The Canon 550D is a popular DSLR camera released in 2010 as part of Canon's entry-level "Digital Rebel" series. Also known as the T2i.
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What should I pay attention to when buying a second hand flash?
I am planning on buying a second hand ETTL flash for my Canon 550D.
What are things I should pay close attention to when buying a second hand flash?
For example: is there a parameter, comparable to ...
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When buying entry level cameras, are lenses really more important than the body?
Original Question: Is there a D5100 alternative
I was considering my first DSLR Nikon D3000, then saw D3100 and was fixed on it, then saw D5100 and I though yes,this is the one to go for. While ...
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Noob photographer, seeking help for day-to-day lens
I have just started taking interest in photography and after reading through couple of blogs I decided to purchase Cannon T2i as a beginner camera. It came with 2 lenses
18-55 (I don't remember rest ...
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Recommended Accessories for a Canon T2i [duplicate]
This is an awesome site. I've been on here the past few days and am really enjoying reading the questions and suggestions, and have conjured up the bravery to ask a question myself.
I bought a Canon ...
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Which one would you suggest to buy from canon, the 550D or the 50D ?
I am slightly confused as I have the budget for either but given that the 550D is newer model whereas 50D is better in the sense that it belongs to a higher series.
Are there any other deciding ...
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Which lens should I buy? [duplicate]
I have Canon 550D and 18-55mm IS II kit lens. I shoot landscape, macro and wildlife photography. My budget is $200 and looking for some zoom lens options.
I have searched a lot and found following ...
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EOS Utility does not detect my 550D
I have a Canon EOS 550D.
EOS Utility recognizes the camera only sporadically. When I connect it Windows opens the camera page from Devices in the Control Panel, and there is memory usage, battery ...
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AEB on the Canon Rebel T2i
Hi I'm new to this whole HDR scene and I actually have a few questions regarding this. I was trying to take RAW photos with my camera set to AEB on -2, 0, and +2 exposure today with continuous shot ...
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Is it worth to upgrade from Canon 50mm f/1.8 to Canon 50mm f/1.4 on 550d?
I'm a newbie in the world of DSLR photography, having played around with my Canon 550d for few months. After posting my first question here and getting some superb advices I decided to buy Canon 50mm ...
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What is WB bracketing used for?
I found out that I can bracket white balance in camera on my 550D. When is this useful?
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How do I “focus and recompose” using spot metering?
I usually use the "[auto]focus and recompose" method for taking candid photographs. In situations where there is a high degree of contrast, I would like to use spot metering to correct expose for ...
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What are the advantages of moving from the Canon 550D to Nikon D5100?
What are the advantages of moving from a Canon 550D(Rebel T2i) to Nikon D5100 ?
I purchased a Canon 550D a month ago with a 18-55 kit lens, even before I could become a pro, I am getting an ...
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550 D water damage giving Err #70
Well my 550D is bricked. I was near a wall and on the other side was the sea. A huge wave came. Wall was 6ft high but a big splash of water jumped over it and fell on me and the camera directly.
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canon 550D and the missing RAW files
Before my last trip I set the recording mode to RAW+JPG.
I haven't changed that setting for the entire trip, however when I got back home and imported the pictures into lightroom, I found that ...
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How to change Shutter Speed and Aperture on Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i and I am having a hard time figuring out how to change the shutter speed and aperture. I have tried reading the manual but it seems to be a little unclear. Can someone please point ...
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Canon T2i doesn't seem to take crisp photos
I've been using my Canon T2i to do portraits for the last year now, and usually have really good luck with it. Most of my shots are up close, and turn out beautiful. However, it seems like when I ...
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What would be a good upgrade from my Canon kit lens for portrait photography?
I am very new to photography but am looking to upgrade from my kit lens. I have a canon T2i. I am looking for a lens that would be suitable to taking pictures mostly of my family and children indoors ...
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Is it possible to change the Canon 550D file name prefix?
Is it possible to change the file name prefix that the camera uses? A firmware hack maybe. I know I can assign names using the Canon utility to download, but mostly when putting a few pics onto the ...
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Resizing large size images retaining good quality for the web
I have a Canon 550D camera, with the goal of capturing images of books for my website. When I tale a picture of my products the resulting image has a very large size. I use the "Paint" program (in ...
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RAWs looking massively different in Aperture/Mac OS Preview compared to camera preview and (Canon) PictureStyleEditor
Yesterday, I have been shooting photos at a christmas market -- especially a band that played there. Since everything happened in the evening and it was quite dark, I thought using RAW instead of JPEG ...
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Extreme Wide-angle / affordable fisheye lens for Canon T2i
I'm looking for an extreme wide-angle/fisheye lens for my canon t2i, but am not sure what to get. I've heard the sigma 8mm is pretty good an obviously the canon 8-15mm f4 L as well, but that over a ...
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Are there big reasons to prefer the Canon 600d vs Canon 550d?
I'm just wondering whether there are any big(ish) reasons I should get the Canon 600d and not the Canon 550d. I'm interested in the difference in video quality and low light performance (if there is ...
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How fast can I take pictures with a remote control on my Canon EOS 550D?
I'm using an IR LED for controlling my Canon 550D/T2i for a time lapse.
If I shoot each 6 seconds everything is fine, but I want to shoot each 1 second. Then I have problems, it shoots at random ...
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Why isn't color from my Canon 550D up to my expectations?
I am using a Canon 550D and I am not satisfied with the image quality that it offers. By image quality I am specifically concerned with a general feeling of better color.
I have used different lenses ...
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Lens options for a 18-55 and 50 1.8 plus a canon t2i owner
I've got a canon T2i with the 18-55 IS II kit lens and a 50mm 1.8 prime. I sold back my 55-250 when i got the 50mm thinking i wouldn't need it. But i'm looking for a couple of different lenses now. ...
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How to get shallow depth of field with canon 550d and kit lens 18-55mm [duplicate]
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How can I get dramatic shallow DOF with a kit lens?
I've just got a new canon 550d with kit lens. Until now I've had a point and shoot camera , and I don't have any ...
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Is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?
I have camera Canon 550d and a standard 18-55 lens.
My question is: is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?
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How to resolve Canon Rebel T2i Error 70?
I was shooting video with my Rebel T2i (Canon 50mm 1.4 lens) when I got an error saying:
Err 70
Shooting is not possible due to an error.
Turn the camera off and on again or re-install the ...
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Should I purchase a Tamron 70-300 USD VC or Canon 70-300 USM IS?
Good day all.
I was almost decided on Canon 70-300 USM IS (non L) but recently came to know about the Tamron version (SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD) of this one.
Neither of these makes you a better ...
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Raw development in Lightroom 4.1 and Digital Photo Professional 3.9.x – bad vs. good?
I have opened the same raw image from my Canon EOS 550D (CR2) in Lightroom and Digital Photo Professional. This are the default raw development results:
Lightroom:
Digital Photo Professional:
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Choosing a cheap lens for an entry-level Canon D-SLR [duplicate]
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Canon Starter Level Lenses
I have a huge interest in photography, and my dad plans on buying me a Canon 550D. Which lens is suitable for wildlife, portrait, macro and ...
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Is the Canon EF 35-105 lens compatible with Canon T2i body?
I recently upgraded to a T2i from the original Digital Rebel. I usually used the Canon EF 35-105 lens on the old Rebel. When I put that lens on the T2i after about 5 seconds everything goes off on ...
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Canon 550d viewfinder exposure information issue after firmware update
I recently updated the firmware on my T2i and when I am metering a room either through the viewfinder or my LCD screen the ISO and exposure information will only stay onscreen for 2 seconds. If I'm ...
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I would like to bare open my Canon D-SLR. Which tools should I buy and use in order to get the best results?
By best results, I mean, not damaging the tiny screws or any other fragile part of the camera.
I would like to be able to open it, and then close it again.
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Canon 550d vs nikon d3200 [duplicate]
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What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I am beginner in photography. And i m thinking to buy a DSLR priced between 30k - 35k.
I m very confused between ...
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What focal length lens do I need for photographing the moon?
I would like to know whether it is possible to photograph moon without any flaws with a canon EOS 550d..
Also to get an image of the moon as close as the following image, what kind of ...
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What are the risks of using Magic Lantern?
I am looking to use our Canon 550D (T2i) more for DSLR filming by using Magic Lantern. However, I'm quite concerned about bricking the 550D, as it is the family camera and I'd be a ton of trouble if I ...
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Buying a new camera (for the 1st time) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I'm thinking of buying a camera tomorrow .. I was advised to get this:
Canon 550 D ..
18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor ..
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How can I get the shutter actuation count for Canon EOS 500D/550D?
How can I get the actual shutter actuation count for a Canon EOS 500D or 550D (Digital Rebel T1i or T2i)?
Two popular solutions for most earlier Canon cameras don't work:
I peeked at location ...
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Tips to buy second lens for Canon 550D
I recently had brought Canon 550D - My first (D)SLR - with the kit lens. I want to buy an additional lens for use both indoors and outdoors, but I'm confused about what type or focal-length I should ...
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Photo is not as crisp as expected
During my experiments with HDR photography, I was intending to get some really great landscape shots and I was able to capture this picture.
However, I was expecting it to turn out a bit crisper than ...
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What gear do I need to shoot underwater with my Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i 18-55 setup. I was wondering what all equipment might I be needing to shoot underwater photos with this camera.
Is it possible to shoot underwater photos with these normal cameras ...
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Beginner lenses for Canon T2i
What are the best lenses for starting out with a Canon T2i while still covering a whole bunch of creative techniques / teaching photography (and also theory) to beginners
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What is the CTG file in Canon SD card?
I have a Canon 550D and in the SD Card I found a file \DCIM\CANONMSC\M0205.CTG
What is this file used for?
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What aperture settings should I use for taking macro photos of artwork?
So I'm using the macro to photograph artwork with a T2i. I'm still just testing right now without studio lighting, but when I tried to zoom in (digitally) and focus with the camera display it seems to ...
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Shooting video on the canon 550D [duplicate]
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Why does my Canon DSLR stop recording video automatically?
When I try to shoot video on my 550D with an 8GB memory card it will only film for a few seconds and then ...
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macro lens for artwork with the T2i
This is a follow up to my first query about photographing artwork. There was a consensus that I go with a macro lens: Canon T2i for shooting artwork?
I think I'm finally ready to purchase. I found ...
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How do I make picture from my Canon 550D more dramatic and colourful, via camera settings if possible?
I have just started clicking with my new Canon 550D DSLR camera and while I'm getting used to its functions and settings, I was intending to get the colours more vibrant while clicking my pictures. ...
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Which lens should someone who enjoys the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 get next?
I bought a Canon 550D months ago, and at that point I chose the 50mm f/1.8 because it was super affordable and quite popular. I must say I've taken some really wonderful photos with it; mostly with ...
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Why has my 550D camera buffer decreased?
Normally I can shoot 9 JPEG's into the buffer. This amount is indicated by the number in the lower right of the viewfinder, next to the focus confirmation light.
Now that number says 2. And indeed, if ...
