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Canon 550D : Specifications and Opinions

Canon 550D

The Canon 550D is a reflex camera with APS-C (1.6x) sensor and 18.0 megapixels manufactured from 2010 to 2011 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 12800 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 3.7 FPS x 6 RAW / 34 JPEG. The average price was 610 €;

121 users have given it an average vote of 8.7 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 22.3 x 15 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.6x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	18.0 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.30 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 12800
File formats	RAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/4000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/2 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M,scene
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon EF, Canon EF-S (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	9
Continuos shooting	3.7 FPS x 6 RAW / 34 JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS / 1280 x 720p @ 60 FPS
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB Charging	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3", 640 x 480 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 95%, 0.87x
Flash	Yes, guide number 13 meters
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Canon LP-E8, 8.30 Wh
Weather sealing	No
Weight	530 g
Dimensions	129 x 98 x 62 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Photodmj

sent on November 18, 2024

Pros: It has good ergonomics, Picture Style, ease in finding spare parts, possibility to register the product even in 2024, excellent Canon assistance, depth of field button

Cons: I didn't find any major flaws

Opinion: I recently took this camera on EBay to try the Picture Style, and although my purchase has the autofocus to repair and the viewfinder to replace (you don't read the information on shutter speeds etc ..) I used it automatically looking at the parameters on the LCD screen setting iso and aperture and then going back to the viewfinder and shooting, despite this what the Picture Style setting in monochrome gave me with the possibility of filters and other personal adjustments gave me enormous satisfaction, I like this camera very much, compared to the Sony A330 purchased previously it lacks the mobile screen comfortable for the street but it gives just as many good photos with the additional possibility of various adjustments thanks to the Canon program, The dial above the shutter button also makes it ergonomically more comfortable

Gattoq

sent on March 07, 2024

Pros: practical, light, immediate

Cons: maybe a little small for my hands, ISO settings range

Opinion: It is a wild card to carry with you with an all-rounder (such as 24/70 EF or an 18/200 or similar); Lightweight, practical, long-lasting batteries. In my opinion better than the latest entry level. It is at its best with good optics. I think it has the sensor of the larger aps-c 7D and it comes out with some very good images. For those with large hands it is not very comfortable ... But you get used to everything. I use it as a 3rd body (after the 5D III and the 6D), working at rather high sensitivities (1600-4000); The files of the 550 obviously suffer from a bit of noise but everything can be remedied with post production. I'm selling it because I'd like to switch to the 7D... But now it's hard to sell "classic" SLRs.

Frengod

sent on May 02, 2023

Pros: Value for money

Cons: Nothing if you know what you are buying

Opinion: I took it a couple of years ago to introduce my son to photography. For me, the best value for money for used Canon aps-c for those who want to start with less than 200 euros. To have a sensor that is a minimum better you have to spend about twice as much and switch to the 750D. It has everything you need, it is compact and lightweight. Simple to use. To be coupled with the Tamron 17-50mm or EF50mm STM / EF40mm STM / EF-S 24mm STM zoom if you prefer fixed (always with a view to low cost a lot of yield).

Matteo91gento

sent on May 02, 2023

Pros: All if you know what you buy.

Cons: No one if you know what you buy.

Opinion: Purchased used for a hundred euros after the drowning of the 4000d, the feeling it gave me was immediately of reliability and robustness. It has a respectable dynamic range for an amateur photographer, and the availability of the pieces, in my opinion, make it go up a level. It immediately gives very beautiful and detailed photos, obviously at high ISO it suffers a lot of noise, but with due care and a little post production, you can really get wonderful results. Magic lantern runs wonderfully and helps a lot in some conditions. If it had the posable display, it would have been the perfect camera.

user242173

sent on April 23, 2023

Pros: 7d sensor, dynamic / detail range, color rendering, value for money, light, excellent jpg

Cons: Slightly plasticy

Opinion: The 550d is an advanced amateur camera, clearly superior to the entry level 1000 series including 1200 and 1300 (which derive precisely from the 550) made in Taiwan, the 550 came out 3 years earlier, already mounts the DIGIC 4, has pro functions such as mirror lock up and is made in japan as the 'most series' machines, already from this it is clear which lens Canon intended to approach ... The body is solid, well assembled while maintaining a perceived more plasticous than the upper series (60d / 70d etc ..) combined with the 18-55 IS you immediately get beautiful photos, sharp, with bright colors in typical canon style well balanced and detailed, ISO hold up to 1600 excellent. An excellent machine to start but also for the amateur photographer who wants a second light body for street or otherwise convenient to carry around at a price used today really super, vote 9

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