Canon EOS 50D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Although Canon's 10-million pixel Eos 40D was a capable contender for the top slot in the semi-pro market, it quickly lost out to the superior and pricier Nikon D300. Now, though, using its considerable manufacturing muscle, Canon has introduced the ...

Verdict: While all this may seem like a bit of a let down, there's a lot to commend the Canon Eos 50D. Functionally, it's an improvement on the already excellent 40D, but we can't help but escape the feeling that we've reached the point of diminishing returns ...

Review summary: At first glance the Canon EOS 50D digital SLR camera isn't a dramatic upgrade over its predecessor, the Canon EOS 40D (which remains available). For a price difference of about $300 (the 50D sells for $1600, including an EF 18-to-200mm, f/3.5-to-5.6 ...

Pros: Offers face detection mode Solid design

Cons: Live View shooting remains convoluted

Verdict: Ultimately, the Canon EOS 50D is very much like its 40D sibling. Its strengths overshadow its minor drawbacks (unless you're eager to use the Live View mode). Its greatest assets are its wide-ranging controls and its ability to output great image ...

Review summary: Canon goes out of its way to advertise the fact that the EOS 50D is by no means a replacement for the 40D - rather it is “built on the success of the 40D model.” Since ...

Verdict: The Canon EOS 50D is a trusty model with an excellent number of enhanced shooting features compared to the 40D. With such important emphasis placed on auto shooting modes and dumbed-down shutter and aperture tweaks, though, it's bizarre that this ...

Review summary: Canon's new mid-level DSLR is a solid upgrade, but might have been even better with less resolution.

Pros: Improved dynamic range ; no additional noise at up to ISO 3200 despite increase in resolution from previous model ; good speed overall ; higher resolution 3-inch LCD from previous model ; easy-to-navigate new menu system

Cons: Images at ISO 12600 are practically unusable ; confusing mix of amateur and professional features

Verdict: The Canon 50D is sturdy and attractive but looks a lot like the previous model

Review summary: Correction of a few strange ideas which seem to have been floating around the web concerning the high resolution sensor of the EOS 50D.

Verdict: You have to read highly technical reviews for what they actually say, not for what you think they are trying to say. If you're not conversant with all the factors that are involved in lens and image sharpness (and how the two interact), then be ...