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Mon, 14 Jun 2010 Canon EOS 550D review

Consumer-level digital SLR offers class-leadingly high pixel count plus HD movies

Gavin Stoker

Manufacturer: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Pros: High grade, semi professional specification in a manageable consumer level camera chassis, best-in-class 18MP stills resolution and 1920x1080 Full HD movies, compatible with a wide range of additional lenses
Cons: Plastic-y build compared with true semi pro models, requires period of familiarity
Min specs: 18Mp camera; 22.3x14.9mm CMOS sensor; Video resolutions: 1920x1080, 640x480; Viewfinder, 3in LCD; Auto ISO; Bulb mode; ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000; metering: Centre-weighted average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot; Minimum shutter speed: 30; white balance: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Indoor; Built-in/external flash; Auto, Face detection, Manual focus; Aperture priority, Auto, Burst mode; Shutter priority; 75.3x97.5x128.8mm; 475g; Hot shoe; EF-S lens mount; HDMI, USB 2.0
Price: £584.66 inc VAT
We rate this 4 out of 5.Star rating:

Macworld Buying Advice

For those aspiring pros who want a capable multimedia tool that still resembles a conventional DSLR, the Canon EOS 550D should come near the top of your list as a safe option. If you don’t already own a set of lenses, laying out almost £900 for your first DSLR may seem daunting, but inevitably street prices will be much cheaper. We found body and lens combined for £670 online at the time of writing.

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