Testseek.com have collected 113 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 550D Rebel T2i and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 550D Rebel T2i.
March 2010
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The editors liked
Very good photo quality
Excellent high ISO performance
Especially considering the 18 Megapixel resolution of the camera
Compact body
Welldesigned body
Ultrahigh resolution 3inch LCD with 3
2 aspect ratio
Fast startup
Focus
Shottoshot times
Full manual controls
With support for RAW image format
RAW format supported
Good editing software included
Full HD movie recording with full manua
Great image quality
1080p HD video at 30 fps
3inch extra sharp LCD with Live View
Fast autofocus and camera speeds
Excellent detail and resolution (especially in raw mode)
Lovely new LCD screen - the 3
2 format really makes a difference
Capable
Flexible AF system in both phase-detection and live view modes
High-spec video mode
Including external microphone jack
Highly intuitive operation
Refined ergonomics
Fast and responsive operation (although shooting in raw mode slows things down)
Very reliable
Excellent 18 megapixel sensor with impressively low noise and superb detail
Very good high ISO performance
Especially for 18-megapixel subframe sensor
Live View mode works very well
Live View mode offers a choice between phase-detect
Contrast-dete...
Higher resolution and improved image quality over previous Rebels
Improved video mode with external mic capability
LCD with high resolution and new 3
2 dimensions
Excellent software bundle for both Mac and Windows users
Snappy 3.7 fps in burst mode
Fast performance
Excellent image quality
Full HD video recording
Lightweight design
Top-notch images. 18-MP resolution. Low noise levels through ISO 3200. Largest and sharpest LCD available on a D-SLR. Multiple HD video-capture modes. Manual exposure control available during video capture. Compatible with SDXC memory cards. HDMI-CEC supp...
Affordable
HD video specs identical to more expensive Canon 7D
1920x1080 24p
High ISO.
Imagestabilized kit lens. Threeinch 3
2 aspect ratio LCD with a slightly greater viewing angle than the old version. Dedicated Live View/Movie Record button. Quick Control Screen. External microphone jack. Quicktime H.264 video format. SD memorycard slot handles speedy SDXC memory cards. AV output and HDMI connections. Video in 1080p at 30 and 24 fps
720p at 60 fps
640 x 480 at 60 fps and VGA
Accurate colors
Quick response of 3.7 fps
Good control layout
Noise under control up to ISO 1600
Excellent photo quality
Above average video-capture quality
High resolution 18 Megapixel stills
Adjustable HD resolution and fps with mic input
Superb high resolution screen with 3
2 shape
Confident 63-zone metering system from 7D.
Fantastic image quality
Very versatile
Light and compact
The editors didn't like
JPEGs are soft at default settings
Good lenses needed for best results
Redeye a problem
No way to remove it in playback mode
Small right hand grip not for everyone
LCD outdoor visibility could be better
Sluggish contrast detect autofocus in live view
Continuous shooting mode could be better
Very basic playback mode
Wireless flash control would've been nice
Relatively slow burst mode
Video controls could be easier to use
Some detail loss in very dark or bright conditions
Auto Lighting Optimizer's effect is subtle to the point of being unnoticeable
No rear control dial (as found on higher-end Canon bodies)
Entry-level ergonomics won't suit everyone (the EOS 50D and 7D just feel nicer)
No in-camera raw conversion option
Slightly soft JPEG output at default settings (but this is far from unusual)
Chroma noise takes a fairly big chunk out of resolution at ISO 12
Main dial has too much resistance
Is uncomfortable in use
No rear control dial
Evaluative metering tends to blow highlights
Often requires 1/3 to 2/3EV of negative exposure compensation
No dedicated AF-assist lamp (flash is used)
And AF-assist ad...
Relatively expensive for entry level camera kit
Light plastic feel is a turn off for some photographers
Autofocus doesn't work in Movie mode
Video recording is not as intuitive as with a dedicated camcorder. Frames-per-second capture is slower than the competition.
Smaller form size
Almost too light
Plasticy.
Lack of quick control wheel (you have to get Canon's 7D or a higher model to have one). Bothersome autofocus assist flash. Build quality not as robust as feature set.
AF Assist lamp not on body
Kit lens is weak
Problematic videos
Annoying viewfinder
Irritating control layout for video capture
Modest 3.7fps shooting and small RAW buffer
Screen fixed in position
Unlike several rivals
Average 9-point AF system and viewfinder
Compelling rivals if you don't care for 1080p movies.
Abstract: Canon's Eos 7D was one of the most desirable cameras we'd seen in a long while, so the arrival of the Eos 550D is to be cheered. On the face of it, it offers most of the 7D's best features: a proper HD video mode, an 18-megapixel sensor, and the new iF...
What it doesn’t have is the 7D’s hefty alloy construction and eight frames per second (fps) Continuous Shooting mode. The 550D can manage 3.7fps, which isn’t bad, but can only keep it up for 6 RAW files or 34 JPEGs, which is somewhat disappointing. Eve...
Quality build, High-res 18Mp sensor, Superb ISO performance, Improved intelligent metering, Full HD movie recording
Plastic body only, Cheap and basic kit lens, Cramped optical viewfinder, Cluttered top dial, Clunky movie autofocus
The Canon EOS 550D is not quite Canon's highest-spec'd consumer digital SLR, but it still packs a mighty punch.The EOS 550D sits just below the EOS 50D and the more professionally orientated EOS 7D in Canon's rather cluttered product line-up...
Excellent high-definition movie mode; good high-ISO performance; great design and layout
Detail could be crisper; needs a decent kit lens; pricey for an amateur camera
The Canon EOS 550D does so many things right that it seems churlish to mark it down for anything, but whether you should fork out for this dSLR depends on what you're planning to do with it. It's fantastic for HD movies and great for low-light, high-I...
Abstract: Competition at the lower end of the dSLR market is fiercer than ever, as camera manufacturers compete for the loyalty of a fickle marketplace. New features such as HD video, and ever-increasing pixel counts mean that today's dSLRs for "beginners" offer...
From our limited time with the Canon EOS 550D, we can say that it shoots very good images, its usability is high and it's reasonably swift. The auto mode still tends to pop up the built-in flash most of the time, instead of utilising the high ISO capa...
I like the Canon EOS 550D, and although £750 is by no means a small amount of money, it does seem to buy a lot of technology. Importantly, the EOS 550D also delivers excellent image quality making it a good choice for enthusiasts looking for a sub-£1,0...
At £849 with Canon’s standard kit lens, the Canon 550D is by no means cheap – especially for a camera aimed more towards first-time shooters rather than more experienced users. As with most new models though, you can expect the price to fall over time,...
Abstract: The Canon 550D, though seems slightly pricey, is a stunner. With a lot of features that parallel much higher-end models, it's definitely does not disappoint in any way.The camera feels comfortable in the hand, due to its small size, light weight and curve...
