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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage
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Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark III
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Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i
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Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark IV
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV
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Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i
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Model Number: |
1D Mark III |
T2i |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$4499.95 |
$899.99 |
Street Price: |
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$692.18 |
Date Available: |
2007-04-30 |
2010-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
40.7 oz
(1,155 g)
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26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in.
(156 x
157 x
80 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in.
(130 x
97 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon CMOS |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-H |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
525.47mm2 (28.10mm x 18.70mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
7.23 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.3x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
71 |
66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
22.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
11.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,078 |
784 |
Image Resolution: |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 1936 x 1288
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.9 |
3.6 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50)
640x480 (60/50)
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Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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Yes |
HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Canon EF lenses (except EF-S) |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
19-point cross type (plus 26 Assist AF points) |
AF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 100%, 0.76x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.58x |
0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.76x |
0.87x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; 50 and 6400 via custom function |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, User Set Color Temperature, PC-1 to PC-5 |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/300 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
N3 type terminal |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal |
Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
0.44 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.39 |
0.46 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
7 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.9 |
3.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
12 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.7 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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3 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.09 seconds |
0.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.99 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.122 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.066 seconds |
0.162 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.21 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.057 seconds |
0.096 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Prefocused, Live View mode = 0.119s |
Live View:
Quick Mode: 0.991s
Live Mode: 1.720s
Prefocused: 0.122s |
Startup Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
2200 shots |
440 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E4 |
Proprietary LP-E8 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 |
Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Notes & Features: |
Entirely new 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor (APS-H size, 1.3x lens conversion factor), featuring the EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
World's fastest digital SLR: shooting up to 10 fps (frames per second), with a burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images or 30 RAW images.
All new high-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points and 26 additional "assist points"; superior low-light performance and faster operation.
New lighter body with enhanced weather resistance and outstanding reliability: featuring a shutter that's durability-tested to 300,000 exposures.
Dual DIGIC III Image Processors working in parallel to provide up to 50% less shadow noise and superb image quality; new Highlight Tone Priority option adds control of bright highlights.
Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, featuring Live View.
Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories.
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Flagship Rebel model. Full HD (1080p) Video, New Movie Crop Mode (640x480, 7x magnification), 9-point AF, 3-inch 3:2 LCD, EyeFi Card Status Display. |