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Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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The Canon 50D is now a reality, announced as a follow up to the very popular 40D professional digital SLR. The 50D improves on that model with an all-new, faster DIGIC 4 image processor and a 15 megapixel CMOS sensor, while retaining such amenities as the 3.0-inch live view LCD display.

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Specifications

  • 15 megapixels
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • Canon EF/EF-S lens mount
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • ISO levels expandable up to 12800
  • 3.0-inch live view LCD display
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Answered Questions for the 50D

Q: how do I get sharper pictures?
A: I suspect you may have focus accuracy issues with that lens. I had a 17-55 2.8 lens that needed to... read more
Q: I am trying to decide between the eos xsi and the 50d. I need lots of versatility while traveling and a good camera to take action shots. which one?
A: Both the XSi and 50D are very good cameras that will take sharp photos with high resolution for printing large... read more
Q: I'm pretty new with SLR, take picture more potraits & kids while running & jumping. Would you recomended Canon D50 OR Rebel Xsi/ 450D ?
A: Good points to consider by both James and Lister. James you surprised me with a minor error on the XSi... read more

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Open Questions for the 50D

Q: I recently purchased an EF 100-400mm lense and it does not work on auto focus on my Canon Rebel XSi. I wondered if the Canon 50D would work better.
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Q: I am looking for a EF lens for the 50D that is equivalent to the EF-S 17-55 2.8.
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Q: Training on 50D
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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon Amazon $1,099.00 Go!
4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay eBay $999.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 344 Store Reviews Vanns.com Vanns.com $1,049.97 Go!
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4.5 out of 5 7173 Store Reviews BuyDig.com BuyDig.com $975.00 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3717 Store Reviews Adorama Adorama $982.95 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $997.00 Go!
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  • 5 out of 5
50D just purchased (Landon - 7/27/09)

Just got it and can't believe how easy it is - and I have no picture taking skills. The pics exceed every expectation. It looks... read more

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50D (m chasey - 3/17/09)

Purchased for a game trip to Tanzania/Serengeti. 2000 photos later it is the easiest camera to use I have ever owned. Battery life is wonderful... read more

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Very Impressed (Gretta Benfield - 2/14/09)

The 50d is my first digital SLR camera. I find it very easy to use. The LCD screen is great to review pictures. however I... read more

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