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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Color and Resolution
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03.Noise and Video
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04.Speed and Timing
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05.Components
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06.Design / Layout
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07.Modes
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08.Control Options
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09.Image Parameters
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10.Connectivity / Extras
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11.Overall Impressions
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12.Conclusion
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13.Sample Photos
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14.Specs / Ratings
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15.Comments
Canon EOS 50D
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Comments
Specs / Ratings
Specs Table
| Canon EOS 50D Specs | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium SLR |
| Original Price | 1399.00 $ |
| Height | 106.68 mm |
| Width | 144.78 mm |
| Depth | 73.66 mm |
| Weight | 728.6 g |
| Model Colors | black |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Size | 3.0 in. |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95 x |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95.0 % coverage |
| Media New | 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) |
| Connectivity Options | A/V |
| Battery Type | removable lithium-ion |
| Battery Model Number | CR2016 |
| Mirror Technology (Interchangeable Lens) | DSLR |
| Waterproof | No |
| ISO Options | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 100, Extended ISO |
| Minimum ISO | 100 |
| Maximum ISO | 12800 |
| Canon EOS 50D Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color | 8.67 | 3.0 | |
| Resolution | 11.59 | 3.0 | |
| Noise Auto ISO | 6.89 | 1.15 | |
| Noise Manual ISO | 13.07 | 3.0 | |
| Low Light | 7.04 | 3.0 | |
| Dynamic Range | 8.67 | 3.0 | |
| Size Portability | 7.25 | 1.0 | |
| Model Design Appearance | 8.5 | 1.3 | |
| Handling | 8.0 | 2.0 | |
| Control Button Positioning Size | 7.5 | 1.85 | |
| Front | 7.5 | 0.65 | |
| Back | 8.0 | 0.75 | |
| Left | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Right | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Top | 7.75 | 0.75 | |
| Bottom | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Menu | 8.5 | 1.65 | |
| Auto Mode | 8.5 | 1.05 | |
| Auto Focus | 9.25 | 3.0 | |
| Focus | 9.25 | 1.5 | |
| ISO | 10.0 | 2.0 | |
| White Balance | 10.0 | 2.5 | |
| Exposure | 10.0 | 1.75 | |
| Meterng | 9.5 | 2.0 | |
| Shutter Speed | 11.0 | 1.75 | |
| Aperture | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Custom Image Presets | 8.0 | 0.5 | |
| Drive Mode | 8.75 | 2.5 | |
| Picture Quality Options | 10.5 | 1.25 | |
| Picture Effects Mode | 2.0 | 2.15 | |
| Playback Mode | 8.0 | 1.5 | |
| Viewfinder | 8.75 | 2.0 | |
| LCD Screen | 9.0 | 1.75 | |
| Flash | 8.25 | 1.75 | |
| Lens Mount | 9.0 | 1.75 | |
| Memory | 3.0 | 0.5 | |
| Battery | 8.0 | 1.95 | |
| Startup 1st Shot | 9.83 | 3.0 | |
| Shot Shot | 6.06 | 3.0 | |
| Shutter Shot | 10.0 | 3.0 | |
| Software | 6.0 | 1.25 | |
| Jacks / Ports / Plugs | 7.5 | 1.0 | |
| Direct Print Options | 6.0 | 0.4 | |
| Ease of Use | 7.25 | 0.75 | |
| Other Features | 7.0 | 0.75 | |
| Value | 7.0 | 2.5 | |
| Processing Speed | 7.95 | 3.0 | |
| OLD Movie Mode | 0.0 | ||
| Total: | 680 | ||
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