canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

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canon’s new 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, new 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 new 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!
  • 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
  • EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens included
  • Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
  • New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
  • Capture images to Compact Flash Type I or II memory cards (not included)

canon 50D

The canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera . It is part of the canon EOS line of camera s and succeeds the EOS 40D.

Canon announced the camera on 26 August 2008.[2] The camera was released on 6 October 2008.

Canon 50d Overview and features

The Canon 50D has many similar characteristics to its predecessor, the 40D. This includes various shooting modes, ability to change ISO and white balance, a pop-up flash unit, and an LCD screen. The LCD screen is the same size (3.0″) as the 40D but has a higher resolution (920k pixels) than any previous model. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 40D, and is succeeded by the EOS 60D.

The Canon 50d has a higher pixel count (15.1 megapixels), hence higher shooting resolutions than its predecessor, and like the 40D, has a 14-bit RAW format.

The camera has Live View, which allows photographers to use the LCD screen as the viewfinder. Because the sensor mirror needs to be in the locked position (see Live preview), shutter noise is reduced in this mode. The 50D also has a dedicated LiveView button on it.

15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
3.0 inch VGA LCD monitor
LiveView mode
Wide 9 point AF with center cross-type sensors
Selectable AF and metering modes
Built-in flash
Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System
ISO 100–3200 (6400 and 12800 with custom function)
Auto correction of vignetting
Continuous Drive up to 6.3 fps (90 images (JPEG), 16 images (RAW))
DIGIC 4 image processor
Canon EF/EF-S Lenses
Canon EX Speedlites
PAL/NTSC/HDMI video output
File Formats include: JPEG, RAW, sRAW1 (7.1 MP) and sRAW2 (3.8 MP)
RAW & JPEG simultaneous recording
USB 2.0 computer interface
BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 Battery Types (BP-511A battery supplied)
Dimensions 146 × 108 × 74 mm (5.7 × 4.2 × 2.9 in)
Approx weight 730 g (1.6 lb)

Canon 50d Improvements

Changes over the 40D include a higher-resolution sensor (15.1 megapixel instead of 10.1 megapixel).

The sensor also has better noise control than previous models, although dpreview disagrees with that.

The ISO goes up to 3200 in standard mode, and can be increased to 12800 through the use of a custom function. The burst rate is the same as on the 40D, 6.3 frames per second, though the 40D was advertised as 6.5.

The camera uses Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor. The processor delivers more responsive operation, improved color rendition and near-instant start-up time. A new sensor cleaning system has also been introduced. The camera can also use the Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A.

The Canon 50D has a 3″ screen – the same size as the 40D – but the resolution is 640×480 pixels, which allows it to show more image detail than any of Canon’s previous 3″ LCD displays. The 50D features two new Autofocus Modes in Liveview and an HDMI port.

The Canon 50D is offered as a body only or in a package with a new EF-S 18-200mm

Canon Digital SLR Review

Image quality and noise

The Canon 50D adds 5 megapixels to an APS-C sized sensor (compared to the 40D), and as a result the size of the individual photosensors has decreased. To offset the increased noise that inevitably results from smaller photosensors, Canon eliminated the gaps between the microlenses covering the photosensors. Thus the microlenses are larger, and capture more light and direct it to the sensor sites[1].

Reception

The Canon 50D EOS received generally favourable reviews. Digital Photography Review concluded: “Looking at the specification differences between the EOS 40D and our test candidate it appears you pay quite a premium for the 50D’s extra megapixels and as we’ve found out during this review you don’t get an awful lot of extra image quality for your money. The Canon EOS 50D still earns itself our highest reward but considering its price point and our slight concerns about its pixel-packed sensor, it only does so by a whisker.” Canon 50d