Canon EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm + RS-80N3
The perfect combination of speed and quality, the EOS 50D’s 15.1 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor deliver superb high-ISO performance, shooting flexibility and image quality without compromise.
15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Canon’s APS-C sized CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images – ideal for large-scale reproduction and creative cropping. Redesigned pixels with gapless micro lenses extend light gathering capability for exceptional performance throughout the ISO range.
6.3 fps continuous shooting
Perfect for sports, wildlife and action sequences, the EOS 50D captures 6.3 frames per second for continuous bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card.
DIGIC 4
DIGIC 4 is the EOS 50D’s powerful processing engine, working with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. Fast enough to power 6.3 fps continuous shooting, DIGIC 4 is also responsible for the EOS 50D’s near-instant startup time and quick image review following shooting.
ISO range
For fast shutter speed shooting in low light, the EOS 50D features base ISO speeds to 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800.
Clear View LCD
The 3.0” 920,000 dot VGA LCD screen offers exceptional clarity, perfect for checking the focus and composition of your images. The large viewing angle coupled with Live View mode makes photography at awkward angles a breeze.
Live View mode
Live View mode allows users to accurately frame images when using the viewfinder is impractical. The dedicated Live View button displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three types of auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which focuses based on faces detected in the frame.
Wide-area AF with 9 cross type points
The high-precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects.
Magnesium alloy body
Built for demanding daily use, the EOS 50D’s lightweight, durable magnesium alloy body incorporates environmental protection for performance you can rely on.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s EICS combines special component materials to reduce dust generation, a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter to repel dust, and a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake dust free at power up/power down.
Accessories
The EOS 50D is compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units.
EF 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Real freedom of framing in a lightweight, compact and fast-focusing lens. The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is an excellent all-purpose lens for EF-S mount EOS cameras.
One lens. Many opportunities.
The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM provides an effective focal length range of approximately 27-136mm in 35mm format. This provides plenty of framing options, making it the perfect all-purpose lens that allows you to express your creativity in a vast range of shooting situations.
Light and fast
The small size and low weight of the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM make it ideal for fast moving photography and travel, where it is not practical to carry around a heavy bag of kit. Its ring-type USM works in concert with EF-S mount EOS cameras to provide super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking - with full manual override available at any time.
Go steady
Image Stabilizer technology compensates for a full three stops, giving the lens an effective maximum aperture of f1.4-2.0; excellent for hand-held and low light photography.
Designed for digital
Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra 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.
Background blur
A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth and getting your subject or model to stand out from the background.
15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Canon’s APS-C sized CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images – ideal for large-scale reproduction and creative cropping. Redesigned pixels with gapless micro lenses extend light gathering capability for exceptional performance throughout the ISO range.
6.3 fps continuous shooting
Perfect for sports, wildlife and action sequences, the EOS 50D captures 6.3 frames per second for continuous bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card.
DIGIC 4
DIGIC 4 is the EOS 50D’s powerful processing engine, working with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. Fast enough to power 6.3 fps continuous shooting, DIGIC 4 is also responsible for the EOS 50D’s near-instant startup time and quick image review following shooting.
ISO range
For fast shutter speed shooting in low light, the EOS 50D features base ISO speeds to 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800.
Clear View LCD
The 3.0” 920,000 dot VGA LCD screen offers exceptional clarity, perfect for checking the focus and composition of your images. The large viewing angle coupled with Live View mode makes photography at awkward angles a breeze.
Live View mode
Live View mode allows users to accurately frame images when using the viewfinder is impractical. The dedicated Live View button displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three types of auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which focuses based on faces detected in the frame.
Wide-area AF with 9 cross type points
The high-precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects.
Magnesium alloy body
Built for demanding daily use, the EOS 50D’s lightweight, durable magnesium alloy body incorporates environmental protection for performance you can rely on.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s EICS combines special component materials to reduce dust generation, a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter to repel dust, and a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake dust free at power up/power down.
Accessories
The EOS 50D is compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units.
EF 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Real freedom of framing in a lightweight, compact and fast-focusing lens. The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is an excellent all-purpose lens for EF-S mount EOS cameras.
One lens. Many opportunities.
The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM provides an effective focal length range of approximately 27-136mm in 35mm format. This provides plenty of framing options, making it the perfect all-purpose lens that allows you to express your creativity in a vast range of shooting situations.
Light and fast
The small size and low weight of the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM make it ideal for fast moving photography and travel, where it is not practical to carry around a heavy bag of kit. Its ring-type USM works in concert with EF-S mount EOS cameras to provide super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking - with full manual override available at any time.
Go steady
Image Stabilizer technology compensates for a full three stops, giving the lens an effective maximum aperture of f1.4-2.0; excellent for hand-held and low light photography.
Designed for digital
Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra 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.
Background blur
A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth and getting your subject or model to stand out from the background.
Technical details
- Interface
- USB 2.0, Video out (PAL/ NTSC)
- Colour of product
- Black
- Weight
- 730
- Focal length range (f-f)
- 17 - 85
- Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
- Y
- Auto focusing (AF) modes
- selective auto focus
- Bundled software
- ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
- Camera shutter speed
- 30 - 1/8000
- Camera shutter type
- electronic
- Compatible memory cards
- cf
- Compatible operating systems
- Win 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista SP1<br />Mac OS X v10.3-10.5
- Display
- LCD
- Flash exposure lock
- Y
- Flash modes
- auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, second curtain synchro
- Histogram
- Y
- Megapixel
- 15.1
- Light metering
- Centre-weighted, Spot
- PictBridge
- Y
- Scene modes
- Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Video capability
- N
- Viewfinder type
- electrical
- White balance
- Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
- Filter
- Y
- Metering
- EV 0-20
Ports & interfaces
- Built-in microphone
- N
Power
- Power source type
- Battery
Display
- Display resolution (numeric)
- 920000
- Field of view
- 100
Technical details
- Display diagonal
- 3
Lens system
- Lens structure (elements/groups)
- 17/12
- Closest focusing distance
- 0.35
- Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- 27 - 136
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 6
Camera
- Camera type
- SLR Camera Kit
- Photo effects
- Neutral
- Camera playback
- single image, slide show
- Playback zoom (max)
- 10
- Built-in processor
- DIGIC 4
Focusing
- Auto Focus (AF) lock
- Y
Light exposure
- Light exposure modes
- aperture priority AE, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash
- Built-in flash
- Y
Shutter
- Fastest camera shutter speed
- 1/8000
- Slowest camera shutter speed
- 30
System requirements
- Mac compatibility
- Y
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 40
Packaging content
- Battery technology
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Picture quality
- Supported aspect ratios
- 3:2
Weight & dimensions
- Filter size
- 67
- Width
- 145.5
- Depth
- 73.5
- Height
- 107.8
Other features
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 1
- HDMI ports quantity
- 1
- Magnification
- 0.95
- Digital SLR
- Y
- Lens system
- EF-S
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Time Lapse Testing
143 Shots 30minutes 10 sec. interval 50D with 16-50mm RS-80N3.
- 13:04
Zeikos Remote Shutter Release for Canon Cameras Review
The following video is from my other Youtube Channel "Amazing Gadgets". I have recently rebranded my photography to Naturetastic Photography.
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Nightingale Cowpen Bewley 10th May 2012
Taken at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, Billingham. UK. Equipment - Canon 7D + Canon 400mm f5,6 + Canon 2x teleconverter + Kenko 1.5x teleconverter.
