When the quality of photos that are obtained using ordinary digital cameras does not triple you, when you want to develop, create and not just take pictures, but masterpieces - then it's time for you to think about buying a digital SLR camera. The quality of the images will increase significantly, and the skill will increase with each shot. What kind of DSLR should you choose? Today there are many companies that offer their products to potential buyers. Among them are such well-known brands as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax and others. Each manufacturer differs in its innovations and applied technologies, so which philosophy to choose is up to you.
And in our today's review we will talk about a Canon DSLR, namely the model EOS 550D kit 18-55 ... In addition to the camera itself, the developers put one more battery in the box, as well as a special strap to wear the camera around the neck. A cord for viewing photos on a wide screen of your TV, as well as a disc with software, which is designed to facilitate work when connecting the camera to a computer.
As the name suggests, there is also a lens included. This Kit 18-55 is a standard lens with a versatile wide focal length range. From 18mm wide-angle for landscapes and general shots, to 55mm portrait for portraits. It is distinguished by increased values of strength and resistance to impact and damage, as well as the presence of the latest technologies used in its production. The aperture in this instance is mediocre: the maximum aperture value varies from F 3.5 to F5.6... Thus, in low light conditions, it becomes almost impossible to get sharp pictures, and no graphic editors will save you. LensCanon EF-s 18-55 has an autofocus drive, so it is very easy to catch fast-moving objects, and it does not take much time, literally a matter of seconds. Due to the rounded aperture blades, the pattern in the out-of-focus area has a pleasant, uniform structure. The lights are especially attractive.
Examples of photos taken with the Canon 550D:
macro photo
shooting at night
scenery
landscape 2
portrait
portrait 2
sport events
The zoom ring is smooth and pleasant to the touch due to the rubber coating. The lens perfectly implements the macro shooting function, because the minimum focusing distance is about 28 centimeters. In the dark, focusing may not work correctly - for this, a special diode is provided in front of the camera to illuminate the object being shot. The lens enables the photographer to unleash his potential and realize the most daring and incredible ideas.
To protect lenses from mechanical damage, dust and dirt, you must use protective filters... A wide selection of them is presented on the site F.ua where everyone can choose something suitable for themselves. For example, you can pay attention to the protective filter Matin UV 58mm or Marumi UV 67mm. Generally, for aspiring photographers, this lens is a great buy. He can understand what you want from the camera.
The EF-S bayonet mount can attach a variety of lenses. There are a huge number of them on the F.ua website. for example : Canon 50mm f1.8 Canon 50mm f1.4 Canon 24-70mm f2.8L lens or Canon 55-250mm f4 telephoto lens - f5.6.
The CanonEOS 550D has a slightly higher total pixel count 18.5 million. In this case, the number of effective pixels is about 18 million. The physical size of the matrix is quite large and has overall dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm. This is not a full-frame camera, but a “cropped” one, that is, its crop factor is 1.6.What does it mean? From this it follows that the focal lengths of the lenses can be safely multiplied by 1.5 times. With this camera, you can take pictures with a resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels.
Newest CMOS-matrix allows you to take photos with the least amount of digital noise, even in low light. Light sensitivity called ISO, can be adjusted in a wide range - from the value 100 units for shooting on a sunny clear day, up to 6400 units that will help you when shooting in low or no light conditions. Hardware can raise the ISO value to the mark 12800... You can also set the automatic detection of light sensitivity in the device. Remember: the higher the ISO, the more noise. The sensor cleaning function will help to fight dust that accidentally gets inside the camera.
Dust can significantly affect the quality of images, degrading them, therefore, along with the camera, you need to purchase a special case for your equipment, thanks to which your purchases will last longer.
Shooting modes:
In order not to miss a valuable moment, the camera implements the possibility of high-speed shooting. The shooting speed is 3.7 frames per second, and can be doubled using the battery pack, which is not supplied and can be purchased separately. The maximum burst of pictures at the fastest rate is 34 frames for the format Jpeg , and six shots for RAW format. If you are resting in close company and want to take a picture all together, then the timer function will help you out. The timer can be set to either 10 seconds or only two seconds. The aspect ratio for photography is a 3: 2 ratio. A DSLR can also be used as a viewfinder. TTL finder, and LCD screen .
The viewfinder's field of view is nearly full, and equals 95%... The LCD screen boasts a resolution of 1,040,000 pixels and a physical size of three inches. Photos look fabulous on it, thanks to the high contrast, however, when viewed on a monitor, it can be a little disappointing. If the lens does not support autofocus, you can focus manually, but be careful as the viewfinder is quite dark. The Canon 550D uses its own battery format. From a full charge, you can take just over 400 shots, half of which can be taken with a flash. Additional batteries can be purchased on the F.ua website, original and analogs from other manufacturers. The body material is a wonderful combination of metal and plastic. Thanks to rubber inserts, the device is very comfortable in the hand, does not slip and does not load the palm.
Using the optional battery handle makes it even more comfortable to hold the device in an upright position.
Among the additional features I would like to separately note the presence of a metal tripod mount, as well as the ability to control the camera remotely using a wired or wireless remote control, which, unfortunately, is not included in the package. Due to the presence of an orientation sensor, the camera menu can be rotated. A distinctive feature of the device is the presence of a separate microphone input. White balance can be set automatically from the list, as well as manually if you are a professional photographer.
The built-in flash is powerful enough for lighting up to 13 meters. The device provides the ability to reduce red-eye, a special shoe for attaching an external flash, bracketing functions, as well as support for the E-TTL II mode. Exposure can be changed in a wide range - from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second... The X-Sync shutter speed is 1 / 200th of a second. If you have enough knowledge and skill, you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually. Automatic exposure processing is possible in two modes: shutter priority or aperture priority.Exposure compensation in the range of +/- 5 EV and in 1/3-stop increments can be entered to change the lighting. Exposure metering is also available in several modes: multizone, center-weighted, general (Evaluative), and, of course, spot.
The camera also implements exposure bracketing.
For storing captured images the camera Canon 550D uses SD, SDHC memory cards. A wide range of flash memory is presented on the F.ua website: Transcend 8GB class 10 Transcend 8GB class 6 Transcend 16GB class 10
Shooting can be carried out in several modes: JPEG or RAW, depending on the tasks set by the photographer. The following interface connectors are hidden on the side of the camera under a special plug: USB 2.0 for communication with a computer and transfer of photos, a video connector, an HDMI connector for connecting to a TV, audio, as well as a connector for a remote control. The Canon 550D camera can not only take pictures, but also shoot video. The camera records video in .MOV format, video codecs - MPEG4, sound recording is present. The maximum video resolution is quite large - 1920x1080 pixels. The speed of the recorded videos is decent - 60 frames per second. The length of the clips is limited by the “30 minutes” mark and the free memory of the device.
The overall dimensions of the camera are quite modest - 129x98x62 mm, excluding the length of the lens.
Canon 550D weighs just over 500 grams, including batteries, but without a lens.
Output: Canon has once again delighted its customers with an excellent product that combines all the advanced technologies used in the production of photographic equipment. Ergonomic design, huge resolution of the obtained photos, as well as a solid choice of optics - make the 550D camera the leader in sales all over the world. The richness of functions is able to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customers, and the simplicity of their changes will make communication with the camera pleasant. The F.ua store, as always, pleased with its efficiency. The order was processed as soon as possible, they gave a guarantee for the goods and basic advice on operation. Satisfied with the service, as well as with the purchase! I advise you to cooperate.
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