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Canon EOS 50D - digital camera

Canon EOS 50D - digital camera

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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!

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Canon EOS 50D - digital camera
General
Product Type

Digital camera - SLR

Width

5.7 in

Depth

2.9 in

Height

4.3 in

Weight

1.6 lbs

Body Material

Magnesium alloy

Main Features
Resolution

15.1 Megapixel

Color Support

Color

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

Light Sensitivity

ISO auto, ISO 100-12800

Shooting Programs

Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode

Special Effects

Neutral, Custom Effect, Faithful, Monochrome, Landscape, Portrait

Image Stabilizer

Optical

Max Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

30 sec

X-sync Speed

1/250 sec

Exposure Metering

Evaluative, multi-segment, partial (9%), center-weighted, spot

Exposure Modes

Program, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash

Exposure Range

EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )

Exposure Compensation

±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Exposure Metering Zones

35

Face Detection

Yes

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, shade

White Balance Bracketing

Yes

Still Image Format

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Continuous Shooting Speed

3 frames per second, 6.3 frames per second

Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory

CompactFlash

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

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

Red Eye Reduction

Yes

Features

AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation

Lens System
Type

Zoom lens - 17 mm - 85 mm - f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF

Focal Length

17 mm - 85 mm

Focus Adjustment

Automatic, manual

Auto Focus

TTL phase detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones)

9

Min Focus Range

19.7 in

Max View Angle

75 degrees

Lens Aperture

F/3.5-5.6

Optical Zoom

4.8 x

Zoom Adjustment

Manual

Lens Construction

12 group(s) / 16 element(s)

Filter Size

72 mm

Lens System Mounting

Canon EF

Features

Internal focusing system, Ultrasonic Motor (USM)

Additional Features
Self Timer

Yes

Self Timer Delay

10 sec, 2 sec

Flash Terminal

Hot shoe

Additional Features

Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, face detection, Auto Lighting Optimizer

Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type

Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism

Field Coverage

95%

Magnification

0.95x

Dioptric Correction Range

-3 to +1

LCD Display Information

Shutter speed, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction , aperture, white balance, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, ISO sensitivity, memory card status

Display
Type

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color

Display Form Factor

Built-in

Display Format

920,000 pixels

Connections
Connector Type

1 x composite video output

1 x USB

1 x HDMI

Expansion Slot(s)

1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II

Software
Software

Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Remote Capture, Canon Digital Photo Professional

System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support

MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5

Peripheral Devices

USB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows Vista

Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.

Included Accessories

Eyepiece cover, dust cap, lens cap, neck strap

Cables Included

Video cable

USB cable

Power
Power Device

Battery charger - external

Battery
Supported Battery

Canon BP-511A

Supported Battery Details

1 x Canon BP-511A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( included )

Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature

32 °F

Max Operating Temperature

104 °F


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    Love it ... wife can't keep hands off it.
by gaussek, 5/11/2009

Pros: All around great camera.
Cons: AF point/mode not configurable in NoFlash mode. Bat indicator more datail please. Depth of field indicator ?
The Bottom Line: Go for it.
Review: Purchased the 50D body about 6m ago.Added Canon's 18-200 EF zoom - immediately.Very happ …
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    Excellent Semi-Pro Digital SLR - Big Step Up From 40D
by mistercarguy, 11/10/2009

Pros: Uses faster UDMA CC cards. Superior, brighter, sharper screen.
Cons: Slightly higher noise than the 40D at elevated ISO settings
The Bottom Line: Excellent purchase - a pro-level DSLA at excellentprice point.
Review: As a journalist, I own and use several Digital SLR's. However, I find myself more and more reaching …
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    Canon EOS 50D vs Canon EOS 40D
by myord, 16/1/2009

Pros: MP, Digic 4, Microadjustments, LCD
Cons: Same image quality as 40D at a bigger file size and much higher price
The Bottom Line: Performs same and as fine as Canon 40D, but with larger file size and slightly less dynamic ranges- leading to loss of detail.
Review: Canon 50D VS Canon 40DI’ll leave all camera body details and the list of features for the maga …
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