
compatible
Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack LP-E8 (Qty.1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8
* With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, 6 size-AA/LR6 batteries
or 2 LP-E8 battery packs can be used
Battery Life (Based on CIPA testing standards)
With viewfinder
shooting:
At 23°C / 73°F,
approx. 550 shots.
At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 470 shots.
With Live View
shooting:
At 23°C / 73°F,
approx. 200 shots.
At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 170 shots.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W X
H X D)
128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0in.
Weight
Approx. 475g / 16.8oz. (body only)
Operating Environment
Working
temperature range
0°C
- 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working
humidity
85%
or less
* All the specifications above are
based on Canon’s testing standards.
* The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change
without notice.
* If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera,
consult the respective lens maker.
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