Today, Canon introduces a new digital SLR camera to its EOS range: the Canon EOS 50D. This camera has a CMOS sensor with 15.1 megapixels, can shoot 6.3 frames per second and has Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor.
CMOS sensor with low noise
The 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor delivers very detailed, low-noise images – perfect for large-scale duplication or cropping. New production methods, and redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses, has improved the light sensitivity of the sensor – allowing a CMOS sensor with more pixels without making concessions to image quality. These changes guarantee high ISO performance and low noise. ISO levels from 3200 to 12800 enable high-speed and low light shooting. The Integrated Cleaning System has a new fluorine coating, which increases image quality by reducing dust from the sensor.
Continuous shooting performance
The new DIGIC 4 processor can shoot up to 6.3fps and in burst mode up to 90 JPGs (with UDMA card). Together with Canon’s wide area AF system, you can capture spectacular action scenes – even in low-light settings. This makes the Canon EOS 50D very suitable for when you are shooting sports and wildlife. The DIGIC 4 processor and the CMOS sensor deliver natural-looking colors and smooth gradation – plus ultra-fast startup times and almost instant image review after shooting.
Live view mode and face detection
The Canon EOS 50D has a 3.0″ Clear View VGA LCD screen, which shows you a large and wide angle image review after shooting. When you switch to Live View mode a real-time image is displayed on the LCD screen, which allows you to shoot from awkward angles or remote shooting when connected to a PC. Live View Mode has three auto focus settings: Quick AF, Live AF, and Face Detection Live AF. Face Detection optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame – for quick, spontaneous portraits.
More and easier control
The user-friendly menu system of the Canon EOS 50D has a new Quick Control screen, which gives you quickly access to the most frequently used settings. And with the new Creative Auto mode (automatic focus and exposure), you can still tweak settings like background sharpness.
According to Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe, “The Canon EOS 50D is for advanced amateurs and semi-professionals – or professionals looking for a powerful backup model”.
More information:
Canon EOS 50D website
Tags: Canon, cmos, SLR camera
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