Canon EOS 50D
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital Single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF, EF-S) |
| Sensor/Medium | |
| Sensor | 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS (1.6x conversion factor) |
| Maximum resolution | 4752 × 3168 (15.1 megapixels) |
| ASA/ISO range | 100–3200 in 1/3 EV steps; 6400 and 12800 expansion available |
| Storage | CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) and Microdrive (max 32 GB) |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual |
| Focus areas | 9 user points (cross type) |
| Focus bracketing | none |
| Exposure/Metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL, full aperture, zones |
| Metering modes | 35-area Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average |
| Flash | |
| Flash | pop-up, sync at 1/250 second |
| Flash bracketing | none |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | focal-plane |
| Shutter speed range | 30 s to 1/8000 s, bulb |
| Continuous shooting | 3 or 6.3 frames/second |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical, pentaprism/ LiveView LCD |
| Image Processing | |
| Custom WB | 7 presets, Auto and custom 2000–10000 kelvin, 100 K steps |
| WB bracketing | 3 images, ±9 levels |
| General | |
| Rear LCD monitor | 3.0 in (76 mm), 640 × 480 pixel (307,200 pixels), 267 ppi |
| Battery | Li-Ion BP-511A rechargeable |
| Optional battery packs | BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512. BG-E2N grip allows use of AA batteries. |
| Dimensions | 146 mm × 108 mm × 74 mm |
| Weight | 730 g or 1.61 lb (body only) |
| Made in | Japan |
The Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera. It is part of the Canon EOS line of cameras, succeeding the EOS 40D and preceding the EOS 60D.
Canon announced the camera on 26 August 2008. The camera was released on 6 October 2008.
The 50D has many similar characteristics to its predecessor, the 40D. This includes various shooting modes, the 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 (640 × 480 pixel or 307,200 pixels) than any previous model. It is also the final Canon xxD to use a CompactFlash or Microdrive for memory storage, along with the BP-511 series battery.
The 50D has a higher pixel count (15.1 megapixels), hence higher shooting resolutions, than its predecessor and, like the 40D, has a 14-bit RAW format.
The camera has Live View, which allows photographers to use the LCD screen as the viewfinder. Because the sensor mirror needs to be in the locked position (see Live preview), shutter noise is reduced in this mode.
Changes over the 40D include a higher-resolution sensor (15.1 megapixel instead of 10.1 megapixel).
The ISO goes up to 3200 in standard mode, and can be increased to 12800 through the use of a custom function. The burst rate is the same as on the 40D, 6.3 frames per second, though the 40D was advertised as 6.5.
The camera uses Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor. The processor delivers more responsive operation, improved color rendition and near-instant start-up time. A new sensor cleaning system has also been introduced. The camera can also use the Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A.
The 50D has a 3" screen – the same size as the 40D – but the resolution is 640×480 pixels, which allows it to show more image detail than any of Canon's previous 3" LCD displays. The 50D features two new Autofocus Modes in Liveview and an HDMI port.
The 50D is offered as a body only or in a package with a new EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens or EF 28–135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.
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