Canon EOS 50D
Price: Php 59,995.00
Source: Canon Philippines
Superb Imaging Performance
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15.1 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor for high resolution images of superb quality and details
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New photodiode construction, gapless microlens array and on-chip noise reduction circuitry on CMOS sensor minimizes interference from electrical noise; keeping image data clean for clearer images even at high ISO settings and long exposures
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DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor’s 14-bit A/D conversion gives rapid processing speeds while maintaining fine detail and accurate colour reproduction
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2 sRAW file format settings gives you the versatility of RAW at a smaller file sizes
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Auto Lighting Optimizer function with 4 settings (Standard, low, strong and disable) – Analyzes the brightness of the photographic subject, and automatically corrects the dark parts to make them brighter
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New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting to automatically even the brightness across the image
High Speed & Quick Response
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High continuous shooting speed of 6.3 fps up to a maximum of 60 shots or 90 shots with a UDMA CF card
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Shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. and X-sync speed of 1/250 sec.
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Fast 0.1 sec. startup time
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Shutter release time lag of 59 ms
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Live View mode
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Shooting from the LCD monitor allows easy verification of focus, composition and exposure
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Silent shooting mode for quiet environments
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Shoot remotely from your computer via a wired/wireless connection (with WFT-E3)
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Enhanced live view focusing methods, including Quick mode, Live mode and Face detection mode
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
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Comprehensive measures to minimize the effects of dust particles on images
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Includes Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with fluorine coating for better resistance to dust and Dust Delete Function
Durable Body with Rugged Design
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Magnesium alloy body for rugged field use
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High shutter durability of approx. 100, 000 cycles
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New 0.95x viewfinder for large and clear view of the scene
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3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection
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HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition TV
Fast & Sharp Focus
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Precision 9-point auto-focus (AF) system provides high degree of focusing accuracy
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Flexible setting of ISO speed to adjust camera’s sensitivity to light for best exposure
(ISO 100 – 3200, expandable to ISO 6400 & ISO 12800) -
4 metering modes: Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted average and Spot
The Canon EOS 50D looks really like a great camera. Until now I found a lot of good reviews about it. Are there any alternatives for beginners which are a little cheaper?