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Canon EOS R50 Digital Camera Body

Canon EOS R50 Digital Camera Body

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The new Canon EOS R50 is the perfect gateway into the EOS R range for active content creators looking to level up from their smartphone to a dedicated, mirrorless camera. This do-it-all camera offers the complete stills and video package combining lightweight, compact design with a large 24.2MP APS-C sized sensor for thumb-stopping results. Shoot instinctively with Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II that detects your subject, while UHD 4K 30p video oversampled from 6K lets you realise your movie ideas in crystal clear detail.

Fits into life’s adventures
Designed for active creators, the compact and lightweight Canon EOS R50 features a Vari-Angle touchscreen, electronic viewfinder and a grip that fits naturally in your hand.

Get the inimitable Canon look
Capture razor-sharp detail and control depth of field for genuine portraits without digital mimicry, thanks to the high resolution 24.2MP APS-C sized sensor.

Focuses faster than you
Whether you’re shooting, the EOS R50 instinctively detects and tracks your subject due to the Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II. Results guaranteed.

Production-ready UHD 4K filming
Capture superior detail in your movies with UHD 4K 30p video oversampled from 6K. Expand your creativity in the edit by cropping and zooming while retaining Full HD resolution.

Seamless sharing and connectivity
Break boundaries, not your flow. With seamless Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Camera Connect app enables image and movie transfer for instant sharing and remote shooting.
  • Compact and light form: Portable size with ergonomic grip
  • 24.2-megapixel APS-C sized sensor: Great image quality and shallow depth of field
  • Powerful DIGIC X processor: Delivers fast focus and lightning shooting speeds
  • Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II: Advanced subject detection so you don’t miss a shot
  • Selfie-friendly 3” Vari-Angle touchscreen: Flex freely with intuitive control from all angles
  • UHD 4K 30p video :Oversampled from 6K for incredible detail
  • Full HD movies 120p full HD: Slow down your subject by 4 times
  • 12fps continuous shooting speed: 15fps when using silent electronic shutter
  • 3.5 mm microphone jack: Record amazing audio from external microphones
  • Multi-function smart shoe: Next-generation interface enabling accessories to be added without the need for cables
  • Use easily as a webcam: UVC for high-quality video calls or streaming
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: Seamless connection between camera and smart device
  • USB charging: Conveniently charge with USB cable
IMAGE SENSOR
Type: Approx. 22.3 × 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
Effective Pixels: 24.2MP
Total Pixels: 25.5MP
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Low-Pass Filter: Built-in/Fixed
Sensor Cleaning: Not provided
Colour Filter Type: RGB Primary Colour
Sensor Shift-IS: No
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type: DIGIC X
LENS
Lens Mount: RF (natively supporting RF and RF-S lenses)
EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter, Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
EF-M lenses are not compatible
Focal Length: Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens with RF/RF-S and EF/EF-S lenses
Image Stabilisation: Lens / Digital only
FOCUSING
Type: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF System / Points: 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Auto selection)
90% horizontal and 100% vertical (Manual selection)
Max. 651 zones / 4503 positions for stills
Max. 527 zones / 3713 positions for movies
AF Working Range: EV -4 – 20 (at 23°C & ISO100)
AF Modes: One Shot
Servo AF
Auto Switch (only in A+ mode)
AF Point Selection: Automatic selection: 651 Available AF areas when automatically selected
Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed) 4503 AF positions available stills (3713 Movies)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding
Manual selection: Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 513 maximum focusing zones)
Manual selection: Whole Area AF (Entire focusing area with 651 maximum focusing zones)
AF Tracking: Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats and Birds) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes)
AF Lock: Locked when:
- shutter button is pressed halfway
- customised button set to Metering and AF start is pressed in One Shot AF mode.
- Using customised button set to AF stop in AI servo
AF Assist Beam: Emitted by built in LED or optional dedicated Speedlite (flash)
Manual Focus: Selected on lens / in camera menu for lenses without AF / MF switch
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes: Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering.
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points)
(2) Partial metering (Approx. 5.8% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (Approx. 2.9% viewfinder at centre) AF point-linked spot metering not provided
(4) Centre weighted average metering
Metering Brightness Range: Stills: EV -2 to 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
Movies: EV 0 to 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
AE Lock: Auto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes. Press again to cancel and once more to refresh. Enabled in all metering modes
Exposure Compensation: +/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: +/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
Anti-Flicker Shooting: Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz
High frequency anti-flicker shooting not provided
ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to H: 51200
SHUTTER
Type: Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and Electronic rolling shutter function using the image sensor
Speed: Mechanical: 30-1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Electronic: 30-1/8000 (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
WHITE BALANCE
Type: Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
AWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting
Settings: White balance shift:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/Green +/-9
Custom White Balance: Yes, 5 setting can be registered by selecting an image on card
WB Bracketing: +/- 3 levels (in single-level increments)
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias
VIEWFINDER
Type: 0.39 inch OLED colour EVF
Dot Count: 2.36 Million dots (1024x768)
Coverage (Vertical / Horizontal): Approx. 100%
Magnification: Approx. 0.95x
Eyepoint: Approx. 22mm (At -1 m-1 from eyepiece lens end)
Dioptre Correction: -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
Display Performance: Power saving: 59.94 fps
Smooth: 119.98 fps
Viewfinder Information: Stills: Grid display (Off / 3x3 / 6x4 / 3x3 + diagonal), Histogram display (Brightness / RGB, Large / Small), Focus distance display, Focal length display, SA variable amount
Movies: Grid display (Off / 3x3 / 6x4 / 3x3 + diagonal), Histogram display (Brightness / RGB, Large / Small), Focus distance display, Focal length display, SA variable amount, Recording emphasis, aspect marker (Off / 1:1 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 9:16 / 4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 1.375:1 / 1.66:1 / 1.75:1 / 1.85:1 / 1.90:1 / 2.35:1 / 1.39:1)
Depth of Field Preview: Yes, via customised button and when display simulation is set to Exposure+DOF
Eyepiece Shutter: Not provided
LCD MONITOR
Type: Approx. 7.5 cm (2.95") TFT colour LCD monitor, Approx. 1.62 million dots
Coverage: Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle (Horizontally / Vertically): Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
Coating: None
Brightness Adjustment: Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
Colour Tone Adjustment: Not supported
Touch Screen Operations: Capacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.
Display Options: (1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen
FLASH
Built-In Flash GN (ISO 100, meters): 6
Built-In Flash Coverage: Approx. 18 mm focal length/angle of view (35mm equivalent: approx. 29 mm)
Built-In Flash Recycle Time: Approx. 5 sec.
Modes: E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
Red-Eye Reduction: Supported
X-Sync: 1/250 sec. electronic 1st curtain
Flash photography is not available with Electronic shutter.
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3EV in 1/3 increments with EX series Speedlite flashes
+/- 2EV in 1/3-stop increments with built in flash
Flash Exposure Bracketing: Yes, with compatible External Flash (+/- 3EV in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments with EX/EL series Speedlite flashes)
Flash Exposure Lock: Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation: Yes, (With both the built-in and external Speedlites)
HotShoe / PC Terminal: Hot shoe: 21-pin multi-function shoe only
PC Terminal: No
External Flash Compatibility: E-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
External Flash Control: via camera menu screen
SHOOTING
Modes: Scene Intelligent Auto (A+ Assist): Creative Assist, Creative bracketing, Advanced A+
Hybrid Auto: Digest Movie
Scene: Self Portrait, Portrait, Smooth skin, Group photos, Landscape, Panoramic shot, Sports, Kids, Panning1, Close-up, Food, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent shutter
Creative filters: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed
P: Program
Tv: Shutter-priority AE
Av: Aperture-priority AE
M: Manual exposure, bulb exposure
Movie: Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Movie for close-up demos, Movie IS mode, HDR movie, Movie auto exposure
Picture Styles: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Colour Space: sRGB and Adobe RGB / Fixed at HDR PQ
Image Processing: Resize JPEG / HEIF images to M, S1, S2
Cropping: JPEG / HEIF images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1)
Cropping of images
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing: not supportsed
Multiple exposure
HDR
HEIF to Jpeg conversion
Lens optical correction:
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
- Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting)
Focus breathing compensation (compatible lenses, movies only)
Highlight Tone Priority (3 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction (3 settings)
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (still and video)
Clarity (+/- 4)
Drive Modes: Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote, continous)
Continuous Shooting: Max. Approx. 12 FPS with Mechanical shutter/1st curtain electronic shutter the speed maintained for 42 JPEG or 7 RAW images
Max. Approx. 15 FPS with Electronic shutter the speed maintained for 28 JPEG or 7 RAW images
Interval Timer: Built in: 3 Scenes (moving subjects, slowly changing subjects, slowly changing scenes), Custom
FILE TYPE
Still Image Type: RAW 14 bit: RAW and C-RAW (Canon original RAW 3rd edition)
JPEG 8 bit: 2 compression options
HEIF 10 bit: 2 compression options
Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG or RAW + HEIF possible
Image Size: RAW/ C-RAW: 6000x4000 (3:2 aspect ratio)
JPEG/ HEIF:
3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600
4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600
16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344
1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600
Folders: New folders can be manually created and selected
File Numbering: (1) Continuous numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
File Naming: Not supported
EOS MOVIE
Movie Type: HDR PQ [OFF]: MP4, 8 bits, H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, YCbCr 4:2:0, Rec.709, AAC
HDR PQ [ON]: MP4, 8 bits, H.265 / HEVC, YCbCr 4:2:2, Rec.2020, AAC
Movie Size: 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160, 16:9, NTSC (29.97 / 23.98) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC
Full HD High Frame Rate Movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (119.88) / PAL (100.00), IPB (Standard / Light), No audio
Full HD: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (59.94 / 29.92 / 23.98) / PAL (50.00 / 25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC, Digital Zoom 1-10x available at 29.97 / 23.98 / 25.00
Full HD time-lapse movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97) / PAL (25.00), ALL-I, No audio
HDR movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard), AAC
Creative filters: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97 / 23.98) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC
Colour Sampling (Internal Recording): 4K UHD / Full HD - YCbCr4:2:0 8-bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10bit (when HDR PQ is enabled)
Canon Log: Not supported
Movie Length: Max duration 1 hour (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4 GB file limit with exFAT formatted card.
High Frame Rate Movie: Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 100 fps or 119.9 fps
Recorded as 1/4-speed slow motion movie
Frame Grab: 8.3-megapixel JPEG still image frame grab from 4K UHD movie possible
(HEIF only possible when HDR PQ is set)
Bitrate / Mbps: MOV: MP4 HDR PQ: Off:
4K UHD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
4K UHD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Light Approx. 60 Mbps
Full HD (119.9p / 100p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
Full HD (119.9p / 100p): IPB Light Approx. 70 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB light Approx. 35 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Light Approx. 12 Mbps
Full HD Time-lapse (29.97p/25.00p): ALL-I Approx. 90 Mbps
MOV: MP4 HDR PQ: On
4K UHD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 170 Mbps
4K UHD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Light Approx. 85 Mbps
Full HD (119.9p / 100p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
Full HD (119.9p / 100p): IPB Light Approx. 100 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 90 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB light Approx. 50 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 45 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Light Approx. 28 Mbps
Full HD Time-lapse (29.97p/25.00p):ALL-I Approx. 135 Mbps
Dual Card Recording: Not supported
Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone (48 KHz, 16-bit x 2 channels)
HDMI Display: Output to external monitor only (output of images and shooting information, images/video are recorded to the card)
Camera screen and External Monitor output (Recording to camera is not possible, use with external recorder, camera screen shows images with shooting information)
HDMI Output: HDMI Micro OUT terminal (Type D)
Auto:
- 4K (UHD): NTSC (29.97p / 25.00p), PAL (23.98p)
- 1080 NTSC (59.94p / 59.94i), PAL (50.00p / 50.00i)
- 480 NTSC (59.94p)
- 576 PAL (50.00p)
1080p:
- 1080 NTSC (59.94p / 59.94i), PAL (50.00p / 50.00i)
- 480 NTSC (59.94p)
- 576 PAL (50p)
HDR Specification: Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ)
Bit depth: 10 bits
Colour sampling method: Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2
Colour space: BT.709 / BT.601 / BT.2020 / BT.2100
Focusing: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye/Face Detection and Tracking AF (people, animals and vehicles) , Movie Servo AF, Manual Focus
ISO: Auto: 100-12800, H: 25600
Manual: 100-12800, H: 16000-25600
OTHER FEATURES
Network Options: 6 Custom Functions
ISO expansion
Safety shift
Customize buttons
Customize control ring
Release shutter without lens
Retract lens on power off
Metadata Tag: User copyright information (can be set in camera)
LCD Panel / Illumination: Not provided
Water / Dust Resistance: Not provided
Voice Memo: Not provided
Intelligent Orientation Sensor: Yes
Playback Zoom: 1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
Display Formats: (1) Single image
(2) Single image with information (basic / detailed)
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) 36 image index
(6) 100 image index
(7) Jump Display (1, 10 or Custom (1-100) images, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating, Jump to first image of scene)
(8) Rating
SldieShow: Image selection: All images
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Transition effect: Off / Slide in 1 / Slide in 2 / Fade 1 / Fade 2 / Fade 3
Histogram: Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes
Highlight Alert: Not provided
Image Erase: Single image, select range, Selected images, Folder, Card
Image Erase Protection: Protect / Unprotect: Single image, Folder, Card, All found images
Self Timer: 2sec, 10 sec
Menu Categories: (1) Shooting menu
(2) AF Menu
(3) Playback menu
(4) Network
(5) Setup menu
(6) Custom Functions menu
(7) My Menu
Menu Languages: 29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesia and Japanese
Firmware Update: Update possible by the user (Camera, Lens, External Speedlite, BLE remote control, Lens adapter, multi-function shoe accessories)
INTERFACE
Computer: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB Type-C connector
For computer communication / smartphone communication / battery charging / camera power supply
Wi-Fi: Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2 support Features supported - EOS Utility, Smartphone, Upload to image.canon, Wireless printing
Other: HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers: Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge via wireless LAN
PictBridge: Yes (via Wireless LAN)
STORAGE
Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC: Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (tablet mode not supported), Windows 11 (tablet mode not supported)
Macintosh: OS X, 10.14, 10.15, OS 11.4, 12
SOFTWARE
Image Processing: Digital Photo Professional 4.17.20. or later, Digital Photo Professional Express mobile app ( iOS only) (RAW Image Processing not DUAL PIXEL RAW on DPP Express mobile)
Other: EOS Utility 3 (incl. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor, EOS Lens Registration Tool, Canon Camera connect app (iOS/Android)
POWER SOURCE
Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 (supplied)
Battery Life: With LCD Approx. 440 shots (at 23°C)
With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots (at 23°C)
Battery Indicator: 4 level indicator
Power Saving: Screen dimmer: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. / 20 sec. /25 sec. / 30 sec. / Disable
Screen off: 5 sec. / 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
Auto power off: 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. / Disable
Power Supply & Battery Chargers: Battery charger LC-E17E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18, PD-E1 USB power adapter
ACCESSORIES
Wireless File Transmitter: None
Cases / Straps: Strap provided
Hand Strap E2
Lenses: All RF and RF-S lenses (EF & EF-S via Lens adapters)
Lens Adapters: Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter, Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Flash: Canon Speedlite EL-5, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10
With AD-E1 adapter: Canon Speedlite (EL-1, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX-II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3)
Remote Controller / Switch: Not supported
Other: Shoe cover ER-SC2 (Included), Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1, Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, Multi-Function Shoe Adapter for Smartphone Link AD-P1 for Android, Tripod grip HG-100TBR*, Interface Cable IFC-100U, Interface Cable IFC-400U, Protecting Cloth PC-E1 / E2
With AD-E1 adapter: Stereo Microphone DM-E1 / DM-E100
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body Materials: Primarily consists of aluminium alloy an