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I've now bought 2 of these cameras off ebay. They were both in great condition and less than half the new price. I already owned an EOS 40D so I knew the 50D would feel almost identical. The first thing that occurred to me was that the resolution of 15 megapixels would challenge my existing budget lenses. After buying the first 50D, I bought a 24-105L, also off ebay at a great price. This is a great combination, you can't go wrong with Canon L glass. The 50D needs a quality lens to get the best out of it. I still own my first Canon DSLR, a 450D which I bought with the 18-55 IS kit lens. I was still using this lens for wider angle shots but realised I was missing the quality. I hate changing lenses on a DSLR. Yes, I know it sounds mad but it solves the problem of dust getting inside. I bought the second 50D with the idea of pairing it with a 17-40 L. I bought this off ebay too. Maybe I've been lucky with my purchases but all the Canon equipment I've bought on ebay has been first class. Both these lenses balance well on a 50D and the picture quality is excellent. I'm still learning but I enjoy using these cameras so much, I'm always looking for opportunities to take pictures with them. If you read the professional reviews of the 50D, you'll find they are very mixed. When it came out it was up against the new Nikon D300, which looks to be a better buy on paper. Personally, I prefer how a Canon feels in my hands and I've got used to them now. Now, you can buy a first class example of a 50D at a very reasonable price. It was the last of that body type and Canon has improved this series over the years so this would be the one to get. It is an excellent base for a top quality lens. If you want to get the best out of a Canon L lens you need a camera that can take advantage of it. The 15 megapixel sensor and the other technical improvements over the 40D do make a difference. That said, I'm still happy with my 40D which is attached to a 55-250 IS lens for long range shots. I'm not planning to get rid of it but if I'm walking around taking pictures I invariably use one of the two 50D's. The 17-40 for town and city shots and the 24-105 for parks and rural locations. If you think about it, the lens is the most important factor in getting top quality pictures. The camera is just a highly sophisticated digital processor. For me, the 50D is the ideal, affordable camera on which to mount a top quality lens which is why I bought two of them.Read full review
I bought this camera as a start to my photography hobby. For quite a long time I've used my dad's 20D and various other cameras owned by my friends. It's great value for money and although it doesnt have quite as many features as some newer cameras it still takes photos just as good. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone taking it up as it's a great camera for a great price. Unfortunately good lenses aren't as cheap! And if you don't like the camera or don't use it much it is reasonably weighty and strong so makes a good doorstop or potential weapon.
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Wow! What a superb camera this is - I updated from Canon EOS 40D (which I found to be fantastic) and found the main improvements to be:- Much better resolution on the screen. Higher ISO available so can shoot in less light. 15 Megapixels so better images and easier to crop images. It looks and handles like the 40D so was extremely easy to get used to and I am absolutely delighted with it.
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Good pro Camera. been using the 10D for three year. some pictures have gone around the world. setting are easy. basic. nice large screen than the 10D. lighter too. No Cons if one doesn't like it that up to them. it not about the camera but the pictures. PS I need a larger cm card. Is a battery drainer. I use it at iso 800 with average results.and want to test the white noise in different conditions.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought a 50D as an extra or spare camera. I am just a very enthusiastic amateur but I am told I take nice pics. I wanted it in case my EOS 7D went wrong in the middle of a wedding or some other occasion that matters to someone. To be honest I wasn't expecting it to be quite so good. I do think that there is a lot of model snobbery in our hobby and sometimes people forget that it is about the captured images and not how posh your camera is. A nice camera does not make a great photographer. That said this model does help the amateur along on their way with a host of helpful features and pre sets that all work very well. As always the most important features are well situated and easy to find and learn. The auto focus is very good as is the image capture quality and the screen resolution. The camera is well weighted and nicely balanced. The battery lasts very well and the built in flash is a cracker. I have been playing with it all this morning and I am quite fond of it. I would highly recommend this camera not only as a second shoot but as a very capable and good value tool for enthusiasts and hobbiests of all standards. Most of us don't make a full time living from our pictures so drop the snobbery and give the Canon EOS 50D a try. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Even better with the genuine Canon battery grip. Hope this helps someone.Read full review
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