Clear and high-quality images
An innovative 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor produces images with superb detail and low noise, ideal for large format printing or artistic framing. The light-harvesting capabilities of the CMOS sensor are enhanced by the use of a new production process and the use of redesigned microlenses and photodiodes have increased the number of pixels without sacrificing image quality. This results in a wider ISO range and reduced noise. Shooting on high speed in conditions insufficient lighting becomes available thanks to the sensitivity level ISO 3200 (which can be increased up to 12800).
The integrated image sensor cleaning system of the EOS SLR camera, which includes an advanced self-cleaning sensor with a new fluorine coating, has an increased level of protection - dust is prevented, repelled and eliminated from the sensor. Remaining particles can be removed from the image automatically at the stage of processing the footage, using the "Dust Delete Data" function and the supplied software Canon Digital Photo Professional.
Unrivaled speed
Canon's latest DIGIC 4 processor supports continuous shooting of up to 90 JPEG images at up to 6.3 frames per second when using a UDMA memory card. Thanks to Canon's Wide Area AF System, which focuses on the subject using 9 separate sensors with a center crosshair, photographers can capture breathtaking action scenes even in low light conditions. The EOS 50D is therefore ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
The DIGIC 4 processor and CMOS sensor support 14-bit image processing for smooth transitions and excellent color reproduction, as well as ultra-fast startup and near-instantaneous image review after shooting.
All details at a glance
The new 3-inch Clear View LCD offers a wide viewing angle for easy viewing. Maximum Clarity allows you to check the accuracy of the focus during playback. Switching to Live View mode (the frame is displayed on the LCD monitor in real time) makes it easy to shoot at an unusual angle, and also allows you to connect to a PC and work in remote shooting mode. Live View now supports three AF methods: Quick AF, Live AF, and new method Real-time autofocus using Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on the recognition of faces in the frame and allows you to quickly create portraits without prior preparation.
Ease of controls
The intuitive EOS camera menu system includes a new screen operational management, which provides quick access to most settings that need to be changed frequently. In the new "Creative Auto" mode auto tuning focus and exposure is combined with the ability to creatively change a number of settings (for example, the clarity of the background).
Mogens Jensen, Director of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe, says: “The EOS 50D is ideal for advanced hobbyists and semi-professionals alike. Also, the novelty will be appreciated by professional photographers who need a powerful spare camera. No other model in this price range can match the EOS 50D in terms of speed and image quality.”
Brief characteristics
* 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.
* Continuous shooting speed 6.3 frames / s; shooting a series of up to 90 JPEG images using a UDMA memory card.
* DIGIC 4 processor.
* ISO sensitivity level 100-3200, expandable up to 12800.
* Wide area 9-point autofocus system.
* 3" Clear View LCD with Live View and Face Detection technology for AF correction.
* Magnesium alloy body allows you to shoot in all weather conditions.
* Integrated system for cleaning the image matrix of the EOS SLR camera.
* Supports the HDMI standard for viewing and playback on HDTVs.
* Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as Canon EX-series Speedlites.
Both in the history of the company and in my personal acquaintance with its products, the 50th model is an extremely remarkable camera. For me Canon EOS 50 became the first SLR autofocus camera. Its appearance in September 1995 ushered in an era of relatively affordable mass-produced automatic SLR cameras, in their own way. functionality little inferior to older models. The Canon EOS line traces its history back to March 1987, when the Canon EOS 650 was released. It was followed by the 620th model in May 1987, the 750th and 850th cameras in October 1988, and the 600th in April 1989. -I (630th in America and Japan) camera, and only in September 1989 did the Canon EOS 1 camera appear, with which the usual numbering of cameras begins today: the larger the number, the younger the model. In my opinion, the fundamental difference from competitors in the company's approach to creating the EOS system was the rejection of mechanical control lens. Aperture and focus drives are electric. During the transition from mechanical cameras to autofocus, Nikon and Pentax retained compatibility with previous optics, the cameras had a mechanical aperture drive. And Minolta made the optics incompatible, but its new lens mount had a mechanical iris drive. These three companies decided that the motor in each lens was too expensive, and put one motor in the camera, which, through a splined connection, moved the lens when focusing. Later these firms also came to purely electrical lens control, and for a long time their cameras had two lens control systems: mechanical and electrical. Canon, on the other hand, made a decisive break with the past and, probably, by the end of the 90s, this paid off, making cameras more competitive due to lower costs. The transition from film to digital DSLRs at Canon was no longer so revolutionary, and the first mass-produced SLR camera, the Canon EOS D30, was the direct successor of the 50th model in design. Actually, the history of Canon digital SLRs begins with it. I note that there were SLR cameras for Canon lenses before, this was the 1.3 MP EOS DCS 3 released in July 1995, which was a film EOS 1N with a Kodak digital back. The back had a 1.3 megapixel CCD sensor, which was smaller than a 24×36 mm film frame, in terms of the angle of view, this corresponded to a magnification of 1.7 times focal length on the lens of a film camera. In December of the same year, the EOS DCS 1 camera, similar in design, was released, but with a 6 megapixel back and an APS-H size matrix, which led to a 1.3 times increase in focal length to obtain a similar angle on a film camera. In March 1998, the Canon EOS D2000 2 megapixel camera, also known as the Kodak DCS 520, was released. This camera had a 1.6x crop factor CCD. And in December of the same year, the EOS D6000 (Kodak DCS560) was released.
The 30th model, announced on May 17, 2000, had Canon's own sensor, was the first CMOS SLR camera, and at the time had a relatively reasonable $3,000 price tag. Previous Kodakov models existed more like prototypes and cost tens of thousands. On February 22, 2002, the Canon EOS D60, which was actually similar to it, was announced, but with a 6 megapixel matrix. Thus, the history of canon digital SLRs begins with two-digit cameras. The first Canon EOS 1D digital unit was announced on September 25, 2001, but it had a Panasonic CCD. The very first unit with a CMOS Canon matrix was the EOS-1Ds announced on September 24, 2002.
For a year I shot the D30, and then for a few years the D60, which I still have to this day. I am very familiar with these cameras. The 6 MP D60 replaced the 6 MP Canon EOS 10D on February 27, 2003. After the letter D moved from the place before the number to the place after it, Canon's line of two-digit cameras dropped out of my consideration. So now that I finally met, having missed the 20th, 30th and 40th models, the Canon EOS 50D, I was quite interested to see what has changed over the years. Canon EOS 20D, announced on August 24, 2004, and Canon EOS 30D, announced on February 21, 2006, have quite a lot in common with Canon EOS 5D, well-known to me, announced on August 22, 2005, with which I also worked for many years, and therefore to this In comparison, I also attracted her. I note that there was also the Canon EOS 20Da, announced on June 1, 2005, designed for astronomical surveys and becoming the first camera with a live picture in the line of Canon digital cameras. The first mainstream live picture camera was the Canon EOS 40D announced on August 20, 2007. Speaking about the history of Canon digital SLRs, I will note the appearance of the three-digit Canon EOS 300 D on August 20, 2003 and the four-digit Canon EOS 1000D on June 10, 2008. The Canon EOS 50D model reviewed in this article was announced on August 26, 2008 and, at the time of this writing, is Canon's newest double-digit camera.
I will try to note the main changes that the EOS system has undergone over the years. Lens. Starting with the Canon EOS 10D camera, in 2003 the mechanical switch of the electrical system of conjugation with the lens disappeared from the mount.
Canon D60 on the left, Canon 5D on the right. Pay attention to the places marked with arrows. The 5D does not have a mechanical switch for the electrical lens interface system.
The Canon EOS 300D, announced on August 20, 2003, featured a new Canon EOS EF-S lens mount. A year later, with the advent of the 20D, a two-digit line of cameras also acquired a similar mount.
The connection to the computer for the DCS1 and DCS3 cameras was carried out via the SCSI interface, and the cameras had a built-in hard drive. The D2000 and D6000 cameras had an IEEE 1394 interface and used a PCMCIA disk as the drive. Cameras, starting with the D30, were connected to a computer via a USB interface, and Compact Flash cards type 1 or 2 were used as memory cards. The Canon EOS 1D camera used the IEEE 1394 interface. The 50 model, in addition to the composite video output connector, also had an HDMI connector.
Front viewBy appearance in front of the camera of the two-digit ruler have changed slightly. The only thing that can be regretted is the disappearance of the autofocus illuminator that was present on the D60. With later cameras, you need to raise the built-in flash to illuminate the autofocus.
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| D30 | 2000 | 3,1 | 22.7×15.1 | 2160×1440 | 10,5 | 0,9 | 1600 |
| D60 | 2002 | 6,3 | 22.7×15.1 | 3072×2048 | 7,4 | 1,8 | 1000 |
| 10D | 2003 | 6,3 | 22.7×15.1 | 3072×2048 | 7,4 | 1,8 | 3200 |
| 20D | 2004 | 8,2 | 22.5×15 | 3504×2336 | 6,4 | 2,4 | 3200 |
| 5D | 2005 | 12,7 | 36×24 | 4368×2912 | 8,2 | 1,5 | 3200 |
| 30D | 2006 | 8,2 | 22.5x15 | 3504×2336 | 6,4 | 2,4 | 3200 |
| 40D | 2007 | 10,1 | 22.2×14.8 | 3888×2592 | 5,7 | 3,1 | 3200 |
| 1Ds Mark III | 2007 | 21,1 | 36×24 | 5616×3744 | 6,4 | 2,4 | 3200 |
| 1000D | 2008 | 10,1 | 22.2×14.8 | 3888×2592 | 5,7 | 3,1 | 1600 |
| 50D | 2008 | 15,1 | 22.3×14.9 | 4752×3168 | 4,7 | 4,5 | 12800 |
| 5D Mark II | 2008 | 21,0 | 36×24 | 5616×3744 | 6,4 | 2,4 | 25600 |
| 500D | 2009 | 15,1 | 22.3×14.9 | 4752×3168 | 4,7 | 4,5 | 12800 |
The sensing element size is calculated by dividing the matrix size by the number of sensing elements in a row. In the EOS 50D matrix, the partitions between the sensitive elements are made thinner, which theoretically should increase the efficiency of the sensors. To date, the 50D has the highest pixel density of a SLR and the highest sensitivity in its lineup. This is already a challenge to the laws of physics, let's see how it affects the noise.
The 50 camera has two new recording formats SRAW1 (7.1 MP; 3456×2304) and SRAW2 (3.8 MP; 2353×1568).
Raw in translation means raw and, in theory, should be a recording of the original signal on sensitive elements. SRAW2, it would seem, can be information from every second sensor, and it is not clear to me which sample is involved in the SRAW1 format. Noise analysis shows that, in fact, these names probably hide the average data from several sensors, since the noise when recording in these formats decreases, and if it were just a sample of a smaller number of sensors, then they would remain constant. This is also confirmed by the fact that when processing in UFRaw, the inscription appears in the column for choosing the type of interpolation - “Without Bayer structure”. Thus, SRAW has less opportunity to interfere with processing than RAW, but the main advantage is that a greater color depth is retained.
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Below the images are the standard deviation values for the gray area on the right. With a minimum sensitivity of 100 ISO in all cases, the result is almost the same. At ISO 1600 and 3200, the 50D camera loses in 5D noise. Therefore, having ISO 6400 and 12800 in RAW mode does not give the 50D any advantage over the 5D, which does not have these sensitivity values. The 7 MP SRAW1 mode already looks better than the 12 MP 5D camera, so there is hope for a satisfactory result even at a higher sensitivity.
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In addition to noise, the small size of the sensor leads to the fact that the linear resolution limit exceeds the size of the allowable focus circle, which I take equal to the size of two sensors already at aperture F:16. This is one stop ahead of the 40D camera and two stops ahead of the 5D camera. For more details, see the article: "Program for calculating the depth of field". Higher requirements are also placed on the lens. The following shots were taken at f:5.6 with Canon EF 50mm F/1.4 USM and Canon EF-S 17-85mm F/4-5.6 IS lenses. Although the difference is almost not noticeable in the picture of real objects, nevertheless, it is clear that the Canon EF-S 17-85 mm does not use the full capabilities of the sensor.
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By clicking on the fragment with the mouse, you can see the entire frame.
Top view and controls
Canon EOS 50D
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Canon EOS 5D
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EOS 50
Despite the fact that the film camera already has an LCD indicator, nevertheless, its switches are much more informative. Already by their position, you can judge many camera settings. For digital cameras, the use of the menu is a prerequisite for working with the camera. The shortcut buttons on the top panel require you to be sure to follow the changes in the parameters on the screen or in the viewfinder.
In terms of the number of modes on the wheel, the 50D is the undisputed champion. SA mode is an absurdity of the idea of the "Change Symbol" camera. Parameters Background Blurred Sharp and Darker Lighter require, in my opinion, more effort to master than studying the effect of aperture and shutter speed on the picture, and certainly, such an abundance of combinations requires a phenomenal memory from the photographer :-)
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| D30 | 2000 | 1,8 | 114000 | 226×168? |
| D60 | 2002 | 1,8 | 114000 | 226×168? |
| 10D | 2003 | 1,8 | 118000 | 230x170? |
| 20D | 2004 | 1,8 | 118000 | 230x170? |
| 5D | 2005 | 2,5 | 230000 | 320×240 |
| 30D | 2006 | 2,5 | 230000 | 320×240 |
| 40D | 2007 | 3 | 230000 | 320×240 |
| 1Ds Mark III | 2007 | 3 | 230000 | 320×240 |
| 1000D | 2008 | 2,5 | 230000 | 320×240 |
| 50D | 2008 | 3 | 920000 | 640×480 |
| 5D Mark II | 2008 | 3 | 920000 | 640×480 |
| 500D | 2009 | 3 | 920000 | 640×480 |
Manufacturers give the number of dots in the description, but three dots are needed to display one pixel - blue, green and red. If the density of points is not very significant for framing an already taken picture, then when working with a live image, 9000 points for a 50D camera are much more convenient than 2300 for a 40D or 1000D. If focusing with old screens can be compared with focusing on a micro-raster screen, then the new screen is already comparable to a good frosted glass. The pictures below show screenshots taken at different magnifications on the 50D and 1000D cameras. The bottom pair of pictures shows the lower left corner of the frame.
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Advantages: * build quality - I bought myself a real camera, with a good, low-noise matrix - the one I really dreamed about! * ergonomics - all levers, buttons and wheels are at hand - everything is under control * convenient choice of autofocus point - no need to take your eyes off the lens * fast response - convenient for reportage and sports shooting * very accessible menu (if you are not too lazy to read the manual) and many many many other things (read the specifications - everything is written there Disadvantages: none Comment: Very good camera. For fans of pixels, noise and other technically microscopic nonsense, I can say one thing: no pixels will help you do nice photos. No one will consider imaginary noises under a microscope. Everyone will look at the SHOT. For large format printing, this camera has more than enough megapixels and low noise at high ISOs. I was choosing between eos50d and SONY a450 why I didn’t consider Nikon - don’t ask, because I don’t know myself ... Thank all the saints that I bought exactly 50d. In addition to quality and technical characteristics, there is another significant "BUT" - these are optics and other related ones (after a week of use you want to buy a telephoto lens) - compared to Canon, Sony has crazy prices ... P.S. now cameras of the same class, but different trademarks, the differences are so small that only fanatics can argue about them. The cameras are almost the same, but different in ergonomics and prices for components. And one more thing .. if you are not interested in what aperture, shutter speed, photosensitivity, methods of measuring exposure are, then do not throw money away and shoot with a soap dish))) ____________________ It has been more than three years since the review was written, so I will continue ( now April 30, 2014). - EVERYTHING WORKS as before. - bought a Canon flash, another battery and a "portrait" - the camera fell due to the crooked hands that it hit, but nothing happened to it - everything works as before - installed the firmware for shooting video (though without sound), then changed back - I worked in snow, rain, hail, frost, heat - I got so used to the manual mode that I do everything "blindly" - the ergonomics are amazing! - a million cool photos of my growing son, nature (morning, afternoon, evening and night), holidays, events and weddings. SUMMARY: This is a HIGH QUALITY CAMERA that will last a very very very long time.
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A worthy novelty from Canon with a resolution of 15.1 megapixels and the ability to continuously shoot up to 90 shots in JPEG format at a speed of 6.3 fps. Additional features include a 3-inch Clear View LCD with Live View and Face Detection for AF correction, DIGIC 4 processor, ISO 100-3200 (up to 12800 maximum), wide area 9-point AF system. More about the model:CANON EOS 50D kit EF-S 17-85 CANON EOS 50D /18-200 CANON EOS 50D kit EF-S 18-200 CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-125 DC OS HSM CANON EOS 50D body + CANON EF 17-40 L USM CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-200 DC OS CANON EOS 50D BODY + SIGMA 120-400 OS CANON EOS 50D BODY + SIGMA AF 10-20 CANON EOS 50D BODY + SIGMA AF 70 CANON EOS 50D BODY + SIGMA AF 30 /1.4 CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 17-70 ASP IF DC CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-50 EX DC MACRO CANON EOS 50D KIT EF-S 18-55 CANON EOS 50D BODY + SIGMA AF 150-500 OS CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-200 ASP IF DC CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-50 DC OS HSM CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 18-250 DC OS HSM CANON EOS 50D body + TAMRON AF 18-200 CANON EOS 50D body + TAMRON AF 18-270 CANON EOS 50D kit EF 28-135 CANON EOS 50D body + CANON EF-S 15-85 IS USM CANON EOS 50D body + SIGMA AF 17-70 DC Macro OS HSM CANON EOS 50D body + CANON EF-S 18-135 IS CANON EOS 50D body + TAMRON SP AF 17-50 XR Di II LD Aspherical CANON EO S 50D body + TAMRON SP AF 17-50 XR VC DI II LD CANON EOS 50d 17-85 IS kit + EF 70-300 USM register . |
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rising The date: 16.03.2018 20:27:39 |
- Strengths: 100% professional camera, has EVERYTHING you need.
- Weak sides: not identified (well, yes, crop of course)
- Comment: for work has not lost its relevance to this day, speed, accuracy, quality, everything is in place, as well as the built-in lens adjustment, as well as the classic case with certain variations passing from model to model.
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AZ-YAR(Amateur photographer with 11-24 years of experience) The date: 23.06.2016 13:12:23 |
- Purchase time: May 2016
- Strengths: autofocus - 9 cross sensors, of which the central one is double cross, picture quality,
- Weak sides: until they show up
- Used analogues: Canon PRO 1, Canon 30d, Canon 650d
- Comment: purchased in May 2016..php?mod_id=3225) Used EOS 50d, for a meager amount, got in a kit with 15-85 / f 3.5-5.6 IS. Feelings: the camera and lens are not inferior to the more modern 650 with an L-lens, neither in image quality nor in speed, and autofocus, with a double cross sensor in the center and all the other cross sensors, comes out even better. Summary: those who are limited in funds, but want modern photographic equipment that gives excellent results, look for it in the secondary market and take it without hesitation. If only, was in good condition, was in amateur use. This can be seen from the carcass, there are no scuffs, scratches, etc. The built-in lens alignment is another plus. Another plus is that the EOS 50d, with the new firmware, can also shoot video. A pair of 50d+15-85 deserves five points, with a huge plus!
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Nikita Goncharenko(Beginner photographer with 0-3 years of experience) The date: 31.08.2015 22:53:17 |
- Purchase time: August 2015
- Strengths: size, good autofocus, indestructible, "correct" control. excellent screen, cheap on the secondary now but still a relevant crop device.
- Weak sides: an old battery that comes with 20d.
fast discharge in live view mode - I use it for some frames and when working with manual lenses.
that's all, I don't see any other cons - Used analogues: canon 30d/40d/60d/5d mark 2
- Comment: I bought 50d for myself a second carcass for 14t.r in perfect condition with a mileage of 30t. shots for every day and a safety net for weddings.
I consider it one of the best in xxD series.
I don’t know how correct it is to compare it with 5d2, but only a small viewfinder and a smaller auxiliary screen are striking. Everything else is completely satisfied and I think that this camera is also relevant in 2015, if you don’t need video recording. This carcass will be much better than modern plastic ones toys like 650-700d.
it feels like you are holding a strong monolithic device in your hand that will not let you down in any situation.
For those who love cropping in live view, I advise you to unlearn right away - the old bp511 batteries are apparently not designed for this and sit down very quickly.
I am very glad that I bought this carcass, I think it will still delight and delight.
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Veles(Beginner photographer with 0-3 years of experience) The date: 19.04.2015 17:09:26 |
- Purchase time: 2015
- Strengths: Armor-piercing. Good autofocus, good focus in low light. Relatively low noise (ISO). Internal alignment.
- Weak sides: The switch .. it was difficult to think of a more uncomfortable one. Loud. Personally, my focus often misses.
- Used analogues: Canon 400d, 500d, 7d.
- Comment: The fotik is interesting, the photos are voluminous, juicy, like all other cameras of the same class. Focus in the dark catches adequately. Compared to the 500d, I was struck by the difference in image sharpness, despite the fact that the resolutions of the cameras are the same, the 50d shoots more clearly ... I shot with the same lenses, the result was always in favor of the 50s.
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Gamor Sadomsky(Beginner photographer with 0-3 years of experience) The date: 12.04.2015 23:09:20 |
- Purchase time: 2013
- Strengths: Lots of.
- Weak sides: For its price, there are none. I would like the BB to work better.
- Used analogues: 450d, 1100d - not analogues
- Comment: At the moment - a great budget purchase for a photographer who wants to shoot high-quality photos for a family album for ridiculous money. In fact, everything has been said for a long time. Today for 13-15 thousand rubles. You can buy this camera in excellent condition. The camera has a very useful thing - focus adjustment (which is only in advanced models), for the first time a decrease in the distance between the lenses was applied, in front of the matrix elements, which was then used to increase the sensitivity in top cameras. And the camera, with the right settings, allows you to take decent photos at 6400. The fact that a lot of pixels is good, you can set the SRAW mode, which reduces the resolution by 2 times (but still 7-plus megapixels for crop is enough with proper cropping), but with a bonus gives an improvement in noise by 1 step. When installing the Magic Lantern firmware, the camera shoots Full HD video, and it’s quite good thanks to the large buffer, though without sound. The speed of 6.3 frames per second is quite good for a family report. In general, a miracle, not a camera. When I think about what to buy for it, I come to the conclusion that it does not make sense for me to buy anything less than Canon 5d mark 3 or Canon 1d mark IV, which today is about 90-100t.r. and in a shabby condition. Very convenient, functional and simple operation. In general, someone who begins to seriously engage in photography and does not have the means to expensive equipment you can safely offer this magnificent camera. After all, over the years it does not get worse, and outstanding photographers shot masterpieces on less advanced cameras. So if you take the time to explore its capabilities, it will pay off handsomely. I am attaching some photos from my family album. Not masterpieces, but quite for amateurs.
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Real_Pastor(Beginner photographer with 0-3 years of experience) The date: 13.03.2015 11:27:32 |
- Purchase time: mid 2014
- Strengths: 1) Size and weight. Very handy, especially with the battery grip.
2) Shooting speed. 6.5 frames per second is pretty fast. Many new crops and even ffs do not accelerate to this shutter speed.
3) Price. Now the price of an old woman 50d has fallen so much that it’s even a shame for her.
4) Autofocus speed.
5) The quality of the image on the display (in comparison with 40d is especially noticeable).
6) Buttons-wheels-switches. Everything is convenient and fast.
7) An additional screen, which until 760d was the prerogative of half-baked ones (although there was an additional screen on the d350).
8) Life view. Now you will not be surprised by this, but in general the function is very useful, especially for working with manual glasses.
9) Dust and moisture protection. - Weak sides: Too many pixels, C grade jpeg for my taste (but Rav is spinning as it should). Other than that, I don't even know what to complain about.
- Used analogues: Available at the time of recall Canon 400d, 600d, 5d, Nikon d80, d3000, d5100.
- Comment: Now there are probably no new 50d left anywhere. So if you are reading this review, then you either already have this camera, or plan to take it used. If you have a second case - I will try to help you. The price of this device is now 10-15 thousand rubles. Even during a crisis. Offers break out with a price of 8 thousand, but this is rather a rarity. I myself took 50d a year ago with a non-native flu and an additional battery for 10. The camera is completely satisfied to this day, being the main reportage camera. I'm not a pro, but I like to shoot, so I have a lot of cameras and have something to compare with.
If you choose Nikon or Canon, then Nikon has similar ergonomics and quality starts from d300 / d300s / d7000. All three of these cameras cost more than 50d, but at the same time, the d300 and d300s noticeably lose in terms of noise at high ISOs. d7000 issues better quality at ISO 1600 than Canon 50d, but at the same time it has a number of problems with autofocus, and the level of protection is lower, and besides, it costs at least 20 thousand.
At the same price as 50d, Nikon has a d90, which is not dusty, smaller, weaker in autofocus, has a SD card, instead of a more tenacious tsf at 50d, and at the same time has about the same working ISO. The shutter speed of the d90 is less, but the price of 12 thousand for this device is still rare, more often more expensive. There is also a d5100 with an excellent matrix, like in the d7000 (having a d5100 and 50d, I see that Nikon always looks great at ISO 1600, and Canon already gives noticeable noise) and a swivel screen at a price of about 13-15 thousand, but this is a different class - amateur initial chambers. No additional screen, no shooting speed, no weather protection.
What does Canon have in return for 50d? There is an older model - 40d, which by and large is similar to 50d, having only a small number of insignificant minuses, in comparison with 50d. But the price for 40d is almost the same as for 50d, so it's better to take a newer model.
Again, we will not particularly consider the initial canon crops (this technique is more for beginners, and 50d is more suitable for advanced amateurs), there are 500d, 550d at this price, you can find it within 15 thousand and 600d, but they are not at all equal to 50d. I have 600d and I can say with confidence that for 95% of cases I will choose the old 50d, not 600d. 600d is good for video, the swivel screen pleases, but there is no solidity, an additional screen on top, no autofocus speed and accuracy, no more than 6 frames per second. The working ISOs are only slightly higher, in fact the difference is imperceptible (for the same d5100, the difference is immediately visible).
If we compare 50d with 60d, then in my opinion, the only plus of a newer device is, again, a swivel screen and video (although you can also shoot video on 50d by installing the appropriate firmware, the quality is excellent). Everything else has either not changed or worsened (autofocus micro-adjustment, for example). At the same time, 60d costs almost twice as much as 50d.
You can also recall the seeds (canon 7d), which bypasses 50d in a number of small things, but for an amateur, by and large, there is almost no difference. Both are fast, secure, reliable. But the price difference is three times. Moreover, you can’t get more DD or work at high ISO by buying 7d.
There is another option - canon 5d. But it is not reportage at all, there is no shutter speed, autofocus is so-so. But ff, excellent colors in jeep, much less pixels. True, the price for it has already exceeded 20 (at one time I took it for 16). But if there are 10-15 thousand for 50d, it’s a sin not to consider the cheapest mirror digital ff as an option.
For me, 50d has only one minus - an unimportant jepeg. If I don’t retouch pictures from Canon 400d or 5d, from Nikon d80 or d3000 in 90% of cases, then by 50d this percentage is slightly lower. But given its speed, you can always snap a bunch of frames and find the right one, since the camera does not allow frank marriage. In general, in terms of price-quality ratio, in the period 2014-2015 there is nothing better for a novice reporter or just an advanced amateur photographer. The camera shutter calmly holds 100-150 thousand operations. Its shock resistance is amazing, its reliability is high, and the price is ridiculous. All worthy competitors are noticeably more expensive, but they do not always give a noticeable gain in image quality. In general, the model is extremely successful, I recommend!
Equipped with a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's latest DIGIC 4 image processor and up to 6.3 fps, the EOS 50D delivers unrivaled resolution and speed at a surprisingly affordable price.
Clear and high-quality images
An innovative 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor produces images with superb detail and low noise, ideal for large format printing or artistic framing. The light-collecting capabilities of the CMOS sensor, improved by using a new manufacturing process and the use of redesigned microlenses and photodiodes, have increased the number of pixels without compromising image quality. This results in a wider ISO range and reduced noise. Shooting at high speeds in low light conditions is made possible with ISO 3200 (upgradable up to 12800).
The integrated image sensor cleaning system of the EOS SLR camera, which includes an advanced self-cleaning sensor with a new fluorine coating, has an increased level of protection - dust is prevented, repelled and eliminated from the sensor. Remaining particles can be removed from the image automatically at the post-production stage using the Dust Delete Data function and the included Canon Digital Photo Professional software.
Unrivaled speed
Canon's latest DIGIC 4 processor supports continuous shooting of up to 90 JPEG images at up to 6.3 frames per second when using a UDMA memory card. Thanks to Canon's Wide Area AF System, which focuses on the subject using 9 separate sensors with a center crosshair, photographers can capture breathtaking action scenes even in low light conditions. The EOS 50D is therefore ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
The DIGIC 4 processor and CMOS sensor support 14-bit image processing for smooth transitions and excellent color reproduction, as well as ultra-fast startup and near-instantaneous image review after shooting.
All details at a glance
The new 3-inch Clear View LCD offers a wide viewing angle for easy viewing. Maximum Clarity allows you to check the accuracy of the focus during playback. Switching to Live View mode (the frame is displayed on the LCD monitor in real time) makes it easy to shoot at an unusual angle, and also allows you to connect to a PC and work in remote shooting mode. Live View now supports three AF methods: Quick AF, Live AF, and a new Live AF method using Face Detection Live AF that optimizes focus based on face recognition in frame and allows you to quickly create photo portraits without prior preparation.
Ease of controls
The EOS' intuitive menu system includes a new Quick Control screen that gives you quick access to the most frequently changed settings. The new "Creative Auto" mode combines automatic focus and exposure with the ability to creatively change a number of settings (such as background clarity).
Mogens Jensen, Director of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe, says: “The EOS 50D is ideal for advanced hobbyists and semi-professionals alike. Also, the novelty will be appreciated by professional photographers who need a powerful spare camera. No other model in this price range can match the EOS 50D in terms of speed and image quality.”
Brief characteristics
* 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.
* Continuous shooting speed 6.3 frames / s; shooting a series of up to 90 JPEG images using a UDMA memory card.
* DIGIC 4 processor.
* ISO sensitivity level 100-3200, expandable up to 12800.
* Wide area 9-point autofocus system.
* 3" Clear View LCD with Live View and Face Detection technology for AF correction.
* Magnesium alloy body allows you to shoot in all weather conditions.
* Integrated system for cleaning the image matrix of the EOS SLR camera.
* Supports the HDMI standard for viewing and playback on HDTVs.
* Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as Canon EX-series Speedlites.
