OVERVIEW - Canon eos50d Digital SLR Camera with APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor:
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 - Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera with APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor:
SPECIFICATIONS - CANON EOS 50D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH APS-C SIZED 15.1-MEGAPIXEL CMOS SENSOR:
| Canon EOS50D |
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 |
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 |
| Image Sensor |
Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
Pixels |
Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels |
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 |
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
| 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 |
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(2) Large/Nomal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(8) RAW+Large/Fine: Approx. 20.2+5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(9) sRAW 1: Approx. 12.6MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
(10) sRAW 1+Large/Fine: Approx. 12.6+5.0MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
(11) sRAW 2: Approx. 9.2MB (2376 x 1584 pixels)
(12) 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:
(1) Standard
(2) Automatic switching of recording media
(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality
(4) 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) |
Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Picture Style |
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 |
| Image Processing |
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 |
| Viewfinder |
Type |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) |
Eyepoint |
Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment |
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
Focusing Screen |
Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S {point of Focus), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided |
Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
Viewfinder Information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock, Red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information) |
Depth-of-Field Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
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CANON EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera with APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
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