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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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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How to capture detail of craters on the moon?
How can I photograph the moon so that I see detail of the craters and mountains?
I have a Canon EOS 550D (T2i) and tried "No Flash", "P" as well as creative auto mode, but to no avail. Every time I ...
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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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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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Which piece of equipment is holding me back?
I am primarily an amateur photographer but I do take small jobs from time to time. I'm looking to upgrade my equipment but I'm not sure if I should be spending money on my body, glass, or both. I ...
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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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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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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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Where can I find a camera holster or case that stays on the camera?
25 years ago my Minolta camera came with a standard case in two parts. the one part wrapped around the body and never left the camera unless you changed the film. It held on with it's snug shape and ...
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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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What are M42 prime lenses?
How can I use these prime lenses for Canon T2I? Are these cheap and good? I have no clue what M42 lenses are. Please post appropriate links for the lenses and adapter that I can use for my canon t2i.
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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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Can I transfer my custom T2i focusing screen to a 60D?
I'm trading up my T2i for a 60D but I have a custom focusing screen for the T2i. Anyone know if I can transfer the focusing screen to the 60D or will I need to get a new one?
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What lenses are must-have yet affordable for a Canon T2i camera?
I have a canon T2i camera. I am beginner looking for some tips on the best lenses to carry around.
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What causes light fringes around objects in images?
I took the image above yesterday in the afternoon somewhere outside. If you look closely, there are slight fringes of light all around the subject forming a thin kind of boundary which I find very ...
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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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How to get started with strobes?
I have a Canon Rebel T2i With a Kit lens and a 50mm 1.8 prime with me. I want to get started with strobes. Now the thing is, I don't have any idea about all the stuffs I'd be needing like the remotes, ...
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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 do lens prices compare for Nikon and Canon?
I am about to buy a new DSLR and shortlisted the two models, Nikon D5100 and Canon 550D. I ready to buy the Nikon model(more expensive) but learned that Nikon lenses are much more expensive than Canon ...
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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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How should I set the Canon T2i for low-light?
I've got three lenses with my T2i - the kit lens, the Canon EF 50mm II and Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III. I'm going to a high school play and would like to take some stills along with some short ...
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What (important) controls are missing from EOS 1000D (w.r.t 5xxD)
I am planning to converge on the Canon EOS 1000D as the camera to purchase. The other considerations were EOS 500D and EOS 550D, but they are much more than what I want to spend right now. (2nd hand ...
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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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Is there a Canon equivalent of the Nikon D3100? If so, what is it?
I am looking to buy an Entry level DSLR, and had decided on Canon system due to lens availability with friends, and general popularity amongst my peer group here.
I am planning on general ...
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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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How many blades does my lens' aperture diaphragm have when I get 12-pointed starbursts?
Here I figured that my camera has either three or six blades.
But yesterday I took another shot at night with the same setup which has twelve srokes:
The camera is a Canon 550D and I used the same ...
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Lens for shooting paintings with Canon 550d
I am purchasing a Canon 550d primarily to document my fiance's artwork for archival purposes. I would like to know what lens or lenses you would recommend in order to minimise distortion.
I will be ...
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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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Are there wireless file transfer adapter options for the Canon 550D/T2i?
Is there an equivalent to the wireless adapters available for higher-end Canon DSLRs? The closest thing I have found are the EyeFi cards but was wondering if there are any other alternatives.
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How can I take selective color pictures with my Canon T1i?
I want to select a certain color using my camera so only that will be recorded as color, with all the rest in gray- or b/w-scale. Meaning, only one color and its shades appear colored, and rest is ...
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Is Canon T2i and kit lens good for shooting (2D) artwork?
What are your thoughts and experience with shooting two-dimensional artwork with a Canon T2i, and will the standard lens be OK for this purpose? Or should I upgrade to the zoom lens package to save ...
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Why do people say the Canon 550D isn't a real entry-level camera?
I bought a Canon 550D because everyone kept telling me I would be a great camera for beginners. Afterwards, some others told me that this camera is a bit beyond entry-level, more like mid-range or ...
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Do I need to invest in something beyond my Canon 550D to produce top-notch portrait photography?
I am currently working with a 550D, and seriously debating whether to invest and buy a (semi) professional camera instead.
I focus mainly on portrait photography and for this reason purchased the ...
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What factors should I consider to decide if it's worth upgrading to a “pro” level DSLR?
I'm looking at upgrading from a Canon T2i to a Canon 7D. It's available used for half-price from a friend of mine because he purchased a Canon 5D Mark III.
The T2i and 7D have the exact same sensor, ...
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What does it mean to get a “free upgrade” to the IS MKII lens with purchase of a Canon 550D?
I am going to buy a DSLR camera, the Canon 550D with the 18-55mm IS lens kit, and additionally, it has a free upgrade to IS MKII Lens.
I am a bit new to photography and after doing a certain amount ...
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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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What's that sign with a dot and a number in the view-finder?
I have a Canon 550D and when I look through my view-finder to take photographs, it displays all the current settings inside the view-finder itself like aperture value, shutter speed, ISO etc.
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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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Is there a T2i tethering operation from a laptop?
I'll be processing many images of artwork and saving files with various info like title and size and media.
I understand there are tethering options. I'm hoping I can hook the camera up directly ...
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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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How does Canon EF 75-300 f/4-5.6 III USM perform for photographing distant objects?
Does anyone have and could share experiences with the use of?
I can buy cheap lens Canon EF 75-300 f/4-5.6 III USM for my Canon EOS 550D
What I have found yet is that it hasn't IS and is quite old ...
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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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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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Am I making a good camera/lens purchasing decision?
I'm about to purchase:
Canon T2i with included EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Canon Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
This is for photography 2D artwork of different media and I've made this ...
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Is the Canon t2i or new Nikon d90 better for an entry DSLR?
so i want to jump into the world of DSLR and aside from being a crazy picture taker have no skills as a photographer. i take many shots and delete bad ones in the hopes that some will be really nice.
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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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Canon 550D too much green in printed photos
I have just got a 550D and took some shots inhouse during daytime and the light is fairly good. images look good on computer after downloaded. but there is too much green in the prints. i believe ...
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Canon 550D - Is it a good camera for starters?
I´ve been reading a bit about this camera, and some opinions go that it is too expensive a camera for a simple beginner, while others say it is an excellent entry-level one with enough features to go ...
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How do I know if my Canon T2i can support Infra Red photography?
I have a canon T2i and wondering if I can take some IR photos.
