Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera

Canon's EOS 550D entry-level digital SLR: a poor man's EOS 7D?

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Specifications:

Digital camera features
Aspect ratio
16:9
Camera resolution (megapixels)
18
Lens aperture range
f/3.5-5.6
Optical zoom
7.5
Sensor size
22.3x14.9mm
Sensor type
CMOS
Video mode
Yes
Viewfinder
Yes
Zoom (telephoto)
135mm
Zoom (wide angle)
18mm
Display
Screen size
3in
Exposure
Bulb mode
Yes
ISO speeds
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000
Metering
Centre-weighted average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
Minimum shutter speed
30
Optical image stabilisation
Yes
White balance
Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Focus
Focus modes
Auto, Face detection, Manual
Focus points
9
Shooting modes
Continuous shot limit
34
Program mode
Yes
Scene modes
Yes
Self timer
Yes
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Burst mode
Shutter priority
Yes
Size and weight
Weight
500g
Height
97.5mm
Width
128.8mm
Depth
75.3mm
SLR features
Hot shoe
Yes
Lens mount
Canon EF and EF-S
Live view
Yes
Remote control
Yes
Storage
Supported memory media
SD
Supported file formats
Image files
JPEG, RAW
Video files
H.264, MOV
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Wired connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
HDMI, USB 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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