Canon today strengthens its EOS range with the addition of a powerful new digital SLR: the EOS 50D. With a 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.3 frames per second shooting and Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor, the EOS 50D delivers unparalleled speed and resolution at a price point that is unique...
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Canon's EOS 50D sticks with the conservative pattern that the company has established for their semi-pro digital SLR in terms of physical design, but now it also includes most of Canon's cutting-edge digital SLR technology. Where this line usually leads is in image quality for a reasonable price,...
Read the full review →The digital SLR market is a divided into three main strata, separated by price, specification and target audience. At the lowest end you have the entry-level models such as the Nikon D40 (£244 inc. lens), the Sony A200 (£300 inc. lens), the Olympus E-420 (£305 inc. lens), the Pentax K-m (£370...
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Barbatus
Bought it as an upgrade for my Canon 20D, and I have been satified with my choice. I would have liked to buy a 5D Mark II, but could not afford that one. It would be perfect if it would have the capability to shoot video. High ISO noice is a lot less than with my 20D, ISO 100-1600 can be used...
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coolpepper
Great upgrade from my 10D. Speed is awesome and feature set is very user friendly. Pictures are very color accurate and crisp. I wasn't into Live View at first but have started to really appreciate how it can help me as a photographer. I really like the fact that the ISO is in the...
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my2cents
This is a HUGE change for me when i moved from first digital point and shoot Canon SD500 5 MP to 50D. I hate the fact that its really heavy but I'm more than willing to lug it around simply coz it makes the pictures look soooooooo very cool and crisp. If you are thinking of buying one......
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sethmo
Great camera! This camera is awesome for the intermediate photographer to the pros. It makes me look like I know what I am doing. The only thing that kind of bugs me is that the HDMI connection is a mini HDMI. You have to buy the cable seperate, you cannot just use a HDMI cable for your TV. Other...
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iJared
This camera was a huge step up for me from a Rebel XT. The 15MP image quality is great especially for images taken at low ISOs and in good light. The only down side for me is the large size of the RAW files. Most average between 19 and 24 MB. I have a battery grip and with two batteries I can...
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