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.