Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i Hands-on Review and Field Test

[andybarone1984]

2:21 cool checkerboard coat

[CadenBurleson]

There's too much vignette on this video. It's giving me a horrible case of tunnel vision.. XD

[Tall747]

which one should i get the t2i or the t3i ?? please help guys

[BlubberOwl]

@Tall747 They're the exact same thing except one has a movable screen. If you plan to make your SLR a "camcorder" T3i, T2i for more Photography 

[Dariovich]

@Tall747 If you do a lot of video, maybe the movable screen of the T3i could help, other than that there is no difference, so, for photos, T2i.

[Imsoowicked]

How can you:

1- get auto focus on video

2- timer

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE answer.

I have a Canon eos 550D and i don't know if it is the same as the rebel t2i or whatever..

[TechyProductions101]

@Imsoowicked There is no auto focus on Canon DSLRs.

[kbproductions19]

@Imsoowicked 1-You need to keep the switch on the lens to "AF" and press the shutter button halfway down and it will automatically focus. But if you press it all the way down, it will take a snapshot. It is personally much easier for me to focus manually during video, it's too noisy and doesn't work very great in automatic.

[kbproductions19]

@Imsoowicked 2-timer (for pictures, right?) you press the arrow button to the left, and use the arrow buttons again from going to Single Shooting mode to the circle shapes to the right with a number or a "c" next to them.

[TheSyndicateish]

How small is the 550d? (I might get one.) Thanks

[Imsoowicked]

@TheSyndicateish it's normal in size. You could see in the video how big it is.

[scvs2]

Can anyone help me out? When i go into M mode on my T2I the LCD and Pictures I take becomes all dark. On all other settings it's fine. Does anyone know how to resolve this?

[airrik84]

@scvs2 you need to make some adjustments... you need to use a higher ISO and slow down the shutter speed.. its depends on how dark the area is you are trying to shoot.

[scvs2]

@airrik84 Oh, should I just stick with AV mode? Even when I'm outside I need to leave the shutter at 1/5 which I can no longer take images of moving subjects

[airrik84]

@scvs2 The AV mode is to have a sharp foreground and background, or to blur the background. Your target will still be blurred if there isn't enough light? What lense are you using? The lower the f on the lens, the better it will work in low light. in low lighting i can get away with 1600 or 3200 iso and a quicker shutter speed.

[scvs2]

@airrik84 I'm using the kit lens the 18-55mm. The lowest F is 3.5 I believe.

[airrik84]

@scvs2 try setting your ISO to 6400 or 12800... from there take several shots with the shutter speed from 1/4 to 1/125 range...

[OKFrecords]

4:21 what mode do you have it on, to focus only on the 2 girls, so it makes the background blurry. how do i do that?

[TheMightyMagic]

@OKFrecords There are two methods to blur the background in your photos: the easy way and the more advanced way. The easy way is to switch your camera into Creative Auto Mode (it's the CA icon on the mode dial.) Then you can move the upper bar to change how blurry the background is. The second way is a bit more advanced, but gives you more control. Switch the camera into AV mode and change the F number down. This opens the aperture more which lets light in and also controls how much is in focus

[Burly914]

Can it do slow mo?

[TheMightyMagic]

@Burly914 Yeah. It has a 60 frames per second mode, which allows you to slow it to 50% speed while still looking very smooth. For super slow motion, you could use a program called Twixtor to slow the video down to around 6% (1,000 fps). This works by taking two consecutive frames and calculating the difference between the two. It then adds calculated frames in between the two "real" frames, giving you a super slow motion effect. Search on YouTube for "twixtor t2i". Hope that clears things up.

[mck4real]

can this record a video?

[PlusHuttonn]

@mck4real --_--

[BrighamHB]

@mck4real yes, he explains it at 4:46

[kellymariecritchley]

@mck4real  yes

[jobvanasten]

I have a question:

I am a starter and I want to buy this 550D should I buy it with the 18-55mm kit lens or with a 50mm lens?

[TheMightyMagic]

@jobvanasten Get it with the 18-55 to start out. This will give you more versatility to do things like macro shots and landscapes. If you only get the 50mm, you will really only be able to take portrait shots because the 50mm can't zoom in for macro shots and also can't go wide for a wide-angle landscape shot. You should get the 50mm after you get to know the camera a little better and also if you really like taking portraits. Hope that helps!

[jobvanasten]

@TheMightyMagic Thanks for the tip. I think I will get the 550D with the 18-55 mm.

[MACstargirl56]

Whenever I want to watch a camera review, I now only bother to click your videos. The others are dull. KEEP up the good work!

[thisgirlcheng]

you are so funny. lmao!

[phonesplanet]

nice and great.

[ArtArchitecture96]

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[ScruffyIsMe]

Kai is awesome.

[900324055133]

am gonna buy this

[woodchains]

hahah why you dont like germans?

hahaha  stupido

Hond!!

[inetbizdeals]

this camera is amazing. Love the picture quality.

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[FFRxMODDING]

What is the lens that he s using?

[richardarichter123]

want a all one camera and camcorder how does the auto focas in video work on the canon

want to film drag racing with it

[shojaei8]

the autofocus sucks :$

[yogotasparegus]

at 3:50 the horse and jockey are looking at the camera lol

[71shoelover]

I still think this camera is for "Megapixel Masterbaters" The 500d had 15MP For god sake!!

Do you have ANY idea how big you can blow up a 15MP picture from a Canon 500d before it starts to pixalate.

OK Put it this way.If I took a picture with a 500d at 15MP and then took the same picture with a 550d at 18MP and printed both of the pictures on a A2 size print they would both look the same.

Sorry but the Canon 550d is for megapixel masterbaters!

[task514]

@71shoelover Its all about the 1080p video recording...

[71shoelover]

@task514 Fair point. I don't like where DSLR Camera's are going. If I wanted a movie camera I would buy a movie camera.

[iLoveMusic0927]

Wait, so in America this is called the Canon T2i right?

[JohnnyTsu228]

@iLoveMusic0927 Yeah, that's right. Just purchased one myself.

[TehGuitec]

Just bought the 550D + double kit + 50mm f1.8 at your homepage! <3

[ralstoncash]

@MusicAmateurs

You sure he isn't..African American?

[MusicAmateurs]

just ordered it. can't wait!!

[SSGTKILL]

I have to ask. Is he Asian  or what?....

[MusicAmateurs]

@SSGTKILL he is spanish.  hopes this helps

[LucasProductions1001]

T1i is still a great camera, Still

[Ironhide97]

Okay , Can anyone who has actually had the Canon T2i or the 60D Help me out ? I'm looking to get my first DSLR , I'm going to be focusing mainly on the video option rather then the photography and I can't decide between these two . So if anyone could help me out or tell me what you think about either one It'd be very helpful , Thanks .

[exile4ever]

@Ironhide97 IU have the T2i. T2i with magic lantern firmware is god like!

[Djssatyamm]

does 18-55 lens has image stabilizer trait !?

[thejoeygenevieve]

oh my gosh im telling you, you made me laugh and you were very informational at the same time. good stuff. Subscricibing !

[AppBlogger4U]

This is my first DSLR and I can't put it down! The features are simply amazing. Check out my HD video "slow motion water pour"!!!

[CalebFilmsPresent]

Ever First Season 1!!!!

[nawitus]

Chose this as my first DSLR. Haven't been disappointed :).

[TheTurkishFalcon]

@nawitus Whats the startıng prıce for thıs? and would you reccomend ıt for a starter?

[Rymdeko]

@nawitus same here great camera

[omarhasan1]

Would it be a good idea to get this camera body only along with a Sigma 18-50mm ?



[nawitus]

@omarhasan1 I'd probably get the 50mm F1.8 as my first lens. I haven't used my kit lens after I bought that one.

[shapeworkstudios1]

does the t2i have a lanc input? i'm asuming so, cause at 4:40 he has one on it

[CarnageBunny]

Hey . Can you record multiple 4 gb files until the card is filled :) or is it maxed out at 4gb total?

[TheDigitalPhotograph]

@CarnageBunny You can record as many as you'd like to until the card is full! But trust me, that happens quickly ;)

[colingtr1]

is it possible to just record sound?

[elheroe2000]

What type of filter or lens was used to record this video?

[Xylogeist]

This guy is strange xD

[satya1ray]

Yeah! Finally I got mine today with 18-55mm kit and 50mm f/1.8 II, super excited :D

[oolibrice]

@satya1ray what do you think of the actual kit lens

[satya1ray]

@oolibrice OK here's my 2 cents. On the wide side barrel distortion is pretty severe, but I haven't notice any vignetting. At 55mm the corners are quite soft unless stopped down to at least f8-f11. The focus ring is thin and it rotates, manual focusing is quite difficult, seems to have some play. The lens hood is a small little plastic ring which in my opinion does not block much of stray light, better to stay away from it. I personally didn't notice any CA. Overall sharpness is great.

[satya1ray]

Good color rendition. IS is works very well. Lens is light weight but cheaply built. I also tried the 18-135mm and even though it provides a much longer range, there is absolutely no improvement in IQ but it costs a ton. 18-55mm IS is a great all-purpose lens for the price. It has it's cons but you get what you paid for. If budge is not a constraint then choose another lens namely 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, very fast and incredible IQ. Also consider 50mm f/1.8, a fantastic prime lens.

[blaizethefootylegend]

Whats a good len for the Canon 550D, if I'm using it for filming?

[ee95ee]

@blaizethefootylegend Defenetly the 50mm 1.8 lens! Cheap and give you a nice filmlook :D

[CamaraMountClamp]

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[LozerClub]

I love how casualy he said sussage fingered people xD

[zachattachone]

@LozerClub it's illegal to be fat in china

[indemaTROY]

50mp 500D? I think you meant to say 15mp?

[sifuone]

lol sausage finger people. haha.

[TheN3DChannel]

this Kai guy is such a knob

[mounihouse]

550d best <3

[xtremeist9]

which is the best DSLR for video?

[AllThingsKen]

@xtremeist9 canon t2i

[MrPlaystationboy]

@xtremeist9 5d mk2

[xxbluejay21]

@xtremeist9 for the price, t2i. the best overall, 5d mark II

[jambandz]

@xtremeist9 5D mk2

[xxbluejay21]

@SeanMalloyProduction lol its like 750 lulz not less than 500.

[SeanMalloyProduction]

@xxbluejay21, Ok you got me it's $509. Check Google.

[xxbluejay21]

@SeanMalloyProduction lol ur retarded. you expect to get the body and no lens? LOL with it it's more than 700 minimum. Even with the kit lens its over 700.

[TheWizard854]

@SeanMalloyProduction Where would you recommend the best place to go and get a Canon 550d/T2i with 18-55 Kit lens from?

[whole27]

@SeanMalloyProduction i don't know enough to navigate all these settings but i want the best 1080 Full HD quality with movie quality....what should i get? I will learn the settings, that won't be a problem but i want the best....what is the difference between this really nice camera that seems to do everything compared to one of those much more expensive cameras for 5,000 or more?? The vid quality seems to be the same right? Just more settings perhaps?

[douglasman100]

@SeanMalloyProduction its not 500...well atleast where i looked the lowest it was is 650 with kit lens and 600 give or take without lens.

[shapeworkstudios1]

@SeanMalloyProduction where can u get it for less then 500$???

[TechGeek95]

@SeanMalloyProduction It's around $680 new and $600 used. Where did you find one for less than $500?

[silverserpent01]

@TechGeek95 Actually its currently $549 at futureshop Canada website so my guess is if you live in US then it should be the same price if not cheaper.

[ididnotgetabetterid]

how did you he get 1080p @30fps?

[AllThingsKen]

@ididnotgetabetterid u kidding me right

[ididnotgetabetterid]

@AllThingsKen dint the 550d shoot 1080p @ 25fps?

[AllThingsKen]

@ididnotgetabetterid 550d in pal mode shoots 25,30,50. NTSC mode shoots 24,30,60

[ididnotgetabetterid]

@AllThingsKen so it shoots 1080p @50/60 fps?

[AllThingsKen]

@ididnotgetabetterid nah, 50/60 only shoots in 720p. looks the same to me tho

[yarona007]

i really like this camera, i think the movie features are really cool because its the same with the canon 7d

[xxbluejay21]

what camera was used to film this??

[MrPlaystationboy]

@xxbluejay21 they use the canon eos 5d mark II

[xxxforlif3]

so i want to start photography and i decided this is the camera i want to buy but i heard tht the kit lens isnt so good but since im kinda new to photography do you think i should get a new lens or just stick with that till i get more into photography

[emailzforlife]

@xxxforlif3 get the 600d and the 18-135mm

[CCWSig]

@xxxforlif3 The kit lens is fine to start with. It will still give you awesome pictures. Get used to the camera as is, and save up for a fast lens as your using it. Glass is expensive, a decent lens will cost you about as much as the camera it's self. Many people never upgrade the kit lens and are huge fans of the camera as is.

[Element115fl]

HAHAH sausage fingered people...

[jameslincs]

hi, how high will the aperture on the 550d go? I can only seem to get upto f22, but i hear that it can go to f36 or more. how do i do this? I have the eos 550d and several different lenses including the f1.8 50mm, Thanks

[JonaMo0]

an amazing review i might add haha

[HelloImMark14]

@asywana You should have a class 6 or higher SD/SDHC Card to record 1080p videos. I'd preferably want to get the class 10 one :) Just sayin'

[GPr0ducTi0nS]

how can i make it so it wont stop recording

[asywana]

i have a problem when i record video using my 550D and memory card 16G class 4 i can only record for 12 secs than it will automatically stopped. T_T

[GPr0ducTi0nS]

@asywana yeah me 2

[asywana]

@GPr0ducTi0nS haha good to know that im not having this problem alone.. well basically, i can only overcome this problem by setting the video to the lowest format.. which mean i can't record a video in 1080 or 720. i can only use 640 :(

[Smalskin]

Just curious but why is the info screen white and the T3is info screen black? Can is be changed with a firmware update? It just looks a lot better on the T3i

[mark250k]

I hate it everytime they say its an entry-level DSLR.

[LPSGRGES]

Can you still take videos with sound WITHOUT a stereo mic?

[obbym4sta]

@LPSGRGES if there is a built in mic then yes but not so sure you'll get a good one if there is

[ItsKnucklez]

What was the cemera man using

[rohit0105]

canon 550d or nikon d5100,which one is better??

[ctqpro]

@rohit0105 The rival camera of D5100 is 600D. DigitalRevCom also has a clip that compare them.

[MrBobthemoose]

what lens did you use with the T2i in this video ?

[MegansMusicChannel]

I have around 13 hours left for my camera to be listed on ebay, the Canon Vixia hf20, and I am now debating if I should sell it or not. I was planning to sell it to get a DSLR camera, because I never really liked the way the vixia filmed very much. I am looking to record covers of songs, and am not sure how the audio on the t2i t3i or 60d is? Or if the video/filming is difficult? Should I be keeping the vixia (I don't know very much about cameras)! What do you think? Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[orbitflock]

What tripod did he used?

[bryandgg1]

What was the name/size of the lens you added to ur t2i ?

[JanErikEdvartsen]

At 7:40, at first glance it looks like the front lens element is cracked! Luckily it's just the lights.

[bymacorg]

Do you know how to do Time-Lapse Photography with this camera, or ANY camera?

It easy with this device: tempus.bymac.org

Go to the website, works with ALL cameras! :)

[klue0923]

what's the difference between 550d and kiss x4?? I know they are the same camera but I wonder what are we giving up because they differ in price..I mean, are there any issues in terms of quality / durability.

[Marville22]

@westlondonmashman People speak with British accents in Hong Kong. It used to be a British colony.

[socialFilmnetworks]

lol , just copied some music from garageband xD

GREAT REVIEW! thx

[kabira111]

DigitalRevCom ..hello there..............i wanna purchase a dslr...........saw ur comparison for the nikon3100 and cannon 550d .but still cant decide wich is better in the long run ?

[althegreat17]

@kabira111 550d.. if you decide to venture more in making vids.. i have one! never regretted it compared to 3100

[sunshinenfarts]

@westlondonmashman

i think from brittan

[SanderLeopard]

Too bad you didn't shoot at 720p 60fps. It would have made a beautiful slow motion!

[darksider63]

what's the tune in 5:49?

[Oliver11880]

nice



[TheFabianBiker]

NERD

[arijunal]

sausage fingered people

[therealceexteen]

5:41 whattaface!! LOL

[smokypenguin420]

just had a question i am looking for a camera that does great photos and great video should i go to the 7d over the t2i? im a sports photographer but i also do alot of video as well and was looking for a camera that does both things very well i have a nikon d80 at the moment and a canon gl2 for video but was considering trying to get a camera that does everything is the 7d the way to go? oh and also is there a way for the 7d to work with final cut pro or is the t2i better for final cut pro?

[SwisssBolla]

@smokypenguin420 Buy a 60D or 600D, the vari-angle LCD screen is very useful for making videos.

[FattyNdSlim]

sausage fingered people - LOL'D

[SoRisible]

1:48 KevJumba's dad

[VfxFactoryHd]

What Is Different Between Pal And Ntsc And Why The Ntsc Can Record 1080p At 30Fps And Pal 25Fps And What Is Fps Is For Smoothness???

[MyCommodities]

canon t3 or nikon d5000? help please

[sleepybeetz]

Is Canon Better Than Nikon?

[mr1997luke]

@sleepybeetz NO! :)

[EAmaster123]

@sleepybeetz well, you get roughly the same pictures, but its just Canon its like Apple vs HTC

[sleepybeetz]

@EAmaster123 Oh.. Thanks ^_^

[Acidsplasher]

@sleepybeetz yes and it will always be :)

[sleepybeetz]

@Acidsplasher Ok, Thanks ^_^

[steventyler3able]

@sleepybeetz one is not better than the other

[sleepybeetz]

@steventyler3able Hm.. What Is It ?

[ndragos87]

@sleepybeetz don't ask suck a thing ever in your life!

[SoapsAreStupid]

@sleepybeetz Each of them have their ups and downs

[xZ0MbiEKILLERx]

@sleepybeetz Yes...

[xZ0MbiEKILLERx]

Respond to this video... Youtube supports 30fps...

[timberwolves03]

@sleepybeetz Is blue better than green?

[ahabhani1]

@sleepybeetz They are both high-end cameras but Canon is a professional company and Nikon being a consumer company.

[torskelever57]

@sleepybeetz Canon is THE best!! ;D

[noobie1890]

@sleepybeetz YES!

[TheFXism]

@sleepybeetz Yessss

[key00992233]

@TheFXism no. they are good at different things. and you are just a fanboy.

[TheFXism]

@key00992233 i never said nikon wasnt good. Theyre also a great camera company and ive owned both a nikon d3100 and a 550D. Canon is far more reliable, and you obviously own a nikon and have never experienced a canon. S get over your close minded self

[key00992233]

@TheFXism you can't judge a company on their entry level dslrs... Canon is good for videos, but nikon is better for shooting pictures, because of it's better iso performance and overall better image qualities.

[TheFXism]

@key00992233 just my opinion...if you cant get over that then you have some problems