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| Marketed | September 2008 |
| Original Price | Open price |
The mid-range Canon EOS 50D raises image quality and high-speed image processing to next levels with advancements in two key devices: the developed approximately 15.1-million effective pixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size) and the redesigned high-performance DIGIC 4 imaging processor. Along with its enhanced image quality and rich tonal range, the model also utilizes noise-reduction technology to enable high-speed shooting. The EOS 50D supports ISO sensitivity settings from 100 to 3200,*1 which can be expanded to ISO 6400 and 12800 in wide-angle settings, making it the ideal digital SLR camera for a wide range of photographic horizons. Further, because the model accommodates the new CFA 4.1 UDMA CF memory card format for high-speed data transfer, it makes possible a maximum shooting speed of 6.3 frames per second*2 for up to 90*3 consecutive high-resolution images in a burst.
The EOS 50D’s large 3.0-inch clear view LCD monitor features a 160-degree viewing angle, 920,000 dots, and an anti-reflection coating to shield its protective cover from dust. It provides excellent color reproduction that naturally displays images on the finder and greatly improves daylight visibility outdoors. And further contributing to enhanced user friendliness, the Live View function features improved AF (autofocus) performance through the utilization of Face Detection technology. The EOS 50D delivers outstanding basic performance through such features as high-precision all cross type 9-point AF and a high-performance viewfinder employing a glass pentaprism that provides an approximately 0.95x zoom ratio. Other features embody the evolution of digital SLR technology, such as the Auto Lighting Optimizer, which automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast levels of dark images and can now be used with RAW images.
The EOS 50D allows users to smoothly set shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor with the Quick Settings Screen, or use the Creative Full Auto Mode to take the type of photos they want without prior knowledge of such technical terms as “aperture” and “exposure.” Users are also guaranteed a high degree of reliability with the EOS 50D, given its EOS Integrated Cleaning System sensor dust solution, fluoride-coated Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to suppress dust adherence, high-rigidity magnesium alloy exterior, and durable shutter unit capable of withstanding approximately 100,000 cycles. The EOS 50D is compatible with Canon’s comprehensive range of 60-plus EF interchangeable lenses, including the concurrently announced Image Stabilizer-equipped EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, featuring an 11x zoom for wide-angle to telephoto coverage.
*1 Recommended index for ISO sensitivity
*2 According to CIPA standards
*3 When using a Canon-standard UDMA/CF memory card and shooting in JPEG large/fine mode and high-speed continuous mode. Approximately 60 shots when using a non-UDMA memory card
| Type | |
| Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
| Recording media | Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible |
| Image sensor size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | CMOS sensor |
| Effective pixels | Approx. 15.10 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Dust deletion feature | Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending |
| Recording System | |
| Recording format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image type | JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible |
| Recorded pixels |
Large: Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168) Medium: Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304) Small: Approx. 3.70 megapixels (2352 x 1568) RAW: Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168) sRAW1: Approx. 7.10 megapixels (3267 x 2178) sRAW2: Approx. 3.80 megapixels (2376 x 1584) |
| Create/select a folder | Possible |
| Image Processing | |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 – 3 |
| white balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (2500-10000K) White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided * Color temperature information transmission enabled |
| Noise reduction | Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots |
| Automatic image brightness correction |
Auto Lighting Optimizer |
| Highlight tone priority | Provided |
| Lens peripheral illumination correction | Provided |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x (-1 m-1 with 50 mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1) |
| Built-in dioptric adjustment | -3.0 – +1.0 m-1 (dpt) |
| Focusing screen | Interchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided |
| Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Depth-of-field preview | Provided |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection |
| AF points | 9 (All cross-type) |
| Metering range | EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) |
| Focus modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| AF-assist beam | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash |
| AF Microadjustment | AF Microadjustment possible |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering modes | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering • Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) • Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) • Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center) • Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering range | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure control | Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure |
| ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) |
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 – 1600 set automatically Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 – 3200 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or ISO 12800 |
| Exposure compensation | Manual and AEB (Settable in combination with manual exposure compensation) Settable amount: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AE lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speeds | 1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/250 sec. 1/8000 sec.to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Flash | |
| Built-in flash | Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view Recycling time approx. 3 sec. |
| External flash | EX-series Speedlite (Functions settable with the camera) |
| Flash metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE lock | Provided |
| PC terminal | Provided |
| Drive System | |
| Drive modes | Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay) |
| Continuous shooting speed | High-speed: Max. approx. 6.3 shots/sec., Low-speed: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec. |
| Maximum burst (High-speed continuous shooting) |
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 60 shots (Approx. 90 shots), RAW: Approx. 16 shots (Approx. 16 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 10 shots (Approx. 10 shots) * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 2GB card. |
| Live View Shooting | |
| Focusing | Quick mode (Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Face detection live mode (Contrast detection) Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible) |
| Metering modes | Evaluative metering with the image sensor |
| Metering range | EV 0 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Silent shooting | Provided |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightness adjustable to 7 levels) |
| Monitor size and dots | 3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA) |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Interface languages | 25 |
| Image Playback | |
| Image display formats | Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible |
| Zoom magnification | Approx. 1.5x – 10x |
| Image browsing methods | Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by folder |
| Highlight alert | Overexposed highlights blink |
| Direct Printing | |
| Compatible printers | PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Printable images | JPEG and RAW images |
| Print ordering | DPOF Version 1.1 compatible |
| Customization | |
| Custom Functions | 25 |
| Camera user settings | Register under Mode Dial’s C1 and C2 positions |
| My Menu registration | Provided |
| Interface | |
| Digital terminal | For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Video output terminal | φ3.5mm mini-jack (NTSC/PAL selectable) |
| HDMI mini OUT terminal | Type C |
| Remote control terminal | Compatible with remote control via N3 Type |
| Extension system terminal | For connection to Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | Battery Pack BP-511A (Qty. 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 |
| Battery life (Based on CIPA testing standards) |
With 50% flash use and normal shooting At 23°C/73°F, approx. 640 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 540 shots With 50% flash use and Live View shooting At 23°C/73°F, approx. 170 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 130 shots |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 730 g / 25.7 oz. (body only) |
| Operating Environment | |
| Working temperature range | 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
| Working humidity | 85% or less |