The EOS 550D’s other key selling point is its full HD movie mode. Other SLR makers are restricted to standard HD movies at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, but the Canon can shoot full HD 1920 x 1080 movies, and at different frame rates of 30, 25 or 24fps (and even 50/60fps at 1280 x 720 pixels for shooting fast action). This choice of frame rates is particularly important for movies which are going to be converted into standard definition TV formats like PAL, which runs at 25fps rather than 30fps.
That’s not all. The EOS 550D also offers full manual exposure control for movies, which gives it huge creative potential for film-makers. You get a stereo external microphone socket (though the internal mic is mono), and a new Movie Crop function which creates smaller-format 640 x 480 movies using the central part of the sensor, though this is essentially a digital zoom function which gives you extended telephoto capability but at the expense of resolution.
External Features
The EOS 550D’s basic shape goes right back to the EOS 350D launched in 2005. The body is small and light, and it can feel quite cramped if you’ve got big hands, but Canon continues to refine the layout of the controls and the result is an exceptionally well-designed camera.
The exterior controls are now bigger and more intuitive following customer feedback. They’re clearly labelled and brilliantly simple to use. You can change the ISO, EV compensation, white balance, autofocus mode, Picture Style or drive mode just by pressing the relevant button and then turning the control dial.
Alternatively, you can activate a new Quick Control screen where the camera settings are displayed on the LCD and you can use the navigation buttons and control dial to select and change the shooting options. This camera is still in perfect condition . i can rate 10 / 10. comes with 50mm conon lens 1.8 II , front lens cap , 8 gb sd memory card , canon battery , battery charger , usb cable and bag . shipping will be R175 + 3% insurance speed service counter to counter and R85 + 3% insurance ordinary postage .
