The price of most digital cameras tend to trend downwards over time, and the same price drop should occur in the case of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D / Kiss X4 digital SLR camera.
The EOS T2i / 550D was announced on Monday, 8 February 2010, and features an 18 MP (Megapixels), APS-C (1.6x crop factor) CMOS sensor, a Full HD movie mode with 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9) @ 30/25/24 fps and 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9) @ 60/50 fps capture capabilities. Weight (including a battery and card) and dimensions (W x H x D) are 530 g (1.17 lb) and 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in) respectively.
I’m not planning for any scheduled updates, but do check back here from time to time for the latest and best prices on the Canon T2i / 550D DSLR and related accessories.
The T2i / 550D is available as a body only, or as a kit (outfit) with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
Remember to check the price for the kit and compare that to the individual prices for the body only and lens. Most of the time, buying the kit saves you money, but it’s sometimes cheaper to buy the body and lens separately.
Click on the links to access the latest in-stock and availability information.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): $744.00 from a third-party seller ($94 price reduction since the last update).
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens: $849.00 ($50 price drop).
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: $162.25 ($6.75 price decrease).
At the time of writing, it’s cheaper to purchase the T2i with 18-55 lens kit compared to buying the body and lens separately.
Typical accessories the EOS Rebel T2i / 550D / Kiss X4
Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras — This small flash gives you much better lighting capabilities compared to the internal, pop-up flash. You can bounce the light from the flash off a ceiling, for instance, giving you more natural-looking photos in low light situations.
For power, T2i / 550D uses Canon LP-E8 battery packs — be sure to purchase additional spares so that your camera doesn’t run out of power during extended shooting sessions.
For storage, the T2i / 550D uses SD, SDHC or the latest SDXC cards.
Refer to Rob Galbraith’s SD / SDHC card write speed tests (done on a Nikon D90) to get an idea on the relative write and read speeds of different brands of cards. At the time of writing (Oct 29, 2009), the SanDisk Extreme III SDHC cards occupy the top two spots.
Canon specifies SDHC Class 6 cards or better as a requirement for continuous movie / video capture.
If you frequently shoot with the camera in portrait (vertical) position, consider getting the Canon BG-E8 battery grip for additional comfort while holding the T2i.
The BG-E8 grip is also a source of additional battery power, and lets you insert up to two LP-E8 battery packs, or 6 AA batteries.
For rechargeable AA batteries, the low discharge types are your best bet. Look at Sanyo Eneloop and IMEDION batteries.
Recommended Lenses
Read this post on what lenses to purchase for the T2i / 550D — hopefully, you’ll be able to narrow your choices down to the ones you really need.
While waiting for your T2i to arrive, download and read the Canon T2i / 550D Manual to familiarize yourself with the camera’s features and capabilities. Some general pointers in Photography Tips might be of additional help.
Good luck shopping for your Canon T2i / 550D / Kiss X4!
Price History Archive / Trend
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): $838.00 from a third-party seller.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens: $899.00
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: $169.00
Friday, May 14, 2010
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): $999 from a third-party seller.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens: $1,029.00 from Pavilion Electronics.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: $156.00
Monday, April 19, 2010
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): $799.99
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens: $899.99
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: $139.00
Friday, February 19, 2010
Pricing and Availability — according to the press release – The Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in early March, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99. Note that prices are estimated retail prices and subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
Although not released yet, the T2i is available for pre-ordering on Amazon.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): $799.99.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens: $899.99.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: $153.80.