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PRODUCT INFO
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Low Pass Filter | Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
| Dust Deletion Feature | (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
| Recording Format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| File Size | (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels) (2) Large/Nomal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels) (8) RAW+Large/Fine: Approx. 20.2+5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels) (9) sRAW 1: Approx. 12.6MB (3267 x 2178 pixels) (10) sRAW 1+Large/Fine: Approx. 12.6+5.0MB (3267 x 2178 pixels) (11) sRAW 2: Approx. 9.2MB (2376 x 1584 pixels) (12) sRAW 2+Large/Fine: Approx. 9.2+5.0MB (2376 x 1584 pixels) Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
| Recording Functions | With the WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E3A will be possible as follows: (1) Standard (2) Automatic switching of recording media (3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality (4) Recording images having the same size |
| Backup Recording | Enabled with WFT-E3A attached |
| File Numbering | Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card |
| RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible) |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Style | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 |
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting |
| Auto White Balance | Auto white balance with the image sensor |
| Color Temperature Compensation | White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
| Color Temperature Information Transmission | Provided |
| Type | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eye Point | Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S {point of Focus), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock, Red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information) |
| Depth Of Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points | 9 (Cross-type) |
| AF Working Range | EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel |
| AF Assist Beam | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery |
| Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| ISO Speed Range | Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 set automatically Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or ISO 12800 Extension settable (with C.Fn.I-3-1): ISO 12800 High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-1600 |
| Exposure Compensation | Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
| AE Lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec. 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)Soft-touch electromagnetic release10-sec. or 2-sec. delayRemote control with N3-type terminal |
| Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec. 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self Timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay |
| Remote Control | Remote control with N3-type terminal |
| Type | Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Guide Number | 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash Ready Indicator | Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage | 17mm lens angle of view |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Zooming to Match Focal Length | Provided |
| Flash Metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| External Flash Settings | Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings |
| Drive Modes | Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay) |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | High-speed: Max. 6.3 shots/sec. Low-speed: Max. 3 shots/sec. |
| Maximum Burst | JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 60 (CF)/approx. 90 (UDMA CF) RAW: approx. 16 RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 11 Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc. |
| Shooting Modes | (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) |
| Focusing | Manual focus Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF): Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face Detection mode |
| Metering Modes | Evaluative metering with the image sensor |
| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Magnified View | By 5x or 10x at AF point |
| Grid Display | Provided |
| Exposure Simulation | Provided |
| Silent Shooting | Provided (Mode 1 and 2) |
| Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor Size | 3.0 in. |
| Pixels | Approx. 920,000 (VGA) |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 160°) |
| Brightness Control | 7 levels provided |
| Interface Languages | 25 |
| Display Format | Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder) |
| Highlight Alert | Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| Protection | Single images can be erase-protected or not |
| Erase | Single image, check-marked images or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images) |
| Compatible Printers | PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Printable Images | JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 50D |
| Easy Print feature | Provided |
| DPOF | Version 1.1 compatible |
| Compatible Images | JPEG and RAW images Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen |
| Custom Functions | Total 25 |
| Camera User Settings | Register under Mode Dial's C1 and C2 positions |
| My Menu Registration | Provided |
| Battery | One Battery Pack BP-511A AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2(with optional Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, AA-size batteries can be used) |
| Number of Shots | Number of shots (approx.) |
| Battery Check | Auto |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min. |
| Date/Time Battery | One CR2016 lithium-ion battery |
| Start-up Time | Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight | Approx. 25.7 oz./730g (body only) |
| Working Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
| USB Tethered SDK | Are a developer and want to control select Canon cameras within your application? The Canon EDSDK allows you to set various camera settings, take a picture, and the retrieving of images remotely using a USB connection. The EDSDK is available at the Canon Developer Community website. Go to https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com for more information. |
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