Excellent step up from the 450d (Canon EOS 50D)

Member Name: kittyminx

Product:	Canon EOS 50D
Date:	19/08/09 (24 review reads)
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Advantages: in-built sensor cleaning, speed, performance, quality prints

Disadvantages: fiddly on/off button

I have had this camera for a few weeks now and I LOVE it!!! I have been using a 350d for the past few years so this seemed like a good step up for me. i bought the body only for £809 and there is a cashback sceme with Caqnon at the moment where you can get £75 back if you send in any old dslr/slr ends at the end of August though.

The body is really solid and quite a bit larger than the 350/450 d's, you don't notice it until you put them side by side. I've been able to use all my lenses on my new camera too so that's always a bonus!

The 50d is easy to use once you get used to the dial system. The camera automatically cleans the sensor every time the camera is turned on and off.

Performance is fantastic, I've noticed a big improvement in the quality of my prints ( I print fairly big pictures for framing).

The only negative thing I have to say is that the on off switch is too fiddly, I'm hoping I get used to this aspect though as I love everything else about the camera.

The menues are easy to navigate and formatting the CF card is unbelievably fast. The battery is really good, I've been out shooting a few times and have taken about 400 shots, the battery is still on max power!

Go and try this camera in the store before you buy, great camera especially if you can get a good deal!

Summary: Great camera, handles like a dream!

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