Canon 550D Starter Bundle - ( Canon EOS 550D 18-55 IS lens, Sandisk 8GB Extreme card , SLR Bag)
Features
· 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
· DIGIC 4
· ISO 100-6400, H:12800
· 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
Design and ergonomics
Made from Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber, the Canon 550D body weighs 480g and has dimensions of 128.8 x 97.3 x 62mm.
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 1,040,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.
The button layout is in the standard Canon format with the mode dial on top, near the shutter release and a navigational 4-way D-pad.
Accessible using a dedicated button the Quick Control Screen provides easy access to commonly used functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the shot as it happens.
Picture Quality
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.
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.
Performance Features
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.
A high-precision AF system employs 9 AF points AF Points are located throughout the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. For accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, the central AF point features a high sensitivity cross-type sensor, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster
Key Features
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.
Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the 3.5mm stereo jack socket.
A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.
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.
Compatibility
Lenses: EF and EF-S
Flashes: E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
Batteries: Li-ion Battery LP-E8
Memory Card: SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card
Remote shutter release: Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6
Battery Grip: BG-E8
Canon EFS 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
This Canon EFS 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS succeeds the EFS 18-55mm, by introducing Image stabilisation and a larger 35mm equivalent focal range of 29-88mm, to cover all your basic needs of general photography.
Designed specifically for Canon’s EOS DSLR range, this lens is compact and light weight and includes an Optical Image stabilisation function to combat blur caused by camera shake.
Basic Features
Minimum focus distance: 25cm
Minimum Aperture: f22
Dimensions: 68.5 x 70
Weight: 470g
Filter size: 58mm
Sandisk 8GB SD Extreme III card
Recommended for: Cameras up to14 megapixels with moderate to mid-fast JPEG frames per seconds or slow continuous shooting at RAW resolution
The Sandisk 8GB SD Extreme III card captures images at 20 MB per second providing the storage capability for your camera to take 10 megapixel RAW and JPEG images at just over 1 frame per second or JPEG only images at a maximum of 5.7 frames per second. Storage capacity for approximately 512 RAW+JPEG images or 2280 JPEG Only images.
