At A Glance
Though this is not a must-buy upgrade over the 40D, it does have some new and friendly features and shooting modes.
Manufacturer’s Description
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 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.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 5.7 inches |
| Depth | 2.9 inches |
| Height | 4.2 inches |
| Weight | 3.1625 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 18.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Superior |
| Color | Very Good |
| Sharpness | Very Good |
| Distortion | Very Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 60.9 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 71.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 54.8 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 62.1 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 63.2 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 56.9 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 85.6 |
| Image Quality, Color | 60.1 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 57.2 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 60.4 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 78.7 |
| Image Quality Score | Superior |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 71.2 |
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