EOS 550D :
Capture your story in stunning detail with the EOS 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in the local football match.
Benefits
18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4
ISO 100-6400, H:12800
Up to 3.7fps shooting
Full HD movies
7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
iFCL metering
Quick Control screen
Ext. Mic socket
Movie crop
Detailed Features
Take a look at a more detailed look into the Canon EOS 550D
18 MP CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints - or crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing - EOS 550D's 18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.
DIGIC 4
Canon's DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting.
Full HD movie recording
The EOS 550D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. To satisfy your creativity the EOS 550D features full manual control and selectable frame rates. You can also shoot high speed 50/60fps movies at 720P for when the action is really fast. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV. Also with compatible TVs playback can be controlled using the TV's remote control.
EOS 500D :
With the EOS 500D, bring every facet of your story to life. Record the smallest detail with a high resolution of 15.1 million pixels in photo, or switch to Full HD (1080P) video.
CMOS sensor 15.1 million pixels
- Ideal for anyone who wants to print large format prints or crop their photos perfectly without losing the detail needed to print, the 15.1 million pixel Canon CMOS sensor delivers stunning performance in low light conditions and produces remarkably noise-free images.
Full HD video recording
- The EOS 500D combines exceptional photo performance with the ability to record Full HD (1080p) videos. For occasions that require storing many sequences on the memory card, users can choose to record in 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of videos and photos on any HDTV.
High ISO setting for low lighting conditions
- When the available lighting decreases, the EOS 500D offers a sensitivity range of up to ISO 3200 and can be extended to ISO 12.800 for environments where flash usage is impossible.
3.4 sq.ft./sec. on a burst of 170 JPEG images
- The EOS 500D allows continuous shooting at a speed of 3.4 fps per sec. on a maximum burst of 170 wide JPEG images (9 RAW images).
3-inch (7.5 cm) Clear View LCD display with display mode
- Detailed verification of photos and videos is possible thanks to the ClearView 3-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 920,000 points for unprecede
