Canon EOS 50D 15.1 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EOS 50D 15.1 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Canon 50d SLR
Summary: 4 Stars
Just as exected ,
actually easier than expected,
Picture quality higher than Pentax SLR's
but different and not as easy to use.
Better lens choices and lensa vailible.
Pricy lens and not stabillization or HD Video built in..,not necessary
but would be nice to have!
CS
Digital camera Review: Canon EOS 50D
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned 20D and 30D prior to purchasing the 50D. I upgraded primarliy for the increased resolution and larger display size. Have taken many random shots to get a feel for menu and controls. 95% of my pictures stay digital(archive, website, and BluRay slide shows. I find that the increased resolution to be readily apparent when viewed from BluRay DVD on a 50" plasma TV. The menuing still requires a learning curve, but more intuitive than prior generations. Live view is nice, but not something I will use much except for shooting over a crowd etc. Build quality is outstanding as in prior generations. Until I take my next trip will not have any more pertinant feedback. The one thing that I found to be a problem on prior generations stll exists, although I have never heard anyone else comment on it. Most of my photography is done on adventure trips (Africa,Middle East, Thailand, etc). These are rough and tumble trips, bouncing around in open Land Rovers, Camelback etc, and I can't count in the thousands of photos I have taken, how may "Once in a lifetime" shots have been spoiled when a shot comes with no time for setup, and not notice until 20 shots later that the mode dial has been knocked to a position other than the one I thought it was on. It seems like a lock would be simple, but as I said this may just be me. I paired it with the Tamron VC digital zoom lens and feel that they pair well when such trips don't allow carrying extra equipment.
Considering that the 50D was about $400 cheaper than my 20D if feel that this a real value for the quantum leap in resolution,onboard processing power, increased LCD size, sensor cleaner etc. I find that the larger LCD is great for viewing shots, but for someone who wears glasses really helps navigate thorough the menus.
Digital camera Review: Canon EOS 50D
Summary: 5 Stars
The quality of photos is great, with very quick autofocus, and using a zoom lens with the IS feature still gives very sharp images. There is a learning curve with all the features on the camera, and searching through the menu or book takes some time to learn, but using the features makes them easier to remember. Indoors and in flash situations, I haven't found a way to MAKE it take a picture even with the flash unit raised. Seems it wants to find its own focus rather than my manual focus, or something other, but this is the only irritating thing about the camera. For outdoor photography this isn't an issue, but indoors it is.Digital camera Review: Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Summary: 5 Stars
Odered Canon 50D camera without any problems. The order arrived on time just as promised. Could track the order after it was shipped through the tracking number provided by Amazon. No high pressur sales people called. Very satisfied with overall service. Will most likely order again through Amazon as it deals with reputable vendors.Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Digital camera Review: Canon EOS 50D Camera Body
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an updated version of the Canon 20D. I gave the 50D to my daughter to update her 20D which she has used so wonderfully well. I have not the slightest idea how much better the 50 D is, but since I received the 20 D in return and have used that camera, if the new one is justr as good, it is terrific.
Jim