Canon EOS 50D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A closer look at the new Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP APS-C DSLR

Review summary: The 15-megapixel Canon 50D digital SLR builds upon the strengths of the 40D with a higher pixel count, a revamped image processor and a higher resolution LCD screen. But what makes it a vast improvement over the 40D? The What Digital Camera Canon EOS ...

Pros: LCD upgrade, extra resolution, prompt AF

Cons: No real groundbreaking change, unintuitive menus, metering issues in difficult light

Verdict: What to make of the Canon EOS 50D. On the one hand, there are several 'upgrades' to the 40D that will appeal to a range of photographers. If you're someone who needs to either enlarge your prints or values the ability to crop your images without ...

Review summary: While point-and-shoot digicams muddle along without any super breakthroughs-14 megapixels? Big deal!-watching the brawl between D-SLR manufacturers is much more enjoyable....

Pros: High-quality images ; very little digital noise ; solid construction ; excellent screen

Cons: Expensive ; steep learning curve for newbies ; no protective cover for LCD

Pros: Fantastic resolution for capturing fine details ; Low-noise sensor (albeit with heavy noise reduction at expanded ISOs) ; Excellent selection of in-camera JPEG processing options ; Solid durability ; Great ability to trigger flash at a variety of ...

Cons: Heavy like a lead brick ; Overly complicated menus and submenus ; Live view interface not very intuitive ; Default processing a little flat ; AF accuracy not consistent

Verdict: Sitting somewhere between the "entry-level" models like the Rebel XSi and advanced cameras like Canon's own EOS 1D series, the 50D offers greater resolution, enhanced live view functionality with contrast-detect AF, and a new menu interface offering ...

Review summary: Canon EOS 50D SLR camera review : With the introduction of the Canon EOS 50D I immediately presumed this would be the successor to the 40D, however Canon fiercely denied this. The Canon 50D should be considered as a stand-alone DSLR equipped with ...