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Canon EOS 50D Digital Camera Review

by Tim Barribeau
Published on October 28, 2008

Navigation
Intro	Physical Tour
Color and Resolution	Noise and Video
Speed and Timing	Components
Design / Layout	Modes
Control Options	Image Parameters
Connectivity / Extras	Overall Impressions
Conclusion	Sample Photos
Specs / Ratings

The 15-megapixel EOS 50D is Canon's newest mid-range SLR. Available for $1399 for the body alone, or packaged with a variety of kit lenses, it's the successor to 2007's 40D. After putting the 50D through a rigorous body of tests (undertaken using the 28-135mm lens, part of a $1600 kit set), we came out with an impression of it being a solid, dependable camera, but without any amazing new features. The improved Live View functionality is a pleasant addition, as is the new, 920,000 pixel LCD screen, and the bump up to 15 megapixels. However, the 50D didn't blow us away in any of our tests, instead maintaining a universally average result. The 50D showed itself to be a solid, incremental upgrade in the mid-level Canon cameras.

Section	The Good	The Bad
Tour	Rugged body	Uninspired design
Testing/Performance	Good overall results	Did not perform particularly well in any test
Components	High quality, 3-inch, 920,000-pixel LCD screen. Vastly improved Live View	No in-camera image stabilization
Design/Layout	Solid and well designed camera, good menu system	Weighs over three pounds with lens and battery
Modes	Fast burst mode, Creative-Auto Mode for simplified manual controls	Minimal editing controls in playback
Control Options	Very wide range of ISOs and white balance options	Only one fluorescent white balance preset
Image Parameters	Multiple size RAW files	Limited picture effects
Connectivity/Extras	Industry standard plugs for all inputs, great battery life	Included software is uninspiring
Value	Excellent range of features for a mid-range SLR	It's still not an inexpensive investment

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