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 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 uncompromising 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!

Features

• 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction, wide range ISO 100-3200 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800), 14-bit conversion for smooth color tones and gradations.
• Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing, 6.3 fps up to 90 JPEGS using UDMA CF cards; 60 consecutive JPEGS or 16 RAW using standard CF cards.
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection.
• Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode. 9 cross-type high-precision sensors for accurate target subject acquisition and diagonal center cross-type AF point with f/2.8 and faster lenses.
• New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting to automatically even the brightness across the image.
• Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System with a fluorine coating for better resistance to dust.
• Creative Auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display.
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition TV.
• Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.

Exceptional Quality Images.

The EOS 50D features a newly-designed 15.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A/D conversion for extremely fine tonal gradation. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with Canon's EF and EF-S lenses with a conversion factor of 1.6x. It's capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or subjects in motion. With a maximum ISO rating of up to 12800 combined with a 4-level High ISO speed noise reduction function, images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record.

Specifications

• Sensor: 15.1 mp CMOS, self cleaning. 3:2 aspect ratio
• Image processor: DIGIC 4
• A/D conversion: 14 bit
• File formats: RAW, JPEG
• Lenses Mount: Canon EF / EF-S, 1.6x field of view
• Dust reduction EOS integrated cleaning system
• Self-cleaning sensor unit
• Auto focus 9-point TTL CMOS sensor.
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
• Focus modes: ~ One shot AF ~ AI Servo AF ~ AI Focus AF ~ Manual focus
• AF point selection: auto or manual
• Predictive AF: Up to 8 m
• AF assist: Stroboscopic flash
• AF micro adjust: +/- 20 steps
• Metering: TTL 35 zone SPC. Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV
• Metering modes: Evaluative 35 zone, Partial (9% at center), Spot metering (approx. 3.8% at center), Center-weighted average
• AE lock: ~ Auto, one shot AF with evaluative metering ~ Manual AE lock button
• Exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV, 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• Exposure bracketing: +/- 2.0 EV or 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Sensitivity: Auto ISO (100-1600, ISO 100 - 3200
0.3 or 1.0 EV increments. H1 (6400) and H2 (12800) expansion
• Shutter: ~ Focal-plane shutter ~ 100,000 exposure durability ~ 30 - 1/8000 sec. ~ 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments. Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec. ~ Bulb
• Aperture values F1.0 - F91. 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• White balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)
• WB bracketing: +/-3 levels. 3 images. Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias
• WB shift: ~ Blue (-9) to Amber (+9) ~ Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)
• Picture style: standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, monochrome, User def. 1, User def. 2, User def. 3
• Custom image parameters: sharpness: 0 to 7, contrast: -4 to +4, saturation: -4 to +4, color tone: -4 to +4, B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G, B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
• Image processing: ~ Highlight tone priority ~ Auto lighting optimizer (4 settings) ~ Long exposure noise reduction ~ High ISO noise reduction (4 settings) ~ Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignette)
• Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
• Viewfinder: ~Eye-level pentaprism ~ 95% frame coverage ~ magnification: 0.95x(-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity) ~ eyepoint: 22 mm ~ interchangeable focusing screen ~ Ef-A standard (2 other types optional) ~ dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Focusing screens (optional): ~ Ef-A (Standard Precision Matte - included) ~ Ef-D (Precision Matte with grid) ~ Ef-S (Super Precision Matte for easier manual focus)
• Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio 40:60)
• Viewfinder info: AF points, Focus confirmation light, ISO sensitivity, Shutter speed, Aperture, Manual exposure, AE Lock, Exposure compensation amount, AEB level, Spot metering area, Flash ready, Red-eye reduction lamp on, High-speed sync, FE Lock, Flash compensation amount, ISO speed (while changing), WB correction (while changing), Highlight tone priority icon *, B&W mode icon, Warnings, Maximum burst for continuous shooting, Buffer space
• LCD monitor: ~ 3.0 " TFT LCD ~ 920,000 pixels ~ 7 brightness levels ~ 160 ° viewing angle ~ Dual anti-reflection
• LCD Live view: ~ Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor ~ 100% frame coverage ~ 30 fps ~ Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor ~ Best view or exposure simulation ~ Silent mode ~ Grid optional (x2) ~ Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) ~ Three AF modes - Live mode/Quick mode/Face Detection ~ Histogram ~ Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)
• Record review: ~ Off ~ On (histogram via INFO button) ~ Display mode same as last used Play mode ~ 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
• Playback modes
1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot
2. As 1 but also image count and quality
3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram
4. Less detailed exposure info., thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms
• Playback features: ~ Optional blinking highlight alert ~ Optional AF point display ~ Magnified view (up to 10x) ~ 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index ~ Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images / by screen or date) ~ Delete / Protect
• Flash: ~ Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash ~ FOV coverage up to 17 mm (27 mm equiv.) ~ Guide number approx 13 m / 43 ft (ISO 100) ~ Cycle time approx. 3 sec ~ Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments ~ X-Sync: 1/250 sec
• External flash: E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
~ In-camera flash configuration (currently only 580 EX II) ~ Wireless multi-flash support ~ PC Sync
• Shooting modes: ~ auto ~ creative auto ~ program AE (P) ~ shutter priority AE (Tv) ~ Aperture priority AE (Av) ~ Manual (M) ~ Auto depth-of-field ~ Portrait ~ Landscape ~ Close-up ~ Sports ~ Night portrait ~ Flash off ~ Camera user settings 1 ~ Camera user settings 2
• Drive modes : ~ Single ~ High-speed continuous: 6.3 fps ~
Low-speed continuous: 3 fps ~ Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec (3 sec with mirror lock-up)
• Burst buffer: ~ Large/Fine JPEG: 90 frames (with UDMA card) ~ RAW: 16 frames
• Orientation sensor: Yes
• Auto rotation: ~ On (recorded and LCD display) ~ On (recorded only) ~ Off
• Custom functions: 25 custom functions with 74 settings in 4 groups
• Firmware: User upgradable
Portrait grip: ~ Optional WFT-E3/E3A ~ Optional BP-E2N battery grip ~ Optional BP-E2 battery grip
• Connectivity: ~ USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ~ Video out ~ HDMI connector ~ N3 type wired remote control ~ PC Sync flash terminal ~ Communication terminal on base for WFT-E3/E3A
• Storage: ~ ~ Compact Flash Type I or II (inc. FAT32) ~ Supports UDMA cards ~ Canon Original Data Security Kit supported ("Original Image Data") ~ No CF card supplied
• Power: Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• Supports: ~ BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514 ~ CR2016 Lithium battery (date/time backup) ~Optional AC adapter
• Wireless connectivity: (optional WFT-E3/E3A) Mounts on base of camera and also acts as vertical grip ~ Wireless 802.11b / 802.11g ~ Wireless security: WEP, TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK ~ Wireless methods: Infrastructure or Ad Hoc
Wired ethernet (100 Base-TX) ~ Transfer: FTP, PTP (remote control by computer), HTTP (view / remote fire) ~ USB host capable: External hard drives, flash drives ~ USB comms: GPS devices (records coordinates and altitude in image header)
Dimensions: 146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Weight: 1.6 lbs. without battery; 1.8 lbs. with battery