Comments on: Canon EOS 550D Review

By: Oilyboy

Oilyboy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:24:45 +0000

Hi, I currently have the 20D which has devoloped over £400.00 of faults. It has been a great camera since i got it when they first came out. I have been looking at the 550D as it seems to be the latest equivalent (in terms of features) to the 20 D.

Have you an opinion ?

Regards Oilyboy

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By: Greg Thurtle (TP Photography)

Greg Thurtle (TP Photography) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:13:35 +0000

Hi Greg (Great name BTW).
That’s a tough one – the 50D has a faster framerate and shorter blackout time which is great for sports and as you say they’re about the same price.
I think the 550D makes it easier to get the shot – with the auto-iso feature and very similar AF.
You say you don’t have much interest in video – is this currently? you might find it quite handy – esp. for wildlife or even action/sports. You can’t go wrong with either camera to be honest – both are great – for me i’d miss the ability to shoot video and the frame rate isn’t an issue for me…. I also love the light weight of the 550D – it’s a real gem.
Hope that helps!

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:25:59 +0000

I’m looking to upgrade from my 350D to something a bit more modern. I am wrestling between the 550D and the 50D – with cashback is looking really competitively priced currently. I can’t stretch to a 7D.

So, any advice? I don’t have much interest in video – mainly wildlife, landscapes, action/sports, and poncing around with arty stuff.