Canon EOS 550D DSLR Camera – Specification and Price

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Canon-EOS-550D Digital Camera

Canon-EOS-550D Digital Camera

Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera is an entry-level  but is the most advanced models from Canon in the consumer segment. If we compare the new product with the direct predecessor – EOS 500D. The number of megapixels is increased from 15 to 18, allowing maximum resolution of the image is to increase from 4752 up to 3168 x 5184 x 3456 pixels. To assess exposure using 63-zone TTL-metering (in the EOS 500D – 35-zonal TTL-metering). It is important to note the possibility of exposure compensation of up to five levels of EV.

Maximum sensitivity is increased from ISO 3200 to ISO 6400. A little above the speed burst shooting from 3,4 to 3,7 frames per second. Another improvement is to increase the display resolution from 920 thousand to 1.04 million pixels.

The cell used a new battery High-capacity LP-E8. It allows you to increase the number of captured frames on a single charge of about 50-70 pieces, as well as some increase battery life while shooting mode Live View. Standalone time video is about one and a half hours.

Price of Canon EOS 550D in India is approx  45k-47k  Indian Rupee.

Main features of Canon EOS 550D:

  • 18-megapixel CMOS sensor size APS-C (22,3 x 14,9 mm);
  • Maximum resolution image: JPEG – 5184 x 3456 pixels (6.4 MB), RAW – 5184 x 3456 pixels (24.5 MB);
  • White balance correction: + / – 9 levels;
  • Viewfinder: with pentazerkalom coverage ratio of approximately 95%;
  • The number of AF points: 9;
  • Focus modes: Auto, Single frame, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual;
  • 63-zonal TTL-metering;
  • Exposure control: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter-priority, A-DEP, Fully automatic;
  • Exposure Compensation: + / -5 EV;
  • Sensitivity: ISO 100-6400;
  • Shutter speed: 1 / 4000 to 30 sec;
  • Speed Burst mode: 3.7 fps;
  • Capacity buffer: 34 (JPEG maximum quality) / 6 (RAW) frames;
  • Shooting Video: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps, codec H.264;
  • 3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1.04 million pixels;
  • Memory Card Support SD, SDHC, SDXC;
  • Dimensions 128,8 x 97,5 x 75,3 mm;
  • Weight 530 grams (including battery).

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