Canon's new 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. Pick up the EOS 50D and you'll experience true digital inspiration!
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
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181 of 204 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for EOS 50D
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55
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Price/Value
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55
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Nickname: Glenno Location:
KY
Used this product for:
1 to 3 months
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
WOW!!
Date: November 16, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use Cons: Heavy/Bulky
My first DSLR after years of SLR and in the last few years, point and shoots. This is amazing! Althought the amount of info can intially be overwhelming, it's driving me to become more invovled with photography again. It's fun to use and the results are phenominal. I think they are comparable to the 35mm film results that I got for years with my Canon F1/F1N with FD lenses years ago. I'm using the 18-135mm EFS lense as a starter and I'm pleased with it's sharpness to this point. A great camera.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for EOS 50D
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55
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55
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55
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55
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55
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55
Nickname: bboyd Location:
Gilbert, Az
Used this product for:
Less than 1 month
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
Date: November 13, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
Awesome Camera! Great for both beginner and experts. Very fast, great quality. It has an amazingly solid and comfortable grip. Best camera i've had up to date. I love it.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for EOS 50D
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55
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45
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55
Price/Value
45
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55
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55
Nickname: PaulD Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
Amazing Detail
Date: November 11, 2009
This summer I upgraded from an Eos Rebel XTi to the 50D. I am amazed at the quality and brilliance of the shots I am getting. Yes, it is heavier than the Rebel. But it is well balanced, so the added weight is not a problem. The screen, which I have covered with a sunshade, is also remarkable. It is really possible to see the results. Those results are even more than I had expected. I am totally satisfied.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for EOS 50D
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55
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45
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55
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45
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55
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45
Nickname: Oscar
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Great Camera
Date: November 9, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life, battery lasts all day! if not using live view Cons: no video
I've been using this camera for 3 months now and I am very satisfied. The picture quality is great and it has a great array of lenses.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for EOS 50D
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55
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55
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55
Price/Value
55
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55
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55
Nickname: Ron B. Location:
Atlanta, ga
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
No
Absolutely Great Camera
Date: November 9, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, good battery life
After the reviews in several US and British camera magazines, I went to the Canon e-Store and purchased the 50D. This is an u[upgrade from the XTi that I have been using for the last couple of years. The 50D has provided me with everything I wanted and needed in a DSLR and a camera that I will continue to grow with. The 28-135 MM IS lenses coupled with the fast auto focus system provide superb 15 meg pixel images. In the last couple of months, in my business and personal use I have shot over 6000 images and everyone has been perfect. The battery life is exceptional and recharge with the provided charger is fast. All in all a great photography system
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for EOS 50D
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55
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55
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55
Price/Value
55
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55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: modelphoto Location:
Brooklyn NY
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
Perfect product for this price
Date: November 9, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I'm using this product for more than a year and i totally love it. good performance, it have all of the needed features i bought also a battery grip for it and it works perfect. also have canon flash and sync cord wich gives me more ways to create a perfect exposure.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for EOS 50D
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55
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55
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55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Bush Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Canon in Scotland
Date: November 9, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
My wife and I made our first trip ever out of the USA to our ancetoral homeland, Scotland. I took with me two cameras: a Canon 40D and purchased for the trip a Canon 50D. I also had a Canon 70-200mm zoom lens for the 50D and a 35-70zoom for the 40D. Over a three week period of time using the two cameras I took over 3500 photos. I was overwelmed with the ability of the 50D to handle all kinds of lighting conditions in all kinds of weather. A long time user of Canon film cameras (I have four bodies) I can not express, adequately, how impressed I was with my Canon digital cameras on this trip. I have now taken over 400 shots with each of the cameras and can only say- Canon is the best camera out there for the money.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
45
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45
Satisfaction
45
Nickname: Anonymous Location:
Southeast Wisconsin
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
I remember back "in the day" when CANON was an inexpensive alternative to "real" cameras (35mm). Not anymore! Can you find a better camera? Of course! And if I wanted to spend 10X the amount I spent on my 50D, I could probably get a much better camera (though I don't know how - other than taking someone to follow me around and take the pictures for me). CANON is now a force to be acknowledged in the imagry field. This high quality piece of precision instrumentation is more than anyone could ask for. My experience after taking literally thousands of images with my 50D is that someone's going to have to pry my cold, dead fingers from my 50D in order to get me to drop it. Why, then, did I only rate it a "four" out of "five" stars? I figure that rating it a 5 on all counts would leave no room for improvement and while I can't imagine what that improvement would be, I leave it to CANON to maybe someday come up with something even better! I HIGHLY recommend this piece of equipment to anyone from rank amateur to professional on pretty much every level!!
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Review 9 for EOS 50D
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55
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55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Clememp Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Used this product for:
1 to 3 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Affordable High End Performance
Date: November 8, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
I purchased a Canon 50D to take sports photography along with a 70-200 2.8 fL zoom lens. This combination has provided excellent results and the camera and lens combination is very flexible while also being easy to use and having an excellent learning curve.
I strongly recommend anyone who is looking for high quality who has a budget to look into this camera.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for EOS 50D
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55
Features
55
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55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: guitplayer
Love this camera
Date: November 6, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time
I've only had this camera for a few weeks but I am very impressed with it's ease of use. I was concerned about it's complexity as I am not an expert but using the cameras controls over picture taking has been easy to learn and use.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Dan E Location:
SE Wisconsin
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Great Camera
Date: November 5, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life, great images, excellent feel
I have been using my 50D since April, 2009. I had originally purchased the 50D to replace the AE1 that I had been using since 1983. I wanted a digital camera that would equal or surpass the 35mm in image quality. I can say that after 7 month of use, and approximately 1000+ images that I had made the right decision. This camera has performed wonderfully, and I am extremely happy with it. I was almost swayed by the so called "experts" that said that the 50D was going to be very "noisy" at the higher ISO levels. Yes, at 6400 or 12,800 ISO you get some "noise". But at 3200 ISO and below, the 50D is a stellar performer. I shoot mainly Sports (Baseball and Soccer), and Wildlife (daylight and low light). I have used L series and standard lenses with great results. I cannot think of one complaint for this camera. Anyone wishing to throw their 50D away, I'll take it. I would like a spare!
26 of 27 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
15
Features
55
Performance
15
Price/Value
35
Quality
55
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: ed Location:
north carolina
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
can't wait to get rid of it
Date: November 4, 2009
Pros: good battery life Cons: Poor image quality
I have a 100-400mm L lens. The lens was magnificent with a 20D, I decided to go for more megapixels and got a 40D. 40D was a great camera but when the 50D came out I decided to go for more detail in the photos and more enlargeability. The 50D seemed ok and then I started to notice that the sharpness was not there. Mentioning this to other photographers, they said they noticed this also. I think that Canon tried to create something better than the 40D and wound up with a "lemon". I cannot wait to trade this "thing" off for a 7D. Hopefully they have resolved the problems. Why would you make a camera that has the ability to tweek the sharpness for 20 different lens, it would seem that it should be on target without tweeking. I shoot surfing pictures and have been tempted to take off the lens and toss the 50D in the Atlantic. This is my opinion of the 50D--- wish I had kept the 40D.
10 of 20 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for EOS 50D
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55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Meadowskovich Location:
Vancouver, BC
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Date: October 31, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation
Have had the camera for 4 months. Have taken about 7 thousand picture. Have and do own a number of DSLR. I have no complaints whatsoever. After a days shooting. 600-700 shoots I charge the battery, download and format my card. Ready to go for the next day. Any suggestions to canon, yes ,get ride of the Basic modes.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Hard2Rock Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
No
What A Way To Restart A Hobby
Date: October 26, 2009
Pros: excellent image quality, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, easy to use, good battery life
I have had my 50D for almost a year and I love it. Battery life is great, went to shoot the Blue Angels and took almost 2700 photos that day (most in auto burst mode). Still had some battery life. Only hold back that day was lack of memory cards (had 6 - 500mb and 2 - 4 GB) and used them all. Since corrected with 16 GB card. I do not use LCD except for review. Camera is rugged, my Unit with kit lense fell from camera bag approx 2.5 feet. Broke UV filter but camera and lense not damaged. I now shoot only in raw mode. Battery life with flash is much shorter but that is to be expected. I have since added Cannon 70-200 F4 IS USM lense and expect to add macro lense in near future.
24 of 24 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: photobug
Used this product for:
Less than 1 month
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
old guy, new camera
Date: October 26, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life, logical controls, similar size/weight of vintage slr's, the canon credibilty, easy support access, sold as a kit w/lense Cons: noisy, have to read the directions
I have owned a Canon AE-1 since the mid 70's, and I don't have a cell phone. That said, I was hesitant in going digital because of changing to a totally different mode of taking pictures. I made the right decision in changing to the Canon 50D. I took my time reading everything I could about this camera, and the flexibility of the digital experience and I couldn't be more pleased with the performance of the camera as well as myself. If you too have a hesitation changing over to the digital age, know that it will improve your pictures, ease of creativity, and increase your enjoyment of photography
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: W00kie Location:
Anchorage Alaska
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
Alaska with 50D
Date: October 24, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, quiet, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life Cons: Complicated controls/menu
Since I purchased the Canon 50D my time in Alaska has iimproved dragstily the photos that I sent to family and friends have had and remarkable incressed asking if they were photoshop before sending them, sharper and clear than ever. Time lag photo of the night light(Auoria) are just breath taking.
I really enjoy my 50D.
W00kie
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
55
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Rtap Location:
ST. Louis
Used this product for:
Less than 1 month
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
Smokin' Hot
Date: October 20, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life Cons: noisy
Bought this camera a couple of weeks ago. I love it. A very nice piece of equipment. I shot a lot. I'm able to get what I need effortlessly. Picture quality is superb, even in low light.
As far a battery life, I shot tell the batteries were dead, which happened rather quickly at first. After recharging them, they are lasting as long or longer than those in my Canon 20D. (I use battery grips).
I personally like the weight and 'feel' of the camera. A very solid and rugged feel. I also like the added weather seals designed to keep out moister.
The only drawback that I've found with this camera is the focusing in low light. Not up to par (in my opion) for a camera of this class. Other wise I'm very pleased. This is one of those time where I know I made a wise purchase.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Cayenne4605 Location:
Portland, OR
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Satisfaction Assured
Date: October 18, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I have been using this camera for 10 months now and I am more than satisfied. When used with the high quality lenses I get excellent images
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Medic583 Location:
Dryden, ON
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Perfect for my needs
Date: October 13, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life Cons: Complicated controls/menu, Missing features/settings, live view, aeb limited, print button seriously???, hard on any non-l lens
What a step up from my XTi, this camera just rocks. It doesn't feel like a toy, yet fits the hands perfectly. The accessory grip should be standard as the controls for portrait orientation feel perfect on the grip but otherwise... the camera simply has that great feel about it.
I love the speed with the faster cards, love the 14bit files, love the fact if I'm in trouble or missed something the files can actually be cropped, love the LCD and the weather sealing.
Things I don't like... AEB buried in menu and very limiting, a print button in this day and age (who prints directly from a d-slr???), the camera is VERY hard on non-L lenses whereas my XTi produces better images with the standard every day lenses and lastly is the Live View which I've never used but I use it on my point and shoot so maybe someone can find a use for it (I haven't on the d-slr but have on the P&S).
No regrets, AWESOME camera and if the 50D had off-camera lighting controls like the competition had at the time (now Canon has it with the 7D) I'd be in heaven.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for EOS 50D
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: CeeCee Location:
Louisiana
Used this product for:
3 to 6 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
