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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 2807B006
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- Bottom Line:
- A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders.
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CNET editors' review
Canon EOS 50D (Body Only) price range: $1,469.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 10/19/2008
- Released on: 10/01/2008
The good: Excellent performance and photo quality; solid, comfortable shooting design.
The bad: Relatively basic feature set for its class.
The bottom line: A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders.
User reviews
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Excellent performer with fast motor
by pmorrisn on November 16, 2008
Pros: Smooth 15 MP image quality, improved high ISO performance, fast motor, excellent screen, 'My Menu' quick access to commonly used settings, improved menus, handling, same battery as previous xxD cameras, AF performance, size, weight, controls
Cons: Almost none, Main control dial could still use a 'lock' so that it can't be turned inadvertedtly
Summary: The 50D is an excellent upgrade to the 40D. The rear LCD display alone makes it worthwhile. The image quality when using Canon's DPP software (and NOT Adobe Camera ...
Summary: The 50D is an excellent upgrade to the 40D. The rear LCD display alone makes it worthwhile. The image quality when using Canon's DPP software (and NOT Adobe Camera Raw 4.6) is class leading. The fast motor makes this camera an excellent choice in the mid range camera class and one of the few that is suitable for sports action. It makes an excellent back up camera to a pro level Canon. Anyone familiar with any of the xxD Canons can switch to the new body almost instantly, due the consistency in Canon's designs. 'My Menu' negates any issues with access to the myriad of menu options modern digital camera possess and gives Canon users near instant access to mirror lock up. Some people (ie. CNET reviewers in particular) dwell on Canon's 3.8% spot meter stating that it's too large an area. (check out the editor's image of the birds and wanting to spot meter the eye of a small bird) For my needs, the 3.8% spot works fine. Using the in camera over exposure warning and the histogram allows for excellent fine tuning of the exposure. I find I rarely need the spot meter as the multi segment meter does an excellent job of giving me an exposure that is very close to begin with. Canon's unique rear rotary control dial is the best camera control I've used or seen used by any camera manufacturer. The 'joystick' control is excellent for fast selection of focus points and for reviewing the magnified image on the LCD. Together, I feel they are the best available system. I have shot with ISO 1600 in really poor light and have found the results (when processed in DPP) to be outstanding. While CNET criticizes the AF system, I have used it to shoot fast action sports in extremely low light and been amazed by the ability of the camera to focus in very poor conditions. It forces me to wonder if the reviewers tested the AF system in similar real world conditions. In summary, the 50D is an excellent camera and an outstanding value by any measure.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Is the 50D a victim of the pixel war?
by mikelats on October 30, 2008
Pros: VGA display, solid build, nice new system menu interface
Cons: Disappointing low light performance, higher noise levels than the 40D, Less per-pixel detail than the 40D, RAW files too big for the quality one gets
Summary: After I read what canon had to say about their new sensor and processor, I decided to give the 50D a try. I mainly wanted to get larger resolution images, ...
Summary: After I read what canon had to say about their new sensor and processor, I decided to give the 50D a try. I mainly wanted to get larger resolution images, better detail and better high sensitivity ISO performance compared to what I get from my 40D and my 30D.
Well, the 50D failed miserably in these 3 areas! Do not get me wrong, i is by no means a bad camera, it's just that I cannot see any SUBSTANTIAL improvement over the 40D other than cosmetic, namely the VGA display.
Surely the new display is gorgeous to work with but actually it turned out to be a double-edged sword because after I used it to check the low-light images I had taken, I could very clearly see how NOISY they were! According to Canon, smaller pixels in the 50D's sensor are not detrimental to the image quality because their "Newly-developed 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor sensor" and their new processor, the D!GIC 4, work together to give you better and faster performance. At this point I must state that I used Canon L grade lenses to shoot, so it was not because of my cheap optics that I got mediocre images (mediocre, that is, taking into account that this new camera is supposed to outperform the 40D it replaces). In other words, if you are not going to use the 50D with the best glass available, you should probably stay away from it lest you be disappointed. By the way, dpreview.com just published today a full review of this camera and I was glad to read that I was not the only one noticing all the above-mentioned deficiencies.
In conclusion, I believe the 50D may well be one of the first victims of the DSLR pixel war. Instead of delivering a truly improved high-ISO performance, a better AF system and better image detail, Canon decided to give us more not-as-efficient pixels and a beautiful display!!!
If you are getting your first DSLR or are planning to upgrade from an entry-level one, GET THE 40D (or even the 30D for that matter) WHILE YOU CAN!!! It will be CHEAPER and you WILL NOT be disappointed. JSYK: I returned the 50D and used the store credit to buy another L grade lens. Since I still need to get larger resolution and better detailed images, at this point I am just hoping that the 5D Mark II won't be another disappointment or I will regret not having bought the old 5D...3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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was not impress
by willie0343 on November 6, 2008
Pros: Screen is sharp and crisp even in sun light pictures are very good in automatic modes.
Cons: Pictures in high ISO settings are disappointing.
Summary: I think that the small c-mos sensor is being taxed to it's limit in the higher ISO settings which leads to noisy photos and as a Canon fan it ...
Summary: I think that the small c-mos sensor is being taxed to it's limit in the higher ISO settings which leads to noisy photos and as a Canon fan it is disappointing.My friend loves his Nikon D300 in the high ISO settings and comparing it to my Canon 50D he is right. I would have to do some photo touch up in photoshop to get it to look like his straight out of the NIkon D300 camera.As a Canon fan I will just get me a 40D.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera and a must have!!
by mkishphoto on January 12, 2009
Pros: NOISE CONTROL, IMAGE QUALITY, BURST RATE(cnet dosent think so, there wrong), AUTO FOCUS, CONTROL, FUNCTIONS, YOU NAME IT!!
Cons: NONE WHAT SO EVER(unless of course you are converting raw files with a beta version of ACR)
Summary: NOISE control is awesome!! I have a hard time finding noise on any file up to ISO 800!! ISO 1600 and 3200 are very detailed and the noise is controlled ...
Summary: NOISE control is awesome!! I have a hard time finding noise on any file up to ISO 800!! ISO 1600 and 3200 are very detailed and the noise is controlled very well!! The reported noise issues are false!! I have made images at ISO 3200 that are outstanding. I would compare them to ISO 1600 on the 40d!! This concern about noise is crazy talk. I think dpreview started all this hoopla'. They used a beta version of ACR to convert raw files!! Who in there right mind uses a beta version of a software to do a review that will be swallowed up by every novice photographer!! Its really sad to see CNET being so negative about a great camera like this one!! Its worth the upgrade!!
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent camera. A great tool in web design for price.
by dlkwebdesign on January 11, 2011
Pros: Great battery life and fast motor for action shots.
Cons: Mode dial is hard to read for us small text challenged people.
Summary: Use in design of websites for clients who want a personable feel.
Summary: Use in design of websites for clients who want a personable feel.
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Amazing SLR Camera!!!
by ROFAP on January 6, 2011
Pros: Breathtakingly beautiful photos. Packed with many digial features. Countless add-ons, lenses, etc.
Cons: More complicated than non-DSLR camera.
Summary: Excellent camera! Perfect for professional photographers.
Summary: Excellent camera! Perfect for professional photographers.
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Great camera for portraits and action photography
by NJphotoguy on November 4, 2010
Pros: fast shutter (6 fps)
great image quality
fast focusCons: none although there is no video capture
Summary: I purchased the 50D as an upgrade to my 20D and I am very happy with the camera. The 3" clear view screen is ideal for previewing photos. Although the ...
Summary: I purchased the 50D as an upgrade to my 20D and I am very happy with the camera. The 3" clear view screen is ideal for previewing photos. Although the camera is capable of using the screen for LiveView photos, I don't use that feature. I have used the camera for aviation photography and the fast shutter is ideal for shooting fast moving jets. The camera is also ideal for shooting portraits, although the full-frame 5D Mark II is probably better for that task. The BP-511 batteries are compatible with the 20D, and that came in handy. This camera is an ideal pro-sumer tool for excellent photographs.
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Great camera.
by maveric1313 on April 22, 2010
Pros: Picture quality is amazing but you need a good glass
Cons: Monitor could be protected to avoid scratches and reflections
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Well built-fast- I use a24-105 L series lens as primary
by Zoomerv8 on September 27, 2009
Pros: Faster frame rate than my 30D...UDMA not required but could prove a plus..Focus is faster than 30d as well...not much heavier than the 30D but "feels" a bit more solid for some reason.
Cons: During the few weeks I have had this body I have found little to complain about. Some complain about low light conditions...With a little practice you can find the right balance in manual modes..with or without flash
Summary: I have the 430ex flash unit..the vertical battery grip on both the 30D and the 50..keep the batts charged and this unit is amayzing!
Buy the best glass ...Summary: I have the 430ex flash unit..the vertical battery grip on both the 30D and the 50..keep the batts charged and this unit is amayzing!
Buy the best glass you can...I recommend the L series 24-105mm and the aformentioned 100mm Macro 2.8 ($600.00)
I have shot more than 30K images with my 30D (8.2 megapixels) and was very happy with the results before adding the 50D to my bag... The color rendition from the 50D is spectaular...image sharpness is just as impressive. Poster size images are easy ...
I have a secret for you all..set this camera on "action" mode...and leave it there. If you turn on the flash (use as a "fill" with a diffuser) it will force the ISO to 400 and still focus and shoot very fast with out the anoying blinking focus points in the viewfinder.
I really like the sensor cleaning feature...too bad my 30D does not have same....less post production.
Big screen a great feature..920K pixels make menu viewing very easy and pleasant.
I don't care that it does not have video..use a real video camera for that...
I shoot pro and casual...indoors and out..people places and things..some moving fast, some not..both cameras have done well..I would buy a second 50D but really don't need it..yet..as the 30 still does a good job.
Oh yea..one more thing..You will find that you will "keep" alot more images...so..get yourself a BIGGER hard drive! -
$1000-$1100 is a good price point
by capta on August 18, 2009
Pros: Pro-sumer camera, price point is good
15 MP is nice but MP is not everything
Nice features, WB and custom WB is good if you know how to use it propoerlyCons: 15 MP is nice, but not as sharp as I would like
High ISO images above 800 is so/so, 1600-I would never use for my gallery work
No=HD videoSummary: The new price point is pretty impressive. Originally at $1600+ was too high for what you gained over the 40D. Current price point makes this a real viable option over ...
Summary: The new price point is pretty impressive. Originally at $1600+ was too high for what you gained over the 40D. Current price point makes this a real viable option over other Canons and Nikon cameras. I have shot both Canon and Nikon professionally. This is Pro-sumer camera. It is more camera than most hobbist will ever use, and not substance for pros. The soft 15 MP and poor high ISO shots make this a bit of hard sale for pros. For action sports shot, you really need higher end lenses ie: 70-200 2.8 IS or the 500 IS are the best lenses for low light sport shots. For hobbist the 18-200 IS is nice, but it is soft on longer focal lengths, but lets' face it for vaction shots, the combo of the Canon 50D and the 18-200 is all you will need; unless you want video.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 2807B006
- Description: Canon's EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, DIGIC 4 image processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged live view function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic image correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and you'll experience true digital inspiration!
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Resolution 15.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 15,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 15,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 14.9 x 22.3mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.6
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Optical Zoom 4.8 x
- Image Processor DIGIC 4
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-12800,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Partial (9%),
Evaluative,
Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Metering Zones 35
- Exposure Modes E-TTL II program flash,
Program,
Depth-of-field,
Bulb,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Sports mode,
Night portrait,
Close-up,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Landscape,
Faithful,
Neutral,
Monochrome,
Custom Effect - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Shade,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type 4.8 x x Zoom lens - 17 mm - 85 mm - F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Max View Angle 75 degrees
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 12 groups / 16 elements
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF
- Features Internal focusing system,
Ultrasonic Motor (USM) Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
- Flash Modes E-TTL,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second,
6.3 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
Depth-of-field preview button,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
FE lock,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Auto Lighting Optimizer,
Histogram display,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.95x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Information Memory card status,
ISO sensitivity,
Shutter speed,
Aperture,
Red-eye reduction,
Flash charge completion,
AE lock,
AF-in-focus,
White balance,
Flash compensation on/off,
High-speed sync indicator Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output,
1 x USB,
1 x HDMI
Software
- Software Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Canon Digital Photo Professional,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser,
Canon Remote Capture System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
SVGA monitor,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Eyepiece cover,
Video cable,
USB cable,
Lens cap,
Dust cap,
Neck strap - Body Material Magnesium alloy
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-511A
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-511A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card
- Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash
- Internal Storage None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 5 MB,
Normal JPEG 4752 x 3168 - 2.5 MB,
Fine JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 3 MB,
Normal JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 1.6 MB,
Fine JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 1.7 MB,
Normal JPEG 2352 x 1568 - 0.9 MB,
RAW 4752 x 3168 - 20.2 MB,
RAW 3267 x 2178 - 12.6 MB Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 2.9 in
- Height 4.3 in
- Weight 1.6 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: SLR,
15.1 megapixels,
4.8 x,
14.9 x 22.3mm,
CMOS,
Optical
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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