Overview
Capture your story in stunning
detail with the EOS Rebel T2i / 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the
decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in
the local football match.
Features
- 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 4
- ISO 100-6400, H:12800
- Up to 3.7fps shooting
- Full HD movies
- 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD
with 1,040k dots
- iFCL metering
- Quick Control screen
- Ext. Mic socket
- Movie crop
18 MP CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints – or crop images
without losing any of the detail necessary for printing – EOS Rebel T2i / 550D’s
18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with
incredibly low noise.
DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image
processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also
powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus
split-second start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting.
High ISO for low light
When light levels fall, the EOS Rebel T2i / 550D offers an ISO range of up to
6400 – expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is
undesirable.
Full HD movie recording
The EOS Rebel T2i / 550D combines exceptional still shooting, with the ability
to shoot full HD (1080p) video. To satisfy your creativity the EOS Rebel T2i /
550D features full manual control and selectable frame rates. You can also
shoot high speed 50/60fps movies at 720P for when the action is really fast. An
HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any
HDTV. Also with compatible TVs playback can be controlled using the TV’s remote
control.
7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear
View LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 1,040,000 dots for increased
clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot
from awkward angles.
iFCL metering system
A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance
information, providing accurate and consistent metering.
Quick Control screen
Accessible using a dedicated button it provides easy access to commonly used
functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the shot as it happens.
External Microphone Socket
Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the 3.5mm stereo
jack socket.
Movie Crop
Shoot VGA movies with an effective zoom of 7x. Movie crop uses only the centre
part of the sensor and allows long distance shooting without having to change
lenses.
Create a shooting system as unique as
you are
The EOS Rebel T2i / 550D is compatible with Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S
lenses and EX-series Speedlites.
Full Specifications
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MAGE SENSOR
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Type
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22.3 x
14.9mm CMOS
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Effective
Pixels
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Approx.
18.0 megapixels
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Total
Pixels
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Approx.
18.7 megapixels
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Aspect
Ratio
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3:2
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Low-Pass
Filter
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Built-in/Fixed
with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
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Sensor
Cleaning
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EOS
integrated cleaning system
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Colour Filter
Type
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Primary
Colour
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IMAGE PROCESSOR
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Type
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DIGIC 4
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LENS
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Lens
Mount
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EF/EF-S
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Focal
Length
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Equivalent
to 1.6x the focal length of the lens
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FOCUSING
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Type
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TTL-CT-SIR
AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor
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AF
System/ Points
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9 AF
points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
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AF Working Range
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EV -0.5
-18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
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AF Modes
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AI Focus
One Shot
AI Servo
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AF Point
Selection
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Automatic
selection, Manual selection
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Selected
AF Point Display
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Superimposed
in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
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Predictive
AF
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Yes, up
to 10m
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AF Lock
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Locked
when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
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AF
Assist Beam
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Intermittent
firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
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Manual
Focus
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Selected
on lens
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
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Metering
Modes
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TTL full
aperture metering with 63-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
(4) Center weighted average metering
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Metering
Range
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EV 1-20
(at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
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AE Lock
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Auto: In
1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is
achieved.
Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.
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Exposure
Compensation
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+/-5 EV
in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
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AEB
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3 shots
+/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
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ISO
Sensitivity*
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AUTO(100-6400),
100-6400 Expandable to H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments
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SHUTTER
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Type
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Electronically-controlled
focal-plane shutter
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Speed
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30-1/4000
sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode)
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WHITE BALANCE
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Type
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Auto
white balance with the imaging sensor
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Settings
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AWB,
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
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Custom
White Balance
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Yes, 1
setting can be registered
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WB
Bracketing
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+/-3
levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.
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VIEWFINDER
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Type
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Pentamirror
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Coverage
(Vertical/Horizontal)
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Approx.
95%
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Magnification
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Approx.
0.87x
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Eyepoint
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Approx.
19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
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Dioptre
Correction
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-3 to +1
(1/m) (dioptre)
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Focusing
Screen
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Fixed
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Mirror
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Quick-return
half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off
with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
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Viewfinder
Information
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AF
information: AF points, focus confirmation light
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always
displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle,
exposure warning, AEB
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure
compensation, red-eye reduction light
Image information: White balance correction, SD card information,
monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone
priority (D+)
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Depth of
Field Preview
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Yes,
with Depth of Field preview button.
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Eyepiece
Shutter
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On strap
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LCD MONITOR
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Type
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7.7cm
(3.0") 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots
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Coverage
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Approx.
100%
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Viewing
Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)
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Approx
160°
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Coating
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Dual
Anti-reflection, anti smudge
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Brightness
Adjustment
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Adjustable
to one of seven levels
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Display
Options
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(1)
Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
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FLASH
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Built-in
Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)
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13
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Built-in
Flash Coverage
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up to
17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
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Built-in
Flash Recycle Time
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Approx.
3 seconds
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Modes
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Auto,
Manual Flash On/off
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Red-Eye
Reduction
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Yes - with
red eye reduction lamp
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X-Sync
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1/200sec
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Flash
Exposure Compensation
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+/- 2EV
in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
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Flash
Exposure Bracketing
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Yes,
with compatible External Flash
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Flash
Exposure Lock
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Yes
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Second
Curtain Synchronisation
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Yes
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HotShoe/
PC Terminal
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Yes/ -
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External
Flash Compatibility
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E-TTL II
with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
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External
Flash Control
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via
camera menu screen
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SHOOTING
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Modes
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Auto,
Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie,
Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP
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Picture
Styles
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Standard,
Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
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Colour
Space
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sRGB and
Adobe RGB
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Image
Processing
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Highlight
Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction
Peripheral illumination correction
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Drive
Modes
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Single,
Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
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Continuous
Shooting
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Max.
Approx. 3.7fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 34 images (JPEG), 6
images (RAW))
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LIVE VIEW MODE
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Type
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Electronic
viewfinder with image sensor
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Coverage
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Approx.
100% (horizontally and vertically)
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Frame
Rate
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30 fps
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Focusing
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Manual
Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode
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Metering
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Real-time
evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed
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Display
Options
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Grid
overlay, Histogram
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FILE TYPE
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Still
Image Type
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JPEG:
Fine, Normal
(Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system
(2.0),
RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
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RAW+JPEG
Simultaneous Recording
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Yes (RAW
+ Large JPEG only)
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Image
Size
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JPEG:
(L) 5184x3456 (M) 3456x2304, (S) 2592x1728
RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456
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Movie
Type
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MOV
(Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
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Movie
Size
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1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
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Movie
Length
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Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB
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File
Numbering
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(1)
Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
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OTHER FEATURES
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Custom
Functions
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12
Custom Functions with 36 settings
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Metadata
Tag
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User
copyright information (can be set in camera)
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LCD
Panel / Illumination
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Yes
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Playback
Zoom
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1.5x -
10x enabled in 15steps
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Display
Formats
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(1)
Single image with information (2 levels)
(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Jump Display
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Slide
Show
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Image
selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills
Playback time: 1/2/3/5 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
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Histogram
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Brightness:
Yes
RGB: Yes
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Highlight
Alert
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Yes
(Shooting information display only)
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Image
Erase/Protection
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Erase:
Single image, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images
Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time
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Data
Verification
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Original
image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for
verification)
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Menu
Categories
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(1)
Shooting menu (x4)
(2) Playback menu (x2)
(3) Setup menu (x3)
(4) My Menu
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Menu
Languages
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25
Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian,
Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,
Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean and Japanese
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Firmware
Update
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Update
possible by the user.
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INTERFACE
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Computer
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Hi-Speed
USB
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Other
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Video
output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output
(HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
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DIRECT PRINT
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Canon
Printers
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Canon
Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
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PictBridge
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Yes
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STORAGE
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Type
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SD card,
SDHC card or SDXC card
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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
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PC &
Macintosh
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Windows
XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter
Edition)
OS X v10.4-10.6
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SOFTWARE
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Browsing
& Printing
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ZoomBrowser
EX / ImageBrowser
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Image
Processing
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Digital
Photo Professional
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Other
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PhotoStitch,
EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools), Picture
Style Editor
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POWER SOURCE
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Batteries
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1 x
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8
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Battery Life
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Approx.
440 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) ¹
Approx. 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
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Battery Indicator
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4 levels
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Power
Saving
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Power
turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins.
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Power
Supply & Battery Chargers
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AC
Adapter Kit ACK-E8, Battery charger LC-E8,
LC-E8E
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Body
Materials
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Stainless
Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
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Operating
Environment
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0 – 40
°C, 85% or less humidity
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Dimensions
(WxHxD)
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128.8 x
97.3 x 62 mm
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Weight
(Body Only)
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Approx.
530g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)
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ACCESSORIES
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Viewfinder
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Eyecup
Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece
Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C
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Case
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Semi-Hard
Case EH19-L
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Lenses
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All EF
and EF-S lenses
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Flash
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Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX,
420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX,
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
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Battery Grip
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BG-E8
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Remote
Controller/ Switch
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Remote
Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6
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Other
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Hand
Strap E2
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Predictive AF
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with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph
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Continuous Shooting
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Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution
Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style.
Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image
recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions
etc.
Maximum fps and buffer capacity may be reduced depending on the cameras
settings and light level
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Battery Life
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Based on the CIPA Standard and
using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except
where indicated
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