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

Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints or crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing EOS 550Ds 18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.

Canons 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.

When light levels fall, the EOS 550D offers an ISO range of up to 6400 expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.

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 TVs remote control.

Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 7.7cm (3.0 inch) 3:2 Clear View LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 1040000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.

A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.

Quick Control screen

Accessible using a dedicated button it provides easy access to commonly used functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the shot as it happens.

External Microphone Socket

Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the 3.5mm stereo jack socket.

Shoot VGA movies with an effective zoom of 7x. Movie crop uses only the centre part of the sensor and allows long distance shooting without having to change lenses.

Create a shooting system as unique as you are

The EOS 550D is compatible with Canons full range of EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites.

• Type 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
• Effective Pixels Approx. 18.0 megapixels
• Total Pixels Approx. 18.7 megapixels
• Aspect Ratio 3:2
• Low-Pass Filter Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
• Sensor Cleaning EOS integrated cleaning system
• Colour Filter Type Primary Colour

• Type DIGIC 4

• Lens Mount EF/EF-S
• Focal Length Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

• Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor
• AF System/ Points 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
• AF Working Range EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
• AF Modes AI Focus /  One Shot / AI Servo
• AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection
• Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
• Predictive AF Yes, up to 10m
• AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
• AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
• Manual Focus Selected on lens

• TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC
• Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
• Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
• Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
• Center weighted average metering

• EV 1-20 (at 23C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)

• Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
• Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.

• +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
• AEB 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
• ISO Sensitivity AUTO(100-6400), 100-6400 Expandable to H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments

• Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
• Speed 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

• Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

• AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
• Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
• White balance compensation:
• Blue/Amber +/-9
• Magenta/ Green +/-9.

• Yes, 1 setting can be registered
• +/-3 levels in single level increments
• 3 bracketed images per shutter release.
• Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.

• Type Pentamirror
• Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Approx. 95%
• Magnification Approx. 0.87x
• Eyepoint Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
• Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre)
• Focusing Screen Fixed
• Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
• Viewfinder Information AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light
• Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB
• Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light
• Image information: White balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+)
• Depth of Field Preview Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.
• Eyepiece Shutter On strap

• Type 7.7cm (3.0 inch ) 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots
• Coverage Approx. 100%
• Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) Approx 160
• Coating Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge
• Brightness Adjustment Adjustable to one of seven levels
• Display Options Quick Control Screen /  Camera settings

• Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) 13
• Built-in Flash Coverage up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
• Built-in Flash Recycle Time Approx. 3 seconds

• Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP

• Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

• sRGB and Adobe RGB

• Highlight Tone Priority
• Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes)
• Long exposure noise reduction
• High ISO speed noise reduction
• Peripheral illumination correction

• Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
• Continuous Shooting
• Max. Approx. 3.7fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 34 images (JPEG), 6 images (RAW))

• Type Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
• Coverage Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
• Frame Rate 30 fps
• Focusing Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) / Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode
• Metering Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor / Active metering time can be changed
• Display Options Grid overlay, Histogram

• JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
• RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
• Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
• RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
• Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only)

• JPEG: (L) 5184x3456 (M) 3456x2304, (S) 2592x1728
• RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456
• Movie Type
• MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
• Movie Size
• 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
• 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
• 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)

• Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB

• Hi-Speed USB
• Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
• PictBridge Yes

• Type SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

• Batteries 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8
• Battery Life
• Approx. 440 (at 23C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
• Approx. 400 (at 0C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
• Battery Indicator 4 levels
• Power Saving Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins.

• Dimensions (WxHxD) 128.8 x 97.3 x 62 mm
• Weight (Body Only) Approx. 530g