The Best Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera

Excellent upgrade from 40d, screen is an improvement the extra 5 mega pixel sensor better for crops. Last of the xxd series to have decent made body and no stupid moveable screen and no lame video option which is better with the proper tool a camcorder.

Great camera a good upgrade if you have a 30d despite the negative reviews on the net over the high iso performance this is a good camera better build than the 550d do really need video on a camera?. If the answer is no then this is good choice. Rumours abound that the 60d is due if it is this will become a good buy in its own right.

Pros

• Excellent camera with superb picture quality at a price.
• This is the best camera I've ever owned
• Eos 50d a breath of fresh air
• Great Camera if you know how to use it!!!
• Absolutely amazing
• Awesome camera to begin your photo experience

Features of Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

• Digital SLR with 15.1 MP (APS-C) CMOS sensor
• 6.3 fps with up to 90 JPEG image burst
• DIGIC 4 processor and ISO range up to 12800
• 3.0" VGA LCD with Live View and wide area AF
• Full EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite compatibility

The 3.0 inch 920,000 dot VGA LCD screen offers exceptional clarity, perfect for checking the focus and composition of your images. The large viewing angle coupled with Live View mode makes photography at awkward angles a breeze. Live View mode allows users to accurately frame images when using the viewfinder is impractical. The dedicated Live View button displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three types of auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which focuses based on faces d

Manufacturer's Description
The ideal combination of speed, quality and flexibilityThe Canon EOS 50D combines many of the technologies found in Canon's professional cameras making it the perfect choice for the advanced amateur wishing to take their photography to the next level, the semi-professional, or professional looking for a powerful back up model. 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with 14-bit processing, 6.3 frames per second shooting and Canon's latest DIGIC 4 image processor provide unparalleled speed and resolution, all at an impressively affordable price point. The 3-inch Clear View LCD monitor with Live View and Face Detection Live AF Function mean it is incredibly easy to get great shots. The new menu layout and ergonomic control dial makes using the EOS 50D a breeze.Click here for a larger image High performance - low noiseThe EOS 50D's 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images, which, because of their quality can be cropped or used to produce large-scale prints. New manufacturing processes, plus redesigned photo diodes and microlenses, extend the light gathering capabilities of the sensor - allowing more pixels to be fitted on the CMOS sensor without compromising image quality. The camera's DIGIC 4 processor works alongside the sensor to provide high-speed high ISO performance, from 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800, so you can enjoy improved performance and remarkably low noise when shooting in low light without flash. This powerful latest generation technology gives smooth gradations and natural looking colours, as well as split-second startup times and near-instant image review after shooting. With continuous shooting up to 6.3 fps and 3 auto focus modes, you'll never miss that shot again.Click here for a larger image Fast and FocusedThe EOS 50D enables continuous shooting up to 6.3 frames per second in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card, or 16 14-bit RAW files. This, plus its wide-area Auto Focus (AF) system which uses nine separate focusing points to lock onto subjects fast, make it ideal for shooting sports and wildlife. As well as Manual Focus, the EOS 50D offers three auto-focus modes: One-Shot AF, ideal for static subjects such as portraits and landscapes; AI Servo, great for moving subjects and keeps following the subject with predictive tracking until you take the shot; and AI Focus, which switches from One Shot to Servo when movement is detected. The center, cross-type focus point operates flawlessly in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. Live View FunctionThe EOS 50D has a 3-inch Clear View VGA LCD screen offering 160° viewing angle so it is easy to use even in bright daylight. Switching to Live View Function enables you to view your subjects directly on the LCD monitor. It's easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. You can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for keeping vertical or horizontal lines in your composition straight. Live View Function can be used remotely via a computer through a USB connection, and the included EOS Utility software. In Live View Function you can action three Auto Focus (AF) modes: Quick mode, Live Mode and Face Detection Live. Quick mode uses the camera's standard AF system and is great for capturing action or for shooting in low light. Live mode is a contrast-based AF system that reads the sharpness of subjects right from the imaging sensor, and can be overridden by pressing the AF mode selection button. The target area for Live Mode AF is at the center by default, but it can be moved around most of the picture area with the cross keys on the back of the camera. Face Detection Live optimises the focus based on the faces it detects in the frame, making it easy to capture fast spontaneous portraits. Customising the Portrait Picture Style lets you shoot with confidence.Click here for a larger image Choose your styleThe EOS 50D allows you to change the look of your images by customising Picture Style settings for colour, saturation, sharpness and contrast, either in-camera or later with Canon's comprehensive software suite supplied. Six preset Picture Styles include Portrait, which provides a slightly sharp and crisp image with nice skin tones, Landscape, which emphasizes vivid blues and greens, and Monochrome to give you stunning black and white images. Canon also offers additional downloadable 'Picture Style Files' that can be installed into your camera for even more imaging options at your fingertips. Unlock your creativityThe EOS 50D offers a choice of shooting modes. Basic Modes control all the settings for you allowing you to concentrate on great composition. These include; Full Auto, which allows you to use the camera to 'point and shoot'; Portrait, which ensures the background is out of focus and the foreground is pin sharp; Landscape, which sets a longer exposure and a smaller aperture to capture both the foreground and background in focus, Close-up which allows you to focus on very close objects; Sports, which uses a fast shutter speed to freeze action; and Night Portrait, which increases the ISO to make the camera more sensitive to light. You can also prevent the built-in flash from popping up using the Flash Off setting (handy for shooting in Museums and galleries). Creative Auto Mode (CA) is a cross between the Basic and Program Modes allowing you to adjust the Flash, resolution, drive mode and Picture Style. You can set aperture and exposure via a slider that's adjusted with the Quick Control dial. For more control over your images the EOS 50D offers a choice of five Program Modes: The different modes allow you to control the look and feel of your images.Click here for a larger image In Program AE Mode both the aperture and shutter speed are controlled by the camera but you can select other settings: With Drive Mode you can select from Single Shot, Continuous Shooting or Self-timer; Metering Mode allows you to specify the area of the image you wish the camera to use to calculate exposure; White Balance setting means you can determine what the camera reads as white to allow for your specific lighting conditions; and Flash Mode gives you control over your flash settings. Aperture Priority AE Mode (Av) mode automatically sets the shutter speed, but allows you to control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. Shutter Priority AE Mode (Tv) automatically sets the aperture and you select the shutter speed enabling you to change the appearance of motion in your shots. Manual mode allows you to control both aperture and shutter speed so you have total creative freedom with your shots - great for difficult lighting situations or capturing subjects with different effects. A-DEP mode automatically sets your depth of field so you can be sure to capture as much or as little of the scene as you wish in focus. All the Program Modes allow you to change your ISO speed. This is the measure of the sensor's sensitivity to light. Altering it allows you to modify the exposure accordingly and gives you more freedom to be creative with your shots in different lighting conditions. Effortless operationThe EOS 50D's robust magnesium alloy body has environmental seals and is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. It is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards. Professional SoftwareThe EOS 50D allows you to shoot in RAW format and the Digital Photo Professional software which comes free with it enables high-speed RAW image processing, fast previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Because it is CMS (Color Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers. A world of advantages from Canon technology Canon's CMOS Sensor & DIGIC 4 Processor combine to give execptional performance.Click here for a larger image In-built geniusThe CMOS sensor lies at the heart of the EOS system. Indeed, Canon is the only camera manufacturer to produce their own sensor and years of imaging experience are borne out by the results - a range of sensors designed to perfectly match the performance requirements of each specific EOS model and superb clean detailed images with minimum noise. The CMOS sensor's larger pixel sizes mean wider dynamic range for greater contrast and detail in shadow and highlight areas and a low-pass filter in front of the sensor suppresses the false colour and moiré that can affect high resolution digital photography. It is extremely powerful and efficient so not only does it improve battery life giving you more shots per charge, but it also enables fast transfer of data to the processor allowing you to keep shooting continuously. Power in your handsCanon's latest generation of DIGIC processor, the DIGIC 4, is the brain of the camera and is responsible for the superb responsiveness of all EOS models. Faster and more powerful than it's predecessor, the DIGIC 4 processor gives exceptional performance and low noise at higher ISO speeds. In the instant between your shot being taken and its appearance on the LCD screen, Canon's cutting-edge DIGIC technology, which was originally developed for Canon's Professional range, is racing to optimise your image. DIGIC processors are able to analyse ultra-detailed image data gathered by the camera sensor then use this to swiftly reproduce the subtlest of tonal graduations and an exceptionally wide colour range. When shooting in darker conditions, even if you are pushing the ISO to the limit, DIGIC processing applies sophisticated Noise Reduction algorithms - helping to eliminate graininess and preserve detail. The speed of DIGIC also means less processing time for long battery life and fast start-up times. With over 60 lenses to choose from you'll never be short of creative options.Click here for a larger image EF & EF-S LensesOver 60 years of experience give Canon an inherent advantage when it comes to lens manufacture. EOS digital SLRs are backed up by the world's most comprehensive system of interchangeable lenses. From 15mm ultra wide angle to 800mm super telephoto, the 60+ lenses in the EF series cover all possible shooting requirements. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses. And Canon's Optical Image Stabiliser technology is featured in selected lenses to minimise the effect of camera shake. Extend your lighting capabilitiesCanon's extensive range of Speedlites can make it simple to get great results with your flash photography and can be used on or off camera to open up a range of creative possibilities. The Speedlite range is compatible with all EOS cameras and includes a choice of three standard models and two models for specialist macro use. The self cleaning unit combats dust using ultrasonic vibrations.Click here for a larger image EOS Integrated Cleaning SystemThis is not a stand-alone feature but a built-in system to minimize the effect of dust in high-resolution digital images - particularly appreciated by those photographers who need to change lenses frequently and in dusty environments. Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit - A key element of minimising dust is preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging sensor. To combat against this EOS cameras feature a Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. The low-pass filter at the front of the sensor shakes off dust automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly. A collar positioned around the sensor then collects the loosened dust. In addition to this a special coating on the front surface of the low-pass filter actually causes it to repel dust. Dust Delete Data Detection - Any dust that still remains on the front of the sensor can be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional software. A simple test shot of a plain, white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust Delete Data image is analysed in-camera, and the location and size of any remaining dust is added to any subsequent pictures taken. This data is transmitted along with the image, whether JPEG or RAW, and can be either manually or automatically erased. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.

This Is the Best Camera I've Ever Owned. I upgraded from a eos 30d and this is a wonderful improvement. I realize that 40d owners might not have the same experience. The auto focus works very well in very bad light (for a camera that is). And it also works a lot better than the 30d on moving subjects as well. The display at the back is significantly better than the 30d display. Some claim that it is the first good display on any canon slr. It is possible to turn off focus hunting. That is good for bird photographers with long lenses. I've yet to try it, but i plan to. The auto iso feature works very well for me. I'm very pleased with it. The new menu system makes it very easy to configure the camera. Live view is nice to have since i get a feel of how the picture will look. E. G. Whether it will be underexposed or overexposed. In most cases, it will be easier to just take the picture and examine it on the display. I've had the camera for two weeks and so far it has been fun. No letdowns. .

Eos 50d a Breath of Fresh Air. Canon eos 50d digital slr camera - body onlyi have owned this camera for 3 weeks and it has been a real pleasure. The images are superb in all settings and having the high iso settings allows me to almost shoot in the dark. The display on the back of the camera is really sharp and the menu features are easy to use. The auto focus is really fast and spot on all the time. The camera feels well balanced and comfortable to handle. I would recommend it to anyone. .

Great Camera If You Know How to Use It!!!. I have always owned canon dslr's and the 50d is my latest. In short, this camera is superb. Its lightning fast in every way, solid build quality adds to the professional feel, and noise at high iso is great. The only thing about this camera is that it is rather unforgiving, what i mean is in order to get the cleanest images and make use of the high iso, your exposure needs to be spot on, if you under expose then noise will become apparent, but get it right, and the image will be superb. I find that mine, when coupled with my tamron lenses, tends to under expose by about 1stop in low light conditions (indoors etc) but dial in +1ec and all is great! the other thing to watch is due to the higher resolution sensor, it tends to exaggerate camera shake a little more too so you need to watch your shutter speed. This camera is, i think, for the more confident shooter, like i said, it is an unforgiving camera but get it right and it is superb! it also likes to be coupled with higher grade lenses, you will not get the best out of this camera using the kit lens (still get good images but) as the higher resolution will show any lens weakness a lot more than a lower res sensor. In short, this camera, to get the best, it demands the best. It is a superb semi pro tool that is more than capable of getting the job done. .

Product Info

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 7.3 x 10.8 cm ; 730 g
• Boxed-product Weight: 998 g
• Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Item model number: 2807B023AA
• ASIN: B001E97GDK

Conclusion of Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera

A lot has been said about this camera with many people seeing it (and the 5dmk2) as a return to form for canon, and to be fair it is a great camera. It fits very nicely into the hand, for those who have larger hands it isn`t as small and therefore awkward to use as the 400/450d nor is it as heavy as the 1d series of camera. All buttons are well placed with af point selection, iso, af mode etc all within easy reach of the index finger or thumb when using the camera. The lcd is a nice improvement over the cameras i have used, with the 920 000 pixels on the 3' screen giving a great amount of detail for when you wan`t to check your images out (though if you had a laptop with you when shooting i would still recomend using that to check your focus and exposure). Interestingly for me the lcd is also viewable in harsh sunlight something my previous cameras weren`t.

. No matter what angle i put the cameras it was virtually immpossible to see the image. Image quality form the camera is good, with 15mp there is a lot of detail caught, but to be honest i do wonder at the wisdom of putting high amounts of pixels on an aps-c sensor. Yes the noise reduction in the camera is fantastic. Still i`m being slightly unfair the camera is fantastic and i would recomend it to anyone looking at upgrading or looking for a second body as back up, the images produced are great, and the noise very well controlled. I bought this camera almost as soon as it was released, at a very competitive price from amazon, so i have had plenty of time to get used to it, and test it fully before writing this review.

The first thing you notice is that this is not a small lightweight camera, but is a solid well built camera designed for serious use, yet despite it's size and weight it is still easy to hold and is comfortable to use, for those of you that have used the eos 40d it has the same body shell as that, and has the advantage of using the same accessories as the eos 40d as well. The menu's are well laid out and easy to use making this camera easy to set up and use, the large lcd screen is bright and clear, and much higher resolution than previous eos cameras, excellent for manual focusing in live view and checking the focus of pictures already taken. Cramming 15 megapixels resolution onto a small sensor causes problems with digital noise on many cameras, but not here, digital noise (graininess) is not apparent at all until you get into the highest iso settings (iso-100 to 3200 is available) and even then it is well controlled, there is also the option of setting a very high iso-6400 or iso-12800 setting but noise is apparent at such high settings and is best used in emergency only, and with it's 15mp resolution, even severely cropped or greatly enlarged pictures are crystal clear, colours are rendered accurately, even in difficult lighting conditions, when set to auto white balance, snow comes out as white snow, not bluish as on some other cameras that i have used, picture quality really is excellent, and has to be seen to be believed. It is compatible with all canon ef and efs lenses, and with canon's image stabilised lenses you get pin sharp pictures even in low light or with longer telephoto lenses. This is an excellent camera for the serious photographer and is a worthwhile upgrade from an older camera.

It would also be a good back up camera for a professional photographer, who does not want to go to the expense of a second full frame pro camera. It is more expensive than some other 'prosumer' cameras, but with the features and performance that you get, it is worth every penny. Notes and advice on choosing lenses for this camera. There is often confusion for people buying lenses for dslr cameras (especially if they are new to dslr's), as the stated focal length of a lens is not the same as the actual focal length that they will get on their camera, and most good camera shops have conversion charts to make this easier when advising their customers of the best lens to buy for their needs, but most online shops do not, hence the advice below. When you buy a lens it has a stated focal length or range of focal lengths in the case of zoom lenses, (magnification) measured in millimeters, e.

The stated focal length on any lens is rated for 35mm film cameras and professional full frame dslr cameras with a censor size of 35mm x 24mm, this is the standard rating for all slr lenses. The censor on this camera (and on most eos dslr cameras) is the 'aps-c' sized censor with a measurement of 22. 9mm, this means that the effective focal length of the lens will be different to the stated focal length of any lens you buy when used with these cameras, this ammended focal length is known as the '35mm equivalent. 'this is not a fault, but is a feature of all dslr cameras, with the exception of professional full frame cameras. 6, thus a 100mm lens will have an effective focal length of 160mm (35mm equivalent) when used with these cameras.

As you will get higher magnification from your lens, for less cost than on a full frame camera, so a 70 - 300mm zoom lens will have a 35mm equivalent of a 112 - 480mm zoom lens. But on the other end of the scale, wide angle lenses will be less wide, and you will need to buy a more expensive wider angle lens to compensate for the difference in focal length, thus a 10 - 22mm ultra-wide angle zoom will become a very useful 16 - 35. The coversion factor for canon cameras is x1. 6 of the stated focal length, other camera manufacturers may vary, so it is best to check. So if you are new to dslr cameras, or are upgrading from a 35mm film camera, i hope this info will help you to make the right choice when buying extra lenses for your dslr camera.

The auto focus works very well in very bad light (for a camera that is). The new menu system makes it very easy to configure the camera. I've had the camera for two weeks and so far it has been fun. Canon eos 50d digital slr camera - body onlyi have owned this camera for 3 weeks and it has been a real pleasure. The display on the back of the camera is really sharp and the menu features are easy to use.

The camera feels well balanced and comfortable to handle. In short, this camera is superb. The only thing about this camera is that it is rather unforgiving, what i mean is in order to get the cleanest images and make use of the high iso, your exposure needs to be spot on, if you under expose then noise will become apparent, but get it right, and the image will be superb. The other thing to watch is due to the higher resolution sensor, it tends to exaggerate camera shake a little more too so you need to watch your shutter speed. This camera is, i think, for the more confident shooter, like i said, it is an unforgiving camera but get it right and it is superb.

It also likes to be coupled with higher grade lenses, you will not get the best out of this camera using the kit lens (still get good images but) as the higher resolution will show any lens weakness a lot more than a lower res sensor. In short, this camera, to get the best, it demands the best. However, after reading about this camera, i could not resist. It was quite a lot more, but decided that i could buy this one and not need another camera for many years. Even in low light (a common eos flaw) this camera took great shots without the flash, crystal clear.

In the past i used a compact camera and as most users will know there are certain limitations to it (shutter speed, lens qualilty. Somehow i didn't find this enough and i went looking for a slr camera. Someone told me that i should use my money on a good lens instead of a basic lens with a great camera. Ok, i don't have full frame but for now that's not my main concern as this is a camera that i will use to 'explore' the exciting world of photography. I bought along with the body a 24-70 l usm lens; a very, very good lens.

Mixed Bag. I am on my second 50d body, the first just would not focus correctly even using l lenses, on searching the net this seems more common than it should be. I sent it to canon for checks and they said the 3d focus had to be adjusted. When it was returned the focus was spot on but the camera would not go into sleep mode. Amazon came to the rescue and arranged for a new replacement. The image quality is not far behind my 7d but it does not have the advanced focus and other bells and whistles of the 7d. For the price with the current cash back promotion it is a great camera at a competitive price. Buy from amazon because if you do have problems then they will look after you!.

I Have Waited All My Life For the 50d. I have had this camera for a few weeks and now and have one slightly negative thing and that is with 17-200mm is lens the whole combo is quite heavy. But even that has a positive side because it just feels so positive and well "anchored" in your hands. The build quality is absolutely top drawer. In use it is an absolute dream to use and because it has such high resolution you can really crop your pictures right down and still get excellent results. It's performance in low light is also stunning, in fact quite unbelievable as the pictures i took late yesterday afternoon in borough market bear evidence to. The speed of this camera is also another big feature. I could go on forever but i won't just go out and buy one, you won't regret it. .

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