Canon EOS 550D.


I bought the 550D yesterday. I bought the body, Tamron 17-50 and Canon 10-22. I'm absolutely delighted and have no regrets waiting for the 550D. A mini 7D is probably the best way to describe it for me. (;

If anyone needs or wants to to play with it, nicely of course, feel free to drop me a note and if I'm available, you're more than welcome to. But I personally love it.
Hey I'm glad the wait was worthwhile for you after all the dilemma. I see you got your dream 10-22. :) enjoy it! I think wideangles are fun!

Ken rockwell has a v good article on using ultra wide angles that makes a good read.
 

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uhm guys... I think something is wrong with my 550D... there are smokes around the red focus point selector... i am beginning to be alarmed...
 

Hi all,

I'm a newbie here, I like to get Canon 550D as my first DSLR, and have a few questions:

1). What is this CSC priviledge scheme?

2). If buying from the outside shop not from IT show, does we get 2x8GB SD card or only 1 piece of 8GB SD card?

3). Buying from shop must pay by cash? any surcharge if use credit card?

4). Is it worth to extend the warranty to another 2 years? I asked challenger at IT show, they say $180 for 2 years warranty extention, then can buy EF 50 f1.8mm @ $89. Wonder is it necessary to have 3 yrs warranty?

5). If buy from normal shop, is it able to get the extended warranty from Canon? or this only applicable on IT show?

Appreciate your sharing if you know about the details on above questions.

Thanks a million!
 

I also have some newbie questions:

- What is a decent UV filter for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?
- What is a decent hood for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?

Thanks!
 

I also have some newbie questions:

- What is a decent UV filter for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?
- What is a decent hood for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?

Thanks!

1)Hoya and Tokina are decent brands.B+W is even better.Hoya ones can go about $20 while B+W can go for about $60-$200.

2)Camera does not use lens hood,only lenses do.Canon has a specific type of hood for the specific lens.Check out CS's mass sales for prices:)
 

1)Hoya and Tokina are decent brands.B+W is even better.Hoya ones can go about $20 while B+W can go for about $60-$200.

2)Camera does not use lens hood,only lenses do.Canon has a specific type of hood for the specific lens.Check out CS's mass sales for prices:)

Thanks for the reply.

Is there a consensus on what the lowest Kit I price is on the island?

Thanks!
 

Hi all,

I'm a newbie here, I like to get Canon 550D as my first DSLR, and have a few questions:

1). What is this CSC priviledge scheme?

Firstly,it's priviledge purchase scheme.You can trade in any used/spoilt canon camera and get 20% off the camera that you want

2). If buying from the outside shop not from IT show, does we get 2x8GB SD card or only 1 piece of 8GB SD card?

Some shops will give 2,some 1 only.Go and call the stores yourself.

3). Buying from shop must pay by cash? any surcharge if use credit card?

Cash/Nets/Credit card.Which credit card company does not want to earn your surcharge?

4). Is it worth to extend the warranty to another 2 years? I asked challenger at IT show, they say $180 for 2 years warranty extention, then can buy EF 50 f1.8mm @ $89. Wonder is it necessary to have 3 yrs warranty?

Now i ask you to get the extended warranty,2 years later,you regret.It's your money,your decision.

5). If buy from normal shop, is it able to get the extended warranty from Canon? or this only applicable on IT show?

If you buy from any authorised dealer(CP/AP/SLRR/MSC),you can get the extended warranty.

Appreciate your sharing if you know about the details on above questions.

Thanks a million!

My answers in RED:)
 

Thanks for the reply.

Is there a consensus on what the lowest Kit I price is on the island?

Thanks!

Your answer is Price Guides section:)But i dun think so fast update:dunno:
 

Body-only price from MS Color yesterday was $1,120 (cash), $1,140 (card) inc. GST.

There is a Canon IT Show period promo of 8GB card and Crumpler bag. No need to buy at IT Show, but need to go to harbourfront to collect the goodies.
 

I also have some newbie questions:

- What is a decent UV filter for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?
- What is a decent hood for the 5XXD (and what is a reasonable price to pay)?

Thanks!
For kit lens 18-55mm, I recommend Hoya Coated UV, Tokina UV and Marumi UV.
 

Hi all,

I'm a newbie here, I like to get Canon 550D as my first DSLR, and have a few questions:

1). What is this CSC priviledge scheme?

Firstly,it's priviledge purchase scheme.You can trade in any used/spoilt canon camera and get 20% off the camera that you want

2). If buying from the outside shop not from IT show, does we get 2x8GB SD card or only 1 piece of 8GB SD card?

Some shops will give 2,some 1 only.Go and call the stores yourself.

3). Buying from shop must pay by cash? any surcharge if use credit card?

Cash/Nets/Credit card.Which credit card company does not want to earn your surcharge?

4). Is it worth to extend the warranty to another 2 years? I asked challenger at IT show, they say $180 for 2 years warranty extention, then can buy EF 50 f1.8mm @ $89. Wonder is it necessary to have 3 yrs warranty?

Now i ask you to get the extended warranty,2 years later,you regret.It's your money,your decision.

5). If buy from normal shop, is it able to get the extended warranty from Canon? or this only applicable on IT show?

If you buy from any authorised dealer(CP/AP/SLRR/MSC),you can get the extended warranty.

Appreciate your sharing if you know about the details on above questions.

Thanks a million!

My answers in RED:)

To cleonbus,

Thank you so much for the useful reply! The CSC priviledge scheme is great, 20% off is such a great offer.

Anyone have any idea, CSC scheme is it across all camera you buy also get 20% or it depends on the model wanna you get? Read other thread, higher end of EOS doesn't enjoy this privilege. Also hope Canon have stock, no need to wait. Yesterday IT Show, Courts booth sold out the 550D Kit II set, it's so crazy popular!

Cheers
 

hi,
is the csc scheme applicable for SLR camera (film)? cos i have an old canon 500d slr camera, thinking of upgrading to dslr.
 

as long as it is canon, does not matter whether digital or film type.
 

as long as it is canon, does not matter whether digital or film type.
ISO400 for this picture. Noise can be seen. :( Image are much cleaner in 350D at lower ISO.
Canon, please stop your megapixel war. Else 600D will have the megapixel of 5DMKII. (like 450D hitting 5D)
Noise performance hasn't really improve, some models shows degradation. However, the megapixel count had been increasing pretty quickly.
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Shot using this lens:
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To cleonbus,

Thank you so much for the useful reply! The CSC priviledge scheme is great, 20% off is such a great offer.

Anyone have any idea, CSC scheme is it across all camera you buy also get 20% or it depends on the model wanna you get? Read other thread, higher end of EOS doesn't enjoy this privilege. Also hope Canon have stock, no need to wait. Yesterday IT Show, Courts booth sold out the 550D Kit II set, it's so crazy popular!

Cheers

it's across all camera models.

Privilege program usually have to wait. time to wait depends on availbility of camera. I waited for my G11 for 1 month, while my friend only waited for 5 days. So it really depends on your luck.
 

Thinking of getting the 550D kit 2 @ $1600. If I were to get just the body ($1120) and use the price difference of $500 to get a different len, what would be the recommendations? I do general/travel photography. Btw other than the IT show, which other retailers are offering the 50mm 1.8 at $89? Thanks
 

Sorry for my ultra noob post as I am afterall, a complete noob in this field. I am looking to buy either a 450D, 500D or 550D and was wondering what is this CSC Privilege, and how can I use it? I have a Canon Powershot S80 I don't mind trading in.

Cheers folks!
 

Sorry for my ultra noob post as I am afterall, a complete noob in this field. I am looking to buy either a 450D, 500D or 550D and was wondering what is this CSC Privilege, and how can I use it? I have a Canon Powershot S80 I don't mind trading in.

Cheers folks!
It had been discussed many many times. Pls read through this http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509763
 

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