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18 megapixels APS-C sized CMOS sensor for high resolution images of superb quality and details
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DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor’s 14-bit A/D conversion gives rapid processing speeds while maintaining fine detail and accurate colour reproduction
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Auto Lighting Optimizer function with 4 settings (Standard, low, strong and disable) - Analyzes the brightness of the photographic subject, and automatically corrects the dark parts to make them brighter.
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Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting to automatically even the brightness across the image
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Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with flexible frame rates (30p, 25p &24p) for up to 4GB per clip with HDMI output (CEC compliant) for HD viewing of stills and video
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External microphone terminal provided for recording sound via an external microphone
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SD quality (640 x 480) movie recording equivalent of about 7x magnification of regular movie shooting
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3.7fps continuous shooting speed, up to a maximum burst of 34 shots.
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Fast 0.1sec. startup time (CIPA specification standard)
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Shooting from the LCD monitor allows easy verification of focus, composition and exposure.
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Silent shooting mode for quiet environments
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Enhanced live view focusing methods, including Quick mode, Live mode and Face detection mode.
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Comprehensive measures to minimize the effects of dust particles on images
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Includes Self Cleaning Sensor Unit and Dust Delete Function
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Wide, 3.0-inch (3:2) Clear View LCD (1, 040,000 dots) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection.
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HDMI-CEC (High Definition Multimedia Interface – Consumer Electronics Control) compatible output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition TV
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Precision 9-point auto-focus (AF) system provides high degree of focusing accuracy
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Flexible setting of ISO speed to adjust camera’s sensitivity to light for best exposure (ISO 100 – 36400, ISO expandable to 12800).
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Advanced metering system: 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor
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+/- 5 steps exposure compensation
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4 metering modes: Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted average and Spot.
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8 White Balance settings to fine-tune white balance as desired:
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. |
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Mode dial for easy access to a wide range of shooting modes for different shooting conditions:
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Full Auto |
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Creative Auto |
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Program AE |
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Shutter-priority AE (Tv) |
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Aperture-priority AE (Av) |
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Manual |
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A-DEP |
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Flash off |
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Portrait |
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Landscape |
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Close-up |
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Sports |
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Night Portrait |
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Movie |
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Just like selecting the film type on a conventional camera, users can get the optimum image by selecting the correct setting.
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6 image composition modes available with sharpness, contrasts, colour tone, saturation can be adjustable:
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Standard - vivid and sharp images (general shooting) |
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Portrait - beautiful skin tones and clear image quality |
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Landscape - vivid blues and greens, enhanced sharpness. |
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Neutral - natural colour reproduction, low sharpness and moderate expression. |
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Faithful - extremely accurate colour reproduction in daylight. |
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Monochrome - black and white or sepia images |
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Picture Style Editor lets you create your own Picture Style files for use with the EOS 550D |
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