Official: Canon's 15.1 megapixel EOS 50D with DIGIC 4 processing
By Thomas Ricker 
posted August 26th 2008 12:39AM
posted August 26th 2008 12:39AM
Not much left to tell here that you didn't already know. Still, now that the EOS 50D is official, we can list the specs with certainty: 15.1 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, up to ISO 12800 support, 3.0-inch LCD with face detection Live View, HDMI output, 6.3fps burst mode, and same AF system found in Canon's 40D with new Microadjustment feature. This DSLR targeting the "advanced amateur" will be ready for the holidays (shipping in October) for an estimated $1,599 with Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens -- $1,399 for the body only.
[Thanks, Phil W.]
[Thanks, Phil W.]
hurray! cheaper 40D now :)
Don't forget that the 18-200 is lens is new, as well. That has been one of nikkor's most well admired lenses for a while now (for entry-level buyers or those looking for a travel lens, anyway); so hopefuly it can compare. lack of usm puts me off in terms of a travel lens (where autofocus is a nice convenience) but if reviews say its sharp enough, it might join my kit. and as its the kit lens for the 50d, maybe they both will.I can't wait to see what 12800 looks like; although I'd much rather get sharp, clear 4 mp photos than "magically" bright 15.1 mp shots if the noise is too heinous.
I'm pretty sure the lack of a "usm" motor doesn't mean the lens doesn't autofocus (maybe not as fast..)
Sent, because you actually have the balls to ask.
Is there a way to get this to work with both EF and EF-S lenses? I've got a 10-22mm wide-angle lense that I'd hate to lose.
Every other Canon that can accept EF-S can also accept EF, so I see no reason why this camera can't accept EF as well.
This camera will definitely support the Canon 10-22mm or any other EF-S lens.
Yeah more megapixels is what we need ... in order to buy new HDDs and snappier computers.
a d700 for 1700????? thought it was like 2800
Nice Stuff!
Way cool, I hope that the new 5D will offer more to maintain my interest in keeping my Canon glass.
As it stands, I'm not sure if this technology is really worth all the money to upgrade from an XTi.
Sweet preview over at dpreview:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/
Sigh.....when's the 5D replacement coming?
hihihi..just got mine 6 weeks ago.
hi..Canon ! when 5D successor will shake the market...? (hopefully) or still debating..
This is going to be a great camera. Store like circuit city and Best buy are going to have it in inventory by Oct 2nd.