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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: EOS-50D
Date announced: 2008-08-26
MSRP: $1399
Average retail price: $1071  See all prices
Official site: EOS-50D Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4752 x 3168 (15 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 22.3 x 14.9 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.6x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 920,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.95x
Viewfinder coverage: 95%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: BP-511A (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
640 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in / 144.8 x 106.7 x 73.7 mm
Weight (empty): 25.7 oz / 730 g
Bundled software: EOS Digital Solutions, Digital Photo Professional
 
Misc. notes: Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection. Supports EF and EF-S lenses with a 1.6X focal length conversion. HDMI video output. Add a 28 - 135 IS lens for $200 more, or an 18-200 IS for $600 more.