Canon EOS 550D + 18-55 mm + 75-300 mm

EOS 550D - SLR, 18MP, CMOS, 3:2, Digic 4, ISO 100/6400/12800, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT 1040K, Exif 2.21, 5184 x 3456, MOV, H.264, 1920 x 1080, OSD, PAL/NTSC, USB, HDMI, 3.5 mm, PictBridge, SD/SDHC/SDXC, Black + 18-55 mm + 75-300 mm

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4463B052
23-12-2012
EOS Digital SLR Camera
Capture your story in stunning detail with the EOS 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in the local football match.

- 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor.
- DIGIC 4.
- ISO 100-6400, H:12800.
- Up to 3.7fps shooting.
- Full HD movies.
- 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots.
- iFCL metering.
- Quick Control screen.
- Ext. Mic socket.
- Movie crop.

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.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Memory

Memory slots 
1

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD 
Y
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
Built-in flash 
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP SP2+<br />Windows Vista SP1+<br />Windows 7<br />Mac OS X 10.1<br />Mac OS X 10.6

Design

Material 
Polycarbonate, Stainless steel

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
LP-E8
Number of batteries supported 
1
Battery level indicator
Y

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
1040000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
10x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Filter size 
5.8 cm
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 55 mm
Minimum aperture number 
3.5
Maximum aperture number 
5.6

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral
Playback zoom (max)
10x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.1
Date imprinting
Y
Histogram
Y
Live view
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
Auto, Manual

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 6400, 12800
Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure correction
± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction
External flash connector
Y
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash recharging time
3s
Flash sync-speed
1/200s

Shutter

Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Technical details

Magnification 
0.87x

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85%

Battery

Power source type 
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard)
440 shots

Packaging content

Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Megapixel 
18 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
Total megapixels 
18.7 MP
Still image resolution(s) 
2592 x 1728, 3456 x 2304, 5184 x 3456
Image formats supported 
JPEG XR
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2
Image sensor size (W x H)
22.3 x 14.9 mm

Weight & dimensions

Width 
12.88 cm
Depth 
6.2 cm
Height 
9.73 cm
Weight (including battery)
530g

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Aperture priority AE
Y
Digital SLR 
Y
Manual exposure
Y
On/off switch 
Y
Shutter priority AE
Y