Canon Eos 550D 18-55mm IS Single Lens Kit

The Canon EOS 550D staggering technological innovation.

 

The Canon Eos 550D also features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC 4 Image Processor, plus a new 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The Canon EOS 550D's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

 

 

The Canon EOS 550D number of megapixels determines the amount of sharp detail a digital camera can record. With more megapixels, you can print at larger sizes, plus crop and enlarge without sacrificing quality. EOS cameras provide all the resolution you need for finely detailed, photo-quality prints with plenty of scope for post-shoot cropping.

 

The Canon EOS 550D has a 18.0 Megapixel sensor lets you capture every scene in ultra-high levels of detail perfect for turning your experiences into poster-sized photo prints.

 

The precise auto focus system of the Canon EOS 550D keeps you focused for sharp images. The nine AF points one high-precision cross-type center AF point with f/2.8 sensitivity and eight others compatible at f/5.6 provide fast, accurate auto focus for any Canon EF lens even when shooting in low-light environments. Focus points can be assigned automatically using one of three different AF modes or manually.

 

The Canon EOS 550D Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust in three important ways: Reduce, Repel and Remove. The camera's Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor. The dust is then trapped by an adhesive along the base, preventing it from causing further nuisance. Cleaning is engaged each time the camera is powered up or shut down or manually through the "clean now" function.

 

It is the power of DIGIC 4 processor that delivers the superb Canon EOS 550D image quality, responsive camera performance, faster AF,faster continuous shooting and extended battery life. DIGIC 4 processors are so fast they can read, process, compress and write image data back to the buffer between exposures, reducing the data bottleneck for extended continuous shooting.

 

The Canon EOS 550D Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0" LCD, which is higher in resolutin than the screen of the  previous Canon EOS cameras. Offering an amazing 1,040,000 dots resolution on the LCD monitor. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen.

 

The Canon 550D with 18-55mm IS supplied with a comprehensive software suite that provides everything the photograph needs to manage and process images. This includes Digital Photo Professional (DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW image processing control.

 

The Canon EOS 550D camera is fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as EX-series Speedlites.

 

DPOF (Digital Print Order format) is a format which allows the user of the Canon EOS 550D to define which captured images on the storage card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies or other image information such as paper size, image title text, image orientation, contact information and much more.

 

Pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image qualities. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types each one offering a different colour response. Within each selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation. The camera's factory default configuration is set to deliver immediately-usable JPEG images without need for additional menu settings.

 

If you like your action fast, you'll love the Canon EOS 550D. With a quick startup time of only 0.1 second and 3.7fps continuous shooting, the new EOS delivers the best shooting performance in its class. The lightning quick response is further enhanced by a shutter release lag time. And with shutter speeds topping out at 1/4000 sec. for normal shooting and 1/200 sec. for flash, your action shots will display a clarity and crispness that command attention.

 

Let the Canon EOS 550D brighten your day by turning muddy, underexposed shots into bright, beautiful images. When shooting, the camera analyzes your photos to determine proper exposure and contrast. If a shot is too dark, Auto Lighting Optimizer applies just the right amount of brightness and contrast to save the day. This intelligent feature can correct underexposed images, shot in AE mode or with a flash, as well as images exhibiting low contrast due to mist or haze.

 

A light compact body makes the Canon 550D an ideal shooting companion wherever you go. Despite the large LCD monitor, Canon has noticeably reduced body weight compared to previous models while still maintaining the easy operability for which Canon EOS 550D is famous. Now utilizing popular SD and high-capacity SDHC memory cards, it allows compact digital camera owners to move up to the world of EOS and still use their previous cards.

 

Just when you thought EOS couldn't get better, it did. Powered by a compact, long-lasting Lithium-ion battery with up to 50% more power than the one used on the previous Canon EOS cameras, your photo sessions are markedly extended. A new battery grip lets you use either Lithium-ion batteries (up to two at once) or six AA-size batteries and increases comfort when shooting vertically. Additionally, for more versatile flash operation with the Canon Speedlite 580EX II, you can control flash settings from the camera.