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EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size) with improved microlens design for superior image quality

Advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster image processing and writing

Approx. 6.3 fps continuous shooting even at maximum image size with bursts up to 90 shots ( JPEG, Large/Fine in high-speed continuous mode using UDMA CF card), up to 16 shots in RAW, and up to 10 shots in RAW+JPEG Large/Fine

Normal ISO range from ISO 100 to 3200, with expanded ISO range from 6400 to 12,800

Fortified moisture and dust seals around battery compartment and memory card compartment

Improved long exposure noise reduction, and high ISO noise reduction with Standard, Low, Strong, or Disabled settings

Support for high speed UDMA-compliant CF cards

Peripheral Illumination Correction compensates for light falloff, using optical characteristics of up to 40 Canon lenses stored in camera

Improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Fluorine coated low-pass filter and manual control of Self Cleaning Sensor Unit activation

Optical viewfinder data now includes camera shake warning symbol, accepts 3 optional interchangeable focusing screens

AF Microadjustment setting now included in Custom Functions

EOS 50D’s 3.0-in., Clear View LCD with 920,000-dotresolution, 100% coverage, and a wider viewing angle (approx. 170° vertical and horizontal)

LCD includes dirt and smudge resistant Fluorine coating and anti-reflective coatings

Quick Control screen displays essential camera settings in one window, with single press of rear 8-way multi-controller

Live View Function with Silent shooting mode and 3 AF modes: Quick AF uses the camera’s 9 AF points with a momentary interruption of live viewing. Live AF mode uses contrast detection with an AF frame that can be moved around the image area.

Face Detection AF locks in on detected faces in scene and can be set to desired face

Two different framing grids are provided for improved Live View composition

Support for reduced-resolution sRAW1 (7.1 megapixel) and sRAW2 (3.8 megapixel) files

Improved Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) and Highlight Tone Priority settings

Creative Auto exposure mode allows intuitive adjustment of settings

Higher degree of customization with 25 Custom Functions and 72 possible settings

HDMI connectivity allows you to view your still photos or slide shows on a High Definition TV or projection system. Output resolution is set automatically to HDTV model

Compatible with EF and EF-S lenses, including new compact EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS lens with in-lens Optical Image Stabilizer

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