
Review Summary
2012-05-27T21:00:00
I now own three of these - considering everything is interchangeable (i.e. batteries & CF memory cards) Very reliable camera
Mike
2012-05-24T21:00:00
Excellent camera! I have actually owned a 50D since they were first released. It's been such a great camera that i purchased this one as a back-up.
Hollywhoo
2012-05-12T21:00:00
I was happy to find a NEW Canon 50D it was exactly what I wanted. It is kind of humorous that Adorama call this kit "Vintage" since it was available and in production so recently. However they "package" it , it is a great kit at an excellent price.
David-eye
2012-04-12T21:00:00
The Canon 50D is the best all around camera I've ever owned and would highly recommend it.
LARRY E.
2009-09-05T21:00:00
I use the camera to acquire photos to illustrate free-lance articles. Generally, it's a fine camera, but the operation, like that of many of the digital cameras, is horrendously complicated. I would prefer a much simpler camera with comparable ability to produce high quality images.
Jay
2009-08-20T21:00:00
If it is moving, standing, breathing or beautiful it is fun to record for others to enjoy! The 50d has really been a delight. I wish that I could have had a tool like this a long time ago.
Dave
2009-03-05T19:00:00
I have NOT owned any DSLRs before, and I have only started getting interested in photography a year ago(it feels a lot more) with Canon Powershot S5 IS. I occasionally(depending on topics) attend our school's photo club meetings. Most of the time though I learn about photography from my own experience, reading books, talking to photographers, reading online reviews, articles, etc.Even though this is my first 50D, I have done an extensive research before spending [$](with extreme iv CF card) and knew all of the possible pros and cons with this model. Many times I was going to stop at 40D and just be happy with it. But since I was planning on digging deeper into the photography (and I had money) it seemed that 50D would be more bang-for-a-buck, and longer term investment. My next focus will be on collecting the right lens(as anyone should expect himself doing after getting into DSLRs)Anyway, the camera camera came as promised, and 18-200mm IS even though having an evident barrel distortion(which I personally find very creative tool to play with) and other optical compromises, it just works as fine as it can get. Its IS system helps a lot, and it is pretty bright lens at wide angle. The only thing I think I really am missing is the USM that 18-200mm does not have. Also Canon could have supplied it with lens hood.The camera body, is just so sturdy, very well built, very comfortable to shoot with, very responsive, intuitive in control. The noise issue between 40D and 50D I cannot tell anything, but compared to the P&S cameras, 50D is just GREAT! I can shoot at ISO 1600, handheld, with limited light sources, and still get pretty decent results. Sometimes, I peek into the pixels (100% crop), and only then, I realized that maybe going above ISO 800 in general is a bad idea. Though the noise level is not apparent when not pixel peeking. Great Product!
maratus
2009-02-18T19:00:00
I've owned a 1D, 30D, 40D, Rebel XT, Rebel Xti and I currently own a 5D as well as my 50D. This 50D is the BEST camera I've ever owned. I say this with the understanding that I use my 50D as my "2nd" body (my 5D is primary because of it's full-frame capability). The 50D is my favorite because of it's superior speed, ease of use, low noise and the ability to use batteries and grip from my 40D. The new CMOS allows for brighter and more complete photos. What has impressed me are the obvious advances made in Canon's whole line of Pro DSLRs offered at reasonable prices. I've found that Canon offers innovative and cost-effective products for a photographer at any level of expertise, from newbie to expert/professional. I read the previous review of the 50D. From the sound of that person's issues with his camera, it appears he bought a "lemon". This happens with even the most carefully manufactured product. So, keep an open mind when considering the 50D. After all, my experience was the absolute opposite of that of the other reviewer's, for this fact alone, you need to have an open mind when considering this camera. All in all, I highly and enthusiastically recommend the Canon 50D. I don't believe you will ever regret your decision to purchase it.
The f.
2008-12-31T19:00:00
Since my 40D was under repair for the second time in less than a year and was not going to be back on time for a Wedding, I decided to buy the 50D. Big mistake. I took less than 25 pictures at the Bride's house when the camera froze with the message "Error 99" (Luckily I had the 20D with me to continue shooting) A week later I called Canon, they send me to their website to download an update to correct the Error 99 problem. I haven't had that problem in two months now, but the colors are way off even if switch the camera to different settings. And very often I get over and under exposed images for no reason at all. The lens that came with it, the new 18-200, gives me out of focus images about 30% to both sides of the picture. In another words, only 40% of the center of the picture is focused. I'm planning to call Canon and mention these two issues, I'll keep you posted about their answer. Bottom line: DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA
JOSE C.
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
22.3mm x 14.9mm
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Canon EF mount
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
RGB primary color filters
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG
Large/Fine: 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Large/Nomal: 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Medium/Fine: 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
Medium/Normal: 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
Small/Fine: 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
Small/Normal: 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
RAW: 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
RAW+Large/Fine: 20.2+5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
sRAW 1: 12.6MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
sRAW 1+Large/Fine: 12.6+5.0MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
sRAW 2: 9.2MB
sRAW 2+Large/Fine: 9.2+5.0MB
(1) Standard
(2) Automatic switching of recording media
(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality
(4) Recording images having the same size ( All with the WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E3A)
Enabled with WFT-E3A attached
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card
Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
Auto white balance with the image sensor
White balance correction: +/-9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Provided
Eye-level pentaprism
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S point of Focus), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock, Red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information)
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
9 (Cross-type)
EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
Automatic selection, manual selection
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery
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
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
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
Automatically set, ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments)
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
Extension settable (with C.Fn.I-3-1): ISO 12800
High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-1600
Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote control with N3-type terminal
Retractable, auto pop-up flash
E-TTL II autoflash
E-TTL II autoflash
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
17mm lens angle of view
Provided
Provided
Up to +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Up to +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Provided
EX-series Speedlites
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
High-speed: Max. 6.3 shots/sec.
Low-speed: Max. 3 shots/sec.
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 60 (CF)/approx. 90 (UDMA CF)
RAW: approx. 16
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 11
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Manual focus
Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF): Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face Detection mode
By 5x or 10x at AF point
Provided
Provided
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
3.0 in.
Approx. 920,000 (VGA)
7 levels provided
25
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder)
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Single images can be erase-protected or not
Single image, check-marked images or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images)
PictBridge-compatible printers
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 50D
Provided
Version 1.1 compatible
JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Total 25
Register under Mode Dial's C1 and C2 positions
Provided
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) HDMI mini OUT terminal
For connection to WFT-E3A
One Battery Pack BP-511A
AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (with optional Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, AA-size batteries can be used)
Temperature: 73°F/23°C
No Flash: 800
50% Flash Use: 640
Temperature: 73°F/23°C
No Flash: 800
50% Flash Use: 640
Temperature: 73°F/23°C
No Flash: 180
50% Flash Use: 170
Temperature: 73°F/23°C
No Flash: 180
50% Flash Use: 170
Auto
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
One CR2016 lithium-ion battery
Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
32-104°F/0-40°C
85% or less
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
16 elements in 12 groups, including UD-glass and aspherical lenses
74° 20' - 7° 50' (with APS-C image sensors)
Gear-driven by DC monitor
1.48 ft./0.45m (maximum close-up magnification 0.24x)
5-groups helical zoom (rotational angle 80°)
72mm
3.1 in. x 6.40 in./78.6 x 162.5mm (maximum lens length)
20.99 oz./595g
Approx. 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
Approx. 25.7 oz./730g (body only)
Canon 1 year limited warranty
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LOVE!!
By Hollywhoo
Excellent camera! I have actually owned a 50D since they were first released. It's been such a great camera that i purchased this one as a back-up.
An EXCELLENT 1.6 DSLR
By The f.
I've owned a 1D, 30D, 40D, Rebel XT, Rebel Xti and I currently own a 5D as well as my 50D. This 50D is the BEST camera I've ever owned. I say this with the understanding that I use my 50D as my "2nd" body (my 5D is primary because of it's full-frame capability). The 50D is my favorite because of it's superior speed, ease of use, low noise and the ability to use batteries and grip from my 40D. The new CMOS allows for brighter and more complete photos. What has impressed me are the obv...
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"This Hard to find Vintage / Collectable Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR is Brand New -very limited quantity available"
Canon's EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations.
It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. The standard zoom lens features a wide focal length range from normal to telephoto equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format.
It features an Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 4-stops of effective correction even at full zoom. Since Canon's optical image stabilization system is in the lens, not in the camera, you can see the stabilized, steadier images through the viewfinder. And the circular aperture can give beautiful background blur effects. This new wide zoom ratio EF-S lens delivers excellent high-speed performance at an affordable price.
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