Canon EOS 550D + EF-S 18-135 IS

EOS 550D + EF-S 18-135 IS - 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4, ISO 100-6400, 3.7fps , Full HD, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") Clear View LCD

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4463B029
10-02-2010
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 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.

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Offering a multi purpose zoom range from wide angle to telephoto, and featuring Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS provides complete versatility what ever your needs.

Features


- High power, all-purpose 7.5x, 29-216mm equivalent, EF-S zoom
- 4 stop Image Stabilizer
- Automatic panning and tripod detection
- 0.45m close focusing
- UD and aspherical lenses
- Super Spectra coatings.
- 6-blade circular aperture.
- Optional lens hood.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
sd, sdhc, sdxc

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
29.97, 3.7 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB / HDMI
Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
530g
Self-timer 
2s
Camera shutter speed 
30 - 1/4000s
Built-in flash 
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista SP1 / 7<br />Mac OS X v10.4-10.6

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
LP-E8

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
1040000 pixels
Vari-angle LCD display
N
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 5.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 135 mm

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
White balance 
auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Photo effects 
black&white, Neutral
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Live view
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
multi point auto focus

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot

Flash

Flash modes 
auto, Red-eye reduction
Flash recharging time
3s

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Technical details

Magnification 
0.87x

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
400 shots

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Picture quality

Megapixel 
18.1 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
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

Other features

Video capability 
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
Y
Lens system 
EF/EF-S
Metering
TTL