The Canon 50D is now a reality, announced as a follow up to the very popular 40D professional digital SLR. The 50D improves on that model with an all-new, faster DIGIC 4 image processor and a 15 megapixel CMOS sensor, while retaining such amenities as the 3.0-inch live view LCD display.

Specifications

  • 15 megapixels
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • Canon EF/EF-S lens mount
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • ISO levels expandable up to 12800
  • 3.0-inch live view LCD display

This camera is ranked

  • 10th of 79 in Canon
  • 7th of 48 in SLR/Professional

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