I bought the Canon EOS 550d, when I finally had the money. Cause yes, it is expensive, though it´s cheaper than many other SLRs. And i´m very happy with it.First I also considered, the EOS 500d and 600d. But I wanted the newest one, and still thought that 600d, was way too expensive. But the fold out screen, I miss that a little.
The pictures is great even when you, just use automatic settings. And they become even better using the manual setting. But it takes time learning, and its a mess from the beginning. All those buttons, makes you feel a little lost.
The things I really apreciat about 550d, is the HD video and all the features. It´s not very heavy. bout half a kilo. And for a SLR it´s easy to take with you.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 1000
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts