Canon's 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!
Image Sensor
15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
Sensitivity
ISO: 100-1600 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or ISO 12800
Extension settable (with C.Fn.I-3-1): ISO 12800
High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-1600
Lens Compatibility
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Shutter Speeds
1/8000th seconds to 1/30th of a second
Focal-plane shutter
100,000 exposure durability
0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec
Bulb
Continuous Shooting / Burst Rate
High-speed: Max. 6.3 shots/sec.
Low-speed: Max. 3 shots/sec.
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
E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
In-camera flash configuration (currently only 580 EX II)
Wireless multi-flash support
PC Sync
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
LCD
3.0 inch, 920,000 pixel TFT color display
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)
File Types
RAW (.CR2; 14-bit)
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal
RAW + JPEG (separate files)
sRAW1 (7.1 MP)
sRAW2 (3.8 MP)
Storage Media
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 Supply
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 One Battery Pack BP-511A
AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (with optional Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, AA-size batteries can be used)
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
Software
Canon CDROM
Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, VISTA
Mac: OS 9.0, 9.2, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 inches
145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
Weight
No battery: 730 g (1.6 lb)
With battery: 822 g (1.8 lb)
Other Features
The EOS 50D features Canon's most advanced Live View shooting thanks to the 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 2 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.
Megapixels: 15.1 MP
Sensor Size/Type: 22.3 x 14.9 mm / CMOS
Resolution: 4752 x 3168
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100-3200
File Formats: RAW, JPEG
Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S
Shutter Speeds: 30 sec - 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting (fps): 6 fps
Flash: Yes
Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Auto, Program
Shooting Modes: Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash off
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500-10000 K in 100 K steps)
Self Timer: 2 sec, 10 sec
Video: Yes
Viewfinder: Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage: 95%
Display Screen: 3"
Memory Card Type: Compact Flash (Type I & II), UDMA
Battery: 1x BP-511A lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Dimensions: 5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9"
Weight: 730 g / 1.6 lb
