Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera (preview)

The new Canon EOS 550D aims to make the transition from compact camera to digital SLR easy

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Specifications:

Digital camera features
Camera resolution (megapixels)
18
Sensor size
22.3x14.9mm
Sensor type
CMOS
Video mode
Yes
Viewfinder
Yes
Digital video
Video resolutions
1920x1080, 640x480
Display
Screen size
3in
Display technology
LCD
Exposure
Auto ISO
Yes
Bulb mode
Yes
ISO limiting
Yes
ISO speeds
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000
Metering
Centre-weighted average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
Minimum shutter speed
30
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Indoor
Flash
Built-in flash
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes
Auto Flash, Flash Off, Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync
Focus
Focus modes
Auto, Face detection, Manual
Focus points
9
Shooting modes
Aperture priority
Yes
Burst mode
Yes
Program mode
Yes
Scene modes
Yes
Self timer
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Size and weight
Weight
475g
Height
97.5mm
Width
128.8mm
Depth
75.3mm
SLR features
Hot shoe
Yes
Lens mount
EF-S
Live view
Yes
Wired connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
HDMI, USB 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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