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Canon EOS 50D Pro Reviews

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

My personal expectations for the 50D were a mixture of highs and lows; experience has taught me that Canon's updates to their mid-range DSLRs usually tend to be evolutionary, but I honestly expected to see some significant improvements over the old Canon 20D that I used several years ago. As it turns out, I was both pleasantly surprised and a little disappointed by what I experienced with the 50D.

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Nov 09, 2008

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Canon EOS 50D is a superbly versatile piece of kit. If you’re an existing Canon owner in search of a rugged APS-C format camera, there’s no need to look any further. But, if you’re in the market for a new system, it’s not quite as convincing as it could have been.

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Jan 26, 2009

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, we were very pleased with the 50D’s performance and controls. The camera’s fast burst rate of 6.3 frames per second definitely puts it a notch above most entry-level D-SLRs, which generally offer about 3 frames per second. This faster speed can make a big difference in your ability to capture a shot, such as when you’re trying to get the perfect shot of a leaping athlete or the like. In addition, the camera took almost no time to power on before it was ready to take a picture.

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Jan 22, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 50D is fast and sharp, and it produces low noise at high ISOs. If you own compatible lenses, there's not much to think about. If you don't, Nikon's D90 might be worth a look.

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Mar 25, 2009

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 50D is a great camera that simply gets let down on silly little things. I don't like the Creative auto mode although I guess there are loads of people out there that would see it as a God send. Not that I'm saying it's a bad system, I just don't feel it has a place on a camera of this calibre. I love the large wheel on the back, it makes navigating so much easier and I think the focusing is more concise than the Pentax K-7.

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Feb 26, 2010

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

While the Canon EOS 50D is a great camera, it had trouble in the varied lighting test and the portraits were slightly soft thanks to the kit lens. The ISO performance is good when viewed on its own, but compared poorly with the Sony.

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Nov 20, 2009

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Shutterbug‘s review Edit Like Unlike

50D is an excellent photographic tool that’s flexible and delivers very good image quality. The ease of changing settings and ability to respond to changing light and focusing conditions is what makes it a great tool for anyone who wants to get involved in their photography. The ability to assign the Function button all sorts of tasks, such as evoking AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing), and the one-touch Live View button all contribute to spontaneous decision making.

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Feb, 2009

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the already excellent EOS 40D, equipping it not just with the latest features, but also a significant boost in resolution without compromising noise levels. The presence of certain specifications, and the fact it’s arrived six months earlier than Canon’s normal schedule, proves just how seriously the company views Nikon’s D300 as a rival.

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Oct, 2008

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The-Digital-Picture‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 50D delivers excellent image quality from a solid-performing body.

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Nov 13, 2008

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Though this is not a must-buy upgrade over the 40D, it does have some new and friendly features and shooting modes.

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Dec 22, 2008

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The latest version of Canon's popular semi-pro DSLR, the EOS 50D cannot fail to impress with its solid build quality, versatile control system and blisteringly fast performance. The new sensor and image processor provide great picture quality and good high-ISO noise control, but it doesn't offer any decisive advantage over cameras that cost quite a lot less, nor is it really any better than its own predecessor.

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Jan 31, 2009

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LetsGoDigital‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It is an all-round DSLR camera for the enhanced hobby photographer who can deal with any branch of photography with this camera. It’s a convincing performance of an unexpectedly introduced EOS D-SLR that will no doubt set the raise the alertness of the competition on alert. The Canon EOS 50D is absolutely a favourite, and worth every penny of its higher price compared to the EOS 40D.

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Full Review of the Canon EOS 50D digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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Nov 03, 2008

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Released just one year after the 40D, the new EOS 50D DSLR is Canon's answer to its main rival, the Nikon D300. The EOS 50D is both a worthy upgrade for current 40D owners and a real challenger to the D300, mainly thanks to the larger 15 megapixel sensor, new Digic 4 processor and expanded ISO range, which thankfully haven't compromised image quality in any way. Despite the 50% increase in resolution, the EOS 50D offers the best image quality of any Canon APS-C DSLR camera to date, with very similar performance to the 40D at comparative ISO speeds, and the added bonus of ISO 6400 and 12800 modes.

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Oct 02, 2008

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Like its predecessors the 50D sports a well built magnesium body that now features improved environmental sealing. Canon has also had more than eight years to optimize the camera's handling and it's done a good job. The ergonomics feel well sorted, all the controls are in the right place and even the formerly rather pointless Direct Print button now serves a purpose: Press it and you'll enter live view mode. Another useful addition is the Quick Control screen. Press the SET button to enter this newly designed menu which gives you access to the most frequently used settings. Even users who are new to the EOS system will find their way around the 50D in no time. The Quick Control screen and the revamped menus also look great on the new bright and clean 3.0 inch VGA screen.

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Aug 26, 2008

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders.

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Oct 20, 2008

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