EOS 550D 18MP Digital SLR Camera (Rebel T2I)

The EOS 550D incorporates Canon’s cutting-edge technologies such as a DIGIC 4 image processor, 9-point AF system and a 63 dual zone layer metering sensor found in the EOS 7D for total image control.

The new flagship of the EOS Rebel line, Canon EOS 550D brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that's a joy to use. Featuring a class-leading 18.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS 550D also has an advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it's ready to go the minute it's picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon's brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily. With some of the most advanced features of any digital SLR, it's simply the best Rebel Canon has ever created.

EOS 550D Highlights

18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor

The EOS 550D has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel's light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).

DIGIC 4 Image Processor

The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS 550D 's camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural colour reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS 550D 's CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation.

Capture stunning shots in low light

ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light

The EOS 550D features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology, creative possibilities abound. Combine the EOS 550D with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer and the shooting possibilities for both movies and stills expand even further.

Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control

Designed for the evolving, tech-savvy user, the EOS 550D features HD Video capture technologies--manual exposure control for more creative control, for example--borrowed directly from professional Canon SLRs to capture stellar video with all the benefits of shooting with an SLR. By shooting video with the EOS 550D , photographers as well as filmmakers can take advantage of the creative features native to SLR cameras. Along with its manual controls, the EOS 550D allows for full use of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including Macro and Fisheye, providing a plethora of shooting options once reserved only for still photography. The resulting HD video is a standout in its beautiful depth-of-field characteristics and remarkable capture capability under poor lighting conditions. In a first for EOS cameras, a Movie Crop function is included: An SD-quality movie (640 x 480) can be cropped to the equivalent of about 7x magnification of regular shooting.

Video can be captured at a number of resolutions and frame rates for numerous applications. It can capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 24 (23.976), 25 or 30 (29.97) frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD through the EOS 550D 's HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50/60 (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50/60 (59.94) fps). The EOS 550D has a built-in microphone for simple mono recording and stereo sound can be recorded through a self-powered external microphone.

Enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system, and 9-point AF system

The EOS 550D features Canon's newest Dual-layer sensor, with 63-zones. By measuring not only the amount of light, but also taking into account colour and luminosity, this new system delivers a very high level of accuracy for better results every time. Since the metering sensor has a colour measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS 550D gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as sports on a cloudy day, or indoor holiday scenes.

Additionally, the EOS 550D has a high-precision, 9-point AF system utilizing a high-precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point. The 9-point AF system uses both normal and high-precision focus depending on the aperture and available light. The 9 focus points can be chosen automatically or manually selected.

Wide 3.0-inch (3:2 aspect ratio) Clear View LCD monitor

The EOS 550D has a high-resolution 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor that features 1.04 million dots/VGA for spectacular detail. It also has the same aspect ratio (3:2) as the camera's sensor, making for clear and easy Live View composition. An anti-reflective and water-repellent coating provides a clearer and more smudge-resistant surface and screen brightness can be adjusted in 7 steps in accordance with ambient light.

New Quick Control Screen button

The EOS 550D 's refined button layout includes a dedicated button that directs the camera immediately to the Quick Control screen, where it's simple to navigate among any number of settings, including ISO, Exposure and Flash Exposure compensation, drive mode, white balance, image quality and much, much more.

Improved layout with dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button

Without the need to navigate through a bunch of menus, the EOS 550D transitions effortlessly between still and movie mode. By pressing the Live View/Movie button, a situation that had required menu access with other cameras, still images can change to a movie shoot and vice versa. It's literally as simple as the press of a button.

3.7fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW

The EOS 550D can shoot up to 3.7 frames per second (fps) for up to approximately 6 consecutive RAW files or approximately 34 full-resolution JPEGs. Shooting at speeds of up to 1/4000 sec., the EOS 550D can capture even rapidly-unfolding scenes with ease.

New compatibility with SDXC memory cards

The EOS 550D is compatible with both SDXC memory cards for greater storage capacity and with Eye-Fi SD cards, which are outfitted with a Wi-Fi transmitter (IEEE 802.11b/g) and internal antenna for wireless, high speed transfer of images. With an Eye-Fi card installed, the EOS 550D can display the Eye-Fi's connection status and error notes with ease, for fully functional wireless uploading of images directly from the camera.

Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses

EF Lenses

The EOS 550D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like the Canon Image Stabilizer technology in select lenses helps to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light. With a dizzying array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS 550D with superlative Canon optics.

18.0 megapixel Advanced Photo System (APS-C) size centimeter OS sensor Full High-Definition recording in 24, 25 and 30 fps ISO 100-6400, expandable to 12800 3.7 Frames per second Standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, monochrome, user definition 1-3 autofocus, one-shot AF, Al servo AF, Al focus AF, manual focusing, electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter, TFT colour liquid crystal monitor

Lens

1. 18-55mm kit lens 
   1. Mount Type: Canon EF-S
   2. Focal Length Range: 18 to 55 mm 
   3. Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6 
   4. Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups 
   5. Angle of View: 74 degrees 20 minutes to 27 degrees 50
   6. Filter Size: 58 mm 
   7. Closest Focusing Distance: 0.25 m
2. 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens
   1. Mount Type: Canon EF-S
   2. Focal Length Range: 55 to 250 mm 
   3. Maximum Aperture: f/4.0-5.6 
   4. Lens Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, Including One UD-glass Element 
   5. Angle of View: 27 degrees 50 minutes to 6 degrees 15 minutes 
   6. Filter Size: 58 mm 
   7. Closest Focusing Distance: 1.1 m
3. ND filter x 5 
   1. ND2 
   2. ND4 
   3. ND8 
   4. ND16 
   5. ND24 
   Neutral Density filter evenly reduce the amount of light passing through the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed. Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired. Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject. Lets you use higher speed films in bright light. It will be much convenient to take along with on your trip. Its a great deal all together.