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 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.

State of the art image processing

The EOS 50D operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With instant start-up times, speedy autofocus, and minimal shutter lag, the EOS 50D is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs (using an UDMA CF card), 60 JPEGS (using a CF card), or 16 RAW files, so you'll never, ever miss a shot. The next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor offers finer details and even more natural color reproduction, compared with the previous DIGIC III Image Processor. Since Canon's DIGIC 4 chips use advanced singal processing technologies, they provide even faster operations, including write times to UDMA cards. It also enables Face Detection Live mode to detect and focus up to 35 faces to capture the best shot possible. Further, DIGIC 4 offers the improved Auto Lighting Optimizer that corrects brightness and contrast automatically, and Peripheral Illumination Correction for up to 40 EF lenses. DIGIC always maximizes performance between the capturing and recording stages of digital photography.

Big, high resolution screen

The EOS 50D features a bright, high resolution, 3.0" Clear View LCD monitor with 920,000 (dots/VGA) pixels and a broad viewing angle of 160° horizontally and vertically. It offers a brighter and more detailed display than the EOS 40D, includes a new smudge-resistant coating, and is perfect for accessing camera settings like ISO, metering modes, AF selection, and flash options. Plus, it's superb for reviewing, editing, and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View function.

Live View function for almost any application

The EOS 50D features Canon's most advanced Live View shooting thanks to a number of focusing modes available including Quick mode, Live mode, and Face Detection Live mode. You can zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size, enabling critical focus. There's even two overlay grid options, perfect for lining up vertical and horizontal lines. In the studio, the camera can be controlled remotely with Live View function when the camera is connected to a computer through a USB cable, or wirelessly if the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A is used.

Incredible auto focus

A high precision 9-point wide area AF that uses cross-type points at f-stops of f/5.6 or faster, enables the EOS 50D to focus faster, more accurately, and in difficult lighting situations. AF sensitivity is a stunning EV-0.5 to EV18. Adding to this AF performance, the EOS 50D incorporates a diagonally mounted cross-type sensor that is sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines at f/2.8, perfect for enhanced operation in dim light. The EOS 50D has a number of focus modes, including One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF, and AI Servo AF.

Camera adjusts tricky details

Canon's exclusive Lens Peripheral Illumination setting takes into account any light falloff in the corners of the frame and corrects it, making for a perfectly exposed image. Correction data are detected automatically on a number of Canon EF lenses and can be entered manually through the included Canon EOS Utility software.

Better dust-free performance

The EOS 50D's self cleaning sensor unit eliminates stray dust that enters the camera when changing a lens or when out in the field. The sensor's IR-cut/low-pass filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations every time the camera is turned on or off and features a new flourine coating to minimize dust adhesion. Dust missed by the cleaning unit is captured by Canon's Dust Delete Data Detection software and can be erased from the image file.

Easy creativity

A new Creative Auto mode and a quick control screen on the EOS 50D help novice users narrow the gap between fully automatic and manual control. While the camera will remain by default in fully automatic mode, frequently changed settings like flash, exposure compensation, image quality, and more are all accessible through one easy screen interface designed for intuitive, quick action. A provided shooting guide serves as a quick reference for on-the-fly operation.

Robust, high definition output

With an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output, the EOS 50D enables high definition display of your photographs on any HDTV with HDMI ports. It's remarkable to behold the details of your photographs in full HD, and it's easy with the EOS 50D. Resolution is set automatically to match the TV to which you've connected, and images are displayed in a full-frame 3:2 ratio with blackened bars to the left and the right of the image.

Compatible with renowned Canon lenses and flashes

The EOS 50D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L-series lenses. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the EOS 50D. The EOS 50D also features the E-TTL II flash metering system, and can be used with any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line, providing reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness.

Included with purchase

EOS 50D body, eyecup Eb, wide neck strap, video cable, USB interface cable, battery pack BP-511A, battery charger, "Great Photography is Easy" booklet and "Do More with Macro" booklet, ESO Digital Solution CD, software instruction manual.

Comparison Specifications

• 15.1 megapixels (effective), high sensitivity, high resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
• Uses CF (CompactFlash) 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)
• Compatible with Canon EF lenses, including EF-S lenses (no lens included with purchase)
• Shooting modes: Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, creative auto, full auto, pogrammed image control modes (6), manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
• Retractable, auto pop-up flash, E-TTL II autoflash metering, compatible with optional EX-series speedlights
• 3.0" TFT color LCD display, approx. 920,000 pixels, 7 brightness levels
• USB 2.0 hi-speed terminal, HDMI mini output terminal, NTSC/PAL selectable video output

Additional Specifications

• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Enhanced Live View shooting, Face Detection Live mode
• 9-point (cross-type) high precision autofocus, AF assist beam
• Peripheral Illumination Correction
• Integrated cleaning system with fluorine system, fixed position low-pass filter
• Image capture: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW + JPEG
• 8 image sizes ranging from 4752 x 3168 pixels (large/fine) to 2352 x 1568 pixels
• Picture style settings: standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, monochrome, user def. 1-3
• White balance: auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature setting
• +/-9 stops white balance correction, +/-3 stops white balance bracketing

Manufacturer Specifications

• Depth-of-field preview button
• Focusing modes: auto, one-shot AF, predictive AI servo AF, AI focus AF, manual focusing (MF), automatic or manual AF point selection
• ISO speed: ISO 100 - 3200 (in 1/3-top increments), auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or 12800
• Exposure compensation: Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
• Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb
• Drive modes: single, high-speed continuous, low-speed continuous, and self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
• Continuous shooting speed: high-speed: max. 6.3 shots/sec., low-speed: max. 3 shots/sec.
• Live View shooting, Remote Live View shooting, 5x or 10x magnified view at AF point function
• 8 image playback modes including index, magnified view, rotated image, image jump, slide show
• Uses rechargeable battery pack BP-511A (included)

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.7" W x 4.2" H x 2.9" D
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.

Canon EOS 50D Body Warranty Details

One-year parts and labor warranty

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