Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only): Customer Reviews & Product Details

I just bought this camera this month. I had planned on buying the Rebel, but decided on the 50D because of the build quality. True, it's a bit heavy, but it feels more solid than the Rebel. I think that a heavy lens, like the 24-135mm would be better on a camera more solidly built. I didn't want a lens to outweigh the camera! The pictures, too, are fantastic. I can see a definite improvement over my small point and shoot camera. Since the 50D is so well built, I hope to use it for years before upgrading.

Great camera, all I would change is the weight, looks like canon solve that with the T1i option

This is my first Canon SLR in a very long while, and was unsure of the move from Nikon, but decided to check it out. Overall this is a nice camera. Noise level is indeed more than Nikon, my old D90 did some beautiful shots at high ISO where the 50D strugles. I would not go any higher than ISO 800 or so with this camera. Thing is I never do, so this is fine for me, but might be a problem for some.

The button layout I would say could use some work. Nikon I would give a major advantage here as all there buttons are easy to get to and navigate, where the Canon I have to look and fumble around to find even the basic stuff. I admit allot of this has to do with me needing to needing to know the camera better and will improve over time, but the D90 I picked up in like 20 min of using. Don't get me wrong, I don't think Canon's is bad, but could use some more work is all.

The camera is fast and starts up almost before I know I want to turn it on. (almost)Though I do feel Canon do need to add more AF points the nine it has seems to do the job well, even when following moving objects it keeps right up with it without a hint of wanting to slow down. Just make sure your memory card can keep up with this camera.

Another thing I really like is the solid build. It feels like a tank and knowing that metal and weather seal will keep this running long after I should of stopped shooting and had put it away. Nothing on this camera feels weak.

I was worried about soft images, though it is not a problem for this camera. Yes, if your using lower price glass you may see some softness, but this is not the camera doing it. With the 28-135 lens I got some pretty sharp shots with it and think its a good basic Lens, Yes my Primes (I like my primes) do better, but did enjoy using the lens on this camera for simple walks when I only wanted one lens with me and nothing else. Also I have noticed that this camera has no image overlay or multiple exposure settings. These are common on Nikon cameras, even there cheaper models, and I find it upsetting that there not on this camera. Yes you can do these in photoshop, having CS4 this is not a problem, but I prefer to do things in camera and only use PS for minor tweaks and adjustments. Canon really needs to add these.

At the price right now I would have to say this camera is a steal and a better deal over the 7D which really does not add much. I might take a stronger look after a price drop or two but right now this is a much better deal and I think anyone looking for a good buy on a SLR built as strong and performs as fast and accurate would be happy with buying with the 50D.

The quality of photos is great, with very quick autofocus, and using a zoom lens with the IS feature still gives very sharp images. There is a learning curve with all the features on the camera, and searching through the menu or book takes some time to learn, but using the features makes them easier to remember. Indoors and in flash situations, I haven't found a way to MAKE it take a picture even with the flash unit raised. Seems it wants to find its own focus rather than my manual focus, or something other, but this is the only irritating thing about the camera. For outdoor photography this isn't an issue, but indoors it is.

We did a Wedding with our new camera and the results are fantastic. Photographers who have been around alot longer may want a little more expensive camera, but I challenge any photographer to put my photos up to theirs and tell the difference. If you want a incredible camera for a great price I highyly recomend this camera. The color, white balance, and sharpness of the photos are great. Shooting at high Iso still produces great shots.