Last update 12 May’09 – Review @ PCMag
Canon EOS 50D is a DSLR digital camera with a 15 megapixel CMOS sensor, faster DIGIC 4 processor, 3.0 inch VGA LCD with Live View offering 3 Auto Focus modes, updated integrated cleaning system, ISO sensitivity up to 12800, compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS system accessories, and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images. The cameras Dimensions are (W x H x D) Approx. 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm and it weighs Approx. 25.7 oz./730g (body only).
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Review Index – (updated 12 May’09)
PCMag
“With its lightning speed and gorgeous images, there’s not much to complain about with the Canon EOS 50D—especially if you already own compatible lenses. But if you’re not committed to Canon, the under- $1,000 Nikon D90 is worth checking out. While the D90 lacks the 50D’s supersharp LCD and 6.3-fps continuous shutter speed, it stays sharp at high ISOs and serves up 720p video at 24 fps—all for a more palatable price.”
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PhotographyReview
“If you’re a portrait photographer, you are going to have to do some blurring. But you have to do that even with a 5D. The rest of it, well, it’s progressing too, and at a rate you would expect. The color rendition, the auto-focus, the metering – all marginally better on this cam, as is the burst rate, etc.”
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DevHardware
“Though it’s true that the 50D would be too much for a beginner or novice user, it’s also true that it will make the perfect fit with intermediate and advanced users. That being said, those who like to have complete control over how their photographs are taken might be a bit put off by the huge array of features on Canon’s new 50D.”
ProPhoto
“Bottom line is if I had to buy only one or the other, I would easily choose the D300. This doesn’t make the 50D a bad camera, in fact it is quite a hot selling camera, but that would be my choice and recommendation.”
DPInterface
“My recommendation isn’t one with two thumbs up though – there’s still much debate if the EOS 50D is worth the extra cash over the very capable 40D. Sure, you get more resolution, a much higher resolution LCD and even better performance… but you also get a drop in battery life, slightly higher noise, you lose one “custom” mode spot to Creative Auto mode (something that not all users will appreciate) and the camera is more taxing on lenses.”
PDNGearGuide
“Fortunately, a greater number of pixels on the 50D does not mean more noise than on the previous model—but it doesn’t mean less noise, either. Though I generally liked shooting with the 15-megapixel 50D and was astounded at how much detail I could pull out of shots taken at ISO 3200 in difficult lighting conditions.”
LetsGoDigital (Bali field test)
“The pictures that are produced with the Canon 5D Mark II show an amazing amount of detail. Noise ratio is excellent; ISO 3200 is fine at A3+ format and ISO 1600 is no problem for an A2 sized print. In poorly-lit circumstances as well as in situations with excessive light. You should use the center sensor in circumstances with insufficient light.”
DCResource
“You’ll get good exposures out of the 50D, though it did clip highlights more than I’d like. Colors were just right — no complaints here. The camera captures plenty of detail, and with a nice lens, you’ll see it. I do wish that things were a bit sharper straight out of the camera, and if you think so too, you can adjust the Picture Styles to your liking.”
TrustedReviews
“The EOS 50D cannot fail to impress with its solid build quality, versatile control system and blisteringly fast performance. The new sensor and image processor provide great picture quality and good high-ISO noise control, but it doesn’t offer any decisive advantage over cameras that cost quite a lot less, nor is it really any better than its own predecessor.”
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Shutterbug
“Overall, the 50D is an excellent photographic tool that’s flexible and delivers very good image quality. The ease of changing settings and ability to respond to changing light and focusing conditions is what makes it a great tool for anyone who wants to get involved in their photography.”
LuminousLandscape
“A much-touted feature of the camera is the new viewing screen on the back of the camera. Yes, it’s a nice screen: sharper, brighter and easier to view in poor conditions, but still less than optimal in bright sunshine, especially with a nose print or two on the screen.”
PCWorld
“Its strengths overshadow its minor drawbacks (unless you’re eager to use the Live View mode). Its greatest assets are its wide-ranging controls and its ability to output great image quality.”
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Digital Photography School
“Is there anything that I didn’t like about the Canon 50D? I honestly don’t think so. It takes an amazing photo, It’s a great size for my hands and the way I handle a camera.”
Steves Digicams
“The combination of speed and performance makes this the perfect camera for the enthusiast or anyone looking to upgrade from an entry-level dSLR. The size and quality of the images is in my opinion worth the extra money over the 40D.”
Popular Science (Compared to the Nikon D90)
“The Canon D50 is no slouch, and it performs better in some conditions, such as low light.”
Bob Atkins
“The ultimate test of a camera for me is whether I’d want to own it, and I’d want to own the EOS 50D. If Canon came along and said they’d give me an EOS 50D in trade for my EOS 40D, I’d take them up on their offer without another thought.”
Digital Trends
“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.”
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Consumer Electronic Net
“Canon has redesigned the 50D so that now, if you open the card slot cover or turn the camera off your images still in the camera’s buffer will now get written to the card. With some of their older cameras you lost any images in the buffer if you did the same. Canon listened to their customers and changed the design. Gold star to Canon!”
The Digital Picture
“If you are serious about shooting action, the 50D is a much better choice. If you need more-professional reliability, the 50D is the better choice. If you are serious about your photography in general and can afford the higher price, the Canon EOS 50D is my recommendation over the XSi.”
Digital Camera Review
“For advanced amateur photographers, issues like flat default image processing, heavy camera weight, and overly complicated menus may indeed make the 50D a less-than-ideal choice.”
Pocket-lint
“Image quality is as good as I was expecting (caveats around the lack of shadow detail notwithstanding) and so the EOS 50D easily provides resolution enough customisability enough and the required high ISO noise control abilities, for almost any photography task.”
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Imaging Resource
“Its high frame rate, 14-bit A/D conversion, high-resolution LCD, and high-ISO are the Canon 50D’s most important features, with the high-resolution sensor coming in behind that.”
Lets Go Digital
“It’s a convincing performance of an unexpectedly introduced EOS D-SLR that will no doubt set the raise the alertness of the competition on alert. The Canon EOS 50D is absolutely a favourite, and worth every penny of its higher price compared to the EOS 40D.”
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DPReview
“Looking at the specification differences between the EOS 40D and our test candidate it appears you pay quite a premium for the 50D’s extra megapixels and as we’ve found out during this review you don’t get an awful lot of extra image quality for your money.”
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Digital Camera Info
“We were unimpressed by the merely average results in our lab testing, where the 50D consistently scored on par or worse than both its predecessor and the much less expensive Canon XSi.”
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CNET.co.uk
“Like other EOS cameras, the 50D is a dream to use, and that big control dial on the back makes EV compensation and other adjustments a breeze. It’s fast, responsive and hard as nails, but the results are actually a bit on the ordinary side.”
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TechRadar
“In use, the most obvious difference between the EOS 50D and the EOS 40D (one of the only differences in fact, as far as handling is concerned) is the improved LCD screen.”
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CNET
“Photos show excellent dynamic range, with no visible clipping in the highlights or shadows (of correct exposures). Like the 40D, though, they definitely fall within an acceptable range, automatic white balance under artificial lights tends to be a bit pink, and even manual white-balance shots measure a tad green-heavy.”
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CameraLabs
“Its features all add up to a very capable DSLR that handles confidently, delivers great results and is a joy to use. As such it easily earns our Highly Recommended award, although remember to exploit that high resolution you’ll need to couple it with a decent quality lens.”
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GoodGearGuide
“The 50D feels solid and robust. Its grip is quite chunky and it sits comfortably in the hand. Sporting the trademark rugged, boxy, black design of past mid-range SLRs it won’t win any fashion contests but it does the job nicely.”
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CNET Australia
“After having experienced the quality and depth of colour in the new LCD screen it will be very difficult to go back to the 40D and to other comparable models in its class. If you do a lot of on-camera reviewing and value an improved screen, consider the 50D. For most other uses though, it performs (and looks) remarkably similar to the 40D, making the choice as much about price as it is about features.”
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PhotoReview
“As well as providing some significant improvements over the EOS 40D, the EOS 50D offers not just a better-built body but a significantly higher level of functionality than its parallel consumer model, the EOS 450D. The new camera also provides some real competition for Nikon’s recently-released D90.”
OutbackPhoto
“Very good high ISO noise behavior, Live View has now an extra button, Viewfinder is quite good (like 40D), Canon EOS 50D has full support for AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing), LDC much improved, RAW files can be 17-25 MB in size (14 bit RAWs). This means you need enough disk space and memory.”
PhotographyBlog
“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 sensor, new Digic 4 processor and expanded ISO range, which thankfully haven’t compromised image quality in any way.”
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Roland Lim
“The 50D gives you 50% more sensor resolution than the 40D. It has a better LCD display, which can be used to critically check image sharpness and focus. It also has other new useful features like AF microadjustment, and those who have been haunted by back-focus lenses would certainly welcome this feature.”
DPReview
“One of the most striking differences is the provision of a greatly improved LCD. The size remains unchanged at 3.0″ but the resolution rises from 230,000 dots to 920,000.”
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Press Excerpt
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 26, 2008 – With the demand for digital SLR cameras reaching unprecedented levels, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is answering the call with the announcement of the next evolution in advanced amateur digital SLR photography, the EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera with 15.1 megapixel resolution and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor. Designed to offer extraordinary quality and image control for the advanced photographer with a passion for the art, the Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR camera includes an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and in-camera photo editing features. Canon has loaded the EOS 50D camera with a number of enhancements and some trickle-down technology from Canon’s professional Digital SLR cameras, as well as a new Creative Auto Mode (CA) that gives users more creative flexibility to make image setting adjustments conveniently without the need to be a photo expert.
Canon has built upon the success of the popular EOS 40D model – which will remain in Canon’s line – with the EOS 50D Digital SLR camera. Expected to be the camera body of choice for advanced amateur photographers this holiday season, the Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR camera carries over the EOS 40D’s 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion process for smooth tones, and also includes enhanced noise reduction, especially at higher ISO ranges which will help bring those romantic nighttime shots into greater focus and clarity. Capable of shooting 6.3 frames per second (fps), the EOS 50D Digital SLR camera is ideal for shooting everything from beautiful night landscapes to fast-action sports.
“Advanced amateur photographers blur the line between the hobbyist and the professional, looking for professional features and capabilities in their equipment that will allow them to capture that awe-inspiring image. Canon is constantly striving to provide these shooters with the most advanced imaging technology, like the new EOS 50D Digital SLR camera, to fuel their passion for photography, and help them achieve their creative potential,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
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wow.. great camera… no regrets upgrading from my 6mp samsung @_@