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*Wheatfield* · 08-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by jms698

Canon EOS 50D Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

Looks like Pentax is a force to take seriously in the camera business after all. It seems Canon may have lost some sales to the K20d. Otherwise, what need would there have been to copy some of the great features of that camera in this new 50D?

- New 15 MP sensor
- High ISO
- User-selectable high-iso noise reduction
- Better (and maybe actually useful) weather sealing (though then you still have to invest in an "L" lens)
- per lens AF micro-adjust
- Lens profiles (like Pentax's MTF mode)

All sounds like copy-cat from the K20d.

However, Canon has, of course, one-upped Pentax with the 3" VGA screen, 6 fps, contrast-detecting live view, silent mode, and ISO 12800 (although best to wait and see how horribly noisy it is).

Still, for $300 more than the K20d, I'd say Pentax still has a pretty good value proposition.

The Canon has a list price of $1299.00. When it hits the street, expect a lower price, and expect it to drop further within a few months.
Expect it to be priced very close to the K20 once it is in stores.

08-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#4
Wheatfield Site Supporter Location: The wheatfields of Canada Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 3,582	Originally Posted by jms698 Canon EOS 50D Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review Looks like Pentax is a force to take seriously in the camera business after all. It seems Canon may have lost some sales to the K20d. Otherwise, what need would there have been to copy some of the great features of that camera in this new 50D? - New 15 MP sensor - High ISO - User-selectable high-iso noise reduction - Better (and maybe actually useful) weather sealing (though then you still have to invest in an "L" lens) - per lens AF micro-adjust - Lens profiles (like Pentax's MTF mode) All sounds like copy-cat from the K20d. However, Canon has, of course, one-upped Pentax with the 3" VGA screen, 6 fps, contrast-detecting live view, silent mode, and ISO 12800 (although best to wait and see how horribly noisy it is). Still, for $300 more than the K20d, I'd say Pentax still has a pretty good value proposition. The Canon has a list price of $1299.00. When it hits the street, expect a lower price, and expect it to drop further within a few months. Expect it to be priced very close to the K20 once it is in stores.