Another new Canon.

[david156]

Have just read on canon's website that they are releasing a new DSLR camera on the 24th Feb.
The EOS 550D

"Features at a glance:

18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800)
Continuous shooting at 3.7fps
Full HD movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates
7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
iFCL metering System with 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor
Quick Control screen to change shooting settings
Exposure compensation +/-5 stops.
Select maximum value for Auto ISO
External Microphone socket
Movie crop function
Eye-Fi connected functions compatibility
Availability
The EOS 550D is available from 24th February 2010 "

Full article here...
Canon UK - 18MP, 1080p HD Movies, ISO 6400: Canon redefines the boundaries of the consumer DSLR with the EOS 550D

Anybody thinking of getting or trying one? and if so please post a thread and let us all know what its like.

David

[zan]

That's a lot to put into a X00d-range camera!

Considering how many people feel / felt that the 7d is borderline on what you can push into a camera and still retain image quality, it'll be interesting to see what the reviews say of the 550d and whether it manages to be good enough to warrant the step up from the 400 or 500...

[david156]

Originally Posted by zan

That's a lot to put into a X00d-range camera!

Considering how many people feel / felt that the 7d is borderline on what you can push into a camera and still retain image quality, it'll be interesting to see what the reviews say of the 550d and whether it manages to be good enough to warrant the step up from the 400 or 500...

And at only £800 for the body!

[MeadsMan]

I was just about to post the same news here.I had a read up on it,at dpreview.com.What I wondered the most about it,is weather it was equipped with the same sensor as the 7D,offering the better high iso performance,from what I read it has it`s own new sensor,which is " simular " to the 7D`s but not the same.It also appears to not have the 19 point AF system only 9 point.I think personally I will keep saving for the 7D,even if it is nearly twice as much money.Though I look forward to see how it performs at high iso,that is the biggest gripe I have with my 400D,and the main reason I would like to upgrade.

[zan]

I just got the 7D for £1299 and althoguh I've not been out properly with it yet, it looks like a hell of a camera. £800 is a lot of money for a X00d-type camera in my opinion... I've got the 400d which I still use underwater, which is fine, but I wouldn't go back to that range again after having the 40d and now the 7d... Maybe it's just me, but considering we're talking about almost £1000 of gear I'd be inclined to spend a little extra and get the better-range model.

[DanJeffery]

Remember that just a few short months ago, on release, the 7D cost £1700. So the price of the 550D may well fall, making a larger price difference.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Are X00d-range not meant to be entry range cameras? Cos £800 is a lot for an entry level camera! Mind you specs don't look particularly entry level either!

[DanJeffery]

The initial price of the 500D was £839.99. It can now be had for £529.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Originally Posted by DanJeffery

The initial price of the 500D was £839.99. It can now be had for £529.

I guess its the same with all cameras, most drop in price by a quarter or even a third in the first few months

[squishy]

you can get a body only 50D NEW for that price at the moment. I know which one i'd rather have.