Abstract: I just finished testing the new Canon prosumer DSLR, 50D and its one nice camera. It offers many improvements over the previous model, the 40D. Its easier to use than the 40D, is the same size, actually weighs less yet outperforms it in almost every c...
No real groundbreaking change, unintuitive menus, metering issues in difficult light
What to make of the Canon EOS 50D? On the one hand, there are several ‘upgrades’ on the 40D that will appeal to a range of photographers. If you’re someone who needs to either enlarge your prints or values the ability to crop your images...
High-quality images, Hardly any digital noise, Rugged, solid construction, Excellent 3-inch screen, Live View better than expected
Expensive, Live View is still overrated, Fairly steep learning curve for newbies, No protective cover for LCD, *
If the EOS 50D were less expensive, it would be a shoe-in for our Editor’s Choice designation. But at close to $1,399 for the body alone, that’s a lot of jack to cough up, especially when the 12.3 MP Nikon D90 is available for only $999. ...
Fantastic resolution for capturing fine details, Lownoise sensor (albeit with heavy noise reduction at expanded ISOs), Excellent selection of incamera JPEG processing options, Solid durability, Great ability to trigger flash at a variety of shutter speeds, AF system still among the fastest,
Heavy like a lead brick, Overly complicated menus and submenus, Live view interface not very intuitive, Default processing a little flat, AF accuracy not consistent,
My personal expectations for the 50D were a mixture of highs and lows; experience has taught me that Canon's updates to their mid-range DSLRs usually tend to be evolutionary, but I honestly expected to see some significant improvements over the old Can...
Excellent 15.1 megapixel sensor with very low noise and superb detail, ISO 100 to 1,600 usable at 13x19 inches, Dust removal technology reduces sensor cleaning chores, High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes checking focus and composing in Live View an exce...
AF assist only works when flash is up, though flash can be forced off, Auto-rotation doesnt play well with all computer programs, Soft images with the 28-135mm kit lens; demands very good optics, Kit lens doesnt really reach wide angle, Indoor white ...
Canons EOS 50D sticks with the conservative pattern that the company has established for their semi-pro digital SLR in terms of physical design, but now it also includes most of Canons cutting-edge digital SLR technology. Where this line usually lead...
Abstract: of the Canon 50D is completely logical. The improved sensor techniques with in addition the increase of image resolution, the increased resolution and improved reproduction of the monitor, the enhancement of the Live View functionality, the DIGIC 4 pr...
Abstract: The Canon EOS-50D is a solid incremental upgrade from the 40D. It doesnt have any dramatic new features, delivers a gorgeous LCD, 15-megapixel resolution, an improved live view mode, and burst mode at a speedy 6.3 frames per second. However, we were ...
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Published: 2008-10-20, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent performance and photo quality; solid, comfortable shooting design.
Relatively basic feature set for its class.
A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders. Specifications: Resolution: 15.1 megapixels; Display type: 3 in LCD display See full specs Price range: $1,399.00 - $1,599.99 See...
Released just one year after the 40D, the new EOS 50D DSLR is Canons answer to its main rival, the Nikon D300. The EOS 50D is both a worthy upgrade for current 40D owners and a real challenger to the D300, mainly thanks to the larger 15 megapixel sen...
High resolution which matches 40D’s noise, Quick handling and continuous shooting, VGA screen with Live View & HDMI, AF micro-adjust and vignette correction.
Needs decent optics to exploit resolution, Face detection impractical due to slow AF, Auto Lighting Optimizer unremarkable, Lacking movie mode.
The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the already excellent EOS 40D, equipping it not just with the latest features, but also a significant boost in resolution without compromising noise levels. The presence of certain specifications, and the fact i...
