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February 26, 2010

Canon’s EOS 550D has finally landed!

So while I’m away in Boracay, Canon finally showcases its new dSLR yesterday — the Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i and Kiss X4 Digital elsewhere) — with an impressive 18MP sensor and Full HD 1080p video recording.



Canon EOS 550D
18-megapixel sensor
100-6400 ISO (with 12,800 ISO expansion)
1080p & 720p HD video
3.7 frames per second
Live View

The 550D also comes with a 3.5mm stereo jack allowing you to connect an optional microphone in movie mode. It can also autofocus before or during recording with a half-press of the shutter release.

As usual, the Canon 550D comes with a kit lens (EF-S 18-55mm IS lens) and will be priced at Php49,995 or lower (depending on where you get it).

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47 Responses to “Canon’s EOS 550D has finally landed!”

  1. garnet says:

    i’m seriously considering getting the eos 500d, but here comes the 550d.

    here’s more: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_550D_Rebel_T2i/verdict.shtml

  2. Pochero says:

    another bad thing about the 550D is you need to buy a new battery grip. old grips wont work.

  3. sherminator says:

    “start chasing better pictures, not better cameras” – thom hogan

  4. stalfos says:

    Take stories. Not just pictures – Kelby

  5. Mr. J says:

    ooh… can’t wait. this will be my 1st ever camera & I’m so excited to get it.

    so far, I only used friends’ cameras & never really got my own camera. so good luck to me! :D

  6. Faust
    Twitter:
    says:

    I Love It!! the price is quite affordable

  7. Benito Guevarra says:

    Here’s a comparison between the 7D and 550D (aka Rebel T2i).

    http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/canont2i_vs_7d/index.cfm

    Needless to say, they think video between the two are virtually identical (up to ISO 1600). The jury’s still out on photos, though. Haven’t seen a comparison of actual pictures.

    A source from a local Canon store says the SRP might be P54,000 (with 18-55 lens). I do hope it’ll be cheaper.

  8. pattykixass says:

    which one is better, D90 or ito?

  9. Benito Guevarra says:

    The D90 will likely take better photos despite the megapixel handicap (if you can call it that). The 550D will probably take better videos. It’s a matter of what your priorities are. On that note, the successor to the D90 will probably attempt to exceed or at least equal the 550D’s specs in terms of photo and video quality. Question is, can you wait for Nikon’s answer to the 550D?

  10. gelflick says:

    it’s the video features that makes this cam an A1. time to explore shortfilms :D

  11. Juno
    Twitter:
    says:

    buy kayo sir ng 550D thru ebay! rule breaker tlaga tong new dslr.. i love this! d ko na halos bitawan nung binili ko kagabi..

  12. Mark Hernandez (RB) says:

    I’ve got already the canon 550D and very interesting to work with it and affordable price.. Can any one teach me to shoot?

  13. Cris De Leon says:

    I’ve been wanting this, but I’m confused cause it’s lower price than EOS 7D…what’s the difference…

  14. Nicolo Garcia says:

    A while ago, we just bought the 550d (body only @P49,950) and the 28-135mm lens (P12,950)but we got it for 70k flat. It’s nice, but I’m still fiddling with all the features, etc. :)

  15. carol says:

    hi.. is this ready for shipping?

  16. randy says:

    guys u can get it cheaper go to this online store kimstore.multiply.com. got my 550d last thursday.

  17. HENRY1216 says:

    rEALLY THIS CAMERA IS VERY GOOD IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE i BOUGHT ONE YOU WONT REGRET IT..

  18. Lawliet says:

    I wish I can buy it by this year,,, still saving more money… ^^,

    In SM stores they sell it for about 52k-54k

    but in states they sell it at 40k-43k.

  19. Pattie says:

    I want this so bad! So ganun na talaga siya ka-mahal? Well, february itong blog na to. Nagbago na kaya yung price? I can’t find the updated price in google eh :( Can you please tell me? PLEASE :(

  20. Lablab Lazaro says:

    I saw this camera in SM Marikina and everywhere you go it costs P 49,950

  21. tyrant says:

    try buying at hidalgo i bought mine from mayers and it only cost 38k with 18-55mm kits lens

  22. Bonjo says:

    63k php with 18-135 kit…

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