Canon Announces EOS 550D

Main Features:

* 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800)
* Continuous shooting at 3.7fps
* Full HD movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates
* 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
* iFCL metering System with 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor
* Quick Control screen to change shooting settings
* Exposure compensation +/-5 stops.
* Select maximum value for Auto ISO
* External Microphone socket
* Movie crop function
* Eye-Fi connected functions compatibility



Ok...this is scary...an entry lvl camera with mid range camera spec (50D & 7D)

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

wow, real improvment.
18MP, better LCD, new metering system and +/- 5 stops EV...

surely replacement model for d90 is coming out soon...

wah....this replace 500D...nice leh 18MP.....crop kau kau

swt, can pwn ass 50D ady.. 18MP somemore.. T.T

• Body only: $799
• Body+18-55 IS Kit: $899

US price

woah, the price not bad.....3k with 18-55mm

The 550D looks like a mini 7D! But it doesn't seem to come with a dual command dials like the semi pro models though...

1040k screen, now that's kick ass sharp!

yup, its still advance beginner body.....replace 500D....

timothy wrote:yup, its still advance beginner body.....replace 500D....

The screen is even sharper than the one on 7D... Wonder if it has the same ISO performance as 7D, I think they might be sharing the same sensor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdDAfOi3nb0&feature=player_embedded

walao...dirt cheap la...jump jump...

chaukian wrote:walao...dirt cheap la...jump jump...

Not enough to make me jump

they are using same sensor...

5dm3 is coming out soon??? hahahah