Canon EOS 50D, Installation Roadmap Manual

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C H A P T E R

Roadmap to 
the EOS 50D

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hree words can describe Canon’s 50D dSLR — fast, 
sleek, and fun. It fi ts easily and comfortably in the hand 

with a compact yet substantial heft. It responds with the 
speed of a gazelle delivering images at a rate of 6.3 frames 
per second (fps) and at a stunning 15.1-megapixels. The EOS 
50D is packed with Canon’s latest features and technologies 
that collectively deliver speedy and reliable performance and 
superior image quality. Whether you’re new to digital photog-
raphy or a veteran, the EOS 50D hits a sweet spot of high 
image resolution, speed, and creative control.

This chapter puts some of the new features and technologies 
of the EOS 50D into everyday perspective and off ers a road-
map to navigating the camera controls and menus. Where 
possible, I off er paradigms for using the camera that help you 
spend less time remembering what control to use and more 
time shooting. 

Key Technology

Before we begin, it’s worthwhile to look at key technology that 
the 50D off ers. The fi rst, the15.1-megapixel image sensor at 
4752 

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 3168 pixels produces full-resolution prints at 15.5 

×

 10.7 

inches at 300 ppi, or 19.4 

×

 13.4 inches at 240 ppi for inkjet 

prints. The new CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semicon-
ductor) features Canon’s newest technology including:

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“Gapless” microlens technology and increased 
ISO range.

 While the EOS 50D packs more and 

smaller pixels on a sensor that’s the same size 
as the EOS 40D (4.7 versus 5.7 micron pixels sizes, 

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In This Chapter

Key technology

Camera features 
overview

Lens controls

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