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    EOS 50D Specification

    19-Sep-2008
    6200026200

    
    
    
    
    Type
    TypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
    Recording mediaType I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible
    Image sensor size22.3 x 14.9 mm
    Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
    (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)
    Lens mountCanon EF mount
    Image Sensor
    TypeCMOS sensor
    Effective pixelsApprox. 15.10 megapixels
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Dust delete featureAuto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
    Recording System
    Recording formatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0
    Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
    RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible
    Recorded pixelsLarge : Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168)
    Medium : Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
    Small : Approx. 3.70 megapixels (2352 x 1568)
    RAW : Approx. 15.10 megapixels (4752 x 3168)
    sRAW1 : Approx. 7.10 megapixels (3267 x 2178)
    sRAW2 : Approx. 3.80 megapixels (2376 x 1584)
    Create/select a folderPossible
    Image Processing
    Picture StyleStandard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
    White balanceAuto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light,White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (2500-10000K)
    White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided
    * Color temperature information transmission enabled
    Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
    Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
    Highlight tone priorityProvided
    Lens peripheral illumination correctionProvided
    Viewfinder
    TypeEye-level pentaprism
    CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
    MagnificationApprox. 0.95x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
    Eye pointApprox. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1 )
    Built-in dioptric adjustment-3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
    Focusing screenInterchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
    MirrorQuick-return type
    Depth-of-field previewProvided
    Autofocus
    TypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
    AF points9 (All cross-type)
    Metering rangeEV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C / 73°F, ISO 100)
    Focus modesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
    AF-assist beamSmall series of flashes fired by built-in flash
    AF MicroadjustmentAF Microadjustment possible
    Exposure Control
    Metering modes35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
    - Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
    - Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
    - Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)
    - Center-weighted average metering
    Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Exposure controlProgram AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    Basic Zone modes : ISO 100 - 1600 set automatically
    Creative Zone modes : ISO 100 - 3200 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or ISO 12800
    Exposure compensationManual and AEB (Settable in combination with manual exposure compensation)
    Settable amount : +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    AE lockAuto : Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
    Manual : By AE lock button
    Shutter
    TypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
    Shutter speeds1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
    1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
    Flash
    Built-in flashRetractable, auto pop-up flash
    Guide No.:13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
    Flash coverage:17mm lens angle of view
    Recycling time approx. 3 sec.
    External flashEX-series Speedlite (Functions settable with the camera)
    Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
    Flash exposure compensation+/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    FE lockProvided
    PC terminalProvided
    Drive System
    Drive modesSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
    Continuous shooting speedHigh-speed : Max. approx. 6.3 shots/sec.,
    Low-speed : Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
    Max. burst
    (High-speed continuous shooting)
    JPEG Large/Fine : Approx. 60 shots (Approx. 90 shots),
    RAW : Approx. 16 shots (Approx. 16 shots),
    RAW+JPEG Large/Fine : Approx. 10 shots (Approx. 10 shots)
    * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 2GB card.
    * Figures in parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB card based on Canon's testing standards.
    Live View Shooting
    FocusingQuick mode (Phase-difference detection)
    Live mode, Live face detection mode (Contrast detection)
    Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)
    Metering modesEvaluative metering with the image sensor
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Silent shootingProvided
    LCD Monitor
    TypeTFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightness adjustable to 7 levels)
    Monitor size and dots3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
    CoverageApprox. 100%
    Interface languages25
    Image Playback
    Image display formatsSingle, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible
    Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x
    Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by folder
    Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
    Direct Printing
    Compatible printersPictBridge-compatible printers
    Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images
    Print orderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
    Customization
    Custom Functions25
    Camera user settingsRegister under Mode Dial's C1 and C2 positions
    My Menu registrationProvided
    Interface
    Digital terminalFor personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)
    Video output terminalφ3.5mm mini-jack (NTSC/PAL selectable)
    HDMI mini OUT terminalType C
    Remote control terminalCompatible with remote control via N3 Type
    Extension system terminalFor connection to Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A
    Power Source
    BatteryBattery Pack BP-511A (Qty. 1)
    * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2
    * With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used
    Battery life
    (Based on CIPA testing standards)
    With 50% flash use and normal shooting : At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 640 shots. At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 540 shots.
    With 50% flash use and Live View shooting : At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 170 shots. At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 130 shots.
    Dimensions and Weight
    Dimensions (W x H x D)145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.
    WeightApprox. 730 g / 25.7 oz. (body only)
    Operation Environment
    Working temperature range0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    See
    All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards.
    The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
    If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.