Canon EOS 50D

The latest Canon release in their successful xxD line of digital SLR cameras. The new EOS 50D represents a significant step up from its predesessors. While some have complained that this new camera isn't the revolutionary release that they had been waiting for, the 50D does represent a sizable upgrade from previous cameras in its line.

What's new

Some of the Canon EOS 50D's new features include:

• DiG!C 4 Image Processor
• 15.1 Million Pixel CMOS Sensor
• Higher ISO Range, and 4 levels of High ISO Noise Reduction
• HD Video Output
• High-Definition LCD Monitor
• Three RAW Options: RAW (15.1 MP), sRAW1 (7.1 MP), and sRAW2 (3.8 MP)
• Peripheral Illumination Correction
• Quick Control Screen
• Improved Live View

Official Canon 50D Documentation

Official Canon 50D press release
Canon EOS 50D Features
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera sepcifications
Canon 50D manual
Canon 50D pocket guide
Canon Digital Learning Center - EOS 50D: What's New

Reviews and opinions

Cameralabs' Canon EOS 50D review
Digital Picture 50D a Review
Early leak of 50D specifications

Public reaction and commentary

Canon EOS 50D DSLR info
Canon 50D Leaked on China Site
Canon EOS 50D Master thread
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50D Shots Seem Rather Soft?
50D 1st Impressions
50D 5DII quality. That's the excuse??!
50D vs 40D, my resolution and noise tests
50D LCD
50D anyone?
Show your first 50D samples..
Canon EOS 50D Review - The World According to Roland
EOS 50D vs D300
50D ISO 3200 sample
50D + 5D MarkII for the 1Ds MarkIII
First Time DSLR Buyer (40D or 50D)?
50d...I tested its waterproof ability!!!
Canon 50D versus 40D - YOWSERS!
50 D weather sealing beter than 40D?
Exposure equality ... 40D versus 50D ... is there a consensus?
50D Noise and Firmware
50D vs XSI: noise level
IQ 50d vs 20d
If you own a 50D how good or bad is it?