Canon EOS 50D

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Model Name:	Canon EOS 50D
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	50D
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1399.00
Street Price:	$999.95
Date Available:	2008-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	29.0 oz (822 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	15.5
Effective Megapixels:	15.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.07"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF, EF-S
Kit Lens:	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	45 - 216 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.82x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	72mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	920,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13 m / 43 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional
Other Connection:	N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	640
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X.
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses, new Creative Auto exposure mode, 4-step adjustable high-ISO NR, 4-step adjustable ALO, 6.3 fps, Face Detection in LV mode. Native ISO range, 1/3 stop adjustable up to 3,200. H1 is 6,400, H2 is 12,800. Variable RAW (15.1MP (L), 7.1MP(M), 3.8MP(S) in RAW).

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