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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.
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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: 2009-01-31, Author: Cliff , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The digital SLR market is a divided into three main strata, separated by price, specification and target audience. At the lowest end you have the entry-level models such as the Nikon D40 (£244 inc. lens), the Sony A200 (£300 inc. lens), the Olympus E-420 ...

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  Published: 2009-01-26, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • The new Canon EOS 50D is a superbly versatile piece of kit. If you’re an existing Canon owner in search of a rugged APS-C format camera, there’s no need to look any further. But, if you’re in the market for a new system, it’s not q...

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  Published: 2009-01-15, review by: digicambuyer.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Canon's digital SLR range splits broadly into two areas. At the bottom end are the amateur cameras with APS-C sized sensors, and at the top end are the professional cameras with full-frame sensors (the pro-level EOS 1D Mark III is the odd one out wit...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-05, review by: digitalartsonline.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Boasting a 50 per cent increase in pixel count, the Canon 50D is an update to the hugely capable but underrated ten-megapixel EOS 40D. As well as the increase in resolution, the new model boasts 14-bit colour, sensitivity up to ISO 12800, a new 300dpi ...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Although Canons 10-million pixel Eos 40D was a capable contender for the top slot in the semi-pro market, it quickly lost out to the superior and pricier Nikon D300. Now, though, using its considerable manufacturing muscle, Canon has introduced the Eo...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Abstract:  The E Canon EOS 50D is the fifth generation of enthusiast D-SLR from Canon, with each model evolving and showing improvements. As you’d expect, the Canon EOS 50D is a very well-rounded camera. There’s the class-leading 15.1Mp chip, impressive ISO range...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • The EOS 50D is a no-frills camera – there’s nothing really exciting here to stop you in your tracks. It’s hard to complain, though, as it does exactly what you’d expect, and does it with style. It responds quickly and feels like it’ll last even in a pr...

 
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  Published: 2008-12-06, review by: Photoradar.com

  • The new Canon EOS 50D is apparently not intended to replace its predecessor the 40D though, and will sit alongside it as a 'sister' model.Apart from a new silver bezel on the Mode Dial, the 50D has inherited virtually the same beefy magnesium alloy bod...

 
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  Published: 2008-12-05, review by: itreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon EOS 50D is a trusty model with an excellent number of enhanced shooting features compared to the 40D. With such important emphasis placed on auto shooting modes and dumbed-down shutter and aperture tweaks, though, its bizarre that this came...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-14, review by: techradar.com

  • Impressive feature set, Strong picture quality, Pleasant to handle
  • Gadgets are a big battery drain, LCD display attracts grubby fingerprints

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