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Conclusion
Our initial impressions of the 50D are positive; it looks to be a solid upgrade to a good camera, adding extra resolution. But there is no real speed increase over its predecessor; it shoots at 6 frames per second, while the 40D was slightly faster at 6.5fps. And it is lacking the hot feature that most other SLRs seem to be adding at present: video recording. Whether that is a problem depends on what kind of user you are. If you already have a camcorder, you likely won't miss it. The other changes also seem to be positive. The 50D is as responsive and easy to use as the 40D, and has a slightly improved viewfinder that shows more of the photo area. Sports shooters and those with small children will like that it keeps the speed up high with 6 frames per second capture, and the camera seems to be able to keep this up for a an extended time. However, there are other cameras available that can beat this by a considerable margin; the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 can capture 40 frames a second, for instance.
Fundamentally, the 50D looks to be a welcome update to the 40D, but unless you have a burning desire for the extra resolution, we wouldn't recommend that 40D users upgrade. The 50D is definitely a solid pick for a serious shooter who lacks the budget for higher-end models like the 5D Mark II and the Nikon D300, but wants a solid, dependable SLR that can handle rough treatment.|
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