Overall, we were very pleased with the 50D’s performance and controls. The camera’s fast burst rate of 6.3 frames per second definitely puts it a notch above most entry-level D-SLRs, which generally offer about 3 frames per second. This faster...
Abstract: While driving around upstate New York during the peak fall foliage season and testing the new Canon EOS 50D, I met the perfect candidate for this camera. Upon rounding a curve there sat the mother of all fall foliage trees, a sugar maple in full red a...
If Canon had given us a 40D “Mark II” at 10 megapixels with the rest of the upgrades found on the 50D, then I think we would have a killer prosumer camera. However, we are approaching the point where more megapixels become pointless. When Canon and t...
Abstract: The EOS 50D digital SLR is blurring the line between the mid-range and professional cameras. Incorporating the best features of Canons prosumer models, the Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR camera includes an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and ...
Improved dynamic range; no additional noise at up to ISO 3200 despite increase in resolution from previous model; good speed overall; higher resolution 3-inch LCD from previous model; easy-to-navigate new menu system.
Images at ISO 12600 are practically unusable; confusing mix of amateur and professional features.
Instead of offering fancy bells and whistles such as a high-definition movie mode (all the rage in digital SLRs these days, it seems), Canon has chosen to go the high-resolution route with the 50D. Fortunately, a greater number of pixels on the 50D do...
Abstract: The Canon 50D Milestone by Harold M. Merklinger The recently introduced Canon 50D is a milestone camera: a camera that marks a new level of technical achievement in some way. Before I explain how, let me provide some background. About a dozen years ag...
Abstract: Sometimes a statement taken in isolation can be the truth, but its not the whole truth, and in fact in isolation it can be misleading. For example... "Stepping out of a plane flying at 5000ft wont hurt you". Thats pretty much true, but it doesnt...
Abstract: Video Review: Chris Hardwick heads down to San Diego to field test the new 15.1 megapixel Canon EOS 50D Camera by taking shots of the San Diego Chargers during pre-game training. How does the flashy, high priced DSLR stack up? Will it rate higher than ...
