Typical price: £1,200
What is it: Semi-professional 15-megapixel digital SLR
What we think: Truly a great camera, but the pictures don't quite live up to the hardware
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 October 2008
Tags: Canon, Canon EOS 50D, purple fringing, research, zoom range
We like:
Rugged build; excellent design; 6.3fps shooting; high-res LCD
We don't like:
Unexceptional definition; disappointing 17-85mm kit lens
CNET UK judgement:
The EOS 50D is an excellent semi-pro camera with slick controls, rugged build and a terrific continuous shooting rate of 6.3fps. But while the camera's great, the pictures are pretty average, despite that 15-megapixel sensor. The fine detail in JPEGs is on the soft side, and the optional 17-85mm kit lens suffers from colour fringing
Full review:
Are you ready to take the plunge into semi-professional photography? The EOS 50D offers class-leading resolution, an amazing 6.3fps continuous shooting mode, a tough, magnesium alloy body and compatibility with all Canon EF-S and EF lenses. It's yours for £1,200, or £1,500 with Canon's 17-85mm kit lens. Continue Reading...
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