Canon EOS 550D

Overall very pleased with the quality of images. Basically using it on AV mode mostly so I can set aperture, ISO speed. The built in flash is ok up to about 4m at which point you have to crank the ISO up. Probably invest in a external flash in the near future. HD video has been a little troublesome with the card not writing fast enough and recording stopping on occasion, its a L6 san disk card. Sometimes its fine, sometimes not, can't seem to work out why? Live view mode is a waste of time with focusing and shutter lag being unacceptable unless your taking pics of still objects. I use viewfinder 99% of the time and find battery life excellent, recently took 250 plus pics at a kids party, mostly with flash and it was still showing full at the end. The lens is a great all rounder 18-135 but at 3.5 does not achieve that really blurred out back ground on portraits, zooming in increases the effect but ideally a faster lens would be better. Might purchase the std lense at some time in the future. Overall compared to my old compact I get a far greater number of perfect sharp photos, where 1 in 10 was razor sharp with the compact something like half are with this, of course depends on the subject, light etc. Was considering a compact with interchangeable lenses but so glad I went with this, just feels great in the hand and the results are very pleasing.

Professional photographer in an earlier life. Hesitant to move to didgital SLR; thought it could not match twin-reflex camera functions. HOW WRONG! This camera does all that the ancient twin reflex does and much more with ease. So many features many of which used to be performed in the dark-room AFTER the shot was taken. I can now manipulate the settings in endless combinations to produce the perfect desired shot on a beautifully lit viewing screen. When I'm done, the camera's sensor cleaning feature prepares the camera for the next occasion. I've already recommended the camera and Ted's to my friend who is soon heading for an overseas holiday detination.

I am still learning things about my camera. I don't want to use the AUTO setting unless I have to, so I am still experimenting with the other settings.

I bought this camera in march because I'm doing year 12 vce media and i needed an SLR to do my actual product with. This was the newest camera out and i have to say i am absolutely in love with it. The quality of picture is just amazing. I found it really easy to use (seeing as it was my first time actually using an SLR) and i love the simplicity of just all of it. Great camera. Great Result! A+ <----Get it cause I'm a student...

Great camera, from learner to semi professional this camera is still very efficient. I started out as a learner with this camera and now use it as i run my own photography company.

I don't need anything more powerful than this, pictures come out amazing. Great quailty and all rounder.

The quality of the pictures this camera takes is incredible and will satisfy an amateur beginner as well as the most demanding photographer. Would definitely suit a budding photography student starting college. (Me....)
Started off with a Canon Rebel 300D, which was quite daunting at first after having used a 2.1 Mp "point and shoot" camera for many years. I just could not believe how the 550D camera with the Image Stabilizer lenses can take such great photos.
Canon, I believe, have the best camera gear available on the market.
Of course, Ted's Camera Supplies are the only place to get your Canon camera from.
Great service and advice. Thanks Ted.

Very good for people at a entry level and basic high-quality photos(depending on the lens). Though it can be complicated if not guided how to use- which is of course what the instruction manual is for. The cameras build quality is a 50/50 rating because it has a problem when the flash does not work properly for a while when something happens to it i.e contact with light water (it returns to normal after a day or so -which is lovely ) yet the camera is tough. Its also has an extensive battery life and overall it i a great dslr for starters or anybody who wants to take great pictures!!

Not many functions available but its great if for your first DSLR. Battery life could be better but is okay. Video function is great as not many cameras in that price range have a video option. Photo quality is generally great however with the flash on the camera can be a little slow sometimes. Overall great value for money and great for beginners.

Is easy to use and intuitive, great focus, outstanding lens zoom, Haven't worked out all the buttons and functions yet. Takes high quality shots. The rapid and responsive shutter button is ideal for children shots. Yo need to get them quick.

Wow could right alot but don't want to go on! So impressed by the camera was a little worry at first to know how to use it. Must say the service i have received from Teds in Swanston st Melbounre has been bloody amazing. The camera is what i have been looking for. Now that i have been using it a lot it is so easy and also makes sense on how to use it. Thanks for eveything and looking forwards in coming back in for more service.

This is my first DSLR. As a newbie to photography I have found this camera quite easy to start taking good photos with from the beginning. I am still to learn how to use the manual features, but have been able to take some great photos of my children (my purpose for buying) from the day it arrived using the automatic and semi-automatic settings. I look forward to being able to operate it in manual in the near future.

the canon 550D is one of the best cameras I've used.
the video function is my favorite feature. i film BMX and drifting (car racing) mostly and am amazed with the quality of video produced.
As i still mainly use the camera for taking photos the 550D makes it so easy to film something at the touch of a button and not having to get up swap cameras and go back to the same angle.
another advantage to using the video function on the 550D is i don't have to buy all new lenses for a video camera to get the same zoom,angle etc. i can use all my lenses for both video and photo.

i have already recommended the 550D to all of mates, three of which have gone and bought one of their own.
the 550D is in my/our opinion the best all round camera and not just for its price. whether you're a professional, casual, or just a beginner just trying to get good quality photos. this camera has everything u need.

Hi, I bought this camera and lens for an upcoming holiday to UK where I will be visiting museums and the International Airscurcuit. This camera is simply fantastic, easy to use with heaps of battery life and the Tamron lens is brilliant. This is my first SLR camera and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great all round SLR especially for the beginner. My 12yo daughter has taken some brilliant photos and even teaching me how to change settings for even better results.AAA+++

As a student, I was looking for quality images and an easy to use camera that still has the feel and flexibility of a more professional camera. The 550D was the obvious choice for me after careful research in the field. Its just like what every other review says, so much more than an entry level camera, perfect for the price and amazing images.

I bought this camera to use in a school. I needed to have a camera that was user friendly as a number of different people could use the camera.it has been used enthusiastically by all. The other quality I required was the ability to zoom in on subjects from a distance. The twin lens package provided this capability and the quality of the pictures even at distance is excellent. A great purchase at a great price. Teds staff were very helpful and made the purchase process easy.

I love my Canon EOS camera. I am continuously amazed by the things that it can do. I feel as though I am a professional photographer when I use it and I can take the most amazing photos.

The camera take some learning to operate properly to take good quality images. The basic operation is simle but to get the best effect will take some study time.

This is the first SLR I have owned and I love everything about it. I've used my friends Nikon and Sony and didn't find either as good as the Canon.. Compared to the other two the Canon feels heavier after a while, but that is the only 'Con' I could find.

I cannot say how much I am loving my 550D! A previous SLR owner from pre digital days, at first hubby and I used a few compacts with the switch to digital photography. I've been lusting for a good SLR that didn't break the bank but that allowed me to use the wonderful Canon image stabilised lenses I loved so much before. My pictures are razor sharp, the camera has been an easy transition into as many of the features are similar to what was available in my Ixus 80IS that finally died from heavy use!
I've been very impressed by the built in flash and the massively long battery life before a recharge. I keep expecting the battery to die, but it just keeps on working. Impressive!
The weight of the camera has taken a bit of getting used to after so long with lightweight compacts but the features and finesse I have now with the 550D more than make up for the small inconvenience of its weight for travel. The photos its producing have beautifully accurate colour rendering and what feels like virtually no lag time between shooting compared to what we had before, which was slooooow!
The sports mode with continual shooting back to back is wonderful for snapping the kids and our cats. So many great moments had been lost previously with a slow autofocus, but no longer.
Now of course, I want to add a telephoto lens with greater range than the all rounder 17-85 that we have found wonderful for landscape and portrait shots. I like that I can stagger the purchase of the lenses as and when I want or need them.
I've already recommended this to many people who cannot afford a higher priced body but want to put their funds into great lenses instead. The casing does feel more lightweight and plasticky compared to some other SLR models, but honestly I don't think I'd be wanting additonal weight from a heavier larger body anwyay, because at the end of the day when you travel you are carrying it constantly and every gram counts.
Screen size has been sufficient for me to get a good review of photos before I decide if I need to snap more or not, and to show people who may not see the printed or digital file version of the photo on a computer. There's more still for us to learn using it as its been a while since we used an SLR but we are finding the manual is helpful and playing with the cameras settings is not difficult to experiment with different functions.
All around, a savvy buy for those who want great images without shelling out serious money.

With the assistance of staff in-store at the time of purchase I am able to use all the features of this camera and capture special moments with a quality photo. The instruction manual is easy to follow and the camera itself is easy to use. Changing the lens is a simple process of pressing a button and lining up the coloured dots. I have marine fish and the camera highlights the fluorescent features of fish perfectly. it's almost impossible to take a bad photo.

This was bought for me as a birthday gift and I LOVE it. I have a young daughter and I have already gotten some fantastic action shots of her playing. I would highly recommend this camera. I also LOVE the video it is very easy to change to video to catch the special moments.

very happy so far but won't get full use until we are on four months holiday starting in june

As with all new devices there was a learning curve associated with all the 550D functions. However after a couple of days, and with the aid of the manual, the 550D become more and more intuitive to use.

The battery life is also very good, with the rechargeable battery providing enough juice to power the camera through the more than one day, even when it was used regularly.

Overall this is a camera which i would recommend for people who are not budget conscience and people who are looking for a very good camera to delve into the world of DSLRs

If you are a beginner or intermediate user, this is something for you. You wont have to upgrade the body for a long long time. Happy hunting.

it is the best camera ever. It takes the best photos and they are awsome quality and it has tyhe best battery life ever i have never had a camera that has as much battery life as this one as i said at the start you have to get one of these cameras and it is so easy to use

Camera easy to use, light weight and made well.
Excellent value for the money.

Good image quality and easy to use

Whether you are looking at getting into photography or are simply looking for a good camera which any amateur can use, this is the ONE!!!

It’s Easy to Use, Well Priced & you will know (& be happy) what you’re paying for once you use it!

My last DSLR was a Pentax *istDS 6mpx which I bought in 2005, it's served me well, but I felt that maybe it was time to get something a bit better. I opted for the Canon 550D based upon what friends told me, I know several professional photographers via the social media sites I use frequently, and on examples of what I could see on Flickr and YouTube.

I wanted to visit Teds to get more information about the camera, and to actually hold and use it a few times, to get the feel of it.

The first thing that struck me was that it was much lighter than my older DSLR and therefore I'd be more likely to take it on long walks, than leave it at home.

I have used it a lot since and have to say that I'm completely satisfied with the camera and would certainly recommend it to anyone, in fact I have, and one friend has since bought one too.

Now I'm not a pro by any means, but I'm not a beginner either, having used cameras for a good portion of my life, that said, the camera is very easy to use and there is a lot of help available online if you're the least bit confused.

I feel that if you're after a good, solid camera and want something a bit more sophisticated than a point and shoot, then get this, it's a wonderful camera.

The 550D is my first DSLR. Once I'd got by head around the basics of photography, i found the camera very easy and compelling to use. I'm still learning, but the quality of images from this camera has certainly met my expectations. I'm loving using It. And it was excellent value from Teds. If you plan on doing a lot of work where you can't get behind the camera (near ground level, or above head), then the flip-out LCD on the 600D may be worth the extra spend.

I bought this camera to take photos of my daughter playing basketball in a special tournament she was chosen to play in. The sports setting did everything for me. All I had to do was point and shoot and I ended up with more photos than I needed. I was extremely pleased. As it turned out, the professional photographer everyone was relying on at the venue did not take enough photos of the game and many parents were left disappointed. I wasn't!

I seriously cannot cannot find a significant flaw in this DSLR. I have absolutely loved working with it; the design is amazing, considering that its made of plastic. The image quality and movie is spectacular, although I'm not a big fan of cinematography. It's definitely worth every cent.

High ISOs are amazing; could work comfortably with 1600.

My only gripe is the 18-55mm kit lens that comes included in the package. It doesn't allow you to access the 550d's photo capabilities.

All in all, I highly recommend this DSLR for those looking for a no fuss model that produces excellent images quality.

Forget you old digital camera, making the move to SLR was a great choice. Once you take the time to understand the extra features, the extra megapixels can make a good photo a whole lot better. Wish I had bought one earlier

My first SLR & the Canon was just the perfect camera, easy to use, great picture quality, amzing fatures 7 options to play with.

I have always wanted a simple to use but high quality digital SLR camera. The Canon EOS 550D fulfills those requirements at a very reasonable price. Image quality at 18megapixels is good for enlargments. Its easy to use on all the auto modes and easy to change manual settings. 9-point auto focus is quick and accurate. Battery life is excellent to the point where I don't believe I will need a second battery. Oveall I am very impressed for the sale price of $899.

very easy to use with top quality pictures. canon 550 d have got different shooting modes which suits all kinds of environment and occasions. I've best price on the camera with loads of discount on accessories.
its my new toy and i am enjoying it. i would definitely recommend to any one.

Excellent camera, which takes crystal clear photos. The details and colour it picks up is amazing! SLightly bulky, but as expected for a DSLR camera. Overall fantastic camera 10/10!!

hi all its a great camera no doubt,but as new user for dslr one should have a guide book which explains in a short and simple way to use all the different modes to use as per the situations. apart from that if u j=know how to use it its awesome...

It's ease of use and has good image quality. Highly recommended to entry level

This is my first digital SLR camera and I am so happy with the results! I use this for close up product shots of stationery, which can be difficult to shoot. This camera picks up the detail of the textured paper, and is really user friendly. Very happy with my purchase!

The product is designed for easy use, from portrait photograph to landscape. A long-life battery and high megapixel are the most important thing affecting to my choice.

A very good camera which has all the functions required for a novice photographer. Amazing image quality and lens. A fantastic purchase for a first time SLR camera

So far so good I still have a lot to learn about this equipment

need instruction to use camera for better use. they promised me to teach camera how to use properly before i bought but they did not teach me.its no good.

The 550D is a beauty. It's so easy to use and the battery life is very good. It has plenty of shooting options and is especially good in low light.

Overall an excellent camera; however the in-built flash has limitations. I bought the Canon Speedlite 430EX II - fantastic!

We had been thinking for a while to buy an SLR and after buying this one dont know why we didnt do it earlier. This camera is an excellent camera to get you started. It was easy to use and produced fantastic results. Although we know we can do better and are looking forward to this journey as we know this camera will not let us down. When we got back from our holiday we recommended this camera to all our friends as we were very happy with the results.

We were always talking about buying an SRL Camera but was always put off how people said it was "Complicated" especially for first time users and amateurs. But after buying this camera Cannon EOS 550D the experience has been so easy with fantastic results. We were able to get right into on our recent holidays and were amazed by the results. Although we have a long way to go but we know it will be an exciting journey with this camera. Have already recommended to all our friends!

After reading manual and a course on photography am enjoying my camera. Great quality images are a long way from what a compact camera delivers, another level altogether.

The Canon 550d is a robust adaptable camera that can be as simple as click and go and as complicated and rewarding as you want. The video created by this camera is of a great quality and suits nearly any filmaker. All in all the camera is great value well built and good for many many different demographics. For film making i would recomend and external mike and an f1.8 50mm lense comes in very handy. I hope this helps!

First DSLR camera and am very content with it. Still learning how to use the camera to its full extent tho. The camera is really easy to use and best for beginners who wants to join photography as hobby or anything in relation. Simple settings and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this camera if you want to buy your first DSLR.

I have been more then satisfied with the 550D. I can shoot for extremely long periods of time before the battery goes down one bar. image quality is superb. However i find that the body feels slightly plasticy and i do think they could improve the ease of use as it is an entry level camera. But other than that i think it is a great camera and worth every penny.

Exciting potential for taking my photography to a new level and after I have finished my 7 week course at Box Hill TAFE on Digital SLRs and how to fully use the camera without the automatic setting, I shall be really enjoying my new toy!

For being a novice , this camera is fantastic for me. Ease of the camera interms of use is great and the quality of the pics is great. The manual is also a great help with tips on your program selection and has helped me greatly.

The EOS 550D is a fantastic camera for beginners to the photography world! I find the quality of the photos to be amazing, when printed the colours look clear and professional. This is the first Canon i have purchased and only wish i had done so years ago! It is small enough for me to take anywhere i go, i never leave home without it! I have found the different setting to be extremely handy in teaching me how to use the camera properly and get the best picture possible! Love it!

After owning my new "whiz-bang" camera for about a month now, I still know very little about how to use ALL of the amazing settings available. I am a mum of 2 very young kids, and getting the time to sit down & a) read the manual or b) watch an on-line lesson is almost impossible. Maybe by this time next year ill have the camera figured out. On the up-side, I LOVE the portrait setting - i have taken SOOOOOO many absolutely gorgeous pics of my kids. I have even figured out how to use the Manual setting for taking black & white photos, so i am doing well!!
Am absolutely loving my purchase, just wish i could purchase a little extra play-time with my new toy!

This was my first digital SLR. I am still learning all the controls, but this is a great, capable camera even when you put it on fully auto. My photography has improved out of sight since I bought this.

I have had the camera now for a number of weeks and have used it regularly. It's very easy to use and intuitive. I have never had an SLR before and love it.
Downloading and editing shots is also very easy.

A great buy.

I purchased the 550D body with a 75-300m lense as my first DSLR camera. I have been extremely happy with the results. The controls are easily accessible and the menu funtions are simple to navigate. I can spend a solid day shooting before I need to worry about the battery.

Very impressed.

I love this camera i took it with me to India for a month and it got a lot of use and let me capture beautiful moments and pictures that i will be able to look at forever.
Very happy with the camera the quality of the photo's are astonishing. I took thousands of photo's and the battery life was amazing I only needed to charge it a few times.

Thank you Canon for an amazing camera!

Quality, versatility and ease...this camera packs it all in!
Ameture photographer, so don't have much to compare it to, but it's a joy to pick up everytime I need to use it. Has trekked with me to other countries, and the superb resulting images bring each memory back. Can be a little bulky and heavy with time if walking around all day along with 18-55mm & 55-250mm lenses, but minor con compared with what the camera can do.
And the team at Ted's were great as well - very professional and great to deal with.
5/5 from me!

I purchased a 550D after plenty of research. So there was no surprise with the image quality, as it shares the same sensor as the 7D, 60D and 600D. And the image quality is superb - more than enough pixels and the pixels look fine.

In comparison, the 7D has better build quality (and decent weather resistance) and other features but, like most things, comes at a price. So far, the 550D has held up in various shooting conditions and I don't need high number of frames per second.

All in all, a happy camper.

I have been making professional films for 12 years now and the Canon 550d has proved to be the very best mid range camera I've ever owned. It is fully functional, and superb in low light conditions.

I have used a 5D Mark 2 and a Canon 7D and have found the differences minimal (except for in low light conditions) - but with the right lighting gear and lenses; the HD video and the stills photography can easily be at a professional standard.

The camera's low price range and it's epic functionality make for a ideal camera for independent filmmakers/photographers. It is lightweight and will fit in almost any camera bag.

If only camera's were this good 12 years ago! If I had to criticise the camera I would say that the ISO sensor could be bigger, and the battery life improved. Shooting full HD video chews through the battery, so I suggest buying one or two more batteries. At three batteries I never have a problem when I'm on location.

A great camera, that really brings professional video/stills to a consumer level.

Buy it now.

I received this camera for my 21st birthday. Being an amateur photographer, I wanted something easy to use but still giving me as many options as possible. Soon after receiving it, I went overseas. This camera is amazing. For six weeks I travelled with it and was able to get some great shots all over Europe. The photo quality was superb, and it was so easy to use in any situation. I also loved the video function, which meant I didn't have to bring a separate video camera. I only had to charge the battery probably three times while away, which was great considering I used it everyday. The easy to use settings were also really handy as I could get some great photos at night in front of the Moulin Rouge, inside churches with no flash as well as great scenic shots of the Tuscan mountains and the Swiss Alps. the lenses were fantastic as well, gave me exactly what i needed. Nothing to flashy, but perfect for tourists shots. It was a little bulky to carry around all day, but as long as I had my camera bag it wasn't too bad. It was also a great conversation started with other tourists! I've really enjoyed using this camera and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of investing in a DSLR.

Great camera, very happy with it. Only issue I've had is the flash recharge delay can be annoying when taking lots of flash shots in a sequence. I guess I just need to buy a bigger flash to mount on top.

This camera is fantastic. I love the HD footage you can get out of it. Looks so professional. Much easier to use then a proper video camera. Bang for your buck, this is the camera to go for!

After purchasing this camera for a Europe holiday, I was unsure of carrying a large camera around for weeks, but do not regret it for a second. I still have a lot to learn about all the great features and settings this camera has to offer, but even just using the auto settings or using the basic manuals of shutter speed, focussing and aperture, gorgeous results are easily achievable.

Camera is great better than i though.
Can be very simple to use or as hard as you want it to be.
Love playing with manual settings and if gets to hard go auto and take great photos.
Cant recommend canon enought

It takes a great shot for a compact SLR.

As the title says it all, this camera is great for people who are new and would like to have a taste in the photography area. It is quite easy to handle after a few days of exploring it, there are not much of skills needed to handle this camera as it is desgined for ease of use especially for amateaur photographer. The image quality is great although the level of blur is not lessened when shooting in the dark, however, generally it gives really quality. Battery life lasts really long even when video mode is used quite frequently. Basically, it's a great and easy-to-use camera!

My EOS 550D has been used on our latest caravan trip and I have taken over 1,000 photos. It is a fantastic camera - easy to use, quality photographs - even from a light plane. I would recommend this camera to anyone.

Recently got back from France. The reason for purchasing the camera,and I must say that I am very happy with the pictures taken .I am still learning about the camera and have some way to go.It does have "AUTO "THANK GOD! Love it .

This is my first Digital SLR camera, and I couldn't be happier. I feel that I have enough options to play around with the settings to really get creative, and at the same time, can make the camera become fully automated when I'm feeling lazy!
The quality of the photos is fantastic and I couldn't be happier. I just have the standard IS 18-55mm lens, but I'm keen to buy some more so I can continue playing around and being as creative as I like.
An awesome camera for anyone with little to no photography experience.

This camera was my first SLR after only ever having compact click and shoot cameras. I elected to purchase a quality SLR in anticipation of the birth of my son. What a great decision this was. I have had the privilege of using this camera to take numerous shots of my children. The camera has many pros, including:
1. very easy to use (almost intuitive);
2. the screen is a good size, sharp and clear;
3. the zoom lens provides more than adequate optics;
4. the battery life is very good at many hundreds of photos (in fact I rarely remember to charge the battery);
5. the weight of the camera is quite good for a SLR - I was very conscious of this as my wife was also going to use the camera and she wanted something manageable;
6. the ergonmics of the camera make using the unit easy;
7. vaue for money. While SLRs aren't inexpensive, this particular camera has many features (more than I care to use) at a very competitive price point.
8. most importantly the picture quality is superb and I wish I had purchased an SLR sooner.

Overall I would highly recommend this camera, especially to those wanting to get a start with an SLR.

Found the auto system easy but stepping out of that zone complicated. The book is quite large and off putting but does have all the answers if you are prepared to persevere. Otherwise very happy with the camera.

very enjoy

Swivel screen on the 600d Is not worth it. The 550d fits the bill and takes the same quality photos. Just make sure you get proper lenses to go with this beast.