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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Will I see a significant improvement from upgrading from Canon EOS 350D to 550D?
I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer and have a Canon 350 D that I bought about 5 years back. I use this with a Tamron 17-50 2.8 lens, a Canon 50 mm 1.8 mm lens and a Canon 70-200 f 4.0 L lens ...
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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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Why do the focus points leds in my viewfinder appear shadowed?
The focus points leds (red colored ones), looks shadowed (smudged) in my Canon 550D. Not all points, but the bottom 3 points, when the light glows, looks kind of shadowed. I tried cleaning the both ...
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How to set a Canon 550D to shoot 1 second after pressing the shoot button on the camera?
I need to avoid any movement in the tripod, so I want my camera to shoot 1 second after I press the button. How can I set it to shoot 1 second after I press the button? The choices available by ...
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Does using a different lens affect the dynamic range for HDR post-processing?
I am a bit new to HDR photography and lately I have been trying to carry out the post-processing with Photomatrix. After many trails and errors, I am still unable to get the effect that many other HDR ...
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This doesn't seem very sharp…is this normal?
Body: T2i
Lens: Kit, 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
I went to shoot a sunrise this morning at the beach and got some great pictures, but when I uploaded them to some light post-processing, I was slightly surprised ...
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Any useful hacks for a Canon EOS 550D (T2i)?
I just got my Canon EOS 550D (T2i), and I absolutely love it. I've already wasted 16 GB of hard drive space in a week!
Are there any useful hacks for this camera? Just curious, but:
Has anyone ...
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How can I “abort” auto exposure bracketing after taking the first shot?
When using AEB in the Canon EOS 550D, is there a convenient way to skip the second and third shot after the first one has been made?
I am asking this because I sometimes do long exposure shots using ...
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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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How to I change settings to prevent very red images with Canon 550D?
I've just shot some video with the 550D in Full HD mode, 25 frames, with AWB on, but the reds are very red, almost bleeding. Admittedly what I shot was a Christmas play, with lots of red costumes and ...
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How much actuation is used in videos for 550D? [duplicate]
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Does every frame of video (or live view) on a DSLR count as a shutter actuation?
I am concerned about the amount of actuation used when taking a video on my Canon EOS ...
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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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Is Canon 550D the same model as Rebel T2i?
I keep hearing Rebel T2i. What does it mean? Isn't this just Canon 550D? I want to buy a Canon 550D but I get confused by Rebel 2Ti.
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Consistent image exposure using Canon AV (aperture priority) setting for artwork
Sorry this isn't a clearcut question.
I've been setting up to shoot artwork. I'm using the AV setting on my cannon which allows me to set a higher aperture (5.6) and set the ISO (100). The problem ...
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How do I change the exposure setting in manual mode on a Canon EOS 550D?
I have recently bought a Canon EOS 550D. In the Manual Mode, I am unable to change the exposure level. What am I missing here? I am sure there must be a way to change it.
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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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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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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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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 ...
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True Macro Zooming Lens? + zooming and manual focus while tethered?
This is a follow up to a few other recent questions about shooting artwork including: macro lens for artwork with the T2i
I just received my T2i and tethered it to my laptop. With the stock lens it ...
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What are THM files in Canon SD Card
I have a Canon 550D and I have a THM for each picture that I have taken in my SD Card.
What is a THM file and what is it used for?
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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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Can I adjust the aperture of a Canon T2i while shooting a movie?
Can I adjust the aperture of a Canon T2i while shooting a movie? I really want a greater depth of field when I'm shooting a movie.
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What do I do with a cracked screen?
I just cracked the screen on my out-of-warranty Canon EOS T2i. It just happened to fall right onto a corner of the foot of a table.
The glass cover for the screen is smashed, but the LCD is still ...
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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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Are aftermarket battery grips made for the Canon T2i compatibile with the T3i?
I know that the T2i (550d) and T3i (600d) both use the same OEM BG-E8 grip. There are some aftermarket grips (that are significantly less expensive than the OEM one) that are specifically marketed ...
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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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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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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 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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Cannon EOS 550D, Which lens should I purchase [duplicate]
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Which would be more suitable lens in terms of utility, weight, price: 18-135 or 18-55 + 55-200?
I am going to purchase my first DSLR which is Cannon EOS 550D. The seller ...
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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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Canon 550d Kit Lens or not?
I'm a beginner at photography, I'm looking at buying my first DSLR (currently the Canon 550d looks promising) so I'm wondering if I should buy the camera with the kit lens (EFs 18-55mm IS) or buy just ...
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Why am I having trouble reading photos on my Canon 550D via USB with standard Mac software?
I have a Canon 550D that I want to connect via USB to my Mac, but I'd rather not install all this Canon software. However when I connect it nothing happens on the Mac, and iPhoto and Finder see ...
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Frames are jerking/dropping on Canon 550D during full HD recording, using a class 6 card. Are there better cards?
Why are the frames jerking? What SD cards can I use that won't have this problem?
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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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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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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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As a beginner would I be better suited to a Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 550D?
I am very new to this and wondering if I would even notice a difference between a Nikon D3100 and Canon EOS 550D using the standard 18-55mm lens? The differences I can see are:
The Cannon is roughly ...
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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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Does the Canon T2i have the same battery as the T1i?
I need to know if the Canon T2i has the same battery as the T1i. I am borrowing a T1i from a friend and I won't be able to get the camera until the day I need it. I have a T2i and I have a power cord ...
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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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Comparable Nikon to the Canon 550d
What Nikon is comparable to the Cannon 550d or 600d and what drawbacks (or good points) does it have compared to the canon?
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Should I choose a Canon 550D or a Sony DSLR-A580?
I am planning to buy a Canon EOS 550D with its Kit Lens (18-55 mm) and a prime lens (50 mm 1.8) with my main intention of clicking portrait and landscape pictures. Just yesterday I came across Sony ...
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Why does my Canon 550D make a small sound while focusing?
Ok the "noise" I am talking about here is not noise in photos, it's actual small noise/sound coming from camera.
I have been using my camera for around 6 months, but never noticed this before. May be ...
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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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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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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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Why do I sometimes get a shaking viewfinder image in my Canon 550D?
Sometimes I put my viewfinder to my eye before I turn on my camera. When I turn it on, the viewfinder image slightly shakes and moves a bit vertically. This also happens when I look through my ...
