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Canon’s EOS 550D has finally landed!

So while I’m away in Boracay, Canon finally showcases its new dSLR yesterday — the Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i and Kiss X4 Digital elsewhere) — with an impressive 18MP sensor and Full HD 1080p video recording.



Canon EOS 550D
18-megapixel sensor
100-6400 ISO (with 12,800 ISO expansion)
1080p & 720p HD video
3.7 frames per second
Live View

The 550D also comes with a 3.5mm stereo jack allowing you to connect an optional microphone in movie mode. It can also autofocus before or during recording with a half-press of the shutter release.

As usual, the Canon 550D comes with a kit lens (EF-S 18-55mm IS lens) and will be priced at Php49,995USD 852INR 72,223EUR 811CNY 6,204 or lower (depending on where you get it).

Abe Olandres
Abe Olandres
Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.
  1. I WANT THIS BADLY! But I think that price is already the prices of my N97 and N97 Mini. Review review review sir. Tnx :D

  2. i think i need a new canon and this is it!

  3. @animo
    wow, nice shots and nice blog.

  4. oh crap, THAT expensive?! P49,995? It’s only P41,617 Stateside! That’s a whopping 25% of tax/markup/extra costs.

  5. yeah… I like this new camera.. specially the Full HD 1080p video and the live view. But why is the price at 49k to 50k. Wherein the US Price is only $899.99 with the 18-55IS Kit lens.. I guess.. thats’ where tax, marketting and vat comes in.. grrr…. I wonder how much will it cost in hidalgo?

    http://abielonline.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-canon-eos-550d-rebel-t2i-unleashed.html

  6. is it available in the philippines? where?

  7. just add 4k or less and you get a 50D body.

  8. @Pochero
    I agree…

    Anyone know what’s the sensor attached on this one?

  9. What! my 450d just turned a year old and now they released another model after 500d. LOL!

  10. Wow…i still haven’t bought my dreAM Canon DSLR and now comes another one…phew…. :-)

  11. wondering if this dslr has also some lcd screen? and what is the size of it?

  12. tempting. im still thinking whether to get this or the pentax kx as an amateur photographer.

  13. shelling out 5k more for a 50d is a better option :) @pochero

  14. buti nalang I haven’t bought the 500D yet hehe..

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  18. or add less than 10k and you get a canon 50D + 18-55mm lens hehe.
    i think the 550D sensor is the same as the 500D.
    its just an updated version of 500d.
    i dont think it would sell well considering it iss near the price range of nikon d90 and canon 50D.

  19. Malapit na sa D90.

  20. I would prefer the 550D instead of the D90 or 50D. Video (1080p 30fps, unlike D90-720p) made with the 550D was virtually identical to that taken with the 7D (in a demo), which is twice the price. They also both have 18 MP sensor and Digic IV I think, although the 7D has more focus points and better burst mode. The 550D is the camera I’ve been waiting for, on paper that is. Still no comprehensive real world reviews, though.

  21. @Benito Guevarra

    what you need is a digital camcorder not a dslr hehe. and besides the megapixel wars is dead. it shifted to the iso.

  22. A test video of this DSLR is pretty impressive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xfEw2P6M10

    Anyone, can aanyone confirm if a prosumer HD video camera that is comparable to quality of this DSLR? specifically the feature of Canon 7D that can take 1000fps.

  23. Actually, what I need is a camera that takes great stills and video, and this (and a lot of DSLRs now, which is the emerging trend and not just a fad) seems to address it. Yes the megapixel wars has taken a back seat to ISO, but even the 550D, like the 7D, has very good ISO performance, so I guess you can have your cake and eat it too. I want to bring just one device to photo/video ops, not a separate camcorder and stills camera. But then again, I haven’t seen a legitimate review of the 550D, just the pre-release press, so I am still not sure if I’m getting this. One thing that I don’t like, though, is the mono audio. You have to attach a stereo mic to get better sound.

  24. @You Won
    “1000fps” umm. huh?

  25. this is it. see more at:

    http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10020806canoneos550d.asp

  26. i’m seriously considering getting the eos 500d, but here comes the 550d.

    here’s more: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_550D_Rebel_T2i/verdict.shtml

  27. another bad thing about the 550D is you need to buy a new battery grip. old grips wont work.

  28. “start chasing better pictures, not better cameras” – thom hogan

  29. Take stories. Not just pictures – Kelby

  30. ooh… can’t wait. this will be my 1st ever camera & I’m so excited to get it.

    so far, I only used friends’ cameras & never really got my own camera. so good luck to me! :D

  31. I Love It!! the price is quite affordable

  32. Here’s a comparison between the 7D and 550D (aka Rebel T2i).

    http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/canont2i_vs_7d/index.cfm

    Needless to say, they think video between the two are virtually identical (up to ISO 1600). The jury’s still out on photos, though. Haven’t seen a comparison of actual pictures.

    A source from a local Canon store says the SRP might be P54,000 (with 18-55 lens). I do hope it’ll be cheaper.

  33. which one is better, D90 or ito?

  34. The D90 will likely take better photos despite the megapixel handicap (if you can call it that). The 550D will probably take better videos. It’s a matter of what your priorities are. On that note, the successor to the D90 will probably attempt to exceed or at least equal the 550D’s specs in terms of photo and video quality. Question is, can you wait for Nikon’s answer to the 550D?

  35. it’s the video features that makes this cam an A1. time to explore shortfilms :D

  36. buy kayo sir ng 550D thru ebay! rule breaker tlaga tong new dslr.. i love this! d ko na halos bitawan nung binili ko kagabi..

  37. I’ve got already the canon 550D and very interesting to work with it and affordable price.. Can any one teach me to shoot?

  38. I’ve been wanting this, but I’m confused cause it’s lower price than EOS 7D…what’s the difference…

  39. A while ago, we just bought the 550d (body only @P49,950) and the 28-135mm lens (P12,950)but we got it for 70k flat. It’s nice, but I’m still fiddling with all the features, etc. :)

  40. hi.. is this ready for shipping?

  41. guys u can get it cheaper go to this online store kimstore.multiply.com. got my 550d last thursday.

  42. rEALLY THIS CAMERA IS VERY GOOD IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE i BOUGHT ONE YOU WONT REGRET IT..

  43. I wish I can buy it by this year,,, still saving more money… ^^,

    In SM stores they sell it for about 52k-54k

    but in states they sell it at 40k-43k.

  44. I want this so bad! So ganun na talaga siya ka-mahal? Well, february itong blog na to. Nagbago na kaya yung price? I can’t find the updated price in google eh :( Can you please tell me? PLEASE :(

  45. I saw this camera in SM Marikina and everywhere you go it costs P 49,950

  46. try buying at hidalgo i bought mine from mayers and it only cost 38k with 18-55mm kits lens

  47. 63k php with 18-135 kit…

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