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Smooth operator

Started Oct 2, 2011 | User reviews thread
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Klaus dk
Klaus dk Veteran Member • Posts: 9,767
Smooth operator

I use this camera mainly for portraits shot with studio flash, but I have used it for holiday and party/social shooting as well. I have 40 years of experience as an amateur photographer, so I will boldly say, that this is a fairly informed opinion. I find the 550D very easy to use and the 18MP resolution allows for a fair amount of cropping, when needed.

Problems:

The viewfinder shows only 95% of the picture. To get the last 5% one has to buy the 7D at roughly twice the price.

 Klaus dk's gear list:Klaus dk's gear list
Sony RX100 II Canon EOS R Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM +7 more
Canon EOS 550D (EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4)
18 megapixels • 3 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Feb 8, 2010
Klaus dk's score
4.5
Average community score
4.4
bad for good for
Kids / pets
unrated
Action / sports
great
Landscapes / scenery
excellent
Portraits
excellent
Low light (without flash)
excellent
Flash photography (social)
excellent
Studio / still life
excellent
= community average
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