nd II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
Image Sensor Size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
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 System
Recording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type: 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
Image Processing
Type: 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
Viewfinder
Type: Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment: -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
Autofocus
Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points: 9 (Cross-type)
Metering 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
Exposure Control
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)
Exposure Control: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index):
• Automatically set, ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments)
• Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
• 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
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
Built-in Flash
Type: Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash
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
External Speedlite
Zooming to Match Focal Length: Provided
Compatible Flash: EX-series Speedlites
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 System
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.
Live View Functions
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)
LCD Monitor
Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size: 3.0 in.
Dots: Approx. 920,000 (VGA)
Coverage: Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 160°)
Brightness Adjustment: 7 levels provided
Interface Languages: 25
Image Playback
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 Warning: Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect: 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)
Direct Printing
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: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF: Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images: JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions: Total 25
Camera User Settings: Register under Mode Dial’s C1 and C2 positions
My Menu Registration: Provided
Interface
USB Terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal:
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) HDMI mini OUT terminal
Extension System Terminal: For connection to WFT-E3A
Power Source
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 (approx.)
Temperature | Shooting Conditions | ||
| No Flash | 50% Flash Use | ||
| Normal Shooting | 73°F/23°C | 800 | 640 |
| 32°F/0°C | 640 | 540 | |
| Live View Shooting | 73°F/23°C | 180 | 170 |
| 32°F/0°C | 140 | 130 | |
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 and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD): 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)
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range: 85% or less
Note: All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
