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Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera with 17-85mm IS USM Lens

15.1 Megapixel
6.3 fps Continuous Shooting
Uses Canon EF & EF-S Lenses
3.0" Clear View VGA LCD
Live View Mode
Integrated Cleaning System
ISO 3200 - Expandable to 12800
9-point Wide-area AF
Face Detection Live AF
HDMI Output

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Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera with 17-85mm IS USM Lens

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The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the latest DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It also features a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output.

The 15.1-megapixel image sensor delivers ultra-detailed images and the redesigned photo diodes and microlenses of the sensor extend its light gathering capabilities to ensure improved high ISO performance and low noise. Furthermore, the camera's ISO sensitivity is an astounding 3200 with expanded sensitivity to an ultra-sensitive 12800. The Integrated Cleaning System includes a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with a fluorine coating to improve the camera's image quality by helping to reduce, repel and remove unwanted dust from the sensor. Plus, stubborn particles can be removed automatically in post-production with Dust Delete Data and Canon's included Digital Photo Professional software.

The 50D is incredibly fast thanks to the DIGIC 4 processor - it allows for up to 6.3 fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEG images (with a UDMA CF card). Furthermore, Canon's wide area AF system uses 9 individual cross type sensors, so stunning action sequences can be captured - even in low-light conditions - making the EOS 50D particularly suited to sports and wildlife shooting. The DIGIC 4 processor also delivers 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradation and natural-looking colors - as well as ensuring ultra-fast startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.

The 3.0" Clear View VGA LCD (920,000 pixels) provides an extra-large and wide angle-of-view image review, with plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. By switching to Live View mode - which displays a real-time image on the LCD - photographers can enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles, or connect to a PC for remote shooting. In addition, the Live Mode offers three ways to auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame - for fast, spontaneous portraiture. The camera even offers HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV - directly from the camera.

Even with all of these high powered features, the EOS 50D features Canon's renowned intuitive EOS menu system, along with a Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly-changed settings. There is also a Creative Auto mode that offers automatic focus and exposure - while still allowing the user to add creative 'tweaks' to settings such as background sharpness. Altogether the Canon EOS 50D is an excellent product for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals.

The included Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens is a lightweight, compact all-purpose "standard" zoom lens that has been designed specifically for digital photography. Ideal for travel, mid-range nature/wildlife and general photography, the lens provides a 5x wide-angle to tele coverage equivalent to a 28-135mm lens in 35mm format and features Canon's optical Image Stabilizer technology, which provides up to 3-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. The ring-type USM (Ultra-Sonic Motor) allows for both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.

• 15.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor: The EOS 50D features a 15.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A/D conversion for extremely fine tonal gradation. It can capture images with exceptional clarity and has the same 3:2 ratio as a film camera, but with a focal length conversion factor of 1.6x. The use of improved microlenses and the latest manufacturing techniques mean each pixel is more sensitive to light, making the camera capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or subjects in motion.

• Incredibly High ISO Sensitivity: With a wide ISO range of 100-3200 and a maximum ISO rating of 12800 (H1: 6400, H2: 12800) combined with a 4-level High ISO speed noise reduction function, the Canon EOS 50D can capture beautiful, well balanced images that would usually be impossible without the use of a strobe or flash.

• DIGIC 4 Image Processor: The DIGIC 4 Image Processor of the EOS 50D offers finer details and even more natural color reproduction, compared with previous incarnations, and utilizes advanced signal processing technologies to provide even faster operations, along with faster write times when using UDMA type CF cards. The DIGIC 4 Processor also mediates Canon's Face Detection Live mode, allowing the camera to detect and focus up to 35 face(s) and capture the best possible group or portrait shots. An improved Auto Lighting Optimizer is also available to correct image brightness and contrast automatically, and the innovative Peripheral Illumination Correction is available for up to 40 EF lenses.

• Outstanding Performance: The EOS 50D is one of the fastest digital SLRs available with the ability to shoot up to 6.3 fps, making it ideal for everything from wildlife to sports. It can capture up to 90 JPEGs when using UDMA CF cards, as well as 60 consecutive JPEGS or 16 RAW using standard CF cards. The camera also has a nearly instant start-up time of 0.15 seconds, speedy autofocus with predictive AF focus and minimal shutter lag of only 59 milliseconds, making the EOS 50D one of the fastest cameras available, so you'll never, ever miss a shot.

• Durable and Reliable: The EOS 50D exterior is constructed with lightweight and ultra-rigid magnesium-alloy giving the camera a solid, substantial feel that complements its compact dimensions. Designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use, the camera is shock, dust and weather resistant.

• Fast AF System: The high-precision 9-point wide area AF system and each of the nine AF points uses a cross-type coverage system, enabling the camera to focus faster, more accurately, and in ever more complex lighting situations than previous models. For added accuracy and precision, the 50D incorporates a diagonally mounted, high-precision cross-type sensor at the center AF point that is sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines when fast lenses (f/2.8 or faster) are used. Furthermore, the camera has a number of focus modes, including One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF and AI Servo AF, and all focus points can be chosen automatically, or accessed using the intuitive, thumb operated Multi-Controller.

• Versatile Exposure Metering System: The 35-zone metering sensor of the EOS 50D provides for multiple patterns including Evaluative metering, which is linked to all AF points, Center-weighted average metering, Partial metering and Spot metering (covering 3.8 percent of the viewfinder at center). The camera also has 12 exposure control modes (11 AE modes plus manual), and three Custom exposure modes.

• Large 3.0-inch VGA LCD Monitor: The large three-inch Clear View LCD screen of the EOS 50D has an incredible resolution of 920,000 pixels, is brighter than previous models with a broad color gamut and a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees in order to facilitate easy viewing - even under less than ideal viewing conditions such as bright sunlight. The surface of the display screen is prepared with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection, while the large overall size of the screen makes it easy for users to read menus and icons and thereby gain easier access to camera settings like ISO, Metering modes AF Point selection and flash options.

• Live View Function: The advanced Live View Function is a powerful feature that enables viewing your subjects directly on the 3-inch LCD monitor while shooting, and users can magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. Users can even choose from 2 overlay grid options, perfect for keeping straight lines in your subject straight in your pictures. In the studio, the camera can be controlled remotely with Live View Function when the camera is connected to a computer through a USB cable, or wirelessly if the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A is used.

• Comfortable Viewfinder: The EOS 50D incorporates an upgraded viewfinder that has an optical magnification of 0.95x and an eye point of 22mm. Users can even change the focus screen and opt for a grid-type focus screen that makes it easier to verify horizontal or vertical alignment, as well as a Super-Precision Matte focusing screen that makes manual focusing easier when using a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster.

• EOS Integrated Cleaning System: The Camera combats sensor dust in three important ways; Dust is Reduced through improved camera mechanism design, Anti Static technologies (including a special fluorine coating) then Repel dust from the surface of the image sensor's low-pass filter, then there is the Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit to Remove any dust from the sensor's filter by using hi-frequency vibrations to shake it off. And if there happens to be any stubborn dust particles that still remain on the image sensor filter after all of this, the Dust Delete Data system can map the position of visible dust on the sensor, which is then deleted automatically with the included Digital Photo Professional software.

• "Picture Style" Settings: With Picture Style technology, photographers can utilize one of six preset Picture Style settings (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome), or adjust color, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings to create one of three additional user programmable settings to suit their particular photographic style.

• Creative Auto Mode: The Creative Auto mode and the quick control screen help novice users narrow the gap between fully automatic and manual control. While the camera will remain by default in fully automatic mode, frequently changed settings like flash, exposure compensation, image quality and more are all accessible through one easy screen interface designed for intuitive, quick action.

• High-Definition Video Output: The EOS 50D includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output that enables the display of your photographs on any HDTV with HDMI ports. Resolution is set automatically to match the TV to which you've connected, and images are displayed in a full-frame 3:2 ratio with blacked out bars to the left and right of the image. The High Definition output can be utilized by professional photographers to get immediate client approval or can be used by anyone to present slide shows or photo presentations of your last shoot.

• Sophisticated Flash Photography: The EOS 50D features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system, and is compatible with any of the Canon EX Speedlite series flash units. The E-TTL II system provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. This flash system utilizes the same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light, giving even finer metering command of the image area. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the ideal step-up accessory with excellent flash power, provides bounce flash, with its tilting and swiveling flash head, and it automatically zooms the flash head to cover lenses ranging from 16mm up to 105mm or longer. Plus, the 430EX II provides a powerful AF-assist beam, which allows the camera to autofocus even in total darkness on subjects as far as 32 ft. from the camera.

• Compatible with All Canon EF & EF-S Lenses: The EOS 50D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, and including Canon's EF-S series lenses, manufactured specifically for Canon's APS-C sized digital sensor. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Aspherical optics and fluorite elements, for example, are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses, and Canon's Image Stabilizer technology in select lenses minimizes the effect of camera shake.

• Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction: Canon's exclusive Lens Peripheral Illumination setting automatically evens out the brightness across the image by taking into account any light falloff in the corners of the frame and correcting it, for a perfectly exposed image. Correction data are detected automatically on a number of Canon EF lenses and can be entered manually through the included Canon EOS Utility software.

• Additional System Accessories: In addition to Canon's EF lenses and Speedlite flashes, many other accessories are designed by Canon to work perfectly with the EOS 50D. The Battery Grip BG-E2N adds a vertical shutter release, and is compatible with up to two of Canon's BP-511A Lithium-ion battery packs for increased shooting capacity, or alternatively a set of six AA-size batteries, for greater convenience when traveling. The EOS 50D is also compatible with the Canon WFT-E3A Wireless File Transmitter, which allows photographers to transmit images from their cameras directly to a computer over a Wireless network (802.11 b/g), connect to compatible third-party GPS device, or plug a compatible USB 2.0 hard drive into the transmitter's USB port, and actually shoot directly to a portable hard drive.

• Powerful Bundled Software: Among the most valuable features of the Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR is its compatibility with Canon's Picture Style Editor (PSE) software. With PSE, shooters can actually design the look of their photographs by inputting their own preferred style, color and tone curves. Picture Style files created with Picture Style Editor can be loaded into the EOS cameras that support Picture Style and may also be used when processing RAW images. The camera also ships with the latest versions of Canon's powerful software applications, including Digital Photo Professional 3.5 and EOS Utility 2.5, which support the camera's Remote Live View and Dust Delete Data functions, as well as incorporating a broad range of additional improvements designed to improve image quality and speed up workflow. Also included are ZoomBrowser EX 6.2 (Windows) and ImageBrowser 6.2 (Macintosh) for easy browsing, viewing, printing and archiving with compatible computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP, as well as Mac OS X.

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

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Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9mm) 15.5 Megapixel single-plate CMOS sensor with RGB primary color filters & Low-pass Filter, and Self Cleaning Sensor Unit (Auto & Manual)

Effective Resolution: 15.1 Megapixel

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB (JPEG)
42-Bit RGB (RAW)

Color Modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (3)
sRGB or Adobe RGB Color Space selectable

Image File Formats: JPEG (Fine, Normal)
RAW (.CR2)
RAW+JPEG
sRAW
sRAW+JPEG

Recorded Resolution: Large (4752 x 3168)
Medium (3456 x 2304)
Small (2352 x 1568)
sRAW 1 (3267 x 2178)
sRAW 2 (2376 x 1584)

Video Recording: No

Audio Recording: No

Optics

Lens Mount: Canon EF mount (compatible with Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses)

Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x

Optical Image Stabilization: Supports Canon IS and equivalent lenses

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF using a dedicated CMOS sensor and 9 (Cross-type) AF points (Automatic or Manual selection) and AF-assist using built-in flash
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 to +18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C)

Focus Modes: Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO (100-6400)
Basic Zone modes (ISO 100-3200)
High Tone Priority mode(ISO 200-1600)
Extension mode (ISO 12800 with C.Fn.I-3-1)

Shutter Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/8000 seconds
Bulb

Mirror Lock-Up: Yes

Exposure Metering: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering (Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted average)
Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Exposure Modes: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Exposure Compensation (±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments), AE Lock

White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting, White balance correction (±9 stops in full-stop increments), White balance bracketing (±3 stops in full-stop increments - Blue/amber or magenta/green bias)

Scene Modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome

Flash

Built-in Flash: Retractable, auto pop-up flash

Effective Flash Range: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)

External Flash Connection: E-TTL Hot Shoe

External Flash Control: E-TTL II autoflash compatible with EX-series Speedlites

Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/250 second

Performance

Start-Up Time: 0.1 seconds

Shutter Lag: 0.059 seconds

Time Between Shots: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Burst Capability: High-speed continuous: 6.3 fps
Low-speed continuous: 3.0 fps
Up to 60 images in JPEG (Large/Fine); 90 images with UDMA CF Card
Up to 16 images in RAW
Up to 11 images in RAW+JPEG

Self Timer: 10-seconds or 2-seconds

Interval Recording: No (Possible with optional TC-80N3 Remote or through tethered operation)

Date & Time Stamp: Yes

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: CompactFlash Card (Type I & II, UDMA-compliant)
External Media (USB 2.0 mass storage compliant hard drive or via Wireless File Transmitter with optional WFT-E3A)

File Size

JPEG	Large/Fine	5.0MB
	Large/Normal	2.5MB
	Medium/Fine	3.0MB
	Medium/Normal	1.6MB
	Small/Fine	1.7MB
	Small/Normal	0.9MB
RAW	RAW	20.2MB
	RAW+JPEG	20.2+5.0MB
	sRAW 1	12.6MB
	sRAW 1+JPEG	12.6+5.0MB
	sRAW 2	9.2MB
	sRAW 2+JPEG	9.2+5.0MB

Note: All file sizes are approximate

Battery Type: BP-511A Lithium-ion Battery Pack
(AA Batteries with optional BG-E2N or BG-E2 Battery Grip attached)

Power Adapter: ACK-E2 AC Adapter Kit (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Extension System Terminal (for connection to WFT-E3A)

Direct Print Capable: PictBridge

Remote Control: N3-type terminal

Video Output: Composite (NTSC & PAL selectable)
HDMI (mini terminal)

System & Software Requirements: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista
Mac OS 8.6-9.x, OS X (10.1 or later)

Display

Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism (95% coverage, 0.95x magnification) with dioptric adjustment (-3.0 to +1.0m^-1) and interchangeable Focusing screen (Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)

Viewfinder Info: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock, Red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information)

Depth-of-Field Preview: Yes

LCD Display: 3.0" TFT Color LCD (920,000 pixels) with Live View Mode and brightness adjust

Information Display: Uses 3" Color LCD (Displays Exposure Settings, Warnings, Maximum burst for continuous shooting, Shots remaining, Power Status, etc.)
Live View shooting (Displays Manual focus (Live View image interrupted for AF): Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face Detection mode, Magnified View (*5x or 10x at AF point), Grid Display, Exposure Simulation)

Language Options: 25 Languages supported

Playback Options: Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder), Image Protect, Image Erase

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.2 x 5.7 x 2.9" (108 x 146 x 74mm)

Weight: 25.7 oz (730g) body only

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Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera with 17-85mm IS USM Lens

EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens for Select Digital SLR Cameras
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EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens for Select Digital SLR Cameras

B&H# CA17854IS | Mfr# 9517A002BA
Ideal for travel, mid-range nature/wildlife and general photography, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is a lightweight, compact all-purpose "standard" zoom lens. Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens in 35mm format, this EF-S lens brings 5x wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and Digital Rebel shooters.
This lens features Canon's latest optical Image Stabilizer technology, providing up to 3-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. The lens has a 17 element, 12 group construction, including one double-sided aspherical element for crisp, high contrast corner-to-corner detail.
A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.
Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.
Note: Only Canon Extension Tube EF 25 II and 12 II fit on this lens.

Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or digital camera with image sensor bigger than APS-C size, only fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series or 40D, 30D and 20D SLR cameras.

• Uses optics designed to take full advantage of the small image circle and short back focus in EF-S lenses

• Features three aspherical lens elements for high image quality at all focal lengths

• Optimized lens coating minimizing flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras

• Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting

• Ring-type USM provides ultra-quiet, super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking

• Circular aperture diaphragm produces brilliant out-of-focus characteristics

Filter Size

67mm

f/Stop Range

4-32

Minimum Focus Distance

13.8" (35 cm)

Magnification

1:5

Zoom/Focus Control

Two touch

Angle of View

78.5-18.5°

Groups/Elements

12/17

Length

3.6" (92mm)

Maximum Diameter

3.1" (78.5mm)

Weight

16.1 oz (475 g)

Front & Rear Lens Caps

1-Year Warranty

Front & Rear Lens Caps

BP-511A Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack

CG-580 Battery Charger

USB Interface Cable (IFC-200U)

Video Cable (VC-100)

Wide Neck Strap

Eyecup Eb

EOS Digital Solution Software CD-ROM

Software Instruction Manual

"Great Photography is Easy" Booklet

"Do More with Macro" Booklet

1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty

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