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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: 2008-11-03, review by: letsgodigital.org

  • Abstract:  of the Canon 50D is completely logical. The improved sensor techniques with in addition the increase of image resolution, the increased resolution and improved reproduction of the monitor, the enhancement of the Live View functionality, the DIGIC 4 pr...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-28, review by: digitalcamerainfo.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon EOS-50D is a solid incremental upgrade from the 40D. It doesnt have any dramatic new features, delivers a gorgeous LCD, 15-megapixel resolution, an improved live view mode, and burst mode at a speedy 6.3 frames per second. However, we were ...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-20, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com

  • Excellent performance and photo quality; solid, comfortable shooting design.
  • Relatively basic feature set for its class.
  • A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders. Specifications: Resolution: 15.1 megapixels; Display type: 3 in LCD display See full specs Price range: $1,399.00 - $1,599.99 See...

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  Published: 2008-10-07, review by: photographyblog.com

  • Released just one year after the 40D, the new EOS 50D DSLR is Canons answer to its main rival, the Nikon D300. The EOS 50D is both a worthy upgrade for current 40D owners and a real challenger to the D300, mainly thanks to the larger 15 megapixel sen...

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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: cameralabs.com

  • High resolution which matches 40D’s noise, Quick handling and continuous shooting, VGA screen with Live View & HDMI, AF micro-adjust and vignette correction.
  • Needs decent optics to exploit resolution, Face detection impractical due to slow AF, Auto Lighting Optimizer unremarkable, Lacking movie mode.
  • The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the already excellent EOS 40D, equipping it not just with the latest features, but also a significant boost in resolution without compromising noise levels. The presence of certain specifications, and the fact i...

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  Published: 2008-09-27, review by: askmen.com

  • Abstract:  Despite the popular 40D SLR digital camera being only a little over a year old, Canon has decided to release the follow-up to build on the successful high-end line ahead of schedule. Although the 40D will still be available in retail outlets through th...

 
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  Published: 2008-08-26, review by: anandtech.com

  • CANON U.S.A. HAS ANNOUNCED THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CANON 50D. The replacement for the prosumer 40D, with a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C size sensor and a 1.6x lens multiplier, will begin shipping in October at a street price of $1399. Below is the Canon Press ...

 
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  Published: 2008-08-26, review by: Kenrockwell.com

  • Abstract:  The EOS 50D was announced on 26 August 2008. It is Canons latest DSLR for serious amateurs, especially those shooting sports and action on a $1,399 budget. If youre a serious every-weekend sports shooter and have less than $1,600 to spend on a DSLR ...

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  Published: 2008-08-26, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  Almost exactly a year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, Canon has announced the 50D, which were assured will be a sister-model, rather than a replacement. Recent history has seen Canon release new models every 18 months-or-so but its been a busy y...

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  Published: 2008-01-01, review by: photo.net

  • A number of EOS 50D reviews have been somewhat critical, suggesting that by reducing the pixel size in going from the 10MP of the sensor used in the EOS 40D to the 15MP sensor used in the 50D Canon have overreached themselves and this has resulted in a...

 
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