Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera Body

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** This is the Canon EOS 550D, and NOT the Rebel T2i or Kiss X4. It comes with UK 3 pin charging cable, and English user manual **

The EOS 550D not only lets you take superb still shots but it also allows you to explore your creativity to the full by shooting great movies in pin sharp, Full High Definition.

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Box Contents

- Canon EOS 550D Camera Body
- Battery Pack LP-E8
- Battery Charger LC-E8E
- Power Cord
- Interface Cable
- AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
- Wide Strap EW-100DB III
- EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
- Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)
- Camera Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)
- Pocket Guide
- CD-ROM Guide


Product Highlights

- 18-Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 4 Digital Image Processor
- iFCL Metering with 63-Zone Dual-Layer Senor
- Wide ISO Range from ISO 100 to 6400
- 3-inch 3:2 Aspect Ratio High Resolution Clear View LCD Monitor
- EOS Movie for Full HD Video Recording
- 9-point High-Speed AF System and 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
- Creative Auto Mode and Quick Control Screen
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Compatible
- Full Software in a Package
- Various accessories


Features

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.


Specification

Type
Type Digital AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash
Recording media SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Image sensor size 22.3 x 14.9mm
Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mount Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 18.00 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 18.70 megapixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter system RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust deletion feature (1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor
Recording System
Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original)
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording Provided
File size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 17.90-megapixel
(5184 x 3456), Approx. 6.4 MB
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 17.90-megapixel
(5184 x 3456), Approx. 3.2 MB
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 8.00-megapixel
(3456 x 2304), Approx. 3.4 MB
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 8.00-megapixel
(3456 x 2304), Approx. 1.7 MB
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 4.50-megapixel
(2592 x 1728), Approx. 2.2 MB
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 4.50-megapixel
(2592 x 1728), Approx. 1.1 MB
(7) RAW: Approx. 17.90-megapixel
(5184 x 3456), Approx. 24.5 MB
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Image Processing
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
White balance Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Auto white balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: +/-9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color temperature information transmission Provided
Noise reduction Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction
Automatic Image brightness correction Auto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priority Provided
Lens peripheral illumination correction Provided
Add original image verification data Provided (Verified by optional Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3)
Viewfinder
Type Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.87x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing screen Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), image information (Highlight tone priority(D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, SD memory card information)
Depth-of-field preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
AutoFocus
Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
(TTL Secondary image-registration, phase detection)
AF points 9 (Cross type at center)
Metering range EV -0.5-18 (at 23ºC, ISO 100)
Focus modes (1) One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT)
(2) AI Servo AF (AI SERVO)
(3) AI Focus AF (AI FOCUS)
(4) Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist beam Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m at center, approx. 3.5m at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering modes 63-zone TTL full aperture metering
(1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering  (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering range EV 1-20 (at 23ºC with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, auto depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-6400 (in 1-stop increments), Auto (ISO 100-6400), or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 12800(H)
Exposure compensation Manual and AEB (Settable in combination with manual exposure compensation) Settable amount: +/-5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual:   By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/4000 to 1/60sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/200 sec. 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range, available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Built-in Flash
Type Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash
Guide No. 13 (ISO 100, in meter)
Recycle Time Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage 17mm lens angle of view
FE Lock Provided
Flash exposure compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
External Speedlite
Compatible flash EX-series Speedlites
Flash metering E-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock Provided
Menu setting operation External flash control, Flash C.Fn settings
Zooming to match lens focal length Provided
Drive System
Drive modes Single, continuous, self timer/remote control (10-sec, 2-sec delay or 10-sec delay plus continuous shooting)
Continuous shooting speed Max. approx. 3.7 shots/sec.
Max. burst JPEG(Large/Fine): Approx. 34,
RAW: Approx. 6,
RAW+JPEG(Large/Fine): Approx. 3
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with 4GB SDHC memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
* Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.
Live View Functions
Focusing AutoFocus
(1)  Quick mode (Phase-difference detection)
(2)  Live mode (Contrast detection)
(3)  Face detection Live mode (Contrast detection)
Manual focus
Metering mode Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering range EV 0-20 (at 23ºC with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified view Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point
Grid display Two grid displays provided
Exposure display Simulated exposure displayed in real-time
Movie Shooting
Movie compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit-rate
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Movie type MOV
Recording size / Frame rate Full HD: 1920 x 1080; 30p/25p/24p
HD: 1280 x 720; 60p/50p
SD: 640 x 480; 60p/50p
Crop 640 x 480; 60p/50p
* 30p: 29.97fps, 25p: 25.0fps, 24p: 23.976fps,
  60p: 59.94fps, 50p: 50.0fps
File size / Max. duration per file
1920 x 1080 (30p/25p/24p):   Approx. 330MB/min.;
Approx. 12min.
1280 x 720 (60p/50p): Approx. 330MB/min.;
Approx. 12min.
640 x 480 (60p/50p): Approx. 165MB/min.;
Approx. 24min.
Crop 640 x 480 (60p/50p): Approx. 165MB/min.;
Approx. 24min.
* Each movie file size cannot exceed 4GB or duration cannot exceed 29min. 59sec.
* Based on Canon’s testing standards using a 4GB card
Continuous shooting time Approx. 1hr. 40min. at 23ºC Approx. 1hr. 20min. at 0ºC
* With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8
Focusing Same as focusing with Live View shooting
Metering modes Center-weighted average and evaluative metering with the image sensor
* Automatically set by the focusing mode
Metering range EV 0-20 (at 23ºC with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Program AE (exposure compensation possible) for movie shooting and manual exposure
Exposure compensation +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) With autoexposure shooting:
Automatically set within ISO 100-6400
With manual exposure:
Manually settable within ISO 100-6400 (in 1-stop increments), ISO auto
AE lock Possible
Sound recording Built-in monaural microphone
External stereo microphone terminal provided
Grid display Two types
LCD Monitor
Type TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size 3.0 inch (3:2)
Dots Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment 7 levels provided
Interface languages 25
Image Playback
Display format Single image, single image + Info (Basic info, detailed info, histogram), 4- or 9-image index, rotated image possible
Zoom magnification Approx. 1.5x - 10x
Image browsing methods Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by movie, by stills
Highlight alert Provided (Overexposed highlights blinks)
Histogram Brightness, RGB
Movie playback Provided (LCD Monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT) Built-in speaker
Direct Printing
Compatible printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with EOS 550D
Easy print feature Provided
Printing order DPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Customization
Custom Functions 12
My Menu registration Provided
Copyright information Entry and inclusion enabled
Interface
Digital terminal For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB), audio/video output (NTSC/PAL), audio (stereo) output
HDMI mini OUT terminal Type C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC compatible
External microphone IN terminal 3.5mm dia. Stereo mini-jack
Remote control terminal For remote switch RS-60E3
Wireless remote control Remote Controller RC-1, RC-5, RC-6
Power Source
Battery Battery Pack LP-E8 (Quantity 1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (optional)
* With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached (optional), size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used
Battery life
    [Number of shots · approx.]
Shooting method Flash use Temperature
At 23ºC At 0ºC
Viewfinder Shooting 0% 550 470
50% 440 400
Live View Shooting 0% 200 170
50% 180 150
* The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery check Automatic
Power saving Provided, power turns off after the set time (30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 min.) of non-operation elapses
Date/Time backup battery Built-in secondary battery
Startup Time Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3 mm
Weight Approx. 530 g (Based on CIPA testing standards, incl. Body, battery and memory card)
Approx. 475 g (body only, battery: Approx. 52g)
Operating Environment  
Working temperature range 0ºC - 40ºC
Working humidity 85% or less
  • All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards
  • The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice
 
 

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