{"id":21327,"date":"2010-02-08T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2010-02-08T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/uncategorized\/canon-eos-550d-dslr-uk-price-and-launch-date-update-with-spec-3-20pm-21327"},"modified":"2014-09-02T16:42:24","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T15:42:24","slug":"canon-eos-550d-dslr-uk-price-and-launch-date-update-with-spec-3-20pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/canon-eos-550d-dslr-uk-price-and-launch-date-update-with-spec-3-20pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon EOS 550D DSLR: UK price and launch date (update with spec 3.20pm)"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Page Two: Canon UK confirms EOS 550D and UK price<\/p>\n

Canon has today announced the EOS 550D, an 18-million-pixel DSLR boasting ‘Full HD’ video and ‘semi-professional’ features, targeted at the enthusiast market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS 550D DSLR: FULL SPEC HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

AP’s Canon EOS 550D hands on preview HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

AP video interview with Canon Europe about the EOS 550D<\/a><\/p>\n

Safety fears prompted EOS 550D battery change<\/a><\/p>\n

The EOS 550D is due in shops on 24 February priced \u00a3799.99 (body only).<\/p>\n

The 550D does not replace the entry-level EOS 450D or the EOS 500D, but will sit above them in the range – below the higher-spec, \u00a31,800, EOS 7D<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both the 500D and 450D will continue said Canon Europe’s Photo Products planning manager Mike Owen.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Amateur Photographer<\/em> (AP), Owen said the EOS 550D is aimed at photo enthusiasts and the ‘top end’ of the consumer DSLR range. <\/p>\n

Closing the gap<\/strong><\/p>\n

He said its launch will ‘blur the line’ between Canon’s entry-level and ‘mid-range’ DSLRs where, he admitted, there has in the past been a ‘gap’.<\/p>\n

The EOS 550D houses a new 18MP APS-C size CMOS imaging which, says Owen, is similar to the sensor on board the semi-professional EOS 7D but with ‘fewer channels’. <\/p>\n

It boasts a top burst rate of 3.7 frames per second for up to an, unconfirmed, maximum of 250 frames (depending on memory card). And it incorporates a Digic 4 image processor.<\/p>\n

Canon has redesigned the body to include a rubber grip and a more textured feel.<\/p>\n

With the inclusion of Full HD video (1,920×1,080 pixels) Canon will be hoping to attract punters outside the traditional photography arena. <\/p>\n

There is a burgeoning interest in HD video, creating a potential new market for camera makers.<\/p>\n

The firm revealed that its UK office receives up to five phone calls a day from budding filmmakers wanting to borrow the Full HD-equipped Canon EOS 5D Mark II professional-level DSLR for student and\/or documentary projects.<\/p>\n

‘It [HD video] will be a useful tool for many different photographers and creatives,’ said Owen.<\/p>\n

Manual movie control<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using HD movie on the 550D, photographers can control the shutter speed, aperture and equivalent ISO – allowing control of depth-of-field, for example.<\/p>\n

To aid handling, a ‘stop\/start’ movie activation button has been added to the 550D, a camera that can record a maximum of 12 minutes of HD video at one time, according to Canon.<\/p>\n

The EOS 550D has a built-in microphone and will be compatible with an optional external microphone (3.5 mm socket), according to Canon.<\/p>\n

It also features a built-in HDMI port so that images can be viewed on an HD-compatible TV.<\/p>\n

In a first for Canon, the 550D adds a movie crop function that records using the central ‘640×4890 pixel’ area of the sensor – to create an effective magnification of ‘approximately seven times’, according to the firm.<\/p>\n

The 550D is also the first Canon DSLR to accept SDXC memory cards. It will also be compatible with Eye-Fi, a memory card that allows images to be transferred over a Wi-Fi [wireless] network.<\/p>\n

Billed as an ?evolution from previous models? ? and another EOS first – the 550D allows the user to set a top ISO limit when using the automatic ISO mode in a bid to allow them to control over the maximum amount of noise they want in their images.<\/p>\n

The camera’s 100-6400 ISO range is expandable to ‘12,800’.<\/p>\n

And the 3in dot Clear View LCD screen features an aspect ratio of 3:2, designed to mirror the ratio of the sensor, said Owen. Canon has boosted the monitor’s resolution to ‘1,040,000’ dots.<\/p>\n

Owen said that he expects a combination of camera features to attract buyers, rather than one single aspect. ‘Outstanding stills and movies bring convergence of technology closer together at a price point that people would not have thought achievable in the past,’ he told us.<\/p>\n

Build quality differences over the camera’s EOS 7D (\u00a31,799.99) sibling include a plastic body (the 7D has a magnesium-alloy shell), a slightly smaller grip and lack of weather-sealing.<\/p>\n

The debutante borrows the 9-point AF system from the 500D, while technology trickling down from the 7D includes iFCL metering. This aims to use focus, colour and luminance information to determine ‘consistently exposed shots’.<\/p>\n

The 7D’s technical superiority includes an 8fps burst rate and 19 AF points (ten more than the 550D), for example.<\/p>\n

New metering sensor<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new metering sensor features 63 zones, arranged in a ‘dual layer’ – designed to combat overexposure that can result from metering sensors typically being more sensitive to red subject, explains Canon.<\/p>\n

Armoury also includes Canon’s EOS Integrated [sensor] Cleaning System.<\/p>\n

The newcomer measures 128.8×97.3x62mm and weighs around 530g.<\/p>\n

A dedicated battery grip (BG-E8) will be available, compatible with AA batteries. This will cost \u00a3159.99.<\/p>\n

Canon UK has confirmed that the EOS 550D will be available in two kits: one that includes an 18-55mm, priced \u00a3899.99 and another with an 18-135mm lens costing \u00a31,099.99.<\/p>\n

There will also be a ‘dual kit’ (18-55mm plus 55-250mm zoom), priced \u00a31,199.99.<\/p>\n

Canon EOS 550D DSLR: FULL SPEC, KIT PRICES AND MORE PICS HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

AP’s Canon EOS 550D hands on preview HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

AP video interview with Canon Europe about the EOS 550D<\/a><\/p>\n

Canon EOS 7D launch news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Picture:Canon Europe’s Mike Owen with the new EOS 550D, an 18MP DSLR<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span>Page Two: Full UK specification, kit prices and more pics<\/p>\n

AP’s Canon EOS 550D hands on preview HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Full specification, as supplied by Canon UK:<\/p>\n

IMAGE SENSOR <\/p>\n

Type 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS<\/p>\n

Effective Pixels Approx. 18.0 megapixels<\/p>\n

Total Pixels Approx. 18.7 megapixels<\/p>\n

Aspect Ratio 3:2<\/p>\n

Low-Pass Filter Built-in\/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit<\/p>\n

Sensor Cleaning EOS integrated cleaning system<\/p>\n

Colour Filter Type Primary Colour<\/p>\n

IMAGE PROCESSOR <\/p>\n

Type DIGIC 4<\/p>\n

LENS <\/p>\n

Lens Mount EF\/EF-S<\/p>\n

Focal Length Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens<\/p>\n

FOCUSING <\/p>\n

Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor<\/p>\n

AF System\/ Points 9 AF points (f\/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f\/2.8)<\/p>\n

AF working range EV -0.5 -18 (at 23\u00b0C & ISO100)<\/p>\n

AF Modes “AI Focus<\/p>\n

One Shot<\/p>\n

AI Servo ”<\/p>\n

AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection<\/p>\n

Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor<\/p>\n

Predictive AF1 Yes, up to 10m<\/p>\n

AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.<\/p>\n

AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite<\/p>\n

Manual Focus Selected on lens<\/p>\n

EXPOSURE CONTROL <\/p>\n

Metering modes “TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC<\/p>\n

(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)<\/p>\n

(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder)<\/p>\n

(3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)<\/p>\n

(4) Center weighted average metering”<\/p>\n

Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 23\u00b0C with 50mm f\/1.4 lens ISO100)<\/p>\n

AE Lock “Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.<\/p>\n

Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.”<\/p>\n

Exposure Compensation +\/-5 EV in 1\/3 or 1\/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).<\/p>\n

AEB 3 shots +\/- 2 EV, 1\/2 or 1\/3-stop increments<\/p>\n

ISO Sensitivity2 AUTO(100-6400), 100-6400 Expandable to H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments<\/p>\n

SHUTTER <\/p>\n

Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter<\/p>\n

Speed 30-1\/4000 sec (1\/2 or 1\/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)<\/p>\n

WHITE BALANCE <\/p>\n

Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor<\/p>\n

Settings “AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White<\/p>\n

Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom<\/p>\n

White balance compensation: <\/p>\n

1. Blue\/Amber +\/-9<\/p>\n

2. Magenta\/ Green +\/-9”<\/p>\n

Custom White Balance Yes, 1 setting can be registered<\/p>\n

WB Bracketing “+\/-3 levels in single level increments<\/p>\n

3 bracketed images per shutter release<\/p>\n

Selectable Blue\/Amber bias or Magenta\/ Green bias”<\/p>\n

VIEWFINDER <\/p>\n

Type Pentamirror<\/p>\n

Coverage (Vertical\/Horizontal) Approx. 95%<\/p>\n

Magnification Approx. 0.87x<\/p>\n

Eyepoint Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)<\/p>\n

Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)<\/p>\n

Focusing Screen Fixed<\/p>\n

Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f\/4 or shorter)<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Information “AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light<\/p>\n

Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level\/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB<\/p>\n

Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light<\/p>\n

Image information: White balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+)”<\/p>\n

Depth of field preview Yes, with Depth of Field preview button<\/p>\n

Eyepiece shutter On strap<\/p>\n

LCD MONITOR <\/p>\n

Type 7.7cm (3.0″) 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots<\/p>\n

Coverage Approx. 100% <\/p>\n

Viewing Angle (horizontally\/vertically) Approx 160\u00b0<\/p>\n

Coating Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge<\/p>\n

Brightness Adjustment Adjustable to one of seven levels<\/p>\n

Display Options “(1) Quick Control Screen<\/p>\n

(2) Camera settings”<\/p>\n

FLASH <\/p>\n

Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) 13<\/p>\n

Built-in Flash Coverage up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)<\/p>\n

Built-in Flash recycle time Approx. 3 seconds<\/p>\n

Modes Auto, Manual Flash On\/off<\/p>\n

Red-Eye Reduction Yes – with red eye reduction lamp<\/p>\n

X-sync 1\/200sec<\/p>\n

Flash Exposure Compensation +\/- 2EV in 1\/2 or 1\/3 increments<\/p>\n

Flash Exposure Bracketing Yes, with compatible External Flash<\/p>\n

Flash Exposure Lock Yes<\/p>\n

Second Curtain Synchronisation Yes<\/p>\n

HotShoe\/ PC terminal Yes\/ –<\/p>\n

External Flash Compatibility E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support<\/p>\n

External Flash Control via camera menu screen<\/p>\n

SHOOTING <\/p>\n

Modes Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP<\/p>\n

Picture Styles Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)<\/p>\n

Colour Space sRGB and Adobe RGB<\/p>\n

Image Processing “Highlight Tone Priority<\/p>\n

Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes)<\/p>\n

Long exposure noise reduction<\/p>\n

High ISO speed noise reduction<\/p>\n

Peripheral illumination correction”<\/p>\n

Drive modes Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)<\/p>\n

Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 3.7fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 34 images (JPEG)3, 6 images (RAW)4)<\/p>\n

LIVE VIEW MODE <\/p>\n

Type Electronic viewfinder with image sensor<\/p>\n

Coverage Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)<\/p>\n

Frame Rate 30 fps<\/p>\n

Focusing “Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)<\/p>\n

Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode”<\/p>\n

Metering “Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor<\/p>\n

Active metering time can be changed”<\/p>\n

Display Options Grid overlay, Histogram<\/p>\n

FILE TYPE <\/p>\n

Still Image Type “JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) \/ Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), <\/p>\n

RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), <\/p>\n

Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant ”<\/p>\n

RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only)<\/p>\n

Image Size “JPEG: (L) 5184×3456 (M) 3456×2304, (S) 2592×1728<\/p>\n

RAW: (RAW) 5184×3456”<\/p>\n

Movie Type MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)<\/p>\n

Movie Size “1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)<\/p>\n

1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)<\/p>\n

640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)”<\/p>\n

Movie Length Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB<\/p>\n

Sound Files “(1) Consecutive numbering<\/p>\n

(2) Auto reset<\/p>\n

(3) Manual reset”<\/p>\n

OTHER FEATURES <\/p>\n

Custom Functions 12 Custom Functions with 36 settings<\/p>\n

Metadata Tag User copyright information (can be set in camera)<\/p>\n

LCD Panel \/ Illumination Yes<\/p>\n

Playback zoom 1.5x – 10x enabled in 15steps<\/p>\n

Display Formats “(1) Single image with information (2 levels) <\/p>\n

(2) Single image <\/p>\n

(3) 4 image index<\/p>\n

(4) 9 image index<\/p>\n

(5) Jump Display”<\/p>\n

Slide Show “Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills<\/p>\n

Playback time: 1\/2\/3\/5 seconds<\/p>\n

Repeat: On\/Off”<\/p>\n

Histogram “Brightness: Yes <\/p>\n

RGB: Yes”<\/p>\n

Highlight Alert Yes (Shooting information display only)<\/p>\n

Image Erase\/Protection “Erase: Single image, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images<\/p>\n

Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time”<\/p>\n

Data Verification Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification)<\/p>\n

Menu Categories “(1) Shooting menu (x4)<\/p>\n

(2) Playback menu (x2)<\/p>\n

(3) Setup menu (x3)<\/p>\n

(4) My Menu”<\/p>\n

Menu Languages “25 Languages<\/p>\n

English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese”<\/p>\n

Firmware Update Update possible by the user<\/p>\n

INTERFACE <\/p>\n

Computer Hi-Speed USB<\/p>\n

Other Video output (PAL\/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)<\/p>\n

DIRECT PRINT <\/p>\n

Canon Printers Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge<\/p>\n

PictBridge Yes<\/p>\n

STORAGE <\/p>\n

Type SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card<\/p>\n

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM <\/p>\n

PC & Macintosh “Windows XP (SP2\/SP3) \/ Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) \/ 7 (excl. Starter Edition)<\/p>\n

OS X v10.4-10.6”<\/p>\n

SOFTWARE <\/p>\n

Browsing & Printing ZoomBrowser EX \/ ImageBrowser<\/p>\n

Image Processing Digital Photo Professional<\/p>\n

Other “PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor<\/p>\n

* Requires optional accessory”<\/p>\n

POWER SOURCE <\/p>\n

Batteries 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8<\/p>\n

Battery life “Approx. 440 (at 23\u00b0C, AE 50%, FE 50%)5<\/p>\n

Approx. 400 (at 0\u00b0C, AE 50%, FE 50%)”<\/p>\n

Battery Indicator 4 levels<\/p>\n

Power saving Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins<\/p>\n

Power Supply & Battery Chargers AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, Battery charger LC-E8, LC-E8E<\/p>\n

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS <\/p>\n

Body Materials Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber<\/p>\n

Operating Environment 0 ? 40 \u00b0C, 85% or less humidity<\/p>\n

Dimensions (WxHxD) 128.8 x 97.3 x 62 mm<\/p>\n

Weight (body only) Approx. 530g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)<\/p>\n

ACCESSORIES <\/p>\n

Viewfinder Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C<\/p>\n

Case Semi-Hard Case EH19-L<\/p>\n

Wireless File Transmitter All EF and EF-S lenses<\/p>\n

Flash Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)<\/p>\n

Battery Grip BG-E8<\/p>\n

Remote Controller\/ Switch Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6<\/p>\n

Other Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3<\/p>\n

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated. <\/p>\n

Subject to change without notice. <\/p>\n

1 With EF300mm f\/2.8L IS USM at 50kph <\/p>\n

2 Recommended Exposure Index <\/p>\n

3 Large\/Fine (Quality 8) resolution <\/p>\n

“4 Based on Canon’s testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style.<\/p>\n

Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.” <\/p>\n

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