The 500D is the predecessor or earlier model to the 550D, but that same line is now up to the 650D, passing the 600D as well.
Any EF or EF-S lens will work with both the Canon 500D and 550D. So yes.
The Canon EOS 500D is a 15.1 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced by Canon. It continues the Rebel line of mid-range DSLR cameras, is placed by Canon as the next model up from the EOS 450D, and has been superseded by the EOS 550D (T2i).
I actually recommend canon 6000 because it has so many things that is more and better than 550d
Yes u should buy the canon
I use this LPE8 battery as a spare battery for my EOS 550D camera. After almost a month of use I cannot distinguish between this and Canon OEM battery in terms of battery life, quality, ease of use. No issues of any kind. Buy 2 packs only $32.22 on amazon.
Yes it is compatible. Click here for a list of the full range of lenses available for the Canon 550D: http://www.cameraquip.co.za/joomla/index.php?option=com_content& view=article&id=221&Itemid=85 Cheers, Andrew
Thinking of getting Canon 550d from hong kong. If you want to get a professional one, I suggest you get a Nikon. If you just want to get one, just get a canon one, it's more popular.
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It is the same camera, they just call it different things over seas. Its a great camera too, I would highley recomend one . =)
The Canon EOS 550D is consistently the most highly rated among customer reviews. Its balance of price and quality make it an extremely popular camera.
You have to be careful when cleaning any lens of any camera. On the Canon 550d (T2i) the lens is adjustable and can be removed. By pressing the small button on the right hand side it will release the lens. If you get a micro fibre cloth or a clean rag/tissue just carefully wipe the dust off or any excess dirt. Don't use water or polish as it may ruin the lens. Go on eBay or Amazon and you can usually find cheap lens cleaner, that will work.
The most popular brand of SLR digital cameras is Nikon D3100,Canon's EOS 550D,Canon's EOS 600D or Sony's DLSR-A390. They are all excellent for beginners or experts and they vary in price.