Canon EOS 550D
Canon’s entry level line has a new contender in the 550D and is the highest spec entry level camera they have produced.
18.7 Megapixels, full HD movie and the metering system borrowed from Canon’s 7D all look impressive. For anyone wanting to upgrade from say a 450D or an 1000D, you are certainly going to notice the difference. For anybody new into the DLSR market, you’ll be blown away if you’re used to the compact market.
For the price, this camera certainly leads the way in quality over the competition. The camera performs very well in low light conditions and is a general all rounder for a range of different photography subjects.
The build is good for the price but personally for my liking, it has a bit too much plastic. The ergonomics of the camera aren’t fantastic if you have large hands and the buttons can be slightly too small on the back. It would be handy if Canon included the rotator wheel that is present on Canon’s semi pro and pro cameras. On the plus side, 18.7 MP is a lot of resolution to play with. For a discount Canon 550D you should be looking to find the body for under $700.
Camera review contributed by professional photographer, Carl Glancey.
