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Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 510 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.6

$979.00 - $1,139.22

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Pros

  • Bright lcd (407)
  • Comfortable controls (385)
  • Great picture quality (356)
  • Easy to use (353)
  • Quality construction (349)
  • Fast shutter speed (314)
  • Image stabilization (134)
  • Short lag time (51)
  • Quiet (42)
  • Lightweight (27)
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Cons

  • Heavy (69)
  • Poor in low light (25)
  • Exposed lcd (22)
  • Noisy (18)
  • Poor battery life (4)
  • Slow focus (4)
  • Complicated controls (3)
  • Cost (2)
  • Slightly less bat life (2)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (319)
  • Travel (295)
  • Sports (258)
  • Landscapes (250)
  • Fun (244)
  • Photojournalism (182)
  • Art (177)
  • Macro (16)
  • Documentary (14)
  • Wildlife (14)
 
 
 

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Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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$979.00

 

$979.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$982.95

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[11 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Nice in any situation

"Documenting gypsies around Bulgaria the 50D with the 18-200 was the perfect choice. Its really fast and when working the lens composing is fast. I have a spare battery (the best) and a 16 GB card. But in low light this camera really needs a good lens. I use the 50mm 1.4 alot and It gets the job done. I like that the camera is big and heavy. That depends on taste I guess. For actionshooting this camera is fast. ..." Read Full Review »

Feb 28, 2009 by Paw

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★★★☆☆
3.0
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"I used the 40D for a year, purchased the 50D based on positive user reviews here and at other online merchants, but as soon as I started taking photos with the 50D I noticed it had more noise and was softer than the 40D. Within a few days, people and review sites started posting comparisons and they all showed the same. The 50D does have a much better LCD, does handle colors slightly better, but has more noise..." Read Full Review »

Nov 04, 2008 by photo grapher

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Review

Nice in any situation

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Image Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
  • Sports
 

"Documenting gypsies around Bulgaria the 50D with the 18-200 was the perfect choice. Its really fast and when working the lens composing is fast. I have a spare battery (the best) and a 16 GB card. But in low light this camera really needs a good lens. I use the 50mm 1.4 alot and It gets the job done …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 28 2009
Paw
Sofia
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $989.95
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Review

BUY IT!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Lightweight
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Sports
 

"Canon really stepped up with this camera. Put the f2.8 70-200 is usm L lens on this camera and enjoy the incredible pictures you will get. I cannot say enough good things about this camera. sell your old camera and buy one. You will not be disappointed. Most of my pictures are of Firefighting activ …"  Read Full Review »

University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute

University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
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  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 26 2008
ChemOsabi
Rockville, Maryland
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Review

Greatly Improved Features

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Fast 63 frames per sec
  • Great Image Quality
  • Higher ISO with Low Noise
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None builds on the xxD

    Best Uses

  • Landscape
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"The 50D is a great backup to my 1D Mark III. It lighter weight and 1.6X lens factor mean I can use it and a 12 - 15X zoom lens when backpacking without adding significant weight to my backpack. I really like the expanded ISO range and the brighter LCD. This camera suits my needs well. "

Moonrise Over Grassy Ridge

Moonrise Over Grassy Ridge
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Sunrise From Standing Indian Mountain

Sunrise From Standing Indian Mountain
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 12 2008
HikerMan
Atlanta, GA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
 

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Review

Best camera for the money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Great Image Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Landscape
  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • More »
 

"First of all I am not going to do a pro and con type review. All cameras have compromises but considering the whole package this is the best camera for the money on the market period. I upgraded from the 40D. It may seem from a casual observer's point of view that there is little difference betwe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 28 2009
David
Knoxville, TN
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $982.95
 

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Review

Perfect upgrade

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Great Image Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Landscape
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"My wife and I each upgraded from the Canon 20D to the 50D. We shoot a lot of motorcycle racing events and needed higher pixel counts so as to be able to crop more aggressively. The 50D has met out expectations. We like the brighter LCD which allows for better viewing in sunlight. I have read other r …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 11 2009
Eaglesmeer
Ocala, Fl
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $989.95
 
 
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