Canon EOS 50D
If you love photography, this camera is for you. Many changes have been made with this model. It's an upgrade from the Canon 40d. DIGIC 4 processor means moving the extra data at a faster pace than its predecessor, and keeping the camera to a high 6.3 frames per second while maintaining that 14-bit data for RAW images.
The Canon 50d has 15.1 megapixels CMOS sensor, an ISO range from 100 to 3200, plus 2 higher settings (H1 equals ISO 6,400 and H2 takes the camera to 12,800). The LCD screen has been improved with a higher resolution, making it a 640x480 screen.
A new menu offers more custom functions and control of noise reduction and RAW and JPEG shooting. It ranks up there with it's major competitors. Screen size, resolution, and the ability to let in sunlight is important for the 50D. It has a live view screen, letting it be used for shot composition. It has better weather sealing than the 40d's camera body.
The Canon 50d has 6.3 continuous mode frames/second, a 1.6 focal length multiplier, auto and manual focus, Hot Shoe and PC Sync external flash connection, 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and a battery charger is included. The Canon 50d does not come packaged with a kit lens.