Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera

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.

Technical Details

* 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
* Body only; lenses sold separately
* Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
* New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
* Capture images to Compact Flash Type I or II memory cards (not included)



Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Highlights
1. New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction.
2. Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing.
3. DIGIC 4 Image Processor.
4. 3.0-inch Clear View LCD.
5. Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode.
6. 9 cross-type high-precision sensors for accurate target subject acquisition.
7. New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting.
8. Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
9. Self Cleaning Sensor Unit.
10.Dust Delete Data Detection.
11.Creative Auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display.
12.HDMI output for displaying full high-resolution images on a HDTV.

Software
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 17.0)
The EOS 50D comes bundled with an updated Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk, which features powerful software programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer. These include Canon's EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX for Windows (Version 6.2), ImageBrowser for Macintosh OS X (Version 6.2), the Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4), PhotoStitch (version 3.2), WFT Utility (version 3.2). Each application is designed to perfect the captured images and streamline the digital workflow.

PROS
Superb 15.1-meg images.High-speed shooting. Accurate focusing. Decently priced.
CONS
Inevitable noise at high ISO settings.