- Digital SLR with 15.1 MP (APS-C) CMOS sensor.
- 6.3 fps with up to 90 JPEG image burst.
- DIGIC 4 processor and ISO range up to 12800.
- 3.0” VGA LCD with Live View and wide area AF.
- Full EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite compatibility.
Manufacturer's Description
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The ideal combination of speed, quality and flexibility
The Canon EOS 50D combines many of the technologies found in
Canon's professional cameras making it the perfect choice for the
advanced amateur wishing to take their photography to the next
level, the semi-professional, or professional looking for a
powerful back up model. 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with 14-bit
processing, 6.3 frames per second shooting and Canon's latest
DIGIC 4 image processor provide unparalleled speed and
resolution, all at an impressively affordable price point. The
3-inch Clear View LCD monitor with Live View and Face Detection
Live AF Function mean it is incredibly easy to get great s.
The new menu layout and ergonomic control
dial makes using the EOS 50D a breeze.
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High performance - low noise
The EOS 50D's 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivers
ultra-detailed, low-noise images, which, because of their quality
can be cropped or used to produce large-scale prints. New
manufacturing processes, plus redesigned photo diodes and
microlenses, extend the light gathering capabilities of the
sensor - allowing more pixels to be fitted on the CMOS sensor
without compromising image quality.
The camera's DIGIC 4 processor works alongside the sensor to
provide high-speed high ISO performance, from 3200, expandable to
an ultra-sensitive 12800, so you can enjoy improved performance
and remarkably low noise when shooting in low light without
flash. This powerful latest generation technology gives smooth
gradations and natural looking colours, as well as split-second
startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.
With continuous shooting up to 6.3 fps and
3 auto focus modes, you'll never miss that
again.
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Fast and Focused
The EOS 50D enables continuous shooting up to 6.3 frames per
second in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card, or 16 14-bit
RAW files. This, plus its wide-area Auto Focus (AF) system which
uses nine separate focusing points to lock onto subjects fast,
make it ideal for shooting sports and wildlife. As well as Manual
Focus, the EOS 50D offers three auto-focus modes: One- AF,
ideal for static subjects such as portraits and landscapes; AI
Servo, great for moving subjects and keeps following the subject
with predictive tracking until you take the ; and AI Focus,
which switches from One to Servo when movement is detected.
The center, cross-type focus point operates flawlessly in
lower-light and lower-contrast settings.
Live View Function
The EOS 50D has a 3-inch Clear View VGA LCD screen offering 160°
viewing angle so it is easy to use even in bright daylight.
Sw to Live View Function enables you to view your subjects
directly on the LCD monitor. It's easy to magnify any part of the
scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. You can even choose a
grid overlay, perfect for keeping vertical or horizontal lines in
your composition straight. Live View Function can be used
remotely via a computer through a USB connection, and the
included EOS Utility software.
In Live View Function you can action three Auto Focus (AF) modes:
Quick mode, Live Mode and Face Detection Live. Quick mode uses
the camera's standard AF system and is great for capturing action
or for shooting in low light. Live mode is a contrast-based AF
system that reads the sharpness of subjects right from the
imaging sensor, and can be overridden by pressing the AF mode
selection button. The target area for Live Mode AF is at the
center by default, but it can be moved around most of the picture
area with the cross keys on the back of the camera. Face
Detection Live optimises the focus based on the faces it detects
in the frame, making it easy to capture fast spontaneous
portraits.
Customising the Portrait Picture Style lets
you shoot with confidence.
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Choose your style
The EOS 50D allows you to change the look of your images by
customising Picture Style settings for colour, saturation,
sharpness and contrast, either in-camera or later with Canon's
comprehensive software suite supplied. Six preset Picture Styles
include Portrait, which provides a slightly sharp and crisp image
with nice skin tones, Landscape, which emphasizes vivid blues and
greens, and Monochrome to give you stunning black and white
images. Canon also offers additional downloadable 'Picture Style
Files' that can be installed into your camera for even more
imaging options at your fingertips.
Unlock your creativity
The EOS 50D offers a choice of shooting modes. Basic Modes
control all the settings for you allowing you to concentrate on
great composition. These include; Full Auto, which allows you to
use the camera to 'point and shoot'; Portrait, which ensures the
background is out of focus and the foreground is pin sharp;
Landscape, which sets a longer exposure and a smaller aperture to
capture both the foreground and background in focus, Close-up
which allows you to focus on very close objects; Sports, which
uses a fast shutter speed to freeze action; and Night Portrait,
which increases the ISO to make the camera more sensitive to
light. You can also prevent the built-in flash from popping up
using the Flash Off setting (handy for shooting in Museums and
galleries).
Creative Auto Mode (CA) is a cross between the Basic and Program
Modes allowing you to adjust the Flash, resolution, drive mode
and Picture Style. You can set aperture and exposure via a slider
that's adjusted with the Quick Control dial.
For more control over your images the EOS 50D offers a choice of
five Program Modes:
The different modes allow you to control
the look and feel of your images.
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In Program AE Mode both the aperture and shutter speed are
controlled by the camera but you can select other settings: With
Drive Mode you can select from Single , Continuous Shooting
or Self-timer; Metering Mode allows you to specify the area of
the image you wish the camera to use to calculate exposure; White
Balance setting means you can determine what the camera reads as
white to allow for your specific lighting conditions; and Flash
Mode gives you control over your flash settings.
Aperture Priority AE Mode (Av) mode automatically sets the
shutter speed, but allows you to control depth of field by
letting you choose the aperture.
Shutter Priority AE Mode (Tv) automatically sets the aperture and
you select the shutter speed enabling you to change the
appearance of motion in your s.
Manual mode allows you to control both aperture and shutter speed
so you have total creative freedom with your s - great for
difficult lighting situations or capturing subjects with
different effects.
A-DEP mode automatically sets your depth of field so you can be
sure to capture as much or as little of the scene as you wish in
focus.
All the Program Modes allow you to change your ISO speed. This is
the measure of the sensor's sensitivity to light. Altering it
allows you to modify the exposure accordingly and gives you more
freedom to be creative with your s in different lighting
conditions.
Effortless operation
The EOS 50D's robust magnesium alloy body has environmental
seals and is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. It
is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.
Professional Software
The EOS 50D allows you to shoot in RAW format and the Digital
Photo Professional software which comes free with it enables
high-speed RAW image processing, fast previewing for real-time
image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut
RGB color spaces. Because it is 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.
A world of advantages from Canon technology
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Canon's CMOS Sensor & DIGIC 4 Processor
combine to give execptional performance.
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In-built genius
The CMOS sensor lies at the heart of the EOS system. Indeed,
Canon is the only camera manufacturer to produce their own sensor
and years of imaging experience are borne out by the results - a
range of sensors designed to perfectly match the performance
requirements of each specific EOS model and superb clean detailed
images with minimum noise.
The CMOS sensor's larger pixel sizes mean wider dynamic range for
greater contrast and detail in shadow and highlight areas and a
low-pass filter in front of the sensor suppresses the false
colour and moiré that can affect high resolution digital
photography.
It is extremely powerful and efficient so not only does it
improve battery life giving you more s per charge, but it
also enables fast transfer of data to the processor allowing you
to keep shooting continuously.
Power in your hands
Canon's latest generation of DIGIC processor, the DIGIC 4, is
the brain of the camera and is responsible for the superb
responsiveness of all EOS models. Faster and more powerful than
it's predecessor, the DIGIC 4 processor gives exceptional
performance and low noise at higher ISO speeds.
In the instant between your being taken and its appearance
on the LCD screen, Canon's cutting-edge DIGIC technology, which
was originally developed for Canon's Professional range, is
racing to optimise your image.
DIGIC processors are able to analyse ultra-detailed image data
gathered by the camera sensor then use this to swiftly reproduce
the subtlest of tonal graduations and an exceptionally wide
colour range.
When shooting in darker conditions, even if you are pushing the
ISO to the limit, DIGIC processing applies sophisticated Noise
Reduction algorithms - helping to eliminate graininess and
preserve detail. The speed of DIGIC also means less processing
time for long battery life and fast start-up times.
With over 60 lenses to choose from you'll
never be short of creative options.
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EF & EF-S Lenses
Over 60 years of experience give Canon an inherent advantage
when it comes to lens manufacture. EOS digital SLRs are backed up
by the world's most comprehensive system of interchangeable
lenses. From 15mm ultra wide angle to 800mm super telephoto, the
60+ lenses in the EF series cover all possible shooting
requirements.
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 Stabiliser technology is
featured in selected lenses to minimise the effect of camera
shake.
Extend your lighting capabilities
Canon's extensive range of Speedlites can make it simple to get
great results with your flash photography and can be used on or
off camera to open up a range of creative possibilities. The
Speedlite range is compatible with all EOS cameras and includes a
choice of three standard models and two models for spet
macro use.
The self cleaning unit combats dust using
ultrasonic vibrations.
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EOS Integrated Cleaning System
This is not a stand-alone feature but a built-in system to
minimize the effect of dust in high-resolution digital images -
particularly appreciated by those photographers who need to
change lenses frequently and in dusty environments.
Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit - A key element of minimising dust is
preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging
sensor. To combat against this EOS cameras feature 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. A
collar positioned around the sensor then collects the loosened
dust. In addition to this a special coating on the front surface
of the low-pass filter actually causes it to repel dust.
Dust Delete Data Detection - Any dust that still remains on the
front of the sensor can be erased with software included in
Digital Photo Professional software. A simple test of a
plain, white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust
Delete Data image is analysed 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.
This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image,
perfect for printing or archiving.
