Canon EOS 50D

15.1 megapixel monster

If you thrive on getting amongst the action, the sound of
90* uninterrupted frames firing at 6.3 frames per second
will be music to your ears. And with each frame captured at
15.1 Megapixels with 14-bit sampling, there‘s also plenty to
delight your eyes.

Speed
To keep you shooting at high shutter speeds with long
lenses as the sun disappears, ISO sensitivity is expandable
to an impressive 12,800 – perfect for catching an elusive
bird or a distant tackle when light is fading. And even at high
ISO speeds, the large pixel sites of Canon’s CMOS sensor are
proven to ensure smooth colour gradation and low noise.



Performance
With its near instantaneous start-up time, low power
consumption, precision auto focus and advanced features
such as spot metering, the EOS 50D is the perfect balance
of raw power and supreme control. To keep you focused
on composing the perfect frame, 9 cross-type auto focus
sensors lock onto difficult, low contrast subjects with ease.
For low light shooting, a diagonal cross type centre point
provide extra sensitivity with f/2.8 and faster lenses. The
EOS 50D thinks with you and works for you.

CMOS
It is Canon’s CMOS technology that gives the EOS 5D Mark II and
EOS 50D their quality, speed and high ISO performance edge.
Large pixel sites (4.7 μm2 on the EOS 50D and 6.4 μm2 on the
EOS 5D Mark II) maximise photo diode area while minimising
microlens gap, to provide exceptional dynamic range and
sensitivity. Canon’s CMOS refreshes quickly, for faster frame
rates, and runs cooler to help reduce noise and extend battery life.
And when light is fading, expanding to ISO 12,800 on the EOS 50D
and ISO 25,600 on the EOS 5D Mark II will keep you shooting at
fast shutter speeds without the need to switch to flash.



DIGIC 4
To handle the sheer volume of data generated by the EOS 5D
Mark II and EOS 50D, Canon’s engineers have developed DIGIC 4:
Canon’s new generation image processor. DIGIC 4 delivers
the power to process 14-bit sensor data, for smoother tonal
gradations, faster than ever before. As
well as being fast, processing delivers
precise colour reproduction. DIGIC 4’s high
ISO noise reduction algorithm with new
level settings strikes the perfect balance
between preservation of detail and the
removal of unwanted static. Peripheral Illumination Correction is
now available in camera, while a Highlight Tone Priority feature
retains detail in bright areas. And naturally, DIGIC 4 delivers the fast
playback, long battery life and fast start-up times for which digital
EOS is renowned.



EOS Integrated Cleaning System
To keep your images pristine, the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D
do more than just vibrate the sensor to loosen unwanted dust
particles. An integrated system of components and materials that
works in concert to reduce, repel and remove dust now includes
a Fluorine coating on the cameras’ low-pass filter, substantially
increasing the resistance to dust adhesion. The effect of any
resistant particles recorded as Dust Delete Data can be removed
automatically with Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software.

Shutter Mechanism
The soft-touch release shutter mechanism on both
cameras has a maximum speed of 1/8,000 second, with
a durability rating of over 100,000 cycles. The whisperquiet
mirror mechanism is dampened in both directions
to minimise unwanted vibrations. For particularly sensitive
situations, an electronic 1st curtain shutter mimics
the high speed mechanical shutter for virtually silent
operation.

Focus and metering
To keep your subject sharp as you focus on framing the shot,
both cameras feature a highly responsive 9-point auto focus
system. The centre AF points on both cameras provide extra
sensitivity with f/2.8 lenses ensuring reliable auto focus when
the light begins to fade. While the 6 assist points on the EOS
5D Mark II and the 9 cross type points on the EOS 50D ensure
that subject acquisition is fast wherever the subject is in the
frame. Spot metering on both cameras allows for precise
readings in difficult lighting conditions. Switch to AI SERVO
mode and your camera will even predict the position of rapidly
moving subjects as they approach or recede from the camera.

Menu System
A byword for fast, intuitive camera navigation, the EOS menu
system on both cameras is inherited directly from Canon’s
professional EOS-1D Mark III camera. A special Quick Control
Screen provides fast access to key functions - so you spend less
time navigating and more time shooting.

3.0” VGA CLEAR VIEW LCD screen
For easy, fast checks on composition and
sharpness, even in sunlit conditions, both
cameras feature a large, bright 3.0” VGA Clear
View LCD screen. A wide 170º angle of
view on the EOS 5D Mark II and 160º on the
EOS 50D makes Live View composition
easier from awkward positions. Designed for
frequent use in real conditions, the screen is
guarded by a special protective, anti-reflective
coating. The Auto LCD Brightness function on
the EOS 5D Mark II saves power and optimizes
usability by adjusting screen brightness
automatically to suit ambient light conditions.




EOS 50D Specifications:

Body material • Magnesium alloy
Sensor • 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 15.5 million total pixels
• 15.1 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
Image processor * DIGIC 4
A/D conversion 14 bit
Image sizes * • 4752 x 3168
• 3456 x 2304
• 2353 x 1568
File formats *
• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit)
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal
• RAW + JPEG (separate files)
• sRAW1 (7.1 MP)
• sRAW2 (3.8 MP)*
Lenses • Canon EF / EF-S lens mount
• 1.6x field of view crop
Dust reduction • "EOS Integrated Cleaning System"
• Self-cleaning sensor unit (filter in front of sensor vibrates at high frequency at start-up and shutdown - can be disabled)
• Dust Delete Data - Data from a test shot is used to 'map' dust spots and can be later removed using Canon DPP Software
Auto focus • 9-point TTL CMOS sensor
• All points cross-type for lenses of F5.6 or faster
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
Focus modes • One shot AF
• AI Servo AF
• AI Focus AF
• Manual focus
AF point selection • Auto
• Manual
Predictive AF • Up to 8 m
AF assist • Stroboscopic flash
AF microadjust • +/- 20 steps
• Adjust all lenses by same amount/individually adjust up to 20 lenses
Metering • TTL 35 zone SPC
• Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV
Metering modes
• Evaluative 35 zone
• Partial (9% at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 3.8% at center)
• Center-weighted average
AE lock • Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering
• Manual: AE lock button
Exposure compensation • +/-2.0 EV
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Exposure bracketing • +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Sensitivity *
• Auto ISO (100-1600)
• ISO 100 - 3200*
• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments
• H1 (6400) and H2 (12800) expansion*
Shutter • Focal-plane shutter
• 100,000 exposure durability
• 30 - 1/8000 sec
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec
• Bulb
Aperture values • F1.0 - F91
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• Actual aperture range depends on lens used
White balance • Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Custom
• Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)
WB bracketing • +/-3 levels
• 3 images
• Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias
WB shift • Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)
• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)
Picture style • Standard
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Neutral
• Faithful
• Monochrome
• User def. 1
• User def. 2
• User def. 3
Custom image parameters • Sharpness: 0 to 7
• Contrast: -4 to +4
• Saturation: -4 to +4
• Color tone: -4 to +4
• B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G
• B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
Image processing *
• Highlight tone priority
• Auto lighting optimizer (4 settings)*
• Long exposure noise reduction
• High ISO noise reduction (4 settings)*
• Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)*
Color space • sRGB
• Adobe RGB
Viewfinder • Eye-level pentaprism
• 95% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.95x(-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)
• Eyepoint: 22 mm
• Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional)
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing screens
(optional) • Ef-A (Standard Precision Matte - included)
• Ef-D (Precision Matte with grid)
• Ef-S (Super Precision Matte for easier manual focus)
Mirror • Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio 40:60)
• Mirror lock-up (once or multiple exposures)
Viewfinder info * • AF points
• Focus confirmation light
• ISO sensitivity
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Manual exposure
• AE Lock
• Exposure compensation amount
• AEB level
• Spot metering area
• Flash ready
• Red-eye reduction lamp on
• High-speed sync
• FE Lock
• Flash compensation amount
• ISO speed (while changing)
• WB correction (while changing)
• Highlight tone priority icon *
• B&W mode icon
• Warnings
• Maximum burst for continuous shooting
• Buffer space
LCD monitor * • 3.0 " TFT LCD
• 920,000 pixels *
• 7 brightness levels
• 160 ° viewing angle
• Dual anti-reflection *
LCD Live view*
• Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor
• 100% frame coverage
• 30 fps
• Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor
• Best view or exposure simulation
• Silent mode
• Grid optional (x2)*
• Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point)
• Three AF modes - Live mode/Quick mode/Face Detection*
• Histogram*
• Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)
Record review • Off
• On (histogram via INFO button)
• Display mode same as last used Play mode
• 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
Playback modes
1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot
2. As 1 but also image count and quality
3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram
4. Less detailed exposure info., thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms
Playback features • Optional blinking highlight alert
• Optional AF point display
• Magnified view (up to 10x)
• 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index
• Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images / by screen or date)
• Delete / Protect
Flash • Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
• FOV coverage up to 17 mm (27 mm equiv.)
• Guide number approx 13 m / 43 ft (ISO 100)
• Cycle time approx. 3 sec
• Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• X-Sync: 1/250 sec
External flash • E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
• In-camera flash configuration (currently only 580 EX II)
• Wireless multi-flash support
• PC Sync
Shooting modes *
• Auto
• Creative auto *
• Program AE (P)
• Shutter priority AE (Tv)
• Aperture priority AE (Av)
• Manual (M)
• Auto depth-of-field
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night portrait
• Flash off
• Camera user settings 1
• Camera user settings 2
Drive modes
• Single
• High-speed continuous: 6.3 fps *
• Low-speed continuous: 3 fps
• Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec (3 sec with mirror lock-up)
Burst buffer * • Large/Fine JPEG: 90 frames (with UDMA card)
• RAW: 16 frames
Orientation sensor Yes
Auto rotation • On (recorded and LCD display)
• On (recorded only)
• Off
Custom functions * 25 custom functions with 74 settings in 4 groups
Firmware User upgradable
Portrait grip • Optional WFT-E3/E3A
• Optional BP-E2N battery grip
• Optional BP-E2 battery grip
Connectivity*
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Video out
• HDMI connector*
• N3 type wired remote control
• PC Sync flash terminal
• Communication terminal on base for WFT-E3/E3A
Storage* • Compact Flash Type I or II (inc. FAT32)
• Supports UDMA cards *
• Canon Original Data Security Kit supported ("Original Image Data")
• No CF card supplied
Power • Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• Supports BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514
• CR2016 Lithium battery (date/time backup)
• Optional AC adapter
Wireless connectivity
(optional WFT-E3/E3A) • Mounts on base of camera and also acts as vertical grip
• Has its own BP-511A battery
• Wireless 802.11b / 802.11g
• Wireless security: WEP, TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
• Wireless methods: Infrastructure or Ad Hoc
• Wired ethernet (100 Base-TX)
• Transfer: FTP, PTP (remote control by computer), HTTP (view / remote fire)
• USB host capable: External hard drives, flash drives
• USB comms: GPS devices (records coordinates and altitude in image header)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Weight * • No battery: 730 g (1.6 lb)
• With battery: 822 g (1.8 lb)