Contrary to the traditional 18 months to upgrade, Canon announced the 50D almost exactly one year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, which has assured us will be a sister model, rather than replacement. Recent history has seen Canon release new models every 18 months-or-SO, but it’s been a busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 is receiving much attention in the segment 40D Keen -amateur/professional. The 50D is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a new 15-megapixel sensor developed that finally rectifies the situation in which the range Canon XXD dragged the company’s online entry level in terms of pixels. Canon claims the new sensor design (new manufacturing processes redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses) mean that despite the noise of the image higher resolution has improved, what we are going to test later. The other big change is the inclusion of a new high resolution LCD screen. 920,000 dot means it can transmit 640 x 480 pixels RGB, making it a standard VGA screen. Three layer anti-reflective screen built into their best to keep useable in bright conditions, too. Images of exceptional quality. New 15. 1-megapixel CMOS with enhanced noise reduction, ISO range 100-3200 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800), 14-bit conversion for smooth color tones and gradations. The EOS 50D features a new design 15. 1-megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with all 14-bit A / D for extremely fine tonal gradation. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with all 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 a 4-speed top-level function for noise reduction ISO images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record. 15. 1 Megapixel CMOS APS-C size sensor Canon EOS 50D Basic Features 15. 1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size sensor with gapless microlenses 6. 3 frames per second 3. 0-inch LCD with 920,000 pixels Top Status LCD ISO range of 100-12800 Shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1 / 8, 000 Compact Flash Type I and II, UDMA Slots Lithium ion 5. 7 x 4. 2 x 2. 9 inches (146 x 108 x 74mm) 1. £ 81 (822g) with battery and card, but no objective Canon EOS 50D Special Features DIGIC 4 delivers faster processing 14-bit A / D New Search menu Live View with Contrast Detect AF Face Detection AF in Live View mode Silent shutter mode in Live View mode for shooting wildlife Dedicated Live View button Peripheral illumination (vignetting) Correction Highlight Tone Priority mode Automatic lighting optimizer with multiple levels New Creative Auto exposure mode gives users more control over early background blur and motion blur without having to understand or opening the shutter speed Three modes RAW: RAW (15 1. Megapixels) sRAW1 (7 1. Megapixels), and sRAW2 (3. 8 megapixels) RAW mode available in scene modes and full-auto modes as well as Creative Zone EOS Integrated Cleaning System for dust control in three phases, kidnapping, and after removal AF Lens microadjustment Center AF point offers enhanced accuracy along both axes with lenses of f / 2. 8 or faster Scratch resistant, anti-reflective coating LCD Capable of gusts up to 90 Large / Fine JPEG or 16 RAW images on a UDMA CF card Several levels of noise reduction: Standard / little / much / No The HDMI output allows viewing of camera images on HD televisions UDMA Nine cons-type AF sensors Pentaprism with 0. 95x magnification mode selector has two custom modes My menu for quick access to common settings Interchangeable focusing screens Rough translation software included In the box Canon EOS 50D Body Cap (more front and rear caps if kit is purchased) Camera strap EW-EOS50D Battery Charger CG-580 Canon 50D Battery BP-511A USB Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 Software CD with Digital Photo Professional for RAW conversion Manuals card, registration