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Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens
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based on 312 reviews
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Category Average
$1,149.00 - $1,599.00
from 12 stores
Pros
Cons
- Heavy (83)
- Exposed lcd (19)
- Noisy (17)
- Slow focus (11)
- Poor in low light (9)
- Poor battery life (5)
- 28-135 kit lens slides (1)
- Accessory pricing to high (1)
- Auto-focus is terrible (1)
Best Uses
- Portraits (219)
- Travel (207)
- Fun (194)
- Landscapes (174)
- Sports (153)
- Art (133)
- Photojournalism (100)
- Documentary (19)
- Macro (10)
- Weddings (7)
Where to Buy
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens
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Outstanding 9.1
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Outstanding 9.6
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Outstanding 9.1
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Product Reviews
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[5 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Nice handling, robust and very flexible.
"The 50D is well constructed, feeling sturdy and solid. Considering the many features, Canon have organized the interface extremely well; it is seems to be far better “sorted” than the interface of the Digital Rebel line of cameras. I’m principally a medium format landscape photographer but this immensely flexible digital camera will surely cater for just about any type of photography you can imagine. In use, ..." Read Full Review »
Oct 28, 2008 by Pilot Mike
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Less than expected
"I have a 20d and a 40d, and I expected the 50d, with it's per-lens focus adjust, higher resolution lcd, live contrast focus, etc. to be a step up. Problem is, those features come with what I think is worse color noise than the 40d. Yes, with default jpeg noise reduction, the 50d noise at iso 1600 looks much like the 40d at iso 800 -- but the 40d doesn't use noise reduction at iso 800 to achieve that level of n..." Read Full Review »
Nov 10, 2008 by Sam
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Review
Nice handling, robust and very flexible.
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Fast Processor
- Quiet
- Small Lag Time
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Pros
- None
Cons
- Art
- Fun
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Best Uses
"The 50D is well constructed, feeling sturdy and solid. Considering the many features, Canon have organized the interface extremely well; it is seems to be far better “sorted” than the interface of the Digital Rebel line of cameras. I’m principally a medium format landscape photographer but this im …" Read Full Review »
Illini State Park
- Using Product
- Using kit lens
Marseilles Lock
- Using kit lens
- Using Product
- Semi-pro Photographer
[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Review
Best Camera Ever!
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
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Pros
- Heavy
- Loud
Cons
- Sports
Best Uses
"I love this camera! I was choosing between this and the XSI 450d. WHen I was looking up DSLRs i was making sure they were the best for wildlife and fast moving subjects, I wanted to make sure they were better than the high end point and shoots. I am thrilled I didnt go for a point and shoot!THis cam …" Read Full Review »
Pelican In Sarasota
- Photo Enthusiast
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Review
GREAT and EASY to learn camera
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- More »
Pros
- Heavy but comfy grip
Cons
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Portraits
- Sports
- More »
Best Uses
"I bought this camera to satisfy my passion for equestrian photography and arty shots. I needed a camera with speed, and this camera delivers! I used to shoot manually about 20 years ago with a film camera. I wanted to learn to do that again. I am taking a class in equestrian photography and the …" Read Full Review »
Mares and Foals
- Using Product
- Shot with 18-200 mm lens
- Made with Product
Little Flyer at the Water's Edge
- Made with Product
- Using Product
- 200 mm lens 500thsecond
- Used Al Servo setting
- Semi-pro Photographer
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Review
Awesome surprise!
- Bright LCD
- Canon quality
- Canon reputation
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- More »
Pros
- None so far
Cons
- Family shots
- Fun
- Landscape
- Nature
- Pets
- More »
Best Uses
"I was totally amazed at the difference between my old Canon XT and the 50D, WOW! My wonderful wife surprised me with the Canon 50D for Christmas, I had no idea! When I open the box all I can do was hold it, I was so overwhelm by the camera. I thought I had a great camera, the 50D made my XT look lik …" Read Full Review »
Sweet Rainbow
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- Canon
Best Buddies
- Canon 50D
- Using Product
- Photo Enthusiast
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm IS Lens Review
AWESOME CAMERA
- Bright LCD
- Quiet
- Strong Construction
Pros
- None
Cons
- Portraits
- Wedding photography
Best Uses
"I LOVE THIS CAMERA, I USED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A WEDDING EVENT AT THE PLAZA IN TAMPA AND THIS CAMERA ROCKS. THE SKIN TONE WAS NATURAL (NO COLOR CORRECTING NEEDED). THE PRICE I PAID WAS THE SUGGESTED PRICE FROM CANON DIRECTLY AND THAT IS AWESOME IN ITSELF. I HAVE SHOWN THIS CAMERA TO OTHER P …" Read Full Review »
PLAZA (TAMPA FLORIDA)
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PLAZA (TAMPA FL)
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- Pro Photographer
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