Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera Body Kit, 15.1 Megapixel, Black with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

2013-03-18T21:00:00

great camera. the iso is a little noisy at 3200 which is usually where i need to be for the concerts that i shoot. otherwise very clear.

Barbie

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Its the best camera with all the features a pro might need and that an amateur would love. The price is not too much compared to what a substandard camera costs. For an extra couple of hundred you get a professional quality camera thats only worth replacing with a full frame camera.

BennyNY

2011-12-29T19:00:00

I love my 50D and have had it for two years and a half years now! This kit comes with everything you need to get you started and rolling out of the box with fantastic photos. I've used my 50D from everything to sporting events and team functions to weddings and family functions. Mind you, I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but with a little bit of knowledge and the "eye", I have become my families go-to-guy when it comes to photos. Some of the things that make this camera so great is its versatility. There are multiple settings that can let you fine tune every aspect of your photos (without being overly complex) while at the same time having a setting for the everyday "point and shoot". The one thing I didn't like about it (and is expected at this level) is that after a while you realize the limits of the kit lens. Let me preface that by saying that there is nothing wrong with the kit lens. It's a great starter lens and will allow you to develop your skills further, but once you reach a certain level, you'll notice a need to upgrade to a higher quality lens. I reached that point just as the lens was starting to experience "lens creep". For those that don't know, lens creep is essentially when the bearings inside the lens start to wear out and no longer hold the lens at the position you choose... essentially making the lens "loose". It's not a noticeable problem for horizontal photos, but take the lens to any degree off horizontal and you'll have to keep one hand on the zoom ring to keep it from moving. It's not really that big of a concern and shouldn't stop you from getting this kit, but it is something to think about. Mine started about a year and half and after many THOUSAND photos, so it got its use. There are many VERY SIMPLE DIY's out there on how to fix the creeping issue, and I have completed two of them with great success. A good compliment to the 50D body is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS, which is what I currently use as my main lens and have complemented it with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L leaving the kit 28-135 as my backup. Get this kit!

CARLOS M.

2011-10-13T21:00:00

Been using the 50D for a few years. It has never disappointed me. Easy for clients to proof photos on large screen. As good as advertised.

KEITH K.

2011-09-10T21:00:00

Couldn't ask for a better camera. I found that it's easy to use and takes great pictures.

Photo P.

2011-09-06T21:00:00

Solid camera great for sports and wildlife with the 1.6x conversion on the small sensor

RODERICK R.

2010-11-06T21:00:00

Package was great, only down size was the bag that came with it. The body takes up most of the room.

ERIC G.

2010-08-22T21:00:00

A very good buy, and a much better investment. Excellent camera in all areas and able to do many things.

Jaime S.

2010-07-25T21:00:00

I don't have to tell you about all the great features of the 50D. Just be aware of the one feature it doesn't have is video recording. Not too big a deal for me since I really don't buy a camera like this for video. I bought this camera near the end of it's product cycle as rumors of the impending 60D abound. I saved over $500 off the price of this camera vs when it was first introduced. I also bought the kit box with 28-135 IS lens. I intended to sell the lens, thus lowering the price of my 50d by about another $100. Bottom line is the 50D is a great camera. 15mp is plenty resolution. Really anything more than 15mp is surpassing the resolution capabilities of current lenses anyway, so higher resolution will actually not result in sharper pictures when it gets past this point. You won't regret getting a 50D.

DALE L.

2010-05-25T21:00:00

[...]As for the Canon 50D, I am thrilled to have ordered a product that has turned out to be far superior to what I thought I was purchasing. I read through the instruction manual, and have not really had to go back to it, as everything is user friendly. I would definitely recommend the camera and Adorama to anyone. I spent the extra money to buy a couple of Lexar Compact Flash memory cards and have no complaints about anything.

Robert

2010-04-11T21:00:00

I really like it. It's easy to use and would be very worthy if you can used all function it has. Fast focus and high ISO, then I never miss the best shot.

KK

2010-01-11T19:00:00

This camera is definitely a step up from any fixed lens camera, but it also is a step up from it's lower line of DSLR's such as the xSi & t1i without paying a substantial amount more of money. I'm a still picture photographer and not a videographer so I also selected this camera because it did NOT have video capability. Video takes a different mind set and didn't want it getting in the way of my stills. This camera also does not come with the price tag of the higher end cameras which were out of range for the budget I had selected to make a DSLR purchase. Remember that the quality of your lenses will also make or break your image quality, so I also selected this camera so I could upgrade to two medium quality lenses. "L" type will have to wait for now

Capt C.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

I've been waiting for a couple of years to pick up a DSLR. I decided on the Canon 50D and it has not let me down. It has been great. I've only had it 3 weeks but so I'm still learning all the settings to get the effect I want. But I'd buy this camera again in a heart beat. Very satisfied and pleased.

KEITH K.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

I use this Camera to take both still and Action Photos. I often take photos and then print them out directly to the printer for sale on the spot and the quality is great even without touch up with photoshop. The Photo Quality is amazing and the Camera is very easy to operate. I have tried testing the Camera taking several different types of Photos and have not come across any problems yet.

Flash

2010-01-09T19:00:00

I like the size of the LCD I found it so easy to see and clear. I also like the ease at changing settings. The IS lens has added to the quality of my photos tremendously. Over all I really like this camera.

Lois

2009-10-08T21:00:00

I moved up from a Canon Rebel XTI. As much as I liked my Rebel,the 50D is so beyond my expectations. The features are extremely comfortable to read and use. I actually found it easier to learn to use than the Rebel. For anyone who wants all the featurs for all situations of non-pro camera buffs,I think this is it!

Al e.

2009-09-22T21:00:00

I use my new Canon 50d from Adorama mainly for candid portrait work and wildlife photography. The 28-135mm is an awesome workhorse lens and combined with my 500mm lens I'm a happy camper when I go out on shooting forays. The camera is heavier than I have been used to but very manageable and looking to get a good tripod and ball head mount from Adorama as soon as possible. [...]

Treyzure

2009-09-21T21:00:00

A perfect camera

samr

2009-09-21T21:00:00

I'm off to Africa for five weeks so I got the 50D and the 100-400mm L series lens to bring in the wildlife. Both are good stuff. Very. This is my first DSLR combo and I needed a lesson from a pro just to get started. But after a single session, I can play with almost every button and dial, and now, it's easy to use. The camera is incredibly sophisticated. There are many features and settings tht I will NEVER use and that is my only (very minor) complaint. A somewhat simpler camera might have been a couple hundred bucks cheaper. But that's probably just me. I've practiced on local wildlife and the camera performs as advertised. Very good stuff.

Bill S.

2009-08-18T21:00:00

This camera is my first venture into the DSLR world and I love it! I would definitely recommend to everyone looking at a DSLR!

Gabriel

2009-05-28T21:00:00

As much as I used and enjoy a Canon KissX (Xti), the 50D has enough more refinements to allow faster easier on the fly adjustments. I have been happy with the picture quality of the KissX, the 50D seems even better. Another plus is that my wife is beginning to enjoy getting beyond a point and shoot camera, so in taking over the KissX for her own use, we are able to share lenses, filters, and cards, etc.

Ron R.

2009-03-30T21:00:00

LCD is very accurate.

KEITH K.

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Great camera with an ok lens. Zoom on the lens moves on its own if the lens is pointed up or down. Other than that, no complaints.

HENRY B.

2009-02-06T19:00:00

I use the camera with Canon's new 18-200 ef-s lens. I like it much better than the 28 to 135 because, with the 1.6 crop factor, the 28-135 is on the long end of a normal zoom. Also, I found the 18-200 has more of an IS benefit than the 28-135. The other lenses I use provide good focal-length coverage (Canon 10-22 and Canon 100-300L) even with the 1.6 crop factor. The 3" LCD display is a really big deal compared to the EOS 20d's display. I have had the camera less than one month, so these are my preliminary impressions.

MELVYN K.

2008-10-21T21:00:00

This is my 2 week initial quick review. I received my EOS 50D kit on October 9th and find the camera to be just what I had expected, except… One of the flaws I’ve found so far is that the 28-135mm IS lens doesn’t have a ‘lock’ function to prevent the lens from extending on its own when the camera points downward. My Canon 75-300mm IS lens does have this function and I don’t understand why Canon left it off the 50D kit lens. The other flaw is the battery consumption. When taking photo’s with the IS function on, the battery is consumed very quickly, and I’m using a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery that lasted much longer in my EOS 30D. I’m considering the battery grip, but that will add unwanted weight. On the positive side, the 3” LCD is great in both it's quality and size. I’ve installed the Canon “EF-D” focusing screen and really like the way it quickly frames my shots

STEVE G.