Contrary to the tradition of 18 months to upgrade, the Canon 50D was announced almost exactly one year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, which we are sure will be a sister model, rather than replacement. Recent history has seen models output Canon’s new every 18 months-or-SO, but it was a busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 getting a lot of attention in the segment keen – amateur / professional 40D’s. The 50D is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a new sensor developed 15 megapixel finally straighten the situation in which Canon XXD range trailed entering the company level line, in terms of pixels. Canon claims that the design of new sensor (new manufacturing processes, redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses) mean that despite the noise higher image resolution is improved, we will test later. The other big change is the addition of a new display resolution. 920,000 points mean that it can convey 640 x 480 RGB pixels, making it effectively a VGA standard. Three anti-reflection layers built into the screen do their best to keep it useable in bright conditions, too. Images of exceptional quality. New 15. 1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction, wide range ISO 100-3200 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800), 14-bit conversion for smooth color tones and gradations. The EOS 50D features a newly designed 15. 1-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A / D conversion for extremely tonal gradation purposes. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with Canon EF and EF-S with a conversion factor of 1. 6x. It is capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or moving subjects. With a maximum rating of ISO 12800 combined with 4 high ISO noise reduction function of speed, images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record. 15. 1 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor Canon EOS 50D Basic Features 15. 1-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor with gapless microlenses 6. 3 frames per second 3. 0-inch LCD with 920,000 pixels Top LCD ISO from 100 to 12,800 Shutter Speeds 30 seconds to 1 / 8, 000 Compact Flash Type I and II, UDMA slots Lithium-Ion Battery 5. 7 x 4. 2 x 2. 9 inches (146 x 108 x 74mm) 1. £ 81 (822G) with battery and card but no lens Canon EOS 50D Special Features DIGIC 4 delivers faster processing 14-bit A / D Conversion New Search menu AF Live View with contrast-detect option Face detection autofocus in Live View mode Silent mode Live View shutter for shooting wildlife Dedicated Live View button Peripheral illumination (vignetting) Correction Fashion Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer with multiple levels New Creative Auto exposure mode gives new users more control background blur and motion blur without having to understand or opening the shutter speed Three modes RAW: RAW (15. 1 megapixel), sRAW1 (7. 1 megapixel) and sRAW2 (3. 8 megapixels) RAW mode available in scene modes and full-auto modes as well as Creative Zone System EOS Integrated Cleaning for the three phases of dust control, removal, and after removal Lens AF function microadjustment Center AF point offers enhanced accuracy along both axes with lenses of f / 2. 8 or faster Anti-scratch, anti-glare coating LCD Capable of bursts of up to 90 Large / Fine JPEG or 16 RAW images on a UDMA CF card Several levels of noise reduction: Standard / Weak / Strong / None HDMI output to display camera images on HD televisions UDMA Nine cross-type AF sensors Pentaprism with 0. 95x magnification The mode selector has two custom modes My menu for quick access to common parameters Screens interchangeable focusing Raw translation software included In the box Canon EOS 50D Body Body Cap (plus front and rear, if the lens cap kit is purchased) Camera Strap EW-EOS50D Battery Charger CG-580 Canon 50D Battery Pack BP-511A USB Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 CD with software Digital Photo Professional for RAW conversion Manuals, warranty registration card