Canon EOS 550D BODY CB

EOS 550D BODY CB, 18MP, CMOS, 3:2, 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD TFT, Full HD, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4463B075
02-11-2011
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

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 piksele
Full HD 
Y
Video formats supported 
H.264
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 piksele
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL

Technical details

Colour of product 
Czarny
Weight 
530g
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
Light exposure control
Program AE
Built-in flash 
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Vista inc SP1 Starter Edition, 7 Starter Edition, OS X v10.4-10.6

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Akumulator litowo-jonowy (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
LP-E8

Display

Display 
LCD
Field of view
160%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7,62 cm (3")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Body
White balance 
Automatyczny
Direct printing 
Y
Languages support 
ARA, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, EST, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Focus
TTL
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 6400, 12800
Light exposure modes 
Automatyczny, Ręczny
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Automatyczny, Ręczny
External flash connector
Y
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash sync-speed
0,005s

Shutter

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

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Technical details

Magnification 
0,87x

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 40%

Battery

Power source type 
Bateria
Battery life (CIPA standard)
440 zdjęć

Picture quality

Megapixel 
18 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456 piksele
Total megapixels 
18,7 MP
Still image resolution(s) 
2592 x 1728, 3456 x 2304, 5184 x 3456
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.3 x 14.9 mm

Weight & dimensions

Width 
12,88 cm
Depth 
6,2 cm
Height 
9,73 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1