Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens: Customer Reviews & Product Details

I ordered this camera, took some test shots...above ISO 400 it was just aweful. I sent it in to Canon got it back (they said everything checked out) fired a few more test shots and still aweful. Under ISO 400 I have no complaints pictures were great! In my opinion it just isn't versatile enough for the price when it comes to the ISO. My XSi shoots at ISO 800 much better than the 50D :(

Anyway rave reviews to Amazon! Even after having the camera for nearly 2 months and using the warranty to send it inn for repairs they gladly (with absolutely no hassle at all) refunded all of my money and even my return shipping! I will be putting this money toward the 5D Mark II like I knew I should have to begin with.

I love this camera. It would be a bit much for a true beginner to handle, the menu's are confusing and if you don't even know what aperture and shutter speed are for, then you may be better suited for a model from the Rebel series. The beauty of this camera lies in the ability to make it work with you, not for you.

If you do get it, then it's so.easy to use. I picked it up the first day and don't think I've stopped yet. I'm not a professional by any means. I may not even be any good (I only shoot for myself) but I love it. I got this because I wanted something that would last a very long time and give me the opportunity to learn more about photography without feeling overwhelmed. This did it.

I switched from Nikon to Canon because the ease of the menus. The top screen on this is fantastic, I love that I can see the settings I'm shooting at without turning the LCD screen on or going out of my way to find a settings menu. It's just as easy to switch my settings too.

I do think that it took a bit to realize that a few of the menus are redundant but I guess that's how this caters to everyone. I have not used the live view, I haven't felt the need to yet. I do recommend a tripod if you don't have one. It will only enhance what you do.

The speeds are fast, the pictures are crystal clear and need almost no touch ups except for a few contrast or black balances here and there. I shoot both people and objects and only for fun. This is only a hobby for me but if I ever get to the point that I want to take it up a notch..I'm covered.

Overall, great purchase and I'm more than happy with it.

I received the items in quite few days, it's very good. Currently, I'm still studying how to use it well.

To be fair, all these digital SLRs are just unbelievable achievements, but they get compared to each other, so small things can seem bigger. This is an amazing camera, and so are most of the others.

Compared to the 500D, this one:
- costs more
- is sturdier (and heavier)
- has NO video mode
- has the same processor at its heart
- has a better user interface

I have found the auto-exposure is imperfect, but that's not so unusual -- I just often prefer tweaking photos slightly from the recommended exposure using the manual setting.

I am frustrated that the "bulb" setting expects you to hold the shutter button down for the entire exposure (by definition, bulb photos are long photos, and holding a camera steady while holding the button down is a challenge -- not to mention a pain. Who wants to do that for even a minute, let alone super-long exposures? But I am told this is industry standard.

This DOES work with my 15-year-old Canon EF lenses.

The Live View feature is surprisingly limited, but often nice to have available. Certain features don't work when using Live View.

"Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

I am not one to normally write reviews. However, I am so impressed with this camera that I feel obligated to sing its praises. This was my first digital SLR after being a die-hard film guy for over 40 years. I sold off my Nikon F2A, motor drive and several lenses and have never looked back. Being a devout Nikon guy, I considered the Nikon digital SLRs, but like my pocket Nikon digital camera, they felt poorly made and the navigation was anything but intuitive.

The Canon 50D feels solid, and if you don't mind a larger body and the weight (I prefer it) you will be impressed with the solid feel of the body and all of the controls. The navigation is so easy you almost don't need the instruction manual. I purchased the Canon 18-200AF-IS zoom lens, and although there is some minor (real minor) distortion at both ends of the focal planes, it is a great "one lens solution that provides a 35mm equivalent range of about 28-300mm. The pictures are razor sharp, and the raw image software is effective and easy to use. My only criticism of this camera is that occasionally in low light (even with an external Canon flash attached) it sometimes will not fire in auto mode because it decides there is not enough light. This can be resolved by using manual mode.

A great camera - it has exceeded my expectations.