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  • Dixons

    £527.00 Cheapest Canon EOS550D £527.00

    Buy now *** Lowest price *** for Canon EOS550D is £527.00 from Dixons
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    Dixons ref:4906457

    18 megapixels Sensor size and type: 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS HD video: Full HD 1080p ISO Speed Range: 100-6400

    The Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens offers a level of functionality which is sure to help you and your photography grow! Leap into the professional world of photography Some of the highlights of this great-value 18 mp camera and lens include an advanced iFCL metering System with a 63-zone dual-metering sensor, Full HD video recording with manual control and selectable frame rates, a Quick Control screen, and continuous 3.7 fps shooting. With iFCL metering the camera analyses focus, colour and luminance information using dual-layer red/green and blue/green sensitivity for more accurate exposures. The Canon EOS 550D also boasts a remarkable 3" 3:2 Clear View LCD monitor with a high resolution of 1,040k dots. Composing and reviewing your photos and videos is a joy on this outstandingly specified camera! Capture with complete creative control Included in the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens kit is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with built-in optical image stabilisation. Taking into account the camera's APS-C sized sensor with inherent 1.6x crop factor, this lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29-88mm - which is ideal for shooting anything from a landscape to a portrait. Video shooters will appreciate the EOS 550D 's ability to capture stunning videos with selectable resolutions and frame rates, up to a maximum of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels at 29.97 fps. With all of this on offer and much more besides, the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens will allow you to fully realise your creative potential!

  • Currys Buy now £549.99 from Currys
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    Currys ref:4906457

    18 megapixels;;Sensor size and type: 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS;;HD video: Full HD 1080p;;ISO Speed Range: 100-6400;;Find out more

    The Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens offers a level of functionality which is sure to help you and your photography grow! Leap into the professional world of photography Some of the highlights of this great-value 18 mp camera and lens include an advanced iFCL metering System with a 63-zone dual-metering sensor, Full HD video recording with manual control and selectable frame rates, a Quick Control screen, and continuous 3.7 fps shooting. With iFCL metering the camera analyses focus, colour and luminance information using dual-layer red/green and blue/green sensitivity for more accurate exposures. The Canon EOS 550D also boasts a remarkable 3" 3:2 Clear View LCD monitor with a high resolution of 1,040k dots. Composing and reviewing your photos and videos is a joy on this outstandingly specified camera! Capture with complete creative control Included in the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens kit is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with built-in optical image stabilisation. Taking into account the camera's APS-C sized sensor with inherent 1.6x crop factor, this lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29-88mm - which is ideal for shooting anything from a landscape to a portrait. Video shooters will appreciate the EOS 550D 's ability to capture stunning videos with selectable resolutions and frame rates, up to a maximum of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels at 29.97 fps. With all of this on offer and much more besides, the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens will allow you to fully realise your creative potential! Type Type Digital SLR Sensor Resolution Total megapixels: 18.7 Effective megapixels: 18.0 Type CMOS Size APS-C (approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Format 3:2 Crop factor 1.6x ISO positions Auto (100 - 6400), 100 - 6400 expandable to H (approx. 12,800 ISO) in 1 EV stops Cleaning Built-in/fixed low-pass filter with self-cleaning EOS sensor unit Image stabiliser Yes Lens Focal length 18-55mm 35mm equivalent 29-88mm Aperture f/3.5-5.6 Optical zoom 3x Digital zoom No Minimum distance 25cm minimum focusing distance (0.34x magnification) Normal distance From 25 cm upwards Focusing Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor System: 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) AF modes: AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo AF point selection: automatic, manual Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor Predictive AF: Yes, up to 10m Manual focusing selectable on lens Viewfinder Type Optical and Live View Screen 3" 3:2 Clear View TFT screen 1,040,000 dots Coverage: 100% Viewing angle: approx. 160° Anti-glare and stain-resistant coating Brightness adjustable to one of seven levels Viewfinder features Pentaprism viewfinder Coverage: 95% Enlargement: approx. 0.87x Eyepoint: approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre) Dioptre correction Quick-return half mirror Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4,000 sec (in 1/2 or 1/3 stops) Burst mode Approx. 3.7 frames per second (burst rate maintained for approx. 34 frames) Self-timer 2 or 10 seconds Settings Exposure modes Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP Effects Picture styles: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined White balance AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber 9 2. Magenta/ Green 9 Video Video mode Yes, with sound TV output PAL/NTSC video output Memory Photo file formats JPEG (Exif 2.21 support) RAW Compatible with DPOF Version 1.1 Maximum photo resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels Video file formats MOV Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) Audio file formats PCM Memory card SD, SDHC, SDXC Internal memory No Flash Built-in Pop-up flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Guide number / Flash range 13m (100 ISO) Hot-shoe adapter for external flash Yes Connections Interface USB 2.0 HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible) External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) Pictbridge / direct printing Yes Wireless function No Other Power options Lithium-Ion LP-E8 battery & charger Battery life Approx. 400 to 440 shots with LP-E8 battery Internal menus English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simple and Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese Other functions DIGIC 4 processing engine - fast start-up time and image review, advanced noise reduction iFCL metering System with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor Quick Control screen Movie Crop Exposure compensation 5 stops UI support for Eye-Fi cards Accessories supplied USB Interface Cable IFC-130U AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Battery Pack LP-E8 Battery Charger LC-E8 EOS Digital Solution Disc and Instruction Manuals Software supplied ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch EOS Utility Picture Style Editor Dimensions Camera: 129 x 98 x 62mm Lens: 68.5 x 70mm Weight 530g EOS 550D camera with battery 200g for 18-55mm lens

  • PC World Buy now £549.99 from PC World
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    PC World ref:4906457

    18 megapixels;;Sensor size and type: 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS;;HD video: Full HD 1080p;;ISO Speed Range: 100-6400;;Find out more

    The Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens offers a level of functionality which is sure to help you and your photography grow! Leap into the professional world of photography Some of the highlights of this great-value 18 mp camera and lens include an advanced iFCL metering System with a 63-zone dual-metering sensor, Full HD video recording with manual control and selectable frame rates, a Quick Control screen, and continuous 3.7 fps shooting. With iFCL metering the camera analyses focus, colour and luminance information using dual-layer red/green and blue/green sensitivity for more accurate exposures. The Canon EOS 550D also boasts a remarkable 3" 3:2 Clear View LCD monitor with a high resolution of 1,040k dots. Composing and reviewing your photos and videos is a joy on this outstandingly specified camera! Capture with complete creative control Included in the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens kit is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with built-in optical image stabilisation. Taking into account the camera's APS-C sized sensor with inherent 1.6x crop factor, this lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29-88mm - which is ideal for shooting anything from a landscape to a portrait. Video shooters will appreciate the EOS 550D 's ability to capture stunning videos with selectable resolutions and frame rates, up to a maximum of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels at 29.97 fps. With all of this on offer and much more besides, the Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens will allow you to fully realise your creative potential!

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Price History of the Canon EOS550D

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PC World £547.66 £0.00 May 23, 2012 £547.66
PC World £549.99 £0.00 May 21, 2012 £549.99
PC World £549.99 £0.00 May 18, 2012 £549.99
Dixons £535.99 £0.00 Apr 18, 2012 £535.99
Dixons £536.10 £0.00 Apr 13, 2012 £536.10
PC World £550.62 £0.00 Apr 13, 2012 £550.62
PC World £549.99 £0.00 Apr 12, 2012 £549.99
PC World £579.99 £0.00 Apr 11, 2012 £579.99
Dixons £538.10 £0.00 Apr 6, 2012 £538.10
Dixons £549.00 £0.00 Mar 23, 2012 £549.00
Dixons £538.10 £0.00 Mar 19, 2012 £538.10
Dixons £549.99 £0.00 Mar 10, 2012 £549.99
Currys £579.99 £0.00 Feb 25, 2012 £579.99
Dixons £579.99 £0.00 Feb 24, 2012 £579.99
Dixons £528.95 £0.00 Feb 24, 2012 £528.95
Currys £574.63 £0.00 Feb 24, 2012 £574.63
Currys £579.99 £0.00 Feb 23, 2012 £579.99
Currys £581.97 £0.00 Feb 17, 2012 £581.97
Currys £579.99 £0.00 Feb 16, 2012 £579.99
Currys £529.99 £0.00 Feb 4, 2012 £529.99
Dixons £529.95 £0.00 Feb 3, 2012 £529.95
Currys £539.95 £0.00 Feb 2, 2012 £539.95
Currys £529.95 £0.00 Jan 29, 2012 £529.95
Currys £569.99 £0.00 Jan 21, 2012 £569.99
Currys £549.99 £0.00 Jan 14, 2012 £549.99
Currys £529.99 £0.00 Jan 12, 2012 £529.99
Dixons £529.99 £0.00 Jan 7, 2012 £529.99
Dixons £529.00 £0.00 Jan 6, 2012 £529.00
Dixons £476.90 £0.00 Jan 3, 2012 £476.90
Currys £549.99 £0.00 Dec 29, 2011 £549.99
Dixons £502.00 £0.00 Dec 22, 2011 £502.00
Dixons £527.00 £0.00 Dec 8, 2011 £527.00
Dixons £524.99 £0.00 Dec 2, 2011 £524.99
Dixons £539.95 £0.00 Nov 30, 2011 £539.95
Dixons £541.03 £0.00 Nov 22, 2011 £541.03
Currys £579.99 £0.00 Nov 18, 2011 £579.99
Dixons £549.98 £0.00 Nov 16, 2011 £549.98
PC World £599.99 £0.00 Oct 6, 2011 £599.99
Currys £599.99 £0.00 Oct 6, 2011 £599.99
Dixons £579.98 £0.00 Sep 22, 2011 £579.98
Dixons £598.95 £0.00 Aug 19, 2011 £598.95
PC World £629.99 £0.00 Jun 30, 2011 £629.99
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Dixons £629.99 £0.00 Jun 23, 2011 £629.99
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PC World £599.99 £0.00 Jun 21, 2011 £599.99
Currys £599.99 £0.00 Jun 21, 2011 £599.99
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Dixons £599.99 £0.00 May 23, 2011 £599.99
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PC World £629.99 £0.00 Apr 30, 2011 £629.99
Dixons £582.70 £0.00 Apr 21, 2011 £582.70
Dixons £585.89 £0.00 Apr 18, 2011 £585.89
Dixons £597.95 £0.00 Apr 14, 2011 £597.95
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Dixons £579.95 £0.00 Mar 29, 2011 £579.95
PC World £629.99 £9.95 Mar 29, 2011 £639.94
PC World £629.99 £0.00 Mar 23, 2011 £629.99
PC World £629.99 £9.95 Mar 23, 2011 £639.94
Dixons £579.98 £0.00 Mar 22, 2011 £579.98
Dixons £579.99 £0.00 Mar 16, 2011 £579.99
PC World £629.99 £0.00 Mar 11, 2011 £629.99
Dixons £589.98 £0.00 Mar 4, 2011 £589.98
PC World £649.99 £0.00 Mar 4, 2011 £649.99
Currys £649.99 £0.00 Mar 3, 2011 £649.99
Dixons £579.99 £0.00 Mar 2, 2011 £579.99
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PC World £669.99 £0.00 Oct 23, 2010 £669.99
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Currys £699.99 £0.00 Sep 26, 2010 £699.99
PC World £699.99 £0.00 Sep 25, 2010 £699.99
Currys £749.99 £0.00 Sep 4, 2010 £749.99
PC World £749.99 £0.00 Sep 4, 2010 £749.99
Dixons £635.00 £0.00 Sep 2, 2010 £635.00
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Dixons £698.97 £0.00 Aug 12, 2010 £698.97
Dixons £690.46 £0.00 Aug 3, 2010 £690.46
Dixons £699.00 £0.00 Jul 27, 2010 £699.00
Dixons £698.97 £0.00 Jul 23, 2010 £698.97
Dixons £667.98 £0.00 Jul 10, 2010 £667.98
Dixons £694.98 £0.00 Jul 8, 2010 £694.98
Dixons £749.99 £0.00 Jul 3, 2010 £749.99
Dixons £694.98 £0.00 Jun 29, 2010 £694.98
Dixons £749.99 £0.00 Jun 14, 2010 £749.99

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