Canon's latest imaging processor for fine details, and natural color reproduction at high speed.

• Significantly faster image processing than the DiG!C III
• Excellent noise reduction in high-ISO images:  four levels of High ISO Noise Reduction now possible, with minimal effect on shooting speed or burst rate
• Outstanding performance:  No loss of shooting speed with full-resolution 14-bit RAW images
• Speed and power of DiG!C 4 permits new features, such as Live Face Detection AF during Live View

For a video exploration of DiG!C 4, click here

Newly-developed, 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (entirely designed and manufactured by Canon).

• Entirely new sensor, with multiple innovative technologies to maximize brightness sensitivity at each pixel
• Superior low-noise performance, even at high ISO settings
• Highest sensor performance in its class:  15.1 million pixels, 6.3 fps continuous shooting speed, and ISOs up to 12800
• Self-cleaning sensor unit adds fluorine coating to front low-pass filter, to further resist dust adhesion

For a video exploration of CMOS Sensor Improvements, click here

ISO Speed increased by two full stops, compared to the EOS 40D

• Default range is ISO 100-3200
• ISO 6400 (H1) and 12800 (H2) available with ISO Expansion
• Auto ISO range goes all the way up to 1600

High ISO Noise Reduction can now be set to any of four levels (Standard, Low, Strong, and Disable) to better suit the amount of noise.

• When in the Low, Standard, or Disable settings, the shooting speed and burst rate will not decrease

New HDMI output terminal takes advantage of the stunning resolution of High Definition viewing.

• Playback stills in full High Definition (1920 x 1080), on a compatible HD TV
• Uses industry-standard HDMI mini out connection;  requires appropriate HDMI cable (not included)
• Standard video-out to conventional TV monitor (standard NTSC/PAL definition) still available with video-out terminal
• New Slide Show feature lets you view images by folder, or date. Playback times and repeat settings are fully adjustable.

The EOS 50D includes an improved LCD monitor, for high quality playback and easier menu navigation.

• Large 3-inch high-resolution screen makes it easy to zoom in, for examing focus and fine details
• 920,000 dots (VGA) - the best available LCD quality for any digital SLR currently on the market!
• 160-degree viewing angle
• Triple-layer multicoating (anti-glare, anti-scratch, and anti-reflection) make for clear viewing

For a video exploration of our High Definition LCD screen, click here

Three RAW shooting options give photographers more control.

• New RAW types: RAW (15.1 MP), sRAW1 (7.1 MP), and sRAW2 (3.8 MP)
• New RAW types can be set for the recording quality even in the Basic Zone modes
• The recording quality menu screen now has two sections: One for RAW types, and one for JPEG types
• Save space on your CF card, while still getting maximum image quality and editing options.
• Ideal for situations where you need to capture RAW files, but not necessarily super high-resolution images.

For a detailed article on the new 'small' RAW files, click here

This new feature automatically corrects vignetting, or fall-off, for specific Canon lenses. Lens aperture, focal length and focus distance are accounted for, and precise correction applied to minimize specific fall-off in corners of images.

• For JPEG images, the peripheral illumination fall-off is corrected automatically to suit the respective lens
• For RAW images, the peripheral illumination fall-off is corrected in Digital Photo Professional (though the correction is added to the shooting information in-camera)
• Upon factory shipment, the camera will have correction data for 26 Canon lenses already programmed in its database, including several zooms and other popular lenses
• The camera can register up to 40 lenses, which can be added and changed through EOS Utility (there are currently 82 Canon lenses resigtered in the software)

For a detailed article on in-camera Peripheral Illumination Correction, click here

The Quick Control screen lets shooters make adjustments to camera settings right from the LCD monitor (one-touch access through the 8-way multi-controller on rear of camera).

• Clear navigation is ideal for beginners to adjust camera settings
• Instant access to frequently-used settings is ideal for making quick changes, or when shooting on a tripod
• High definition LCD is bright, colorful, and easy to read
• Adjustable settings from the Quick Control Menu include: ISO, Exposure Compensation/AEB, AF point selection, Picture Style,  metering and focusing modes, White Balance, Drive modes, RAW or JPEG recording/image quality,  and Flash Exposure Compensation

For a detailed article on this convenient new feature, click here

Creative Auto is a brand new shooting mode designed for beginners who want to go one step beyond Full Auto mode -- to learn about photography or have more creative control.

• Basic settings are based on Full Auto
• Quick Control Screen offers easy, intuitive direction for image adjustments, controlled from the LCD monitor
• Adjustments include flash operation, Program Shift, Exposure Compensation, Picture Style setting, RAW or JPEG recording/image quality, and Drive mode

With a UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) CF Card, high speed transfers are twice as fast.

• Can support transfer speeds of up to 133 MB/sec
• Burst Depth (with UDMA): Up to 90 Large/Fine JPG, or 16 RAW images
• Burst Depth (without UDMA): Up to 60 Large/Fine JPG, or 16 RAW images

Overall operabilty of the Live View Function has been upgraded, for greater control and ease of use.

• All Live View functions can be adjusted from a single menu screen
• Common camera settings (such as white balance, AF point selection, motor drive, and ISO) can be accessed live on the LCD, even while running Live View
• Two new grid display options (coarse, and fine)
• Three AF options during Live View are now available: Quick Mode AF, Live Mode AF, and Live Face Detection AF
• Live Mode AF and Live Face Detection AF reads focus directly off the imaging sensor, with no interruption of Live View in the LCD.