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Uk has collected 115 expert reviews for Canon EOS 550D + EF 18-55mm IS + EF 55-250mm IS SLR Camera Kit 18.7 MP CMOS 5184 x 3456 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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macworld.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:37:56 |
If you’re in the market for a digital SLR that’s as ‘future proof’ as possible and reassuringly expensive without being prohibitively so at under a grand, the 550D, which slots into the middle of Canon’s EOS range, is worth your attention. Not least be...
High grade, semi professional specification in a manageable consumer level camera chassis, best-in-class 18MP stills resolution and 1920x1080 Full HD movies, compatible with a wide range of additional lenses... 
Plastic-y build compared with true semi pro models, requires period of familiarity... |
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digicambuyer.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:05 |
Full HD movie recording and high-end features Canon’s latest launch to join the manufacturer’s DSLR ranks is the feature-rich EOS 550D. Toting a compact, lightweight body akin to the rest of the EOS range, this new model incorporates some technologies...
A well-equipped camera with a simple interface that results in easy handling and brilliant image/movie quality... |
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digitalone.com.sg
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2011-07-31 02:38:05 |
One of the best low-priced DSLR cameras.
Responsive, fast focus and almostinstantaneous shutter release...
Plastic body is not as hardy as a metal one, lacks rear dial that allows for easy viewing of pictures.
Delivers razor sharp photos quickly, one of the best lower priced DSLR cameras around... |
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T3.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:14 |
Slotting into the middle of its acclaimed EOS range is Canon’s conventionally styled 550D digital SLR. Beneath its plastic-y amateur-level outer shell beats a semi professional heart. Headline specification includes a 18 megapixel maximum resoluti...
High resolution for a consumer DSLR, Full HD video and HDMI output...
LCD not angle adjustable, HD video requires fast, high capacity memory cards, No dedicated video record button...
Robust, featured packed and user friendly, Canon stays true to maker's form whilst exceeding expectation in several areas. A safe option for those upgrading from a compact... |
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computeractive.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:14 |
MORE: Click here to watch our video review of the Canon EOS 550DThe EOS 550D from Canon follows on from the company's 350D, 450D and 500D, being at the lower end of the company's range.It shares its body design with the company's cheaper cameras but it...
Goodquality, large screen; greatlooking pictures and video...
Poorquality kit lens; lacks fine control options of other EOS models...
A good camera, but relatively expensive given the buyers it’s targeting... |
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v3.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:14 |
MORE: Click here to watch our video review of the Canon EOS 550DThe EOS 550D from Canon follows on from the company's 350D, 450D and 500D, being at the lower end of the company's range...
Good-quality, large screen; great-looking pictures and video...
Poor-quality kit lens; lacks fine control options of other EOS models...
A good camera, but relatively expensive given the buyers it’s targeting Good points Good-quality, large screen; great-looking pictures and video Bad points Poor-quality kit lens; lacks fine control options of other EOS models... |
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theregister.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:17 |
The arrival of Canon’s EOS 550D has been a rather pleasant surprise as, besides being a respectable 18.1Mp stills camera, it also shoots video at a quality that is comparable to the more expensive and technically superior EOS 7D. While the EOS 550D goe...
Canon’s EOS 550D raises the bar on features and resolution that all decent DSLRs in this enthusiast area must aim to be equipped with going forward. The high teens sensor, decent metering, customisable parameters and excellent video capabilities... |
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alphr.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:17 |
With the Canon EOS 1000D now catering for the entry-level market, the more basic cameras in the EOS range need to bring something more than basic features. The 550D certainly delivers that on paper. The megapixel wars are over – the battleground is now...
Not a massive advance for stills, but serious filmmakers looking for HD on a budget should sit up and take note... |
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pocket-lint.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:19 |
The new Canon EOS 550D was one of those cameras that got us really excited when it arrived at Pocket-lint towers. For some it is a camera that can potentially confuse - packing an 18-megapixel sensor into a consumer DSLR seems counter to the sensible...
Detail in images, excellent video performance and controls, performance in ISO range, shooting mode to appeal to newbies and advanced photographers...
Price, some of the advanced settings are well hidden in menus...
Specs and performance that really comes to the fore, the Canon EOS 550D is a very capable camera worthy of the hefty price tag it demandsKey specs18 megapixels, HDMI, SD, SDHC... |
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:19 |
When Canon announced the EOS 550D earlier this year, our ears pricked up when it was billed as the EOS 7D's baby brother, making it ideal for experienced amateurs. A lot of the technology inside the 550D has come from the excellent 7D, which set new pe...
Canon's EOS 550D is a very good camera that's packed to the gills with features, but we'd recommend avoiding the 18-55 IS kit lens because it doesn't do the camera justice... |
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digitalversus.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:21 |
Video Mode: 1080p HD on an SLR One of the 550D's most interesting features is its HD video mode, which is equivalent to the one found on the 7D, much further up the EOS range. You can record in PAL at 24 or 25 fps if you use 1080p, or at 50 fps if you...
Pluses, Electronic noise well handled up to 3200 ISO, 720p and 1080p HD video, Good quality LCD screen, Great battery life, Easy to use with great menus...
Minuses, Autofocus struggles in low light, No rotating screen, Optical viewfinder a little narrow, Grip quite qmall, No autofocus assist lamp... |
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:30 |
Canon's Eos 7D was one of the most desirable cameras we'd seen in a long while, so the arrival of the Eos 550D is to be cheered. On the face of it, it offers most of the 7D's best features: a proper HD video mode, an 18-megapixel sensor, and the new iF...
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trustedreviews.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:38 |
There are currently only four manufacturers producing APS-C format digital SLRs. In order of their respective market shares they are Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax. While Pentax seems content to plod along with its two percent share of the market and its s...
Excellent image quality, Brilliant monitor, HD video, Superb high ISO noise handling...
Expensive, Fixed monitor, Mediocre kit lens quality... |
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Photoradar.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:38 |
What it doesn’t have is the 7D’s hefty alloy construction and eight frames per second (fps) Continuous Shooting mode. The 550D can manage 3.7fps, which isn’t bad, but can only keep it up for 6 RAW files or 34 JPEGs, which is somewhat disappointing. Eve...
What it doesn’t have is the 7D’s hefty alloy construction and eight frames per second (fps) Continuous Shooting mode. The 550D can manage 3.7fps, which isn’t bad, but can only keep it up for 6 RAW files or 34 JPEGs, which is somewhat disappointing. Eve... |
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techradar.com
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2011-07-31 02:38:38 |
The Canon EOS 550D is not quite Canon's highest-spec'd consumer digital SLR, but it still packs a mighty punch.The EOS 550D sits just below the EOS 50D and the more professionally orientated EOS 7D in Canon's rather cluttered product line-up, but in so...
Quality build, High-res 18Mp sensor, Superb ISO performance, Improved intelligent metering, Full HD movie recording...
Plastic body only, Cheap and basic kit lens, Cramped optical viewfinder, Cluttered top dial, Clunky movie autofocus...
The Canon EOS 550D is not quite Canon's highest-spec'd consumer digital SLR, but it still packs a mighty punch.The EOS 550D sits just below the EOS 50D and the more professionally orientated EOS 7D in Canon's rather cluttered product line-up... |
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wired.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:40 |
Competition at the lower end of the dSLR market is fiercer than ever, as camera manufacturers compete for the loyalty of a fickle marketplace. New features such as HD video, and ever-increasing pixel counts mean that today's dSLRs for "beginners" offer...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:42 |
Product Code: 4463B016AA The Canon EOS 550D is a brand new entry-level digital SLR camera that slots in just above the EOS 500D and just below the EOS 50D in Canon's range. It will be available in the UK from April 2010. It's designed to entice novi...
From our limited time with the Canon EOS 550D, we can say that it shoots very good images, its usability is high and it's reasonably swift. The auto mode still tends to pop up the built-in flash most of the time, instead of utilising the high ISO capa... |
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amateurphotographer.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:43 |
Canon EOS 550D at a glance: 18 million effective pixels Live View on 3in, 1,040,000-dot LCD screen 1920x1080pixel (Full HD) video recording Sensitivity range expandable to ISO 100-12,800 Street price approximately £750Scores:
Features - 7/10 Build and...
I like the Canon EOS 550D, and although £750 is by no means a small amount of money, it does seem to buy a lot of technology. Importantly, the EOS 550D also delivers excellent image quality making it a good choice for enthusiasts looking for a sub-£1,0... |
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photoanswers.co.uk
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2011-07-31 02:38:43 |
The days of a single entry-level D-SLR in each manufacturer’s line-up are a thing of the past and with the arrival of the Canon EOS 550D, Canon now currently offers four consumer-focused models in its range. The EOS 550D slots in above the EOS 500D (wh...
At £849 with Canon’s standard kit lens, the Canon 550D is by no means cheap – especially for a camera aimed more towards first-time shooters rather than more experienced users. As with most new models though, you can expect the price to fall over time... |
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EISA.eu
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2011-08-17 06:42:03 |
Canon’s EOS 550D makes an excellent entry-level camera, as it offers a wide range of features in a well-designed and easy to use body. Full HD video recording is available with full manual control of exposure and of focusing, as well as still image mod...
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pcworld.co.nz
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2011-11-04 10:34:22 |
The EOS 550D is the latest in a long line of consumer level EOS DSLRs from Canon, which means that it’s been tweaked to the Nth degree. It’s the most expensive camera in the test but you get plenty for your money – consider its new generation 18MP sens...
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pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:22 |
Note: we first did a full review of the Canon EOS 550D here. This review is part of our latest group test]Since its release in February 2010, the 550D has been a must-have inclusion on the shortlist of anyone looking to buy a mid-range amateur DSLR. I...
Canon's EOS 550D has lovely design and great image quality, but as our review shows, the kit lens isn’t what it could be, and the same goes for value... |
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pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:25 |
With the EOS 1000D now catering for the entry-level market, the remaining sub-$1500 cameras in the Canon EOS range need to bring something more than basic features to the table. The 550D certainly delivers that on paper.The megapixel wars are over - th...
Not a huge advance for stills, but Canon 550D's video quality is stunning... |
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smarthouse.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:27 |
The 550D's body is light, with Canon putting most of the buttons around the 3-inch LCD screen. The mode dial is ‘divided' into two zones – Basic that allows a user to take portrait, landscape, macro, sports, and night shots without having to adjust the...
High ISO sensitivity; Bright LCD screen; Quick start up; Brilliant images; Full HD recording...
Build quality; Slight problems with image focusing... |
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:32 |
Canon's EOS 550D digital SLR camera is a marvel: it represents a product that makes very few sacrifices in image quality in order to satisfy mainstream users after something affordable. It is aimed users new to the digital SLR category, yet its specifications are quite high. Not only does it have a massive 18-megapixel sensor, it also boasts Full HD video recording, very high ISO capability and a fast burst mode. It is a camera that can be used for just about any occasion. Canon EOS 550D: a...
Excellent high ISO performance, great for shooting in dark environments, good burst mode, Full HD video recording...
Slow focusing at times, inaccurate focussing at times...
Canon’s EOS 550D digital SLR is aimed at users new to the SLR scene, but it’s a very capable camera for all types of shooting scenarios. It excels in dark conditions, it’s great for portraits, and it can even be used for sporting and act... |
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canadianreviewer.com
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2011-11-04 10:34:33 |
By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaCompact, quick and able to shoot 18 Megapixel stills or HD video, Canon's top level Rebel has made some early impressions. We've had the camera for about a week and have enjoyed putting it through its paces. Is it really a mini...
Overall, we're extremely excited about the potential of the T2i. When the EOS 7D came out, the prospect of HD video on top of 18 Megapixels capability was exciting but not affordable. With the T2i, this is closer to earth and will put HD video capabili... |
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dpexpert.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:33 |
This 18 megapixel camera uses a CMOS sensor “almost” the same as the much more expensive Canon 7D. The body bulk and mass are less than the 7D and there is one Digic processor rather than two. The viewfinder is penta mirror not prism. However, for mos...
High ISO image quality is very good. We shot in an almost dark room at ISO 6400 without any high hopes and found the image perfectly acceptable. Noise reduction is not too aggressive and the high pixel density doesn’t seem to have increased image no...
We found a noticeable difference in image quality between jpeg and RAW files. This is not something to dislike, but it is a warning that it is worth the trouble of shooting RAW. The included RAW converter is excellent.
The EOS 550D is an excellent way into the Canon system. It doesn’t have the luxurious feel of the 7D, but then it costs $1300 less for the body. Our test unit came with the Canon 18–135mm lens which is not good enough for the camera. We would... |
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photoreview.com.au
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2011-11-04 10:34:36 |
Canon's EOS 550D slips into the company's line-up between the EOS 500D and the EOS 50D and offers higher resolution than both models without displacing either. It boasts the same 18-megapizel sensor as the EOS 7D but has only one DiG!C 4 processor. A k...
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laptops.co.uk
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2016-01-31 02:43:08 |
Canon’s EOS 550D is packed with a 18.0 Megapixel CMOS, ability to record HD Movies, 3.7 Frames per Second lens, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone Feature. The Canon EOS 550D boasts the kind features you’d find on semi-professional SLR digital ca...
The EOS 550D from Canon is a trend-setter in the world of digital SLR photography. Outstanding highlight tones, HD movies and an 18 megapixel CMOS make this SLR camera a great buy for less than £700... |
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