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# 6.3 fps continuous shooting 15.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor HDMI output for Full HD display EOS 50D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

**Brand:** canon
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## Summary

> 📸 Capture brilliance, speed, and clarity — your pro-grade story starts here!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EOS 50D DSLR Camera (Body Only) by canon
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Never Miss a Moment:** Shoot at a blazing 6.3 frames per second with up to 90 JPEG burst capacity—perfect for fast-paced action.
- • **Crystal-Clear Viewing:** 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with 920,000 dots and smudge-resistant coating ensures perfect framing and review.
- • **Pro-Level Image Quality:** 15.1MP APS-C sensor with DIGIC 4 processor delivers stunning detail and vibrant colors even in low light.
- • **Seamless Connectivity & Correction:** HDMI output for instant HDTV display plus automatic Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction for flawless edges.
- • **Smart Live View with Face Detection:** Enhanced Live View mode detects and focuses on up to 35 faces for flawless portraits every time.

## Overview

The Canon EOS 50D DSLR (body only) is a powerhouse mid-size camera featuring a 15.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor paired with the advanced DIGIC 4 image processor. It offers rapid 6.3 fps continuous shooting, a high-resolution 3.0-inch Clear View LCD, and enhanced Live View with Face Detection for precise focus. With ISO up to 12800 and automatic lens correction, it excels in diverse lighting and shooting conditions. HDMI output enables full HD image display on HDTVs, making it a versatile choice for serious photographers seeking professional quality and speed.

## Description

From the Manufacturer 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! Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Highlights New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction The EOS 50D features a newly-designed 15.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A/D conversion for extremely fine tonal gradation. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses with a conversion factor of 1.6x. It’s capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or subjects in motion. With a maximum ISO rating of 12800 combined with a 4-level High ISO speed noise reduction function, images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record. Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing The EOS 50D operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS 50D is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs (using an UDMA CF card), 60 JPEGs (using a CF card) consecutively or 16 RAW files, so you’ll never, ever miss a shot. DIGIC 4 Image Processor This next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor offers finer details and even more natural color reproduction, compared with the previous DIGIC III Image Processor. Since Canon’s DIGIC 4 chips use advanced signal processing technologies, they provide even faster operations, including write times to UDMA cards. It also enables Face Detection Live mode to detect and focus up to 35 face(s) to capture the best possible shot. Further, DIGIC 4 offers the improved Auto Lighting Optimizer that corrects brightness and contrast automatically, and Peripheral Illumination Correction for up to 40 EF lenses. DIGIC always maximizes performance between the capturing and recording stages of digital photography. 3.0-inch Clear View LCD The EOS 50D features a bright, high resolution, 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor with 920,000 (dots/VGA) pixels and a broad viewing angle of 160 degrees horizontally and vertically. It offers a brighter and more detailed display than the EOS 40D, includes a new smudge-resistant coating, and is perfect for accessing camera settings like ISO, Metering modes AF Point selection and flash options. Plus, it’s superb for reviewing, editing and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View Function. Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode The EOS 50D features Canon’s most advanced Live View shooting thanks to the number of focusing modes available including Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection Live mode. You can zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size, enabling critical focus. There’s even 2 overlay grid options, perfect for lining up vertical and horizontal lines. In the studio, the camera can be controlled remotely with Live View Function when the camera is connected to a computer through a USB cable, or wirelessly if the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A is used. 9 cross-type high-precision sensors for accurate target subject acquisition The EOS 50D has a high-precision 9-point wide area AF that uses cross-type points at f-stops of f/5.6 or faster, enabling the camera to focus faster, more accurately, and in difficult lighting situations. AF sensitivity is a stunning EV-0.5 to EV18. Adding to this AF performance, the EOS 50D incorporates a diagonally mounted cross-type sensor that is sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines at f/2.8, perfect for enhanced operation in dim light. The EOS 50D has a number of focus modes, including One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF and AI Servo AF. New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting Canon’s exclusive Lens Peripheral Illumination setting takes into account any light falloff in the corners of the frame and corrects it, making for a perfectly exposed image. Correction data are detected automatically on a number of Canon EF lenses and can be entered manually through included the Canon EOS Utility software. Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System The EOS 50D’s Self Cleaning Sensor Unit eliminates stray dust that enters the camera when changing a lens or when out in the field. The sensor’s IR-cut/Low-pass filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations every time the camera is turned on or off and features a new flourine coating to minimize dust adhesion. Dust missed by the cleaning unit is captured by Canon’s Dust Delete Data Detection software and can be erased from the image file. Self Cleaning Sensor Unit A key element of minimizing dust is preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging sensor. To combat this, the EOS 50D features 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. The EOS 50D also has a coating on the front surface of the low-pass filter, to increase its resistance to dust sticking to the sensor. Dust Delete Data Detection Dust that may still remain on the front of the sensor can also be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.3 or later software. A simple test shot of a plain, white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust Delete Data image is analyzed 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 in Canon’s DPP software. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving. Creative Auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display The EOS 50D has a new Creative Auto mode and a quick control screen that helps novice users narrow the gap between fully automatic and manual control. While the camera will remain by default in fully automatic mode, frequently changed settings like flash, exposure compensation, image quality and more are all accessible through one easy screen interface designed for intuitive, quick action. A provided shooting guide serves as a quick-reference for on-the-fly operation. HDMI output for displaying full high-resolution images on a HDTV The EOS 50D includes a new HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output device that enables High Definition display of your photographs on any HDTV with HDMI ports. It’s remarkable to behold the details of your photographs in Full HD, and it’s easy with the EOS 50D. Resolution is set automatically to match the TV to which you’ve connected, and images are displayed in a full-frame 3:2 ratio with blacked out bars to the left and right of the image. Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories EF & EF-S Lenses The EOS 50D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. 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 Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the EOS 50D. Flash Photography The EOS 50D features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering--giving even finer metering command of the image area. If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there's a menu setting to change to "Average" flash metering--where the entire 35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure. Software Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 17.0) The EOS 50D comes bundled with an updated Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk, which features powerful software programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer. These include Canon's EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX for Windows (Version 6.2), ImageBrowser for Macintosh OS X (Version 6.2), the Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4), PhotoStitch (version 3.2), WFT Utility (version 3.2). Each application is designed to perfect the captured images and streamline the digital workflow. EOS Utility (Version 2.5) for Macintosh or Windows handles the connection between the camera and computer, whenever they’re connected via USB. It allows remote controlled shooting from the computer, handles downloading of images from the camera to the computer, and allows seamless linking to either Canon’s ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser or Digital Photo Professional software once images have been copied to the hard drive. Furthermore, it’s used to upload settings back into a USB-connected camera. Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5) is an image processing program that enables high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Because it’s 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. It also features the Dust Delete Data Detection tool for cleaner images. ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2) for Windows and ImageBrowser (Version 6.2) for Mac OS X are the easy, user-friendly options for viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files. Both allow viewing of numerous types of images including finished TIFF and BMP files. Both also have a variety of search options for finding images, allow re-naming of single images or batches of files, and offer a variety of options for printing without using a separate image-editing program. Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) Canon’s Picture Style Editor enables photographers to create custom Picture Style profiles that can be used to customize the appearance of JPEG and RAW images captured with EOS Digital SLR cameras. Picture Style files created with Picture Style Editor can be loaded into the EOS cameras that support Picture Style and may also be used when processing RAW images in Canon software applications Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Mac). Product 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 (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.

Review: Why buy a Canon 50D? - I've used Canon equipment and other brands, but Canon has always been my favorite, since the mid 60's. And I was an early adopter for the switch to digital, although I stuck with film for my serious work until the pixel count got high enough for a decent 5 X 7. Then I put away my film camera for good. I upgraded my camera frequently until I got the Canon 20D. I stuck with the 20D until now. The 30D and 40D just didn't add enough in features or pixel count to entice me. But the 50D tipped the scale and I again upgraded. And I'm glad that I did. It's a great camera, worth the asking price. What's so great about it? Simple, features and pixels. You can read all of the technical stuff elsewhere, but the automatic modes and the program modes just work. Yes, I know all about depth of field and manual controls from the days when that all that there was, if you wanted good pictures. But nothing beats the landscape, portrait, or macro settings on a Canon camera. If you want a portrait, set the dial. The camera sets the depth of field properly and you can concentrate on your subject, not the camera. Same goes for the other auto modes. The camera balances every setting in the same way that I used to do it. So why not let the camera do the work? I really tough situations, I will switch to the program mode to gain a little more control, but that's not often. There has been a lot of noise in the last year or two about the idea that "pixel count doesn't matter." Don't let 'em fool you. Talk like that is just a way to justify selling an inferior product. Oh, they're right, if you want a 4 X 5 snapshot. Even some phone cameras today can give you that. And a pro can get by with 8 or 9 MP, if they don't want to crop the photo after it's been shot. But for me, 15 MP is the minimum for a good camera. Why do I want at least 15 MP? That's easy, I want pixels to throw away. I shoot landscapes, animals, people and flowers. Usually at a fast pace. I can't spend a whole day, or a week, on one perfect shot, although I know photographers who do. I see a shot, I shoot it and I move on. I make it perfect in post processing, on my computer (and I only use Macs, for the same reason that I use Canon, they work). I do a lot of my composition after the fact, I throw away pixels. I crop out the extra stuff to get the right composition out of the shot. My 50D lets me work fast, take a lot of pictures and keep far more than I throw away. I can use all of my collected lenses and that's another big plus. I have lenses, that I still use, from my old film camera. Yes, I too, love my Canon 50D.
Review: CANON EOS 50D CAMERA - After owing a Canon EOS 10D camera, which was damaged while traversing a mountain stream during a photo shoot, I wanted to continue with a like-kind Canon replacement. The EOS 50D was just released in October. I purchased it and have been using it for one month now. The 50D is just like my now retired 10D but with a few upgrades. One significant upgrade is the larger LCD display. It is crisp and sharp and easy to review images captured. While I do like the larger LCD display, there is a downside to the larger LCD display. I have found that my face inevitably touches the LCD display while looking through the viewfinder. This almost always leaves facial marks (oils) much like fingerprints all over the left side of the LCD display. I now find I must keep at-the-ready a soft, clean cloth to wipe it clean to review images clearly. While this is not necessarily a hardware issue, it is becoming somewhat of a major annoyance--especially when on a fast-paced photo shoot. Of course, unless one is as particular about a clean LCD display as I am, it might not be an annoyance. Perhaps Canon could consider moving the LCD display to the right side vs the left in later models. Another significant upgrade is the better image quality versus my former 10D. The images are now taken at 15.5 mega pixels versus the 6.3 of my former 10D. This alone made my purchase a worthwhile upgrade from the 10D. I have also noticed a noticeable difference with the 50D to capture a bit sharper images in low or available light situations. While the difference I have noticed is not always a sure thing in every situation, it is noticeable enough that it can often mean the difference between a "keeper" and a deletion. Fuzzy images in low light was a major issue with my former 10D. The sensors in the 50D appear to have been improved markedly. While the Canon EOS 50D can certainly over-kill for a novice or a point-and-shoot photographer, it does meet all of the quality standards and versatility requirements that I require as an advanced photographer. Whether used fully automatic or manually, this camera has all the technology I need to keep it from becoming a technical drag on my creativity. I consider myself an artist with a camera, not a technician. So, once I learn most of the camera's features, I make the camera work for me, not against me. That's everything a Twenty-First Century digital camera should be. And, the Canon EOS 10D certainly is. While the Canon EOS 50D is not a radical upgrade over more recent Canon digital SLRs, it is for my former 10D. Therefore, I am delighted with my new 50D and would readily recommend it as a quality new or replacement digital camera for any serious photographer.

## Features

- 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
- Body only; lenses sold separately
- 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)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001EQ4BVI |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #114,088 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #157 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Camera Flash | Studio |
| Camera Lens | Lens not included |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | HDTVs, Computers, Devices supporting JPEG and Raw formats |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | CF Type I, CF Type II |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
| Continuous Shooting | 6.3 |
| Crop Mode | 3:2 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 292 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | False |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 960 x 640 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 920,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 920,000 dots/inch² |
| Effective Still Resolution | 15.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, E-TTL II prog, Manual, Program, aperture-priority, bulb, depth-of-field, shutter-priority |
| External-Memory Size | 8 GB |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UDMA |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 2 or 4 |
| Flash Memory Type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250_sec |
| Focus Features | TTL-SIR-CT, 9 focus points |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Mid-size SLR |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00138031046848 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | CompactFlash Type I or II, HDMI, PictBridge, USB, VGA |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Correction Type | Peripheral Illumination |
| Lens Type | interchangeable |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2807B006 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 |
| Maximum Image Size | 1920 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon EOS 50D |
| Model Number | 50D Body |
| Model Series | EOS |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4.8 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 15.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 24.2 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 60 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 50 |
| Shooting Modes | Close-up, Custom, Faithful, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | TFT-LCD with 920K pixels and Live View function |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Total Still Resolution | 15.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 138031046848 013803104684 013803104691 013803119923 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Custom |
| Wireless Technology | yes |
| Write Speed | 6.3 fps |
| Zoom | Digital |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF, Canon EF-S
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 55
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 4.8 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, Raw

## Images

![EOS 50D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mkame1GeL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Product Packaging, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many shots have been taken?**
A: Those are totally wrong.AstroJargon did update the software to include more Canon models but it is for Windows only. I believe the reason is that they are utilizing genuine Canon DLL files which are Windows specific. The name of the new software is:"EOSInfo" and it's available at:http://www.astrojargon.net/files/misc/setupeosinfo.exeFrom the site:"The shutter count information is available *only* on Canon DIGIC III/IV DSLRs *except* the 1D* series. This means that EOSInfo will display the shutter counter for the 40D, the 50D, the 450D, 500D, and the 1000D. It will also show the shutter counter for the 5DMkII, but the camera must be power-cycled before the value is updated. The shutter counter will not be displayed (or will be displayed as "0") on the 1D*, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 300D, 350D, and 400D."

**Q: Is this camera good for fast moving sports.  Thanks for all of the answers.**
A: Agree with all the people about a good lens, you need a lens with at least an f2.8 aperture and image stabilization for fast sports. The 6 frames per second of the 50D is adequate, just make sure you learn how to anticipate the action and pan.

**Q: Will the Sigma 30mm 1.4 lense fit on this camera?**
A: I've never shot with that lens, so I can't say for sure. That being said, Sigma makes many lenses that fit both Canon and Nikon mounts. If your Sigma lens was made for a Canin mount, you can likely take confidence that it will fit without a problem.

**Q: Does this camera work with an external mic**
A: it's just pic.. camera not for vid..

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why buy a Canon 50D?
*by K***N on February 14, 2009*

I've used Canon equipment and other brands, but Canon has always been my favorite, since the mid 60's. And I was an early adopter for the switch to digital, although I stuck with film for my serious work until the pixel count got high enough for a decent 5 X 7. Then I put away my film camera for good. I upgraded my camera frequently until I got the Canon 20D. I stuck with the 20D until now. The 30D and 40D just didn't add enough in features or pixel count to entice me. But the 50D tipped the scale and I again upgraded. And I'm glad that I did. It's a great camera, worth the asking price. What's so great about it? Simple, features and pixels. You can read all of the technical stuff elsewhere, but the automatic modes and the program modes just work. Yes, I know all about depth of field and manual controls from the days when that all that there was, if you wanted good pictures. But nothing beats the landscape, portrait, or macro settings on a Canon camera. If you want a portrait, set the dial. The camera sets the depth of field properly and you can concentrate on your subject, not the camera. Same goes for the other auto modes. The camera balances every setting in the same way that I used to do it. So why not let the camera do the work? I really tough situations, I will switch to the program mode to gain a little more control, but that's not often. There has been a lot of noise in the last year or two about the idea that "pixel count doesn't matter." Don't let 'em fool you. Talk like that is just a way to justify selling an inferior product. Oh, they're right, if you want a 4 X 5 snapshot. Even some phone cameras today can give you that. And a pro can get by with 8 or 9 MP, if they don't want to crop the photo after it's been shot. But for me, 15 MP is the minimum for a good camera. Why do I want at least 15 MP? That's easy, I want pixels to throw away. I shoot landscapes, animals, people and flowers. Usually at a fast pace. I can't spend a whole day, or a week, on one perfect shot, although I know photographers who do. I see a shot, I shoot it and I move on. I make it perfect in post processing, on my computer (and I only use Macs, for the same reason that I use Canon, they work). I do a lot of my composition after the fact, I throw away pixels. I crop out the extra stuff to get the right composition out of the shot. My 50D lets me work fast, take a lot of pictures and keep far more than I throw away. I can use all of my collected lenses and that's another big plus. I have lenses, that I still use, from my old film camera. Yes, I too, love my Canon 50D.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CANON EOS 50D CAMERA
*by B***A on December 16, 2008*

After owing a Canon EOS 10D camera, which was damaged while traversing a mountain stream during a photo shoot, I wanted to continue with a like-kind Canon replacement. The EOS 50D was just released in October. I purchased it and have been using it for one month now. The 50D is just like my now retired 10D but with a few upgrades. One significant upgrade is the larger LCD display. It is crisp and sharp and easy to review images captured. While I do like the larger LCD display, there is a downside to the larger LCD display. I have found that my face inevitably touches the LCD display while looking through the viewfinder. This almost always leaves facial marks (oils) much like fingerprints all over the left side of the LCD display. I now find I must keep at-the-ready a soft, clean cloth to wipe it clean to review images clearly. While this is not necessarily a hardware issue, it is becoming somewhat of a major annoyance--especially when on a fast-paced photo shoot. Of course, unless one is as particular about a clean LCD display as I am, it might not be an annoyance. Perhaps Canon could consider moving the LCD display to the right side vs the left in later models. Another significant upgrade is the better image quality versus my former 10D. The images are now taken at 15.5 mega pixels versus the 6.3 of my former 10D. This alone made my purchase a worthwhile upgrade from the 10D. I have also noticed a noticeable difference with the 50D to capture a bit sharper images in low or available light situations. While the difference I have noticed is not always a sure thing in every situation, it is noticeable enough that it can often mean the difference between a "keeper" and a deletion. Fuzzy images in low light was a major issue with my former 10D. The sensors in the 50D appear to have been improved markedly. While the Canon EOS 50D can certainly over-kill for a novice or a point-and-shoot photographer, it does meet all of the quality standards and versatility requirements that I require as an advanced photographer. Whether used fully automatic or manually, this camera has all the technology I need to keep it from becoming a technical drag on my creativity. I consider myself an artist with a camera, not a technician. So, once I learn most of the camera's features, I make the camera work for me, not against me. That's everything a Twenty-First Century digital camera should be. And, the Canon EOS 10D certainly is. While the Canon EOS 50D is not a radical upgrade over more recent Canon digital SLRs, it is for my former 10D. Therefore, I am delighted with my new 50D and would readily recommend it as a quality new or replacement digital camera for any serious photographer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Camera for the price and features!
*by C***T on November 29, 2008*

I just received my new Canon 50D. I have to say that I am in love with this camera, no, it's not perfect. I would have loved to see a full frame CMOS sensor, but I can't have everything and price too! I find the images to be crisp and clear and the operation easy to use. I have shot over 300 pictures with this camera so far and I am very happy with the quality of images, especially at the high ISOs. I also gave it to a novice photographer to use on Thanksgiving and they loved it as well and had no problem operating the camera A couple of nitpicks - First, on the new CA mode, I completely understand the need for this setting, there are many people picking up these cameras who have never used an SLR before and don't understand aperture or shutter speed. However, this feature is only as good as the lens. If someone is using a lens that doesn't have an aperture of 2.8 or 1.4 then they won't get the background to be too blurred. Second, the exposure compensation is now on the rear dial, this is more a preference and I will most likely get use to it, in time :). ETA: Another thing that would have been nice is a video setting like the 5D and the Nikon D90. But again, you can't have everything. One of the most impressive things to me was how it handles low light situations. I shot at the full range of ISOs and liked how the camera handled color, sharpness, and tone. I see many reviews saying that Nikon or other cameras hold up better in low light, that might be so, but that doesn't make the 50D horrible or bad, it makes it different. I don't suspect that people are taking low light pictures at the ISO setting 3200 or even 1600 all the time, if they are, then I might recommend a lens change, something is wrong. And just a note -- to add light on the whole sensor/processor thing- look at it from this prospective film photographers will be disappointed because this camera wouldn't be able to compare against Kodachrome 25 ISO where you don't see grain at all or to the big bold grain of the Konica 3200 ISO - Nor can it fully replicate the Kodak/Konica infrared film where exposure was a best guess. So, in other words you can't please everyone. So choosing a camera body is like choosing film in the old days, each has their own uniqueness about it, but unlike film, you can't change easily. I consider myself a photographer having been shooting for well over 25 years, and have basically shot everything from 8X10 cameras to Polaroid Land Cameras (pull apart). I have used Holgas to Hasselblads. I have had access to some type of Digital Camera since Kodak came out with the Digital Nikon F3 with a top resolution was 1.3mp. I remembered when Kodak dropped the price of their pro-digital cameras from 25,000 to 10,000 that was something! Well a big woopie do for me, so, I have been around. The reason why I am telling you all this, is not to impress you, but hopefully you will listen to some advice. I wasn't only a photographer but I sold high-end equipment. In the end you have to feel comfortable with whatever you buy, and you have to ask yourself what are the pros and cons of my purchase, can I afford it, and what do I want to do with my equipment? These are all personal reasons and one persons reasons are as valid as anyone else's reasons. One thing about Photography that I learned early on, learn the basics. Learning basic photography before you buy the big wiz bang camera may help you understand what you want to do with the big wiz bang or that you might not need the biggest or bestest wiz bang thingy. A camera is only good as its lens, and with Digital you really have to *marry* both lens and camera. The one pitfall that I see people make is that they buy too much camera and not enough lens. In other words they run before they can walk. From my experience, with a few exceptions (like the 28 - 135 mm F3.5 - 5.6--I think that this is a good lens- or the 24-105 F4 IS), the kit lens, IMHO, are made for a single reason, for cost. They won't give you a bad image, but if great images are what you want, then the lens makes all the difference in the world. In the film days I would say the body doesn't matter (to some extent), buy the lens first and then work your way up to the bigger and better camera. It will help you, cameras with less features will help you understand photography more. Does this mean everyone has to buy a Canon L lens, no, there are some good lenses, but you have to research which ones are right for you. Lens - I saw many reviews about different lens how this one is better than that one. One person couldn't tell the difference between a *lens kit* and an L lens. I would say to the person, you aren't paying attention to the detail and you are paying too much attention to the subject. The L lens system is the best quality glass in the canon system; it's designed to be better than any other lens in the system. L lens are also designed for the working professional. It's made to last and they do. Lens that are in the kit aren't made to last and aren't designed with the working professional in mind, they are designed for people who want to keep cost down. The Canon 50 1.4 and 85 1.8 are, IMHO, the best prime lens on the market. They will give you the best image quality, period. As for the reviews on dpreview and image-resource, they still highly recommend this camera. Neither said that the camera was a horrible camera, nor did they blast it, they said that compared to others that certain features were better.

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