The canon eos 50d builds upon the success of the still popular canon eos 40d and slots in to the mid range grouping in canons range of digital slrs offering professional technologies at a level suitable for enthusiast photographers who want to develop their photographic skills the canon eos 50d features 151 megapixels and live view on a large 3 screen designed to tempt and tease you into purchasing a camera that truly reflects over two decades of eos heritage and evolution