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Testseek.com have collected 96 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 50D and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 50D.
Award: Most Awarded October 2008
October 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Very good photo quality (with a good lens)
  • Low noise levels through ISO 1600 in low light
  • And ISO 3200 in good light
  • Sturdy
  • Welldesigned body
  • Easy to hold
  • Resistant against dust and moisture
  • Ultrasharp 3inch LCD display
  • Live view allows you to ...
  • Fantastic resolution for capturing fine details
  • Lownoise sensor (albeit with heavy noise reduction at expanded ISOs)
  • Excellent selection of incamera JPEG processing options
  • Solid durability
  • Great ability to trigger flash at a variety of shutter speeds
  • AF system still among the fastest
  • 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.
  • Excellent 15.1 megapixel sensor with very low noise and superb detail
  • ISO 100 to 1
  • 600 usable at 13x19 inches
  • Dust removal technology reduces sensor cleaning chores
  • High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes checking focus and composing in Live View an exce...
  • Lighting fast. Produces beautiful low-light images. Large
  • High-resolution LCD screen. HDMI-out.
  • Excellent performance and photo quality
  • Solid
  • Comfortable shooting design.
  • High-quality images
  • Hardly any digital noise
  • Rugged
  • Solid construction
  • Excellent 3-inch screen
  • Live View better than expected
  • Solid design
  • Offers face detection mode
  • LCD upgrade
  • Extra resolution
  • Prompt AF
  • High resolution which matches 40D’s noise
  • Quick handling and continuous shooting
  • VGA screen with Live View & HDMI
  • AF micro-adjust and vignette correction.

The editors didn't like

  • Images on the soft side
  • Especially with "average" lenses
  • Slight tendency to clip highlights and overexpose
  • Battery life is below average
  • And 20% worse than on the 40D
  • Very slow contrast detect AF in live view mode
  • Live view not availabl...
  • Heavy like a lead brick
  • Overly complicated menus and submenus
  • Live view interface not very intuitive
  • Default processing a little flat
  • AF accuracy not consistent
  • Images at ISO 12600 are practically unusable
  • Confusing mix of amateur and professional features.
  • AF assist only works when flash is up
  • Though flash can be forced off
  • Auto-rotation doesnt play well with all computer programs
  • Soft images with the 28-135mm kit lens
  • Demands very good optics
  • Kit lens doesnt really reach wide angle
  • Indoor white ...
  • Expensive. Big and heavy.
  • Relatively basic feature set for its class.
  • Expensive
  • Live View is still overrated
  • Fairly steep learning curve for newbies
  • No protective cover for LCD
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  • Live View shooting remains convoluted
  • No real groundbreaking change
  • Unintuitive menus
  • Metering issues in difficult light
  • Needs decent optics to exploit resolution
  • Face detection impractical due to slow AF
  • Auto Lighting Optimizer unremarkable
  • Lacking movie mode.

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  Published: 2017-03-14, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com

  • Abstract:  The zoom range of Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens encompasses the entire trinity of focal lengths—85mm, 105mm, and 135mm—for portraiture. While the f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture may be a bit slow for available light portraits, it's more than made...

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  Published: 2012-06-08, review by: The-digital-picture.com

  • Abstract:  A full Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D review is planned. ...

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  Published: 2011-07-20, review by: digital-photography-school.com

  • Abstract:  Today Sime reviews one of the latest DSLRs to be released by Canon – the Canon EOS 50D.I was very excited when Canon told me that they were sending me out the Canon EOS 50D to review. I have been a long time Canon user and currently I am shooting with...

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  Published: 2009-09-01, review by: electronicsme.com

  • With almost too many features and capabilities to discuss, the Canon EOS 50D is an extraordinary digital SLR that is perfect for the photographer who needs something fast and reliable. Although the quality of pictures may sometimes fall below expectati...

 
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  Published: 2009-05-20, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Abstract:  SLR camera ranges used to be the same year after year – manufacturers wouldnt release new ones for long stretches of time.But with digital SLRs things are different and the march of time requires new models regularly....

 
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  Published: 2009-05-13, review by: mymac.com

  • Abstract:  Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots By Jeff RevellISBN: 978-0-321-61311-0 US $24.99 CAN $29.99 UK £14.99 The Canon 50D is the latest in the line of Canons prosumer cameras. It was released less than a year after the 40D, and sports some really g...

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  Published: 2009-04-22, review by: devhardware.com

  • Abstract:  The wide availability of digital cameras has enabled consumers from all walks of life to become well acquainted with photography. Research has even revealed that once consumers become sick of their small, point and shoot cameras, they seek out more ser...

 
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  Published: 2009-04-01, review by: dpinterface.com

  • The Canon EOS 50D is a mid-range digital SLR which has 15 megapixels of resolution and comes in your choice of three kits. The EOS 50D is one of the larger cameras in its class, but makes up for that with very good build quality and ergonomics. There&rsqu...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-25, review by: pcmag.com

  • Lighting fast. Produces beautiful low-light images. Large, high-resolution LCD screen. HDMI-out.
  • Expensive. Big and heavy.
  • The Canon EOS 50D is fast and sharp, and it produces low noise at high ISOs. If you own compatible lenses, theres not much to think about. If you dont, Nikons D90 might be worth a look....

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  Published: 2009-03-23, review by: Neocamera.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon EOS 50D performs very well and deserves an excellent rating among DSLR cameras. Image quality is certainly good with low-noise, good color accuracy and reliable exposure. The 50D is also one of the fastest and most quiet DSLRs. When the Ca...

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