Canon EOS 50D

Author Cliff Smith
Published 31st Jan 2009
Manufacturer Canon
Price £830 body only (inc VAT)
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Build Quality Score 10 for Build Quality
Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 7 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
award recommended


Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.





It's a shame I can't post the full-sixed version of this; the colour depth is stunning.





Dynamic range is surprisingly limited for a DSLR. Highlight detail is quite good, but there are some murky shadows.





Shooting in Raw mode it is possible to recover some shadow detail, but not much before noise becomes a problem.





The high-speed autofocus and virtually instantaneous shutter release are great for capturing action shots.


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