8.1 out of 10

Canon EOS 50D

10.0 megapixels, first seen: 11 June 2008

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Best Price: $787

  • User Score (864)
    9.2 9.2 from 864 reviewers
  • Expert Score (43)
    8.5 8.5 from 43 reviewers
  • Design (17)
    7.7 7.7 from 17 reviewers
  • Value for money (37)
    7.2 7.2 from 37 reviewers
  • Features (33)
    8.1 8.1 from 33 reviewers
  • Ease of use (38)
    7.8 7.8 from 38 reviewers
  • Performance (35)
    7.9 7.9 from 35 reviewers
  • Picture quality (64)
    7.7 7.7 from 64 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • new self, excellent build, tough weather, excellent image capture, fast accurate auto
  • flash or live view, as with all canons, complicated controls, large files, still using the long

The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It also features a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output.

Manufacturer's Specs

Imaging

  • Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
    CMOS / 15.1 megapixels
  • Effective Sensor Size
    22.3 x 14.9 mm
  • A/D Resolution Power
    14-bit
  • Colour Filter Size
    RGB Primary Colours
  • 35mm Focal Length Equivalent
    1.6x

Image Recording

  • Medium
    CF Type I, II

Image Size

  • Large / Fine
    4,752 x 3,168 / Approx. 5.0MB
  • Large / Normal
    4,752 x 3,168 / Approx. 2.5MB
  • Middle / Fine
    3,456 x 2,304 / Approx. 3.0MB

Release Date

  • First seen
    11 June 2008

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Reviews of Canon EOS 50D

  1. Reviewer: Livingroom
    27 August 2008

    The Canon EOS 50D builds upon the success of the great 40D and takes it up a level with a 15.1 megapixel sensor, ISO range of 100-6400 (extendable up to a whopping 12800), 3.0 inch LCD (920,000 pixels) with Live View for framing images in the LCD, a shutter speed of 30-1/8000 second, Digic IV processor, integrated cleaning system and continuous shooting at 6.3 frames per second. The Canon EOS 50D is already available for ordering at Amazon in... Read more

  2. Canon EOS 50D

    Reviewer: Camerasdirect
    16 November 2008

    August 26, 2008: Canon has unveiled the EOS50D, a new model that sits above the successful EOS 40D in the company's DSLR line-up. Read more

  3. Reviewer: The Age
    22 January 2009

    This is a 15-megapixel single-lens reflex, supplied with an 18-200mm lens with effective optical stabilisation. This is the evolutionary replacement for the 40D, with more pixels and a high resolution 75mm LCD to bring it into line with Nikon and Sony competitors. The 15mp sensor is matched to the new Digic4 image processor that Canon claims eliminates any noise problems resulting from increased pixel density. Dust is removed automatically. The construction quality is... Read more

  4. Canon EOS 50D

    Reviewer: PhotoReview
    6 January 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Canon's new 15.1-megapixel EOS 50D is a 'big brother' model to the popular EOS 40D (which remains in the company's line-up) and a 'little brother' to the coming EOS 5D Mark II. Offering higher resolution than the 40D, it has a new DIGIC 4 image processor, which supports 14-bit image processing, improved noise reduction and 30% faster processing times. It also delivers continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.3 frames/second with a UDMA CompactFlash card.  ... [more] Read more

  5. Canon EOS 50D

    Reviewer: CNET
    10 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The 50D is remarkably similar to the 40D in terms of performance, looks and features — but if you can spare the extra cash, it's a much nicer package. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Keith Summers, MyShopping.com.au
    4 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

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  2. Reviewer: cweih77, Product Review
    26 May 2010

    50D is one of the best cameras around in the market currently. However you will need good lens to bring out the best of the camera. Don't bother getting the camera with kits lens, waste of money and you will be disappointed. I recently discovered the camera comes with lens micro-adjustment feature. I wanted to get Sigma 50mm 1.4, however the only weakness of this lens is back focus. Canon 50D able to solve this issue with lens micro adjustment. I can shoot beautifully... Read more

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