Questions tagged [canon-50d]

A midrange DSLR from Canon, released in 2008.

The 50d was announced on August 26, 2008. It was subsequently released for sale on October 6, 2008. It has a 15.1 megapixel crop sensor. It has since been replaced in the Canon lineup by the 60d.

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Why does my Canon 50D only have a max burst of 8?

I got my Canon 50D over the summer, and it's been absolutely amazing! When I started taking pictures with it, I seem to recall the max burst number being relatively high in the display. However, for quite a while now, it has been saying 8. It seems…
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What do I need to be aware of to shoot a swim meet?

I am going to be shooting a swim meet for my yearbook, and the local swim club. This will be my first time shooting a meet. What do I need to know? Are there certain vantage points that will give a better photo (I will have access to all of the…
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Can’t see the picture I’m taking. Screen is black

The screen is black when I turn the camera on. Once I’ve taken the picture, the picture will show up and then the screen will go black again. If you press Menu it’s works but not all of the setting are there. I’ve tried to clear the camera settings…
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What is the Canon 50d made from?

Is the canon 50d primarily made from plastic or from a magnesium-alloy? I have read things that point in either direction. I wasn't able to find anything on Canon's website either. So, does anyone know what it is made from?
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