Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i review
Full review at www.cameralabs.com . A 20 minute 1080p HD tour around the Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i, the company’s latest upper entry-level DSLR, featuring 18 Megapixels, HD video recording in a choice of frame rates and a wonderful-looking 3in screen. For my detailed review with comparisons, sample images and video,results and current pricing, please click the link at the start of this text or visit cameralabs . com. If you have any questions regarding this review, feel free to post on the Cameralabs forum!
Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)
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February 10, 2013 3:26 am
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By Ravi Rathod, January 4, 2013 @ 7:16 am
Hi Gordon,
I’ve been watching your reviews from a year now and my god you are great with any DSLR in hand.
I’ve got a question for you as I already have a Canon EOS 550d with 18-55 IS lens and I want to upgrade now.
however I am just a amateur and want to be a professional wild life photographer in future. While I am running a bit of low budget,but which Canon full frame camera is good for me?
Thanks in advance
Ravi Rathod.
By cameralabs, January 4, 2013 @ 7:57 am
If you’re into wildlife photography, having the right lenses will be more important than a full-frame body. The smaller APS-C sensor is actually beneficial for shots of distant subjects.
By LandOfFruition, January 6, 2013 @ 3:29 am
This review was very helpfull, I am thinking about getting my first DSLR camera, the 550D seems like a good one.
By titan wrath, January 11, 2013 @ 4:48 pm
Hey, do you know “photo SFX art” (search on Google for it)? There you can watch a great free video showing how you can shoot incredible photos. This made it possible for Joe to create photos that leave you with a jaw-dropping-effect any time you take a look at them. Hopefully it works for you also.
By zenoist2, January 12, 2013 @ 5:41 pm
A crop frame would actually be more beneficial than a full frame because you need the extra zoom for wildlife.
Youll need some good lenses though.
By zenoist2, January 12, 2013 @ 5:44 pm
I have this camera and it is good. you wont be dissappointed.
By zenoist2, January 12, 2013 @ 5:48 pm
Get an m42 adaptor and you can get a huge range of lenses for the camera.
Some of them are really top quality.
Theres no autofocus of course and you have to use stop down metering but they are good lenses at afraction of the price youd pay for the canon equivalent.
Youll have to look up and do research.
Pentax super takumars are good.
By Ravi Rathod, January 13, 2013 @ 5:07 pm
Oh thanks a lot mate, u’ve solved a huge confusion of mine…
then what should be lens I should start from…?
Hope you will answer this que too.
thnaks again…
By Ravi Rathod, January 13, 2013 @ 5:35 pm
thanks dude…
I appreciate your valuable reply
By laughoryawnmusic, January 14, 2013 @ 8:13 am
can i use Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i
and sony HDR-CX260E To shoot a video for my Youtube comedy channel, becos i have both already
pls Reply thanx
By hytham sameer, January 15, 2013 @ 8:03 am
Hi Gordon
i want to buy canon 650d and i want yo know if this cam have remote control software like the 550d
thank you for your time
By goinghomesomeday1, January 16, 2013 @ 7:56 pm
Hello Gordon,
You must have been asked this question a couple of times! I am moving from “Neanderthal” photography and going to buy a digital demon. However, there are so many digital cameras on the market, all with differing pros-&-cons I am finding it hard to chose.
I need a camera which will give me high resolution and has good lens quality. I mainly photograph ships (cargo vessels). My present cameras are a Graflex 4x5in and a Fuji pro 6x9cm, not a digit nor a battery in sight. So which one!
By cameralabs, January 16, 2013 @ 8:10 pm
In my view, the best quality DSLR-style camera for still subjects right now is the Nikon D800. Pair it with a decent lens like the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 and you’ll enjoy some amazing quality images. But the total price will be 4-5k USD. So it depends how much you want to spend. I’ve written guides for every price point at cameralabs . com – check out the best buys section.!
By goinghomesomeday1, January 16, 2013 @ 8:47 pm
Hi Gordon,
Thanks for the info. I should have mentioned that I live in a financially depressed country, so the max I could afford would be in the region of €1000. There is a company here selling the Nikon D2300 kit (18-55mm lens) for €545. With the 24mp could I depend on it for a reasonable good shot!
By eighties4all, January 22, 2013 @ 12:46 pm
Can i find that program on the internet? Because i haven’t got a cd-rom drive.
By eliasdiseno1, January 27, 2013 @ 1:32 pm
its a different video code.. in america they use NSCT and in europe PAL
is different format…
By OffRoadVama, January 28, 2013 @ 4:59 pm
Nice photo’s. I have now an Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, and I want to skip to an DSLR (I like 550D). But I wonder if here will be some differecent at photo quality. I like DSLR because I can focus more than my camera.
I have money only for 18-55 is that enought? Also I saw a kit with 75-300 and 18-55 but without IS. So 75-300 without IS i think is so hard to take pictures without tripod.
By ram1122ful, January 28, 2013 @ 11:01 pm
hey gordan,
I got a couple of questions. I’m thinking abt buying the 550 D but is it better than the T3i. I’m a beginner but still photography is my priority,NOT video shooting.I really dont care as long as video is average.Do you suggest any other model….im a canon fan. Thanx.
By UGotMalk, January 28, 2013 @ 11:42 pm
does it have time lapse feature?
By goinghomesomeday1, January 29, 2013 @ 11:23 pm
Hello Gordon.
Against your advise I bought the Nikon D3200. I could na afford the D800) I have te say that I was very pleasantly surprised with the exemplary performance capabilities of the D3200. I photographs ships (cargo ships). From my standpoint and tripod the Nikon D3200 worked flawlessly. The end result was crisp, vivid, sharp and just perfect The Lady Anne is a joy to behold in print. I shoot ships for s small living in these tough times.
By josh allsworth, February 2, 2013 @ 8:05 pm
Does anyone know how to shoot in raw?
By photofx, February 2, 2013 @ 9:04 pm
Gordon, I wonder if in LiveView shooting, does the mirror stay UP, or does it cycle down & back up, thereby causing camera shake?
THANKS for your work!
By cameralabs, February 3, 2013 @ 8:23 am
In Live Vire the mirror stays up and the sensor and screen remain active. This all consumes power and heats up the sensor, so most live view modes switch off after a set time.
By photofx, February 3, 2013 @ 12:26 pm
Thanks for the quick reply! What I need to know if the mirror stays up when a shot is taken DURING Liveview mode?
(Some Nikons cycle the mirror up & down when shooting during liveview, ensuring camera shake inevitably ruins the photo, I don’t want that)
By cameralabs, February 3, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
Ah I see… it was a long time ago I tested it so can’t remember, sorry!