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Remote Control Operation Remote control photography has never been so easy. Just plug the optional Remote Switch 60 T3 directly into the T50; unlike other SLRs, there's no need for an external power drive. The remote switch also functions as a cable release. With the Extension Cord 1000 T3 you can shoot ffom even farther away: about 10m (33 ft). |
Reliable Focal Plane Shutter The compact, lightweight EMAS focal plane shutter produces minimal vibration during its vertical action. Fully electronic control is provided by two attraction magnets linked to a CPU. Precision timing of the shutter curtain travel results in unprecedented exposure accuracy.
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However, the maximum sync speed on this particular model is still restricting at 1/60 sec, the T70 followed with the newer shutter design, EMAS II has improved slightly to 1/90 sec, although still not so desirable for syncro-sunlight photography, nevertheless, it is still an improvement. I think Canon is more interested in achieving stability and reliability rather than performance for the metal focal plane shutter . |
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Battery Chamber The T50 requires only two 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries to power its circuits for up to 75 rolls of 24-exposure or 50 rolls of 36-exposure film. They are housed in the grip. Although this add to the weight and dimension for the camera, it is still more compect and lighter in weight than a comparative camera/winder combination like the A series. |
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Semi-Hard Case L The protective semi-hard case is large enough to accomodate the T-50 with New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens. |
A precisely timed intervals photography is made possible with the Interval Timer TM-1 Quartz. A separate adapter cord, the Remote Switch Adapter T3, must first be attached when using these two accessories.
The compact, lightweight T50 was made for action. And the best way to record it is to tab into the huge Canon optical lineup of lenses. Along with the introduction of this new breed of SLRs, popularity of zoom lenses has grown among amateurs and serious users as well. Zoom lenses have a variable focal length, so they are really several lenses in one. It's this feature that makes them so useful for fast-paced situations, such as sports. The biggest advantage of zoom lenses is - You can stay right with the action, without havmg to move position or waste time changing lenses. Other than that, it is more versatile and provide greater mobility, may be, cheaper as well. But there are compromises, such as the maximum aperture of zoom lenses are generally smaller, making low light photography a little un-desirable with such optics. It is so unfortunate that the FD mount has been replaced with the EF version for the EOS System. Some of the modern zoom lenses are truly amazing, shifting in an instant from ultra-wide-angles to telephoto, you can frame the scene just the way you want it or close in on an interesting detail which catches your eye. Some of the Canon zoom lenses introduced along with the T50 were, the FD 35 - 70mm f/3.5 - 4.5, weighs a mere 210g (7.4oz.) - even less than most 50mm standard lenses with maximum aperture of f/1.4. Well, as an 'abandoned' system, there should be plenty of Canon's original prime and zoom lenses floating around the used market. Which make the T series models quite attractive in cost as a start up system - as long as you think AF is not for you for the next 10 years or so and you may never get too serious in photography.
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Just to summarize the T 50 and other T series models as a whole, the LCD can be quite a problem - You may find Canon may not support the system anymore. LCD has a life cycle of around 7-10 years (Depends on variable factors such as storage, usage, temperature, condition and environment, etc.) and lower contrast with ageing. LCD screen may present some problem with viewing, but as long as you are not using too much on the external LCD display, that is fine. |
Secondly, the T50 is a very basic camera model aiming at absolute beginners in SLR photography. The very much improved T-70 that was introduced a year later was more impressive in features. Some drawbacks of the T50 are: Stopped-down metering is impossible and Non-FD lenses and close-up system accessories without AE signal pins cannot be used. X-sync of 1/60 sec is still not too impressive for a camera using a vertical-type of focal plane shutter. You can't use a databack. The automatic film advancing speed of 1.4 fps is good enough for convenience but not so action oriented. Lastly, although it has been a hallmark for Canon SLRs which are built mainly of polycarbonated shell, the T series models has even stronger plastic appearance and feel despite the appearrance which sometimes projects a toy-liked image (With the exception of the T90, no one doubts its solidness and reliability, even though it is still a polycarbonated body).
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But if you already owned a T-50, don't get upset, it should be good enough for general day to day use, travel and a little serious photography before you decided to jump into a more complete and versatile FD system SLR models like the Canon T90 or the Canon New F-1. If what I presented here in the brief summary has caused some stomach upsets, that is just too unfortunate... Feel free to disagree with me. |
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