CANON EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens
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- 18 megapixels
- Sensor size and type: 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
- HD video: Full HD 1080p
- ISO Speed Range: 100-6400
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The Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens offers a level of functionality which is sure to help you and your photography grow!
Leap into the professional world of photography
Some of the highlights of this great-value 18 mp camera and lens include an advanced iFCL metering System with a 63-zone dual-metering sensor, Full HD video recording with manual control and selectable frame rates, a Quick Control screen, and continuous 3.7 fps shooting.
With iFCL metering the camera analyses focus, colour and luminance information using dual-layer red/green and blue/green sensitivity for more accurate exposures.
The Canon EOS 550D also boasts a remarkable 3" 3:2 Clear View LCD monitor with a high resolution of 1,040k dots. Composing and reviewing your photos and videos is a joy on this outstandingly specified camera!
Capture with complete creative control
Included in the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens kit is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with built-in optical image stabilisation. Taking into account the camera's APS-C sized sensor with inherent 1.6x crop factor, this lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29-88mm - which is ideal for shooting anything from a landscape to a portrait.
Video shooters will appreciate the EOS 550D's ability to capture stunning videos with selectable resolutions and frame rates, up to a maximum of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels at 29.97 fps.
With all of this on offer and much more besides, the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens will allow you to fully realise your creative potential!
| Type | Digital SLR |
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| Resolution | Total megapixels: 18.7 Effective megapixels: 18.0 |
|---|---|
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | APS-C (approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Format | 3:2 |
| Crop factor | 1.6x |
| ISO positions | Auto (100 - 6400), 100 - 6400 expandable to H (approx. 12,800 ISO) in 1 EV stops |
| Cleaning | Built-in/fixed low-pass filter with self-cleaning EOS sensor unit |
| Image stabiliser | Yes |
| Focal length | 18-55mm |
|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 29-88mm |
| Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | No |
| Minimum distance | 25cm minimum focusing distance (0.34x magnification) |
| Normal distance | From 25 cm upwards |
| Focusing | Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor System: 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) AF modes: AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo AF point selection: automatic, manual Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor Predictive AF: Yes, up to 10m Manual focusing selectable on lens |
| Type | Optical and Live View |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" 3:2 Clear View TFT screen 1,040,000 dots Coverage: 100% Viewing angle: approx. 160° Anti-glare and stain-resistant coating Brightness adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Viewfinder features | Pentaprism viewfinder Coverage: 95% Enlargement: approx. 0.87x Eyepoint: approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre) Dioptre correction Quick-return half mirror |
| Speed | 30 - 1/4,000 sec (in 1/2 or 1/3 stops) |
|---|---|
| Burst mode | Approx. 3.7 frames per second (burst rate maintained for approx. 34 frames) |
| Self-timer | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Exposure modes | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP |
|---|---|
| Effects | Picture styles: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined |
| White balance | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 |
| Video mode | Yes, with sound |
|---|---|
| TV output | PAL/NTSC video output |
| Photo file formats | JPEG (Exif 2.21 support) RAW Compatible with DPOF Version 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum photo resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Video file formats | MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) |
| Audio file formats | PCM |
| Memory card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Internal memory | No |
| Built-in | Pop-up flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
|---|---|
| Guide number / Flash range | 13m (100 ISO) |
| Hot-shoe adapter for external flash | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0 HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible) External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) |
|---|---|
| Pictbridge / direct printing | Yes |
| Wireless function | No |
| Power options | Lithium-Ion LP-E8 battery & charger |
|---|---|
| Battery life | Approx. 400 to 440 shots with LP-E8 battery |
| Internal menus | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simple and Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| Other functions | DIGIC 4 processing engine - fast start-up time and image review, advanced noise reduction iFCL metering System with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor Quick Control screen Movie Crop Exposure compensation +/-5 stops UI support for Eye-Fi cards |
| Accessories supplied | USB Interface Cable IFC-130U AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Battery Pack LP-E8 Battery Charger LC-E8 EOS Digital Solution Disc and Instruction Manuals |
| Software supplied | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch EOS Utility Picture Style Editor |
| Dimensions | Camera: 129 x 98 x 62mm Lens: 68.5 x 70mm |
| Weight | 530g EOS 550D camera with battery 200g for 18-55mm lens |