Is Canon 550D the same model as Rebel T2i?

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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.

I've a Ti and a T1i, it's a very confusing naming system in the US ;) — Dreamager, Jul 27 '11 at 11:42
A longer list of translations is available at http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/2146/what-are-the-international-translations-for-canon-dslr-body-names — , Nov 25 '11 at 01:57
It is charted on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_550D and its Canon EOS Digital SLR timeline section. — Trav L, Nov 25 '11 at 04:09
WHY ON EARTH Canon have this crazy different naming convention I'll never understand! :) — Mike, Jan 21 '12 at 12:50

Nir · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-25T12:06:40.643

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The exact same camera is sold as 550D in Europe, Rebel T2i in the US and (I think) KISS X4 in Japan

edited Nov 25 '11 at 12:06

answered Jul 27 '11 at 09:43

Nir

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Nov 25 '11 at 05:52

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The Canon EOS 550D is also known as Rebel T2i and Kiss X4 Digital.

The same camera is marketed under different names for each market.

According to wikipedia it is the EOS Kiss X4 in Japan and EOS Rebel T2i in North America.

edited Nov 25 '11 at 05:52

Imre

answered Nov 25 '11 at 01:21

tovmeod

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