Canon officially introduced EOS 50D - Honda-Tech

A's 94 GSR · 08-26-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReleaseLog

Canon officially introduced EOS 50D
Posted on 26.08.2008 at 13:50 in Tech News by Martin

Those leaked EOS D50 specs on Canon’s Chinese site? Real. The official announcement came today and everything tallies with what we saw on Friday. 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (with 1.6x crop factor), a big 3″ LCD screen, Live View (for previewing images on the screen), ISO running up to 12800 (in a special, try-not-to-use-it hidden mode) and, possibly the most interesting, Canon’s new image processing chip, the DIGIC 4. In digicams, the two things which impact the picture quality (after the light has made it in through the lens) are the sensor and the image processor. The 50D is the first Canon camera to use the new DIGIC 4 chip, and it appears to be an incremental upgrade.

If you have a fast enough memory card (Compact Flash) then you’ll get a whopping 90 jpeg images in a single burst, at up to 6.3 fps. RAW shooters see a smaller improvement: you get 16 shots before the camera pauses for breath. The new DIGIC also includes face detection (up to 35 faces!) and in-camera vignetting controls with supported EF lenses. This last gets the rather fancy title of “Peripheral Illumination Correction”. There is also built-in sensor cleaning along with dust removal software which, in a fit of alliteration, Canon has named “Dust Delete Data Detection”. Other goodies include HDMI out and nine-point autofocus. The price for all these whizz-bang features? $1400.

Source: Wired

Taken from: RLSLOG.net

More Info/Previews:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/
http://www.canon-eos-50d.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0...d.asp
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos50d/index.html

Pics:

Ronin150 · 08-26-2008, 09:38 AM

Pretty damn sweet but when the hell are they gonna drop a 5d replacement. Come on now. Nikon's got the d700.

CRX_VTEC · 08-26-2008, 05:40 PM

the 40D was less then a year old and now the 50D is out??!?

eL · 08-26-2008, 06:39 PM

I think its going to be slightly over a yr when the 50D's released.

Did the 40D come out in Aug or Nov? I forget.

What do you guys think about this camera having 15mp on the same sensor?

or

When does it become too many pixels on one sensor?

Tinh Ngo · 08-26-2008, 08:47 PM

Nothing impressive to me, the fps is shorter, the 40D burst rate is 75 and this is at 60 large fine. Its only going to draw attention to new dslr buyer and thats about it. Upgraded lcd screen pixels for better viewing but who look at your lcd screen lol and little features. Same camera as the 40D just more mp, the 40D will drop a lot down to the 750$ maybe even 6something. We talked about this camera in class today, great camera. Good for 20D,30D upgrader, but the 40D user should keep their 40D. Nikon D3 still own all of the new canon release by far. Comeon CANON bring some HEAT!

Haleiwa-Brando · 08-27-2008, 01:25 AM

12,800 ISO with one chip? No thanks.

Tinh Ngo · 08-27-2008, 02:08 AM

The great things thing that the Digic 4 12,800 iso is iso 800 on a 40D , the iso quality on this camera is amazing. Its a great big quality different vs the 40D, i mean dont get me wrong. Its a great camera, but for the intro price its seems to not be that big of a hit.

RedStarGsr · 08-27-2008, 06:21 AM

are all the xt / xti / 20d / 30d / 40d / 50d all on the same sensor?

JakeB. · 08-27-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedStarGsr

are all the xt / xti / 20d / 30d / 40d / 50d all on the same sensor?

the XT/20D/30D have the same sensor
the XTi/40D have the same sensor
50D is a new sensor

This new camera is mearly a facelift...

Finally the rear LCD gets upgraded, a long needed update imo. The one on the 40D is absolute crap.
Tinh might not use his, but sometimes I'd like to be able to see that I really have a sharp image before moving on...
The one that's on the 40D just won't show the difference if the focus is only off by a half inch or less.

Not that I'd be using a camera at it's max iso, but I'd like to have a consistantly usable iso 3200 and be able to use 6400 on occasion.

15mp on a crop sensor is a lot, but apparently they stacked these differently than in the past, so the dot pitch isn't negatively impacted.

I do like that the sRAW is now 7.5mp and 3.8 compared to the 2.5mp sRAW on the 40D.

I agree with most that this isn't a camera one would upgrade to from a 40D, but it'll be a nice camera for those moving up from older/lower models.

A's 94 GSR · 08-29-2008, 12:42 PM

PopPhoto's First look article: http://www.popphoto.com/camera....html

kyles1988 · 08-31-2008, 10:59 AM

I will almost certinaly be picking this up.

9SECQTR · 08-31-2008, 11:37 AM

Atleast a bunch of ppl will sell the 40d or cheap so ill pick up a 40d for a good price now.

Edit... wrong s/n on my bros name... this is unlimited6986

dr_spock · 08-31-2008, 07:16 PM

The 3" VGA LCD might be worth replacing my old XT for. My eyes must be getting old, lately I have been having a hard time reviewing my shots in the 1.8" LCD.

RenoRacing · 08-31-2008, 08:32 PM

Might be time to update the 'ole 20D....

pworld2 · 09-02-2008, 12:50 PM

so the 40d is going to be cheaper now? SWEET!!

BlackHXCoupe · 09-07-2008, 01:35 AM

Damn. Been looking to upgrade my XTi for a 40D too. Hopefully I can get it cheaper now.

08-26-2008, 09:38 AM	#2
Ronin150 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: winter park, fl Posts: 1,602	Pretty damn sweet but when the hell are they gonna drop a 5d replacement. Come on now. Nikon's got the d700. __________________ Canon 350d w/ Canon vertical grip; Tokina 10-17 fisheye, Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Canon 50mm f1.8, Canon 430ex. house of funk hayabusa03rx sent ya Oh snap Photography

08-26-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
CRX_VTEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: rice, farm Posts: 3,277	Re: (Ronin150) the 40D was less then a year old and now the 50D is out??!?

08-26-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
Tinh Ngo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,166	Nothing impressive to me, the fps is shorter, the 40D burst rate is 75 and this is at 60 large fine. Its only going to draw attention to new dslr buyer and thats about it. Upgraded lcd screen pixels for better viewing but who look at your lcd screen lol and little features. Same camera as the 40D just more mp, the 40D will drop a lot down to the 750$ maybe even 6something. We talked about this camera in class today, great camera. Good for 20D,30D upgrader, but the 40D user should keep their 40D. Nikon D3 still own all of the new canon release by far. Comeon CANON bring some HEAT! __________________ Stay Focused

08-27-2008, 02:08 AM	#7
Tinh Ngo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,166	The great things thing that the Digic 4 12,800 iso is iso 800 on a 40D , the iso quality on this camera is amazing. Its a great big quality different vs the 40D, i mean dont get me wrong. Its a great camera, but for the intro price its seems to not be that big of a hit. __________________ Stay Focused

08-27-2008, 06:21 AM	#8
RedStarGsr Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: wasted talent Posts: 2,732	are all the xt / xti / 20d / 30d / 40d / 50d all on the same sensor? __________________ dan bmw 540i cbr 929rr Flickr

08-26-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
eL Killarmy Renegade Join Date: May 2003 Location: 215 Posts: 6,653	I think its going to be slightly over a yr when the 50D's released. Did the 40D come out in Aug or Nov? I forget. What do you guys think about this camera having 15mp on the same sensor? or When does it become too many pixels on one sensor?

08-29-2008, 12:42 PM	#10
A's 94 GSR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carroll County, Maryland, United States Posts: 5,586	Re: (JakeB.) PopPhoto's First look article: http://www.popphoto.com/camera....html __________________ '94 BG-33P GSR \| DC SQUAD Member: #0357 \| TEAL HATCH CLUB Member: #085 [Canon Rebel XT \| Canon 50mm f/1.8 \| Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 \| 2 Vivitar 285HV \| 2 Cactus V2]

08-31-2008, 10:59 AM	#11
kyles1988 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Normal, IL, US Posts: 1,685	I will almost certinaly be picking this up. __________________ Canon Rebel XT\|Canon 580 EX II\|Canon 430 EX x2\|Canon EF 70-200 F/4<FONT COLOR="ff0000">L</FONT>\| Need a photoshoot in the Central IL Region? PM me! flickr

08-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#12
9SECQTR Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wappingers Falls, ny, usa Posts: 8,990	Atleast a bunch of ppl will sell the 40d or cheap so ill pick up a 40d for a good price now. Edit... wrong s/n on my bros name... this is unlimited6986 __________________ KENS KUSTOM CHASSIS http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif INFAMOUSRACING.COM NEUKIN MANIFOLDS http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif JDOGG and ALEX http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif ADAM AT VISIONS OF SPEED http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif 500whp club 1993 Bubbleback 500hp 2003 Jaguar X-Type

08-31-2008, 07:16 PM	#13
dr_spock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 344	Re: (9SECQTR) The 3" VGA LCD might be worth replacing my old XT for. My eyes must be getting old, lately I have been having a hard time reviewing my shots in the 1.8" LCD.

08-31-2008, 08:32 PM	#14
RenoRacing Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Biggest Little City Posts: 2,604	Re: (dr_spock) Might be time to update the 'ole 20D.... __________________ RIP Ryan Image RIP Andre Murillo RIP Abby Macdonald RIP Beau Shaver

09-02-2008, 12:50 PM	#15
pworld2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2,280	Re: (RenoRacing) so the 40d is going to be cheaper now? SWEET!! __________________ Pkasso Photography Done trying to build cars, im building businesses..

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search