Explore Photography. Canon's new 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!
FEATURES:
New 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction, wide range ISO 100-3200 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800), 14-bit conversion for smooth color tones and gradations.
Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing, 6.3 fps up to 90 JPEGS using UDMA CF cards; 60 consecutive JPEGS or 16 RAW using standard CF cards.
3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection.
Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode.
9 cross-type high-precision sensors for accurate target subject acquisition and diagonal center cross-type AF point with f/2.8 and faster lenses.
New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting to automatically even the brightness across the image.
Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System with a fluorine coating for better resistance to dust.
Creative Auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition TV.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:2807B006 Dimensions:5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in (145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG Storage Media:CF Card Type I and CF Card Type II, UDMA-compliant CF cards Software:Canon EOS Digital Solution CD Lens Type:interchangeable lenses Lens Specs:
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Flash Range:n/a Image Capture Specs:
Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Total Pixels: Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion feature
Automatic sensor cleaning
Manual cleaning of sensor
Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Power Specs:
Battery: 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)
Battery Check: Auto
Power Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
Date/Time Battery: One CR2016 lithium-ion battery
Start-up Time: Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Monitor Specs: Viewfinder
Type: Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
USB Terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal: (1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable, (2) HDMI mini OUT terminal
Extension System Terminal: For connection to WFT-E3A
Exposure Controls:Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
Additional Specs:
Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media: CF 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)
Image Sensor Size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm
Recording System
Recording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG
File Size:
Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Large/Nomal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
RAW+Large/Fine: Approx. 20.2+5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
sRAW 1: Approx. 12.6MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
sRAW 1+Large/Fine: Approx. 12.6+5.0MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
sRAW 2: Approx. 9.2MB (2376 x 1584 pixels)
sRAW 2+Large/Fine: Approx. 9.2+5.0MB (2376 x 1584 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Recording Functions: With the WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E3A will be possible as follows:
Standard
Automatic switching of recording media
Separate recordings according to image-recording quality
Recording images having the same size
Backup Recording: Enabled with WFT-E3A attached
File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
Type: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
Auto White Balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation: White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments. White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments. Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission: Provided
Autofocus
Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points: 9 (Cross-type)
Metering Range: EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes: Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist Beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash. Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index): Basic Zone modes: 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.
Exposure Compensation: Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button
Maximum Burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 60 (CF)/approx. 90 (UDMA CF)
RAW: approx. 16
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 11
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes: (1) Live View shooting, (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing: Manual focus. Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF): Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face Detection mode
Metering Modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range: EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified View: By 5x or 10x at AF point
Grid Display: Provided
Exposure Simulation: Provided
Silent Shooting: Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
Image Playback
Display Format: Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder)
