Improved dynamic range; no additional noise at up to ISO 3200 despite increase in resolution from previous model; good speed overall; higher resolution 3-inch LCD from previous model; easy-to-navigate new menu system.
Images at ISO 12600 are practically unusable; confusing mix of amateur and professional features.
Instead of offering fancy bells and whistles such as a high-definition movie mode (all the rage in digital SLRs these days, it seems), Canon has chosen to go the high-resolution route with the 50D. Fortunately, a greater number of pixels on the 50D do...
Abstract: The Canon 50D Milestone by Harold M. Merklinger The recently introduced Canon 50D is a milestone camera: a camera that marks a new level of technical achievement in some way. Before I explain how, let me provide some background. About a dozen years ag...
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Abstract: Video Review: Chris Hardwick heads down to San Diego to field test the new 15.1 megapixel Canon EOS 50D Camera by taking shots of the San Diego Chargers during pre-game training. How does the flashy, high priced DSLR stack up? Will it rate higher than ...
Abstract: The Canon EOS 50D is Canons most recent addition to their "prosumer" DSLR lineup. Its an upgrade of the EOS 40D, though as of right now Canon havent discontinued the 40D so as of right now (11/08) The Canon EOS 50D is an addition to the Canon EOS...
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...
