550D start sell next week
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chooster
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Updates from Canon Singapore. Should be soon.
http://www.canon.com.sg/pressroom/article.jsp?file=606&lang=EN
To extend functionality and versatility, Canon introduces two new accessories to complement the EOS 550D. The BG-E8 is a battery grip specially designed for the EOS 550D which can accommodate up to two LP-E8 battery packs, or six AA-sized batteries.
The EOS 550D is also compatible with a new LC-6 remote controller that features immediate, 2sec and bulb releases. Bulb shooting has been improved with the first button press opening the shutter; and the second shutting it - there is now no need to keep the transmitter shutter depressed throughout the exposure. The LC-6 has an operating range of approximately five metres, and it is capable of approximately 6,000 transmissions on a single CR2032 lithium cell battery.
The EOS 550D, BG-E8 and LC-6 will be available at authorized Canon Dealers from mid March. Prices are to be announced in mid March.
http://www.canon.com.sg/pressroom/article.jsp?file=606&lang=EN
To extend functionality and versatility, Canon introduces two new accessories to complement the EOS 550D. The BG-E8 is a battery grip specially designed for the EOS 550D which can accommodate up to two LP-E8 battery packs, or six AA-sized batteries.
The EOS 550D is also compatible with a new LC-6 remote controller that features immediate, 2sec and bulb releases. Bulb shooting has been improved with the first button press opening the shutter; and the second shutting it - there is now no need to keep the transmitter shutter depressed throughout the exposure. The LC-6 has an operating range of approximately five metres, and it is capable of approximately 6,000 transmissions on a single CR2032 lithium cell battery.
The EOS 550D, BG-E8 and LC-6 will be available at authorized Canon Dealers from mid March. Prices are to be announced in mid March.
ShaneKua
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I want to try it first, but it is unlikely, because I actually like the feel of the 50D better, more comfortable. That's why i'm waiting for the 60D.
Haha It's like 'the grass is greener on the other side' phenomenon between us.
Another ISO sample pictures of 550D,k against D5000
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_550D_Rebel_T2i/noise_JPEG.shtml
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_550D_Rebel_T2i/noise_JPEG.shtml
Body no, lens yes....
Heres a paper comparison i found about 7D vs 550D. Definately ease off my upgrade urge. The view finder on 7D is really no joke. Make 500D view finder look like a toy.
http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/canont2i_vs_7d/index.cfm
http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/canont2i_vs_7d/index.cfm
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it the 1.0x, 100% view and the Pentaprisms mirror that makes the different. Price wise, i think the premium over 550D is worth. the weather seal, faster speed, larger buffer and others stated in the website i posted.
Entertainer
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550D should be in time for the show in march.
ShaneKua
Senior Member
I agree, when I handled the 7D, I was blown away by ‘view’ from the viewfinder. It seriously makes me want to wait for the 7D MK2 instead of the 60D. But thats all if Canon solves their obsession with Megapixels.
true... I think they will be upping 7DMK2 to 21mp... infact, I wish they drop it to 15mp or even 12mp and really focus to deal with low light.
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ShaneKua
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U read my mind. I would much rather trade 3 megapixels off the 7D’s sensor for a stop improvement of High ISO noise! I really hope they wise up. It’s like the change from the G10’s 14 mp to G11’s 10mp gave me hope they actually saw the error of their ways...
lightsabre
Senior Member
It was not an accusation
it was a direct question, which you answered with your chart. However, I think the picture will not be complete without the 2009 figure. When the 2009 figure is out, and if you look at the latest 3 years (2007-2009), I suspect you will see that Canon is losing market share, Nikon is losing market share and Sony may gain market share if the trend of 2007-2008 continues.
Note that in your chart, Sony gains almost as much market share as Canon lost over 2006-2008....
Given that Sony is the king of megapixel count (A850/A900, previously A700), it could be that consumers want more pixel count...:dunno:
Now that is definitely a conjecture
, but could well be true.As for the 7D/550D sensor, the fact that a 18mpx sensor can match the DRange and ISO performance of much lower density sensors is evident enough the amount of R&D achievements made on that sensor. I do not own the 7D nor the 550D (yet) but personally, I am truly impressed.
Now what if Canon keeps mpx low?
In terms of noise, even with a 18mpx sensor, I believe by downscaling an 18mpx image to 12mpx, you will reduce noise. Will this down scaling produce an image less noisy than if the sensor is originally 12mpx? I don't know.
In terms of DRange, color, etc...? Comparing the D3s vs D3x which likely use very similar sensor technology but the D3x has double the pixel count. In terms of DRange...
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en...287|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Nikon
It seems like the D3x has better Drange than the D3s
D3s (12mpx) - 12EV
D3x (24mpx) - 13.4EV
So packing 2x as much pixel into a camera can actually result in better DRange? hmmm... :think:
