Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i review
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024
- Full review at www.cameralabs.... . 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!
its a really good camera not good in low light (if you don't long expouse) because of noise but i really like it and its on a professsional level trust me ! buy it if you are on a budget just get a prime lens with F1.4 or 2 and you are in the game
You are seriously the best camera reviewer on the net. You're very fair, you cover everything important and above all your reviews are easy to understand someone relatively new to photography like myself. Thank-you!
Very informative review, thanks Gordon.
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@RetroRepair Thankyou! Yes, I'd still recommend it, but if you want a flip-out screen, do also consider the 600D / T3i.
Thank you for your review. It is still relevant in 2018! I stumbled upon a 550D/T2i this week. No sense in buying the latest & greatest retail model offered, just upgrade as availability and budget allows. They all do much more than I am capable of utilizing anyway.
You're welcome, thanks for finding it! Ah, the good old days when one of my camera reviews could gather over a million views!
No, we didn't have video production classes at school. We hardly had any computers either. Consider yourself lucky. What we did have though were English language classes which are still amazingly useful.
Shot this with my t2i, definitely a good starter camera. Check out the photo let me know what you guys think!
www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7723302
awesome photo are you into aviation ?
skbenergy Thanks! Just got into it about 6 months ago snapping pics, always loved aviation though hah. I see on your avatar you have a pic of BA looks like 777! Check out more pics on the page by clicking "more" from my name, I also have a pg on airliners.net and planespotters.net as well. let me know if you have a page i'll check out etc!
MOHAMMED ZAHEER wow cool :), this is my aviation channel, i use a canon T3I bu i just got a 55 to 250 zoom lens i have always been using the smaller lens, i love doing videos in my free time. I live on a small island in the Caribbean name St Kitts and i love to show of what we have to offer :) feel free to check it out when u get some time
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.
@hbuglilly If its clicking, that could be the lens aperture adjusting as the brightness changes. Try shooting with manual exposures and fix the aperture - see the manual. The stabilisaiton motor can also sometimes be heard,. so you may want to switch off IS.
@Sa6ee The remote control program is called EOS Utility and comes with al recent Canon DSLRs including your 500D - it should be on the main software CD which came with it.
Learned more about Canon's 2Ti from this 20min review than I would have after hours of trying to process the manual through an ADD gray-matter haze. Very helpful, clear and concise information along with a pleasant and highly informed presentation. Invaluable, thanks for taking the time to put in the hard work, you should be on the tele. Brilliant!
EXCELLENT review as always. Have had this camera for over a year now. It's been fantastic!..
Thanks for your review!!!
Excellent review - have just gone and bought one of these. My first DSLR since the Canon 300D... way back. Not been into photography over the last few years and just getting back into it so hoping this model is going to meet my expectations and get me back into aviation photography. Thanks again for a very informative review, certainly helped with my decison making.
@TechCuber If you don't have the H option you saw in the video, you may need to enable ISO expansion in the Custom menus. It's all in your manual.
You have the best camera reviews of any site. Please keep up the good work.
Wow!! It has been that long my friend. Maybe RUclips thought I need some touch of nostalgia.
Fascinating how technology has progressed.
Just last Saturday, I purchased the Canon EOS Rebel T2i, my first DSLR camera and must say that I was very impressed with the features after trying it out. The photos were very detailed and clear, which was what I was looking for a camera that takes crisp clear photos. I enjoy watching this review and I am glad that I purchased this camera for it is above my expectations. Thanks for sharing.
To shot with the screen you need to put it in Live View - see your manual. But using the 'hole' is the way this kind of camera was meant to be used for most of the time and you'll find the focusing is very slow when using the screen.
Gordon, you are the God of camera reviews. After watching your videos I'm actually hoping for more cameras to come out, simply so you can make reviews of them. Truly, you have made purchasing my first DSLR an easy task. Thank you.
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.
I wish this guy would hold a class on how to review, well, anything. So many reviews today are simply some guy trying to cram in as many catchy adjectives as possible, which results in me watching a 10 minute video with about 30 seconds of useful information. This reviewer actually spent the majority of the time reviewing the camera. Much thanks!
@TechCuber it's not in the manual mode, you need to enable ISO expansion in the custom menus - please read the ISOs ection in your manual.
@VideoDocR It's an interesting observation, but I'm certainly not hiding anything myself! I haven't noticed one brand being particularly more prone to failure or returns than another. You'll hear more complaints about the bigger brands in any category though as they simple sell more units. Most reviewers look at a product at the start of its life, so the best people to comment are the stores which handle the returns.
@BurgarProduction Do you mean in the live view segment? It was on a tripod, but the 10x magnified view is very powerful, so even blowing on the lens will show a wobble!
@Mastamarek I never went away! Remember I do many more reviews at cameralabs . com - only a handful are shown here. I won't be doing any pro bodies though.
@xXxmidgexXx Yes, it refers to the speed. The card (or at least the packaging) should be labelled with the class number.
@davidcapi Thanks for trying to support us! You may also want to try B&H through cameralabs . com when they are back in stock. An imported model will only be guarenteed for the country it's from (so if it breaks in the warranty period, it'll need to go back to the USA), and it'll come with a US mains plug, but you can swap the cable for a local one if preferred, or use an adapter plug. The charger will work anywhere.
@mickysim123 It's not that they break at that point, it's just a guarenteed number before the timing of the shutter may not be as acurate - you're looking at about 100k shots for consumer mode, 150k for semi-pro and 300k for pro bodies.
@dadiyoki if you're a beginner, get the 1100D or the Nikon D100, or the Panasonic G3
@criticaltinker Thanks, much appreciated! PS - nice lens too... make sure you tell us why you went for that one in the 'which 50mm did you buy' thread in the Canon section of the cameralabs forum...
@Rocknthebounce Blimey, he's a postive kind of guy! Yes the 5D and 7D are tougher cameras - they're semi-pro models - but the 550D / T2i will be fine for many years so long as you don't drop it or give it a hard bash.
Hi Gordon, I watched this review yesterday, a full day after you posted it, and it was still at the lowest res..... it's amazing how long it takes RUclips to convert it to 1080p. I'm now loading it again, and will watch it at 1080p. I was dead set on the 7D, but you have convinced me the 550D is the way to go - From the rave reviews of this camera, I'm going to say it's getting the same hoopla that the Canon G2 did back in 2001 , and what an amazing camera it was. Thanks Gordon
@HappyDude224 The 50mm f1.8 becomes a short telephoto lens on the 600D / 550D, so while it's great for portraits, it's too long for general-purpose shots. As such I wouldn't recommend it as your only lens. So if those are your only two choices, get the 550D with the 18-55, then buy the 50mm later if you get into portraits or low light work.
Hi Gordon, After all the reserch, I finally got my T2i 18-135mm from New egg, This is my first DSLR Camera, and thanks to you, I learn a lot from your show ! agian thank you !!
@Evansmustard Yes, that's the view from my office! I work in Queenstown, NZ, which is surrounded by mountains...
@cameralabs Thanks for the help man! I've decided on getting this camera thanks to all your video reviews and your full reviews. You speak very clearly and show off all the features in an easy to understand way. As easy as it can be explained for such an advanced camera anyway. Keep it up!
That was a serious review! I went to the full review at cameralabs & was amazed. I bought a T2i back in Oct and was just looking at reviews to see what people where saying. Its my 1st DSLR and I enjoy it. Your review is awesome! I learned about the pros & cons. I have been taking DSLR youtube tutorials for about 2 weeks and now have a better understanding of what makes a good camera good compared to my entry T2i. I love the review and I think the T2i is a great beginner DSLR.
So excited to get this camera
@Rob Scallon Of all the places I find you, was not expecting you to be here.
@@thomasjin1415 me too
@awsomepossum1340 Sadly not, the viewfinder on a DSLR requires the mirror to be down - and when filming video, the mirror is up. If you want to film video with a viewfinder, you'll need a mirrorless ILC like a Sony NEX or Micro Four Thirds.
@ptlofts Here are the "extra" features that the 7D offers:
1.) Magnesium body. The 550D is sturdy, but it's not made of magnesium, like the 7D. However, that also makes the 550D a lighter camera.
2.) Higher burst rate. Due to the 7D's sensor (exact same size as the 550D - crop factor = 1.6), you can shoot 8 frames per second on the 7D (only 3.7 fps on the 550D).
3.) The 7D has a 100% viewfinder, so what you see is what will appear on the image. The 550D's viewfinder only shows about 98%.
I'm up in the air over the 550d and the 60d. Not going to make a decision until you post a review of the 60d.. Your reviews are the best on the net. Thanx Gordon!
Great review! my teacher recommended this camera as a good starter on digital (I'm used to film but I've been planning to switch to digital because it takes too much time and energy to develop film these days) Your video has officially persuaded me to upgrade my system! Thanks so much!
@ibo852 You can mount a DSLR on many telescopes, but they tend to be bigger models with removeable eyepieces and 2in focusing tubes. Ask at your local telescope shop...
I'm a moderate beginner in photography as well and I bought the 550D last friday. I can report that for photography, this camera is as great as for the videomaking. I was recommended by several people (salesmen and canon-using friends) that the 550D was better for beginners with some experience, because it would give you more possibilities than the D3100. I didn't have the opportunity to compare it with the very similar D3100, so if you do, grab it! But as far as the Canon concernes, it great!
Such a detailed and helpful review/tutorial! You have donated so much of your time towards helping the needy! ;) Keep up the great work and thank you for your generous time!
I bought myself 550D last year as a birthday present and it never disappointed me. I know it's not the best camera out there but I think it's a brilliant camera to learn and love photography. I learned from my 550D that talent is not in the camera but the photographer himself. So don't distress yourself about deciding which camera to buy. Just buy the camera which you think is the best for you. It can be canon, nikon, etc. But thumbs up if you are a canon fan. =]
@MrJippaLippa It's an upper entry-level model, but feel free to tell Canon that they're wrong and you're right.
Wow, what can i say. Awesome video. I'm a noob and looking to get into this photography lark and have pretty much decided on a 550d. Your tone and voice is super clear and demeanour for presenting is excellent. Just away to check out your cameralab site now. Thanks again.
@meatwad4900 I hurt it! Unfortunately I shot the footage for several reviews around the same time, so you'll also see it in some upcoming videos!
@SeanThomasTV I can assure you that all of the video you see here was filmed by me. I provide originals at cameralabs . com, but if people are uploading them here and claiming them as their own, then they are violating my copyright. Please provide usernames.
@NatDede yep, visit dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
I just want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
I visited your web page by accident through Google and bang. I have spent days looking for a good all purpose lens for the Canon 550D, and what took me days just took less than hour to have a clear idea. Not only that you also highlight other lenses that can suit different purpose, so Thank You!
@LELO202 It's called EOS Utility and comes with the camera.
Excellent review as always! I ordered the 550d with 18-135mm and I'm looking forward to take some photos with it soon! :)
@TechCuber That's good to know... Some SanDisk Extreme 3's are Class 6 - definitely worth checking. Maybe yours was a 'failed' class 6, which performs better than average Class 4s...
I just ordered my Rebel T2i from Amazon. After watching this review, I feel that I made a good purchasing. Thanks & greetings from Mexico.
@BeActiveBros If you think you'd use the articulated screen, go for the T3i, otherwsie get the T2i.
@griffinn2 The lens used throughout this video was the EF-S 18-135mm IS - this is the kit lens in some parts of the world. I have a full review of it at cameralabs . com.
@richardarichter123 Sadly not, there's no continuous AF while you're filming. I'd recommend a Sony SLT...
I have search high & low to get a decent review on this camera so THANK YOU! best review ive seen-and a great help.
This has easily been the most informative review of any product I've seen on RUclips and a clear example of how this stuff should be done. Keep it up!
Would you still recommend this camera for video now at the price point?
Thanks again!
I have the Eos 550D for over 1 year now (bought it in june 2010) and it's still a superb camera! In a matter of fact, I am glad i didn't spend much more for a 7D because with my 70-200mm L lens it's just the right weight for on the go. The battery lasts forever (which was important for me) and ofcourse the image quality. Also the screen is really good compared with my Eos 450D (good for histogram readings). I don't think i would upgrade to the Eos 600D since it is not a big improvement atm.
Very informative. Well-done. I think this is my next camera
@TylerVanderkooy Use the lowest ISO and really close down the aperture, maybe like f22. A 30 minute exposure is very long and will let in a LOT of light, You may need to try some shorter exposures first, like 5 minutes, or even 1 minute until you get a feel of the correct exposure.
@ayudan24688 You can do the computer-based remote control with ANY of the current Canon DSLRs - the software is called EOS Utility and comes with the camera.
No, I have just enabled 'ISO expansion' in the menus. Check your manual.
my 550D max ISO's 6400, i can't find the 12800 expansion. i need some guide please...
Fantastic quality review.
The 550D is currently the top of my wish list
how come you're not a partner, your reviews are the most proffesional work I've seen in youtube universe, filled with unboxing videos from 12 year old. Thanks for the great job.
@SurftheCity If the camera will be used on or near the board, you might want to seek out a waterproof model instead.
@Anniekynz Hi Annie, I'm actually from the UK, but you generously allowed me to stay in your beautiful country!
@sayrith the t2i has a mic input, manual focus, iso, aperture, shutter speed control. these features apply to the movie mode too. the t2i both supports FULL manual control for video. the only downside to the t2i for video is that it has auto gain control, so you get a lot of hiss in the background since the camera tries to adjust to keep volume at the same level. video quality: the t2i has 1080p at 30/24fps, 720p with up to 60fps. excellent video quality- look up some examples!
@sayrith yes you can. you can install magic lantern onto your t2i but there's no guarantee as to if your camera will work properly after the installation,and you will void your warranty in the process. by hiss i mean audio hiss, not grain hiss (noise). the audio hiss is extremely hard to fix. you may want look into a camera that has no audio gain control (agc) such as the t3i. you can buy it used for the same price as a new t2i. but it's really up to you how important no hiss is in your videos.
@AZNFlipy12 Yes it's moving - that's the effect of the Earth rotating.
For a general purpose EF-S lens I really like the 15-85mm, but it really depends what you want it for. Head over to cameralabs . com and click on the lenses section, then on the big Canon square to see my guide to buying the right Canon lens!
@FIGHTTHECABLE Did you look at the results pages on my review? I compared it against the D90 which has the same image quality as the D5000, and I think you'd agree the 550D is far from terrible. Also, while the D5000 only has 720p video at 24fps, the 550D has 720 and 1080p at a choice of frame rates. But as I said at the end of this video, that's not to say it's for everyone.
@AETrainingDavid97 $780 is the cheapest price you'll find for the 550D / T2i, but always check the stores as you may not like their reputation. You may prefer to shop at the more famous ones, in which case the price will be closer to 899. Either way though, please do go through my site - thanks!
@Fisk4Ever - When you're in film mode, go to the menu settings and there's an option to allow for auto focus during recording..
You may think it's redundant, and I certainly don't like repeating it all the time, but judging from all the questions asking if they're the same thing, it's necessary!
Hi everyone, be sure to check back when YT has finished processing the video - it was uploaded in 1080p, so it should look quite good - I hope! And of course, make sure you visit my full review at cameralabs . com - there's a link right below the video window...
Just bought one of these and it is a truely great camera, small easy to use and good value for money. I recommend this camera to anybody.
@ComradeDragon It's not sunny all of the time here, but it is quite a lot! It's in Queenstown, NZ.
You really should be on TV doing this for the Gadget Show or something. There's no need for any other review videos. Excellent!
If size and weight is an issue, how about a Sony NEX 5N? It's a great camera and will match the quality of this DSLR.
@Jackspadeproductions This is a great choice, but don't forget the 600D / t3i, which is almost the same but with an articulated screen.
@criticaltinker Glad to be of service! I hope you clicked the Amazon link at cameralabs . com before ordering - the price is the same, but they pay a little commission, and that's the only thing which pays for my work and these reviews! Please see the partner stores page at cameralabs . com!
@MaghoxFr You just won't be able to zoom-in as much, that's all. You can always buy a telephoto zoom later. PS - don't forget you can support me by shopping for anything at the partner stores page at cameralabs . com! Thanks!
@JimmyJackFarm the equipment is listed in my channel profile...
@DIGItalColourMedia Thankyou, that's very kind! Spread the word!
@bonkerzTV Thanks, you're welcome.
@ezramajin nope they're all on loan and are returned to the manufacturers after testing.
You have been an invaluable source of information about the camera and lens I have learned a lot and continue to do so as I go back to your tutorials time and time again, Thanks a million..You are brilliant.
@NoShadowOfDoubt - it needs about 5.5Mbyte per second. Canon quotes Class 6 or higher as being necessary.
Thankyou! Most of my latest reviews are at cameralabs . com if you're looking at newer models.
Excellent review!! ...i have just recently bought my T2i but i'm having a little problem with while recording video.... it's just that it says " movie recording has been stopped automatically" once i have recorded a few ten seconds of the video... this did not happen earlier.... i've been trying to see if it's any settings error but ...no luck......
I hope you have the answer to this one ....thanks!!
Tough decision... I'd go for the D3200 if you're a beginner who'd appreciate the guide mode. I'd go for the other two if the flip out screens would be useful to you. I have no personal preference!
Great review mate.
I'm getting one for my 18th birthday, and seeing this has made me even more excited to get one! :D
This seems like such an amazing camera, it appears to be perfect for all my movie-making needs! Thanks for the review.
@Roll4Eternity I reviewed the Canon 8-15mm fisheye zoom at cameralabs . com!
@acevedre B&H will ship internationally, and they're on the partner stores page at cameralabs . com - or you can always make a paypal donation!