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Canon EOS 550D reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon EOS 550D Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 16 August 2010 - |
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- 02 July 2010 - |
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- 18 April 2010 - |
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- 09 April 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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- 01 April 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 31 March 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 23 March 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 09 March 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 06 March 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 23 February 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 16 August 2010 |
“ Canon's T2i continues the traditions of the Digital Rebel line by offering outstanding performance, high-quality still/video capture, and plenty of advanced controls, all with a very appealing price tag of just $899.99 US with the kit 18-55mm IS zoom lens. The T2i is a very capable dSLR that offers features and performance in both still and video modes that are unmatched at this price. Therefore, we give the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i our highest recommendation for those seeking a powerful dSLR system for less than $900... ”
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Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 02 July 2010 |
“ Once again, Canon raises the bar at the consumer level, in both still-image resolution and video resolution and frame rate. Though it comes at a noticeably lower price, the Canon T2i now handily trumps the competition from Nikon and others, and offers some timely features worth noticing. The Eye-fi status display stands out as a great idea that seems rather obvious in hindsight, but technical achievements like the iFCL metering, which helps autofocus accuracy by detecting the type of light, is where the Canon T2i should really impress. If the image quality comes as close to the 7D's as the T1i's did to the 50D's, the Canon T2i should turn out some excellent quality pictures... ”
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 18 April 2010 |
“ Canon's Digital Rebel models have always been the leaders in the entry-level D-SLR category, and that tradition continues with the EOS Rebel T2i. This 18 Megapixel camera features excellent photo quality (even at high ISOs), a compact, well-designed body, a gorgeous 3-inch LCD display, snappy performance, and a Full HD movie mode. There aren't many downsides: Images are on the soft side, especially if you're using an inexpensive lens. Redeye is a problem, and there's no tool to remove it in playback mode (in fact, there really aren't any editing tools in playback mode). The continuous shooting mode could be better and, like other D-SLRs, contrast detect autofocus in live view mode is sluggish. Despite a few flaws -- many of which were also on the Rebel T1i -- the EOS Rebel T2i is an entry-level digital SLR that should not be ignored... ”
Complete review here
Digital Camera Review 's conclusion / rating - 09 April 2010 |
“ The T2i appeared on the market shortly after the T1i, but appears to be an addition to the Rebel line that fleshes out the resolution range rather than a replacement. No matter its intention, the T2i is a capable performer and pleasant shooting companion. Shutter lag is what you expect from a DSLR, and AF speed is good as well.
The kit lens is a decent performer and the option always exists to match the T2i with some of Canon's premium "L" series lenses to maximize image potential. Both ISO sensitivity and HD video quality are good. There are more than enough available settings to satisfy manual shooters, and a basic serving of auto and scene modes to help folks either transition into a DSLR or just go about their photo adventures with the camera handling the lion's share of the duties.
Battery life is the lowest of this class and the camera output files are at 72 dpi (and a whopping 6 feet by 4 feet at that resolution). Many people carry extra batteries but having to work on every shot to send it by email (at a manageable size) or print can get old. Fortunately, these are the main gripes with the T2i, and overall, are fairly minor nits to pick... ”
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 01 April 2010 |
“ Despite our (very minor) complaints, the EOS 550D is a very satisfying camera, and certainly offers the most compelling feature set of any nominally 'entry level' DSLR that we've used. It isn't just about spec though - the 550D's refined handling and excellent supplied software suite should not be overlooked. Although it doesn't represent a huge improvement over the 500D, the changes that have been made are worthwhile, and well-implemented. An external mic socket, manual control and wide choice of resolutions and frame rates means that the 550D is worthy of consideration for serious video use, and when paired with a high quality lens, image quality is superb.
With all this taken into account, it is hard not to recommend the EOS 550D. Quite simply, taken as a whole, it is the best camera of its class that we've ever seen, and one of those rare cameras that won't look out of date in a couple of years' time... ”
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 31 March 2010 |
“ The Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i is a solid mid-range camera whose main virtue is that it allows you to capture incredibly detailed photos without ever getting in the way or spoiling the fun of picture taking. Surely enough, it doesn't have the robust build, comfortable hand-grip, weather sealing, dual control wheels, large viewfinder, 8fps burst mode or 19-point auto focus module of the EOS 7D - but then a Rebel probably never will. Canon understands the principles of product differentiation, and knows that those who really need these features will eventually cough up the price for the higher-specified model, while the rest of the target market will happily embrace the smaller, lighter and friendlier Rebel.
Not to mention that apart from these few things, the Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i has practically everything its bigger brother has to offer. 18 megapixels? Tick. 63-zone metering sensor? Tick. Full HD movie recording with user selectable frame rates? 1,040,000-dot LCD screen with 3:2 aspect ratio? Some of these are things the 7D doesn't even have (which is not to say its 4:3 VGA screen is bad, but still). Clearly, if you are shopping for a new DSLR camera, the EOS 550D / T2i should be high on your list. Just make sure you understand that if you are mainly attracted to it by its headline-grabbing resolution, you will need to buy something better than the 18-55mm kit lens to actually make the most out of all those pixels.
Things are a bit different if you already own its predecessor, the 500D / T1i. More pixels, more sophisticated metering, higher screen resolution and a wider exposure compensation range are all nice and well, but I doubt that any or all of these would or should tempt 500D owners to upgrade. Unless... unless they find themselves shooting lots of video footage and are not happy with what their current camera can offer in this area. The dizzying number of frame rate options, full manual control over exposure and the option to connect an external stereo microphone may indeed make the 550D / T2i attractive to these people.
On the other hand, Canon is obviously not in a vacuum - the competitors might not have any 18-megapixel consumer DSLRs just yet, and few of them can match what the EOS 550D / T2i has to offer in terms of video capture, but they do have some very capable, feature-packed models that actually cost a lot less these days. Tthe 550D might be a lot cheaper than the 7D, but at £699.00 / $799.99 without a lens, it's not particularly aggressively priced within its own competitive set.
As far as we are concerned, we have found the Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i to be a convincing, well-put-together product that easily earns a Highly Recommended rating... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 23 March 2010 |
“ The Canon EOS 550D is a very good camera by any standard. Build quality is excellent, the control layout and handling are near perfect, high ISO noise control is superb and the new monitor is the best on the market. However it idoesn't offer many more features or significantly better image quality than the EOS 500D, and is beaten in some crucial areas by cheaper rival cameras... ”
Trusted Reviews's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 09 March 2010 |
“ Canon's EOS 550D / Rebel T2i continues the company's tradition of filtering-down features from a higher-end model into a more affordable body. As such, the 550D / T2i enjoys the same high resolution photos and flexible movie modes of the 7D, not to mention its sophisticated metering system, and there's even a brand new 3:2 shaped screen which is a perfect fit for stills in playback or Live View.
These features, along with the other improvements listed above, are of course all very nice to have, but there's nothing too radical here. Canon continues to have no interest in fitting articulated screens to its DSLRs for now, nor will you find anything left-field like a built-in GPS. And while the resolution and movie specifications read like a mini 7D, the company ensures the entry-level models are kept well apart from the semi-pro DSLRs by keeping construction affordable and continuous shooting below 4fps.
Given Canon's track record, none of this should come as any surprise. Its entry-level and mid-range models will always prioritise resolution (and now also video capabilities) over continuous shooting, although this firm strategy has opened gaps for companies like Sony to pitch affordable DSLRs with quick burst rates which many will find preferable.
It's also important to remember if you're not interested in video, Canon's own EOS 50D is currently priced only slightly higher with the benefits of quicker shooting, tougher build and other pro features. Then coming-in at a comfortably lower price point is Nikon's D5000, which may be a year old but still features great image quality and respectable 720p movies, along with an articulated screen. Both will be tough rivals for the latest Canon. We'd also be surprised if Nikon doesn't announce a compelling successor to the best-selling D90 by the Photokina show this September.
Ultimately much of the EOS 550D / T2i's appeal lies in its flexible movie capabilities, and it's great to have not only the 7D's choice of frame rates, but also manual control over exposures and an external microphone input. If these features are important to you, then the 550D / T2i lets you enjoy them at a lower price than ever before. Indeed it's a fantastic camera for videophiles on a budget, while the 18 Megapixel resolution, confident metering and superb screen will delight still photographers. As such it easily earns our Highly Recommended rating and in the absence of an updated equivalent from arch rival Nikon, it'll own much of the upper entry-level DSLR sales during 2010... ”
CameraLabs's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
ePhotozine 's conclusion / rating - 06 March 2010 |
“ Even at the guide price of £899, this camera is a worthy addition to the current Canon line-up, especially if it's the video features that may have caught your attention. If that applies to you, this camera offers virtually the same video main video features as the EOS 7D, but costs £800 less. With this camera, videographers interested in a HD movie equipped SLR are truly spoilt.
From a still photographer's perspective, there are still a few additional features that may make day-to-day shooting that bit more pleasurable, such as the improved Auto ISO function, higher resolution screen and improved control layout.
Overall the performance of this camera is excellent, and will find many fans whether they be interested in still, or video, or both... ”
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 23 February 2010 |
“ Buy this camera if:
- You want a lightweight, high-resolution DSLR camera that can record both still pictures and HD video clips.
- You want a camera with a straightforward user interface plus both easy-to-use automated shooting modes and P, A, S and M controls.
- You want a DSLR with a built-in auto flash with a good range of flash modes and exposure adjustments.
- You could make use of the extended sensitivity range for still photography and video capture.
- You want autofocusing while shooting video clips.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You require more than one raw file option and the ability to set different JPEG image sizes and qualities for RAW+JPEG capture.
- You require a wider AE bracketing range than +/- 2 stops.... ”
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
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