Canon EOS 50D

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model = Canon EOS 50D
kind = Digital Single-lens reflex
sensor = 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS
res = 4752 x 3168 (15.5 megapixels)
lens = Interchangeable (EF, EF-S)
viewfinder = Optical / LiveView LCD
storage = CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) and Microdrive (max 32GB)
shutter = focal-plane
shutterRange = 30 s to 1/8000 s
metering = TTL, full aperture, zones
emode = Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual
mmode = 35-area Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average
farea = 9 user points (cross type)
fmode = One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual
cont = 3 or 6.3 frames/second
speedRange = 100-3200 in 1/3 EV steps; 6400 and 12800 expansion available
rearLCD = 3.0 in (76 mm), 640x480 (VGA) pixels
flbkt = none
fcbkt = none
WB = 7 presets, Auto and custom 2000–10000 Kelvin, 100 K steps
wbbkt = 3 images, +/-9 levels
flash = pop-up, sync at 1/250 second
dimensions = 146 x 108 x 74 mm
weight = 730 g (body only)
battery = Li-Ion BP-511A rechargeable
obp = BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512.
BG-E2N grip allows use of AA batteries.

The Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera. It is part of the Canon EOS line of cameras and succeeds the EOS 40D. Canon announced the camera on 26 August 2008, and will be available from the end of September 2008. [cite press release|url=http://www.canon.co.uk/press_centre/press_releases/cameras_accessories/EOS50D_Press_Release.asp|title=Outstanding speed and resolution for the discerning photographer: the EOS 50D|publisher=Canon|accessdate=2008-08-26|date=26 August 2008]

Overview and features

The 50D has many similar characteristics to its predecessors the 40D. This includes various shooting modes, ability to change ISO and white balance, a pop-up flash unit, and an LCD screen. The LCD screen is the same size (3.0") as the 40D but has a higher resolution (640x480 pixels) than any previous model.

The 50D has more megapixels (15.1), and the resolution sizes are slightly higher than the 40D. Its RAW format is 14-bit.

The camera has Live View, first introduced in the 40D, which allows photographers to use the LCD screen as the viewfinder. The 50D adds face detection AF and contrast detect AF, which eliminates mirror blackout when auto focusing during LiveView. Because the sensor mirror needs to be in the locked position (See LiveView), shutter noise is limited in this mode.

* 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* DIGIC IV Processor
* 3.0 inch VGA LCD Monitor
* Live View Mode
* Wide 9 point AF with centre cross-type sensors
* Selectable AF and metering modes
* Built in Flash
* Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* ISO 100-3200 (6400 and 12800 with custom function)
* Auto correction of vignetting
* Continuous Drive up to 6.3fps (90 images (JPEG), 16 images (RAW))
* Canon EF/EF-S Lenses
* Canon EX Speedlites
* PAL/NTSC/HDMI video output
* File Formats include: JPEG, RAW, sRAW1 (7.1 MP) and sRAW2 (3.8 MP)
* RAW & JPEG simultaneous recording
* USB 2.0 computer interface
* BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 Battery Types (BP-511A battery supplied)
* Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
* Approx Weight 0.730kg

References

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External links

* [http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499 Canon EOS 50D - Canon USA website]
* [http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos50d/index.html Canon EOS 50D - EOS website Japan]
* [http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/ Canon EOS 50D hands-on preview - August 2008] at Digital Photography Review website.