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Canon EOS 50D Body Only

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Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Product Description
The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and... More
The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It also features a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output. Less
The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.61 lb. 1.17 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Features Face Detection Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 2592 x 1728 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type - Autofocus & Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 6.3 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 400 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21
File Size (Low Res.) - 1.1 MB (about 116 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position - Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Li-Ion Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 440 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.61 lb. 1.17 lb.
Depth 2.9 in. 3 in.
Height 4.2 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.7 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4260146557448 689466262469
Product ID 70528406 95827376
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Driver • Battery Charger • Battery Pack USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date October, 2008 -
Family Line Canon EOS Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN 2807B017AA 4462B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS 50D Body Only
Canon EOS 50D Body Only Digital Camera
From $1,319.99
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $499.95

Product Review Summary

4.9
Based on 8 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Professionals (2)
  • Travel (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

23

The Canon 50D Delivers

byel_guapo Oct 27, 2008
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Impoved ISO and LCD Screen, faster processor, many new features
Cons Too many new features?
Recommended it? Yes

BACKGROUND
I got into digital photography about seven years ago when we were expecting our first child. During that time, I’ve had three children, changed thousands of diapers and have taken even more photographs. I’ve started out with a Point and Shoot (P&S) Olympus, then went on to a Canon... Read full review »

4

Fantastic Buy!

bykaters1 May 21, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 15.1 Megapixels, LiveView available, 6.3 frames per second, 3" LCD screen
Cons Takes Compact Flash cards which tend to cost more than SD cards
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon EOD 50D is a great camera! I bought one when I started my photography business 2 years ago and it hasn't missed a beat yet! It is a great camera for someone who is familiar with how DLSR's work and knows how to use the camera in the various programming & manual modes. However, it still... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 30 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
24
4 stars
6
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (8)
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (3)
  • Bulky (1)
  • No Weather proofing (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Home (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Great for anyone

byjohnston1234 Aug 15, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy interface, beautiful renderings, fully customizable. 
Cons Could use more zoom, but different lenses can be purchased for distant shots.  
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS for a family vacation to niagara falls.  I have never owned a professional camera beforehand so I figured it would be difficult to learn but it was really simple.  Beautiful pictures, ample shot settings, and quick changing to different style... Read full review »

1

The Canon Rebel rocks!

bychq4life Nov 10, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many different shooting modes<br>Lovely contrast<br>Simple to master
Cons The camera cannot be set down without tipping forward, hard for self-timer.
Recommended it? Yes

I got this product as a gift and could not be happier with it.  I have been taking photography classes in school and became very interested in it, so I decided that I wanted a digital camera as well as a film camera.  I originally thought that it would never stand up to film, but so far... Read full review »

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