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Canon EOS 550D (body only) (18 MP, Full HD Video, ISO 100-6400)

  • SKU: 220320
  • , Mfr: HK_198843
  • , Brand: Canon

  • NZ$917.98

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Canon EOS 550D (body only) Features

Want to get more adventurous with your photography and take the leap into Digital SLR photography but are unsure as to which camera you need. The Canon EOS 550D ticks all the boxes. The EOS 550D not only offers you high resolution 18 megapixel pictures but can operate as a camcorder to record HD quality video, is light weight and for the functionality you get, is ideally priced when compared to cameras with same features.

For:
- Large LCD
- Record video in full HD
- Ideal for a first-time buyer

Against:
- Only captures up to 12 minutes of HD video at a time
- Minimum 16GB SDHC card required to deal with read/write speed

Canon EOS 550D Key Features :

Resolution (million pixels) 18 Megapixels
Screen Size 3-inch
Storage Type SD card
Dimensions (W x H x D) 128 x 62 x 97 mm
Weight 475g

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.

In the box:
- EOS 550D Body
- Eyecup Ef
- Camera Cover R-F-3
- Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
- Battery Charger LC-E8E
- AC Cable 1m
- Battery Pack LP-E8
- Battery Cover
- Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
- Interface Cable IFC-130U
  • Shipping Weight: 1.90kg

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Technical Details

  • Product Type: Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.8 cm x 6.2 cm x 9.7 cm
  • Weight: 475 g
  • Body Material: Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
  • Resolution: 18.0 Megapixel
  • Colour Support: Colour
  • Optical Sensor Type: CMOS
  • Total Pixels: 18,700,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution: 18,000,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size: 14.9 x 22.3mm
  • Field of View Crop Factor: 1.6
  • Sensor Dust Reduction: Built-in
  • Sensor Features: EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
  • Light Sensitivity: ISO 12800, ISO 100-6400, ISO auto (100-6400)
  • Image Processor: DIGIC 4
  • Shooting Programs: Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode
  • Special Effects: Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait
  • Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed: 1/200sec
  • Exposure Metering: Evaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot (4%)
  • Exposure Modes: Programme, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
  • Exposure Range: EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Compensation: ?5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing: 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
  • Exposure Metering Zones: 63
  • Face Detection: Built-in
  • White Balance: Custom, automatic, presets
  • White Balance Presets: Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade
  • White Balance Bracketing: Built-in
  • Digital Video Format: H.264
  • Still Image Format: JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
  • Continuous Shooting Speed: 3.7 frames per second
  • Video Capture:
  • H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
  • H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
  • H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
  • H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
  • H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
  • H.264 - 640 x 480 - 60 fps
  • H.264 - 640 x 480 - 50 fps Supported Flash Memory: SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
  • Image Storage:
  • RAW 5184 x 3456
  • JPEG 5184 x 3456
  • JPEG 3456 x 2304
  • JPEG 2592 x 1728
  • Camera Flash: Pop-up flash
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100): 13
  • Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
  • Features: AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
  • Auto Focus: TTL phase detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones): 9
  • Lens System Mounting: Canon EF
  • Self Timer: Built-in
  • Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2sec
  • Flash Terminal: Hot shoe
  • Additional Features: Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, PictBridge support, histogram display, highlight tone priority, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, face detection, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Exif Print support, peripheral illumination correction
  • Viewfinder Type: Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
  • Field Coverage: 95%
  • Magnification: 0.87x
  • Dioptric Correction Range: -3 to +1
  • Viewfinder Frames: Autofocus frame
  • LCD Display Information: Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, white balance, exposure bracketing, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, highlight tone priority, ISO sensitivity, memory card status, FE lock
  • Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour
  • Display Form Factor: Built-in
  • Display Format: 1,040,000 pixels
  • Type: Microphone - built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
  • Connector Type:
  • 1 x USB
  • 1 x composite video/audio output
  • 1 x HDMI output
  • 1 x remote control
  • 1 x microphone ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
  • Expansion Slot(s): 1 x SD Memory Card
  • Software: Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Remote Capture, Canon Digital Photo Professional
  • Operating System Support: MS Windows XP, MS Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6, MS Windows Vista
  • Peripheral Devices: USB port, CD-ROM Drive
  • Included Accessories: Body cap, neck strap, eyecup
  • Cables Included: USB cable, A/V cable
  • Power Device: Battery charger - external
  • Supported Battery: Canon LP-E8
  • Supported Battery Details: 1 x Canon LP-E8 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
  • Min Operating Temperature: 0 C
  • Max Operating Temperature: 40 C
  • Humidity Range Operating: 0 - 85%