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Canon 50D : Specifications and Opinions

Canon 50D

The Canon 50D is a reflex camera with APS-C (1.6x) sensor and 15.1 megapixels manufactured from 2008 to 2010 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 12800 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 6.3 FPS x 16 RAW / 90 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 850 €;

144 users have given it an average vote of 8.7 out of 10

Canon 50D, compare with:

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 22.3 x 15 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.6x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	15.1 megapixel
ISO sensitivities	100 - 12800
File formats	RAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 2 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M, scene
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon EF, Canon EF-S (click here to view al compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	9
Continuos shooting	6.3 FPS x 16 RAW / 90 JPEG
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Silent Shooting and Mirror Lock Up
Dust reduction	Yes
Video mode	No
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB Charging	No
Built and notes
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.0", 640 x 480 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 95%, 0.95x
Flash	Yes, guide number 13 meters
Storage	CF
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Li-Ion, Canon BP-511A
Weather sealing	No
Weight	820 g
Dimensions	146 x 108 x 74 mm
Buy	Canon 50D, buy on Ebay

Reviews

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Saroukai

sent on August 25, 2013

Pros: I been working for four years with the Canon 50D and it had always worked perfectly in every light conditions. It follows me everywhere I go and it's really fast and easy to use. I particulary use it with a Canon 300mm f2.8 (first version) and the great Canon 180mm macro to have a better reach and I'm really satisfied by the results. I'll keep it as long as possible to enjoy Nature photography...

Cons: It becomes a bit old nowadays in comparaison with new bodies but it had never disapointed me...I use also the Canon 5D Mark II and I must admit the image quality is a bit under...sometimes !!!

Opinion: The Canon 50D is my best friend during many years and it still works everytime I need it ! I use it with serie L lenses and APS-C lenses and it does a great job ! I hope you will have a body like this one in your photobag...The choice of using Canon bodies is the best I did ! (Nikon and others are surely great too but I have never regret my Canon...). Greetings.

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Chewbecca98

sent on May 19, 2019

Pros: Construction, ergonomics, reliability used price

Cons: Weight, high ISO seal, few AF points

Opinion: I bought this 50d coming from a 550d and wanting to look for a more durable, professional and therefore more advanced machine, at a ridiculously cheap price in the used market. Holding it in your hand you immediately notice a great robustness that, while being ergonomic, translates into a fairly important weight.. Considering the age it has, I presume that flaws such as few AF points, low shadows and half-lights and poor dynamic range and very poor tightness at high ISO are normal.. However I am considering selling it again to move on to something newer.. Conclusion, good as a school ship, sturdy solid and very reliable, at the price to which it is used is still difficult to find a new with the same characteristics, but has its limits dictated by age.

Makkio

sent on April 20, 2019

Pros: Construction-Ergonomics-Reliability-High Resolution

Cons: High ISO Hold-only CF slots-Autonomy-hard to tame Sensor

Opinion: I have this camera for a year and a half, purchased of course used. I Think that among the APSc Canon is still today the one that offers the best build quality. The camera body is that of a professional in all and for everything, almost identical to the 5d Mk2. The menus and functions are Also almost the same. It is a machine that is satisfying even to hold it in your hand. In My opinion it is also very ergonomic and not too bulky. Defects... A few AF points, but they work fine. It also Has the correction of the Microfocus for Lens, as well as other corrections for the optics. Low Battery Autonomy. ISO Tightness rather scarce, limited dynamic range (but it is of the 2008, there is) Talking about the sensor, its value is also its worst defect: the resolution. It's a high performance sensor in these terms... But only with very high quality optics. With economic Optics Returns files rather soft, and for the same reason is very inclined to the micro-blur, which is difficult to avoid even because of the poor tightness at high ISO, which imposes longer times of modern machines in Short, requires a nice handle, in Compensation remains a very nice iron even at the distance of 11 years

Makkio

sent on April 20, 2019

Pros: Construction-Ergonomics-Reliability-High Resolution

Cons: High ISO Hold-only CF slots-Autonomy-hard to tame Sensor

Opinion: I have this camera for a year and a half, purchased of course used. I Think that among the APSc Canon is still today the one that offers the best build quality. The camera body is that of a professional in all and for everything, almost identical to the 5d Mk2. The menus and functions are Also almost the same. It is a machine that is satisfying even to hold it in your hand. In My opinion it is also very ergonomic and not too bulky. Defects... A few AF points, but they work fine. It also Has the correction of the Microfocus for Lens, as well as other corrections for the optics. Low Battery Autonomy. ISO Tightness rather scarce, limited dynamic range (but it is of the 2008, there is) Talking about the sensor, its value is also its worst defect: the resolution. It's a very high performance sensor in these terms... But only with very high quality optics. With economic Optics Returns rather soft files, and for the same reason is very inclined to the micro-blur. Still a great car.

Kermit71

sent on September 14, 2018

Pros: Almost a pro, ease of use, shutter speed even today, compared to many other new machines.

Cons: Lack of high ISO range (but it is not a problem), it is only for those who want to produce the shot (no video), to enjoy a quality of shutter go necessarily combined with high-end optics and can withstand the comparison with more expensive machine work

Opinion: I bought it new in 2010 and I never regretted it. Ideal companion in all fields of work. Robust and reliable. Certainly now suffers a bit of the passing of the years but considering that photography is mainly optical, if combined with the objectives of series L or art, still manages to keep the comparison on the field (I tried the above lenses thanks to friends and I must say that compared to the kit That I own the improvement is remarkable!). I will continue to use it and hopefully keep it as a second body. Recommended the purchase used considering the prices that is proposed.

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