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Capture your story in stunning detail with the EOS 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in the local football match.
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768 of 778 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:18-55 mm Lens Kit
Put simply this is the most important camera to be released in years.
What I find astonishing that people have spent £750 on a DSLR as good as this and complain about the video issues. I work in TV and deal with professional cameras and footage for broadcast on a daily basis and I can tell you with every bit of my professional opinion that this camera is outstanding.
The stills are incredible and while the only frustrating video issue is the lack of audio control or monitoring, which can be compensated by recording on to a separate device and sync by clapper, the video is absolutely fantastic. Easily broadcastable when in the right hands.
Could you even imagine a camera capable of all this, for this price 10 years ago? 5 years ago? a year ago?
Please do not look any further, this camera has incredible video and still performance with interchangeable lens capability and with a decent mic attached could be a broadcast kit that could fit in a small bag.
I have a XH-A1 for personal use at home and I am already using this more. It doesn't have quite the same features and manual controls, but hey, the XH-A1 cost £2500, This costs about £700 and has equally good image production. In some ways is even more flexible with changeable lenses.
I can not recommend any product I have ever bought as highly as this.
Keen Amateurs, Holiday makers, Semi Professional Videographers... It's all there for you!!
What I find astonishing that people have spent £750 on a DSLR as good as this and complain about the video issues. I work in TV and deal with professional cameras and footage for broadcast on a daily basis and I can tell you with every bit of my professional opinion that this camera is outstanding.
The stills are incredible and while the only frustrating video issue is the lack of audio control or monitoring, which can be compensated by recording on to a separate device and sync by clapper, the video is absolutely fantastic. Easily broadcastable when in the right hands.
Could you even imagine a camera capable of all this, for this price 10 years ago? 5 years ago? a year ago?
Please do not look any further, this camera has incredible video and still performance with interchangeable lens capability and with a decent mic attached could be a broadcast kit that could fit in a small bag.
I have a XH-A1 for personal use at home and I am already using this more. It doesn't have quite the same features and manual controls, but hey, the XH-A1 cost £2500, This costs about £700 and has equally good image production. In some ways is even more flexible with changeable lenses.
I can not recommend any product I have ever bought as highly as this.
Keen Amateurs, Holiday makers, Semi Professional Videographers... It's all there for you!!
159 of 161 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:18-55 mm Lens Kit
After researching for several weeks through Canon's large variety of DSLRs, I came to the conclusion of purchasing a 500D because of it's high reputation. Just as I was about to seal the deal, I came across the not-so-much talked about 550D. Although higher in specifications, I was unsure whether or not its lack of hype was due to poor quality or its more recent debut: I decided to add to basket and cross my fingers.
Wow. In replacement to a Sony Cybershot, it seems as if any photo taken is stunning. The image quality is superb and the auto settings make a world of difference. Although not the most pricey of the Canon EOS range, the camera feels utterly professional. The battery life passed my expectations and the flash is a beast, albeit sometimes I find myself switching to 'Flash off' mode. The body is sturdy and lightweight and the HD video function is fantastic.
My only complaints are that the microphone isn't great and tends to pick up a lot of 'fuzz' and that the mode settings utilize the wheel to navigate as opposed to the generic d-pad. Moreover, the pros outweigh the cons marginally hence my high rating.
The perfect 'first real camera' for any aspiring photographer whose ready to up their game. Although pretty big bucks, you won't regret it; I know I haven't!
Wow. In replacement to a Sony Cybershot, it seems as if any photo taken is stunning. The image quality is superb and the auto settings make a world of difference. Although not the most pricey of the Canon EOS range, the camera feels utterly professional. The battery life passed my expectations and the flash is a beast, albeit sometimes I find myself switching to 'Flash off' mode. The body is sturdy and lightweight and the HD video function is fantastic.
My only complaints are that the microphone isn't great and tends to pick up a lot of 'fuzz' and that the mode settings utilize the wheel to navigate as opposed to the generic d-pad. Moreover, the pros outweigh the cons marginally hence my high rating.
The perfect 'first real camera' for any aspiring photographer whose ready to up their game. Although pretty big bucks, you won't regret it; I know I haven't!
245 of 251 people found the following review helpful
By R. M. Pattle
Style Name:18-135 mm Lens Kit
I've just bought this Canon 550D with the 18-135 IS lens and have so far been very impressed. It handles low light shooting very well, as a result of the IS facility and very high ISO ability.
The range coverage of this lens is excellent, from landscapes to close ups and the images I've got so far are very sharp and detailed. It can shoot in RAW mode along side high quality JPEG, so you have an image ready to show (JPEG) and an image you can tinker about with (RAW) on your computer until it is perfect (the provided Canon software makes it very easy to do). Navigating around the camera menu becomes a breezes after a few practices, although keep the manual nearby as there is a wealth of information to digest from it. The screen on the back is fantastic and crystal clear. The camera feels comfortable to hold (even in my big paws!) and is not to heavy to cart around. The microphone port is also a welcome new addition as it will allow you to capture the sound in stereo and enables you to choose your microphone weapon of your choice rather than being condemned into using the built in microphone (which does the job).
The only moan about this kit is that the AF is bit noisey, as it's not a USM lens, but if you want a comparable zoom range in a Canon USM lens you'd be paying a hell of lot more money (eg the 15-85 IS USM).
A couple of tips before I go
1) Buy a decent SDHC card like a Sandisk Extreme with a class 10 rating, preferably 16GB or more (for the video capture side of things especially). Don't be lured into buying a cheap card because it has a high capacity as it won't read and write the data fast enough to
be of any good, especially the HD video. Canon recommend at least a class 6 card.
2) Get a powerful computer.... Read more ›
The range coverage of this lens is excellent, from landscapes to close ups and the images I've got so far are very sharp and detailed. It can shoot in RAW mode along side high quality JPEG, so you have an image ready to show (JPEG) and an image you can tinker about with (RAW) on your computer until it is perfect (the provided Canon software makes it very easy to do). Navigating around the camera menu becomes a breezes after a few practices, although keep the manual nearby as there is a wealth of information to digest from it. The screen on the back is fantastic and crystal clear. The camera feels comfortable to hold (even in my big paws!) and is not to heavy to cart around. The microphone port is also a welcome new addition as it will allow you to capture the sound in stereo and enables you to choose your microphone weapon of your choice rather than being condemned into using the built in microphone (which does the job).
The only moan about this kit is that the AF is bit noisey, as it's not a USM lens, but if you want a comparable zoom range in a Canon USM lens you'd be paying a hell of lot more money (eg the 15-85 IS USM).
A couple of tips before I go
1) Buy a decent SDHC card like a Sandisk Extreme with a class 10 rating, preferably 16GB or more (for the video capture side of things especially). Don't be lured into buying a cheap card because it has a high capacity as it won't read and write the data fast enough to
be of any good, especially the HD video. Canon recommend at least a class 6 card.
2) Get a powerful computer.... Read more ›
49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What is there to say? This camera is the best piece of equipment I have ever bought
25 Nov 2010
By Thom Kronik
Style Name:18-55 mm Lens Kit
I LOVE this camera - I cannot express enough how much I love it!
I was concerned at first about the 18-55mm lens kit and I considered buying a 18-135mm kit instead, but the 18-55mm lens works great and really comes into it's own when shooting in macro mode.
The settings could be a little confusing, but I bought a great book (see my other reviews) which has been really helpful.
The camera has inspired me to take a photography course - it is so much fun to use!
Best camera I've ever owned.
I was concerned at first about the 18-55mm lens kit and I considered buying a 18-135mm kit instead, but the 18-55mm lens works great and really comes into it's own when shooting in macro mode.
The settings could be a little confusing, but I bought a great book (see my other reviews) which has been really helpful.
The camera has inspired me to take a photography course - it is so much fun to use!
Best camera I've ever owned.
72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By RichH
Style Name:Body Only
I previously owned a Canon 400D dSLR and a Canon HF100 HD camcorder. In short the 550D blows them both out of the water for what I use it for - which is predominantly a family camera for photographing and filming the kids. The 18mp resolution is a little unnecessary in my book, but it's definitely useful for when you need to crop a shot - you can crop and awful lot and still end up with a decent resolution photo. Then main advantages it has over the 400D (for me at least) are that the menu's are vastly improved, the low light real-world shooting is much better and the body it's self just feels a little more solid and nicer to hold and use (the button placement has been very well thought out for such a small camera).
Compared to the HF100, the HD videos the 550D shoots are (in terms of visual quality) stunning, and I can't see myself going back to using a regular camcorder any time soon. OK so it's no as use friendly as a camcorder would be but if you're not scared of using manual focus all the time and don't need to shoot anything for more than 12 minutes continuously (the HD video limit for all today's dSLRs I think), the 550D shoots very very nice looking videos. What surprised me was the sound quality - it was a lot better than I expected it to be! It's on par with the sound my HF100 used to take anyway. I was expecting it to be very tinny or 'cheap' sounding as I'd read the audio from the inbuilt mic's on the 500D and 7D's mic's are, but it's not at all bad and fine for home movies. It's mono, not stereo, and the mic pics up any taps and buzzes the camera makes, but as long as you're careful while handling the camera when filming it's not a problem at all.
As this was the 550D Body Only I got, I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens to use an an 'everyday' lens to go with it.... Read more ›
Compared to the HF100, the HD videos the 550D shoots are (in terms of visual quality) stunning, and I can't see myself going back to using a regular camcorder any time soon. OK so it's no as use friendly as a camcorder would be but if you're not scared of using manual focus all the time and don't need to shoot anything for more than 12 minutes continuously (the HD video limit for all today's dSLRs I think), the 550D shoots very very nice looking videos. What surprised me was the sound quality - it was a lot better than I expected it to be! It's on par with the sound my HF100 used to take anyway. I was expecting it to be very tinny or 'cheap' sounding as I'd read the audio from the inbuilt mic's on the 500D and 7D's mic's are, but it's not at all bad and fine for home movies. It's mono, not stereo, and the mic pics up any taps and buzzes the camera makes, but as long as you're careful while handling the camera when filming it's not a problem at all.
As this was the 550D Body Only I got, I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens to use an an 'everyday' lens to go with it.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best camera of my life
The product is of good quality, arrived at the right date. I have it for more than one year and until now I had no problems either with the battery or with the functionality of the... Read more
Published 23 days ago by camilastomaz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant camera.
I love this camera, very user friendly. I bought this body so I could use my old EF lenses from my 35mm days, trouble is, the camera is so good, it shows up the inadequacies of... Read more
Published 23 days ago by John Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent camera
Leaving my old job, having to say goodbye to this little bad boy was one of the hardest farewells.
It gives great images, is really easy to use and is, of course,... Read more
It gives great images, is really easy to use and is, of course,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Roddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Value
I think this may have gone up in price since I bought it. The package I selected represented the best value for money with the lens included. Amazon were the cheapest by far. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars
super
works brilliantly and arrived even earlier than expected (and he threw in a memory card for me) :) great camera.
Published 1 month ago by lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera is an excellent camera
The great results are due to the very good broad purpose lens (inc 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Kit). Beautiful crystal clear pictures, excellent sport photography setting, lovely,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Recent Purchaser SG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Operating Superb Camera
I had a bridge camera, ideal for what I'd first started out photographing, but getting into a new hobby, I needed something better, and friends recommended the Canon EOS 550D. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. T. Mannell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect in every way
Only had this camera 3 days, and already impressed and up to speed with it. It is incredible in every way, and everything is incredibly easy, with the capabilities of the shots... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anon.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love
I love this camera because it's my baby. This isn't going to be a mega review as I'm sure there are a lot on here. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Pollard
3.0 out of 5 stars
AF failure
Lovely camera which takes beautiful photographs but sadly I have had to return it. I bought it originally in July 2012 but had persistent and worsening problems with large grey... Read more
Published 3 months ago by CS
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