Canon 50D Released

[Beau Chenery]

Et Al

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-9314-9568

I have also seen the australian brochure for it

Points to note:

Key Features
High quality images
15.1 megapixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor
captures superb image quality with low noise and
natural colour


Superior processing
New DiG!C 4 Processor means fasterprocessing and
new features such as Live Face Detection AF Mode

Sharp focusing
9-point AF for ultra sharp images. You can manually
select any of the 9 points to ensure correct sharp
focus

Fast shooting
Capturing 6.3 fps with the ability to capture 60 shots
in a single continuous burst: JPEG

Incredible image detail in low light
Standard ISO (100-3200) and expandable to an
incredible H1:6400 and H2:12800

Live View modes
Now with new Live Face Detection AF mode, you’ll
never miss a sharp portrait in LiveView.

Sharper previews
3.0” (920,000 dots) LCD Screen with anti-reflection &
smudge-resistant surface for clear photo previews

Cleaner Images
Prevents & automatically removes tiny dust particles
resulting in cleaner images

High quality images
�� 15.1 megapixel CMOS Sensor
�� DiG!C 4 Image Processor
�� Noise Reduction for high ISO speeds
High performance features
�� Live View shooting (Live, Quick & Live
Face Detection AF modes)
�� HDMI Output in full High-Definition
Digital SLR photography made easy
�� High speed & precision 9-point AF
�� 3.0” LCD screen
�� Creative Auto mode and Quick Control
screen
�� Compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses
Highly intuitive
�� Automatic image correction
�� Auto Lighting Optimiser
�� Auto correction of lens peripheral
illumination
�� EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Excellent customisation features
�� Register up to two camera user settings
�� Twenty-five custom functions
�� My Menu

Incredibly fast 0.1 second start up time so you are
always ready to capture spontaneous shots

[Andrew McLaughlin]

It's on my wishlist...

[Beau Chenery]

Coming in October 08..

[Tony G]

How can you keep up. I just recently bought the 40D.... If i can turn back time lalalala.

[Montague S]

haven't even clocked up 10,000 shots with the 30D...anyways, I certainly don't want 15mb raw images on my CF or PC for that matter.

[Beau Chenery]

I just bought the 40D last Wednesday.. :confused:

[Brenden S]

I am just about to click over 10,000 shots on my 30D. just hit over 9000 today at the zoo.

[Nigel C]

Over 9000 shots in one day at a zoo?! :eek::eek:


:D

[Brenden S]

No, took just on 1000 shots actually. My camera was red hot. Looks like I got myself a new Birthday pressie being shipped in October.:D:D

[David Knudsen]

The 50D is going to run alongside the 40D until atleast February, 40D will get a pricedrop down to $1299 RRP body only. The 50D will also be available to Retailers (not just pro stores, like the 40D until very recently) so there should be a lot more competition on price.

[Cliff Cook]

Does Canon 50D use compact flash card? :o

From Cliff Cook

[David Knudsen]

Does Canon 50D use compact flash card? :o

From Cliff Cook

Yes it does Cliff, Type I and II

[David Wilkie]

Ted's are already taking orders for the 50D. $2999 with enthusiasts kit

http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displayproduct/canon-eos-50d-enthusiast-kit--2187405_digital-slr--1005803_.html

[Kieran Wells]

Sorry to bring this thread up again.

Did anyone buy the 50D? And what are their experiences with it?

I'm looking at it, as a new camera, when my KRUDD Stimulus comes through...

[Tony G]

Not sure of the thought behind it. I was checking out a 50d ( i currently use the 40d )at DCW and the guy there told me to aim for the 5dII as the 50d 15.1 mp ( well the 5d is 21 mp) created images to soft and noisey. I am not the most technical with cameras, it might have been a sales pitch for me to spend more money, but the end result was he was trying to steer me away from the 50d.

[damien b]

I have the 50D and have found it to be a great camera. Relatively easy to use (converted from film SLR to DSLR) and the images are clean, high quality and as good as the user (me) allows them to be.

If you get into the nitty gritty of digital photos like some reviews do well you may see faults with all types of semi pro DSLR's images. They are not of the quality as a pro DSLR as the sensors are what really makes the camera and the real good sensors are in the pro DSLR's like the Canon Mk 5dII.

At the end of the day i have also found a good quality lens makes more difference than the camera. Great camera and a low grade lens means low grade shots. High quality lens and a medium range camera like say the Canon 450 can mean excellent shots, that very few people would fine faults with.

As for going for 15.1mp over the 40D's 10mp - if all your photos will remain on a hard drive or be developed on a normal size photgraphic paper, then you don't need to go any higher than 10mp really, even 5mp would be fine. I only got the 50D as i could afford it over the 40D - if i didn't have the extra cash then a 40D would have been my choice.

[Tony G]

If I did not have the 40d and was in the market for a camera, I'd get the 50d on knowing how reliable my previous canons have been. They also continue to take great photos with a amateur behind it:o.