Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Customer Review: Love it
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my 50D for a little over 6 months now. I have no regrets whatsoever. I love the layout, the size, the capabilities. The kit lens works well enough for me until I have the cash for some fancy Canon "L" lenses.
I primarily chose this camera over other brands or even over the rebel T1i due to it's size. I have large hands and many other cameras felt awkwardly small to me. This one fit just fine. I also like that it has a little weight to it as it just feels more solid than the light weight plastic body cameras.
It does not have video but I really don't miss it. Right now I am busy learning about taking great photographs. If I ever master that maybe I'll upgrade to a new one that has it in the future.
If you are just a parent wanting to snap pictures of children or vacations then I would say this is probably overkill. If you are wanting to study photography as a hobby or even a profession then this camera is a good choice that should give you many years of use.
Customer Review: So glad I moved from 35mm to the Canon 50d
Summary: 5 Stars
For years I had been shooting the Canon Elan IIe and was very happy with it. I never planned on going digital, I always felt like a photography purist by not doing a bunch of post production in Photoshop, but baby #3 came July 2009, film/development was getting out of hand, and I'm not quite good enough to get the perfect picture on the first shot so I gave in to the flexibility of digital photography. The 50d was an outstanding way to break into DSLR cameras. I love this camera, it's been nothing but a god send. Durable, reliable, tons of functions and customizations (half of which I haven't even figured out yet). Picture quality is excellent and the 28-135mm lens is highly versatile. There are many other in depth reviews out there regarding this camera so I am going to save us both some time and be brief. I just wanted to put my 2 cents in and say that this is a great camera that I have been very happy with. For comparison, I would consider myself a serious photography hobbyist.Customer Review: The Canon 50D is everything it's supposed to be!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hey, Canon fans! If you're like me, you have put off buying this camera because it costs a bit more than the Rebel line. When you weigh the camera differences against the cost difference, I promise you that the 50D will come out on top. I previously have owned two Rebels. The kit lens (28-135mm USM IS) is very good also. I may never be able to afford Canon's outstanding L-series lenses, but the Canon lenses I do have are Image Stabilized and work perfect for me. The camera is built like a tank and is a little bigger and heavier than the Rebels, but that ends up making the camera feel better in my hands, and I am of average build. The 50D is packed with pro features plus Live View, and is more light sensitive than any other camera I have owned. Amazon had the best price and they had it in my hot little hands in just a few days! Outstanding camera. Outstanding price. Outstanding company... Amazon!!! You may regret putting off this purchase any longer.Customer Review: Wonderful Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I received the Canon 50D about a month ago and have already taken probably close to 500 photos. This is my first DSLR but I did a lot of researching before deciding on the 50D. So far I have been very pleased with this camera. The detail and clarity of the photos has been amazing. I bought the camera to photograph college sports and with around 6 frames a second I am excited to see what kind of shots I can capture. If you have any photography background at all you will pick up on the many features quickly. If you decided to capture in multiple formats, (raw and jpeg) at the same time you need something bigger than a 4GB card or at least 2, 4GB cards. You will get around 94 photos saving in the two formats at the same time. This camera is a little heavy but that is fine with me. I have a point and shoot camera for times when I don't need all the horse power of the Canon 50D. Overall this is a great camera worth every penny I spent on it.Customer Review: Love it - Our Second Canon EOS
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased the Canon EOS 40D for our oldest daughter a couple of years ago as she became increasingly interested in photography. She has remained delighted with the camera and continues to become an increasingly skilled photographer.
During the following years, our youngest daughter also became enamored with photography. She used a lower end digital SLR, but always wished for a more powerful camera like her sister. So we recently purchased the 50D as a birthday gift for her. She is thrilled with it and I am thrilled that it seems to be every bit as good as the 40D - and possibly a bit better.
So far, we are still "amateur" photograhers in our family. But if you want a full powered digital SLR, these seem to be very solid cameras with lots of options and features and plenty of room to develop your skills. We've very happy with both the 40D and the 50D.