Product Description
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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.
From the Manufacturer
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Canons 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 youll 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 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 Canons EF and EF-S lenses with a
conversion factor of 1.6x. Its capable of 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 youll never, ever
miss a .
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 Canons 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 . 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 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, its 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 Canons 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. Theres 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 ed 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- AF, AI Focus AF and AI Servo AF.
New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting
Canons 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 50Ds Self Cleaning Sensor Unit eliminates stray dust
that enters the camera when changing a lens or when out in the
field. The sensors 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
Canons 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 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 Canons 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. Its remarkable to
behold the details of your photographs in Full HD, and its easy
with the EOS 50D. Resolution is set automatically to match the TV
to which youve 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 accled
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 accled 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 theyre
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 Canons
ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser or Digital Photo Professional software
once images have been copied to the hard drive. Furthermore, its
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 its 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)
Canons 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).
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Review from dpreview.com
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at DPReview.com ( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos50d/ )
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR: Highly Recommended (just) by
dpreview.com
Almost exactly a year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, Canon
has announced the 50D, which we're assured will be a
sister-model, rather than a replacement. Recent history has seen
Canon release new models every 18 months-or-so but it's been a
busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 getting a lot of
attention in the 40D's keen-amateur/professional segment. The 50D
is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a newly-developed 15
megapixel sensor that finally rectifies the situation in which
Canon's XXD range trailed the company's entry-level line, in
pixel terms. Canon is cling that the new sensor's design (new
manufacturing processes, redesigned photo diodes and micro
lenses) mean that despite the higher resolution image noise has
improved, something we'll be putting to the test later.
The other big change is the inclusion of a new, high-resolution
LCD screen. 920,000 dots mean that it can convey 640 x 480 RGB
pixels, making it effectively a VGA standard monitor. Three
anti-reflection layers built into the screen do their best to
keep it useable in bright conditions, too.
>Read more at dpreview.com
( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos50d/ )
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- 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).