Recommended Exposure Index
Mirrorless Cameras
Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Specifications Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm
Weight (Body Only)
Approx 387g (black), 388g (white), CIPA testing standard including battery and memory card
Specifications
- 3.5mm external microphone input
Record amazing audio from external microphones
- 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor
Great image quality and shallow depth of field
- Full HD movie at 60p
With Dual Pixel AF for smooth focusing
- 4K and vertical movies
For those special projects
- Live YouTube streaming1
Stream live to your audience from any Wi-Fi network
- Auto video transcoding
Get movies quickly from your camera onto your laptop or mobile device
- Use as a webcam
With free EOS Webcam Utility for amazing image quality
- Great in low light
AF in very dim light down to -4EV and shoot up to ISO 25,600
- 10fps continuous shooting
Capture fast moving action and fleeting moments
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
- Type22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
- Effective PixelsApprox. 24.1 megapixels
- Total PixelsApprox 25.8 megapixels
- Aspect Ratio3:2
- Low-Pass FilterBuilt-in/Fixed
- Sensor CleaningEOS integrated cleaning system
- Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
Image Processor
- TypeDIGIC 8
Lens
- Lens MountEF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)
- Focal LengthEquivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens
- Image StabilisationOptical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens
Movie: In-camera Digital IS available. Further stabilisation enhancements from lenses compatible with Dynamic IS
Focusing
- TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor
Contrast detection method is used during 4K Movie Servo AF - AF System / PointsMaximum 3975 positions
Maximum 143/99 points available for automatic selection in Face+Tracking mode. May vary depending on settings.
Max 25 frames in Zone AF1
Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone via manual selection (area available lens dependent) - AF Working RangeEV -4 - 18 (at 23 °C, ISO 100, with EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM)
- AF ModesOne-Shot AF and Servo AF
- AF Point SelectionFace + Tracking: Face and subject tracking via automatic recognition/ manual selection via touchscreen. Automatic selection over AF points when no face recognised within frame.
Eye AF available2
Zone AF: Manual zone selection, plus automatic selection over AF points within selected zone
1-point AF / Spot AF: Manual selection via touchscreen/ buttons - Selected AF Point DisplayIndicated on LCD monitor/ EVF
- AF LockLocked when shutter button is pressed half way or customisable AE Lock Button
- AF Assist Beamvia LED assist beam
- Manual FocusWith EF & EF-S lenses - Select via AF/MF switch on lens
With EF-M lenses - Select via dedicated MF Button/ other customisable buttons (toggle AF/MF).
MF Peaking available
AF+MF available (Manual focus adjustment after One-Shot AF)
Magnify image available during MF (5x or 10x)
Exposure Control
- Metering ModesReal-time metering from the image sensor
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones)
(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 5.8% of Live View Screen)
(3) Center weighted average metering
(4) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of Live View Screen)
Partial and spot metering not available in movie - Metering Brightness RangeStill image: EV -2 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
Movie: EV 0 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100) - AE LockAuto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock Button in creative zone modes. - Exposure Compensation+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
- AEB3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments (can be used together with Exposure Compensation)
- ISO SensitivityISO AUTO (minimum 100, maximum can be set between 400 - 25600 except in Scene Intelligent Auto and Creative Filter mode max 6400, and Flash On 1600), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments. ISO can be expanded to 51200
4K Movie: ISO AUTO (100 - 6400), 100 - 6400 in 1/3-stop increments. Full HD and HD Movie: ISO AUTO (100 - 12800), ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/3-stop increments. ISO can be expanded to 25600
Shutter
- TypeElectronically controlled focal-place shutter 3
- Speed30 - 1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
White Balance
- TypeAuto white balance with the imaging sensor
- SettingsAuto (Ambience Priority), Auto (White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature (100 Kelvin increments)
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9 levels
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 levels - Custom White BalanceYes, 1 setting can be registered
Viewfinder
- Type0.39-type OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Approx. 2,360,000 dots - Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)Approx 100%
- EyepointApprox 22mm
- Dioptre CorrectionYes
- Viewfinder InformationCustomisable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios - Depth of Field PreviewYes
LCD Monitor
- Type7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitive type. Vari-Angle
- CoverageApprox 100%
- Brightness AdjustmentAdjustable to one of seven levels
- Display OptionsCustomisable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios, Hints and Tips
Flash
- Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)5
- Built-in Flash CoverageMaximum coverage at approx. 15mm (35mm equivalent: approx. 24mm)
- Built-in Flash Recycle TimeApprox. 3 seconds 4
- ModesAuto (E-TTL II), Manual (minimum/medium/maximum)
- Red-Eye ReductionYes
- X-Sync1/200 sec
- Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments
- Flash Exposure LockYes
- Second Curtain SynchronisationYes
- Multi-Function Shoe / HotShoe / PC TerminalYes/No
- External Flash CompatibilityE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
- External Flash ControlVia camera setting/ flash setting menu
Shooting
- ModesScene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist, SCN(Self-Portrait, Portrait, Night Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect , HDR Art standard, vivid, bold, embossed), Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure, Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie)
- Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
- Colour SpacesRGB and Adobe RGB
- Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority (standard and enhanced)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR)
Lens peripheral illumination correction
Chromatic aberration correction
Diffraction correction
Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO)
Creative Assist:
Presets
Background Blur (5 settings)
Brightness (19 levels)
Contrast (9 levels)
Saturation (9 levels)
Color Tone 1 & 2 (19 levels)
Monochrome (Off/Black and white/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green) - Drive ModesSingle, High-Speed Continuous, Low-Speed Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Remote)
- Continuous ShootingOne shot AF: Approx. 10 shots/sec for up to 36 frames in JPEG and 10 frames in RAW5
Live View Mode
- CoverageApprox. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
File Type
- Still Image TypeJPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: RAW, C-CRAW (CR3 14-bit) [6]6,
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant - RAW+JPEG Simultaneous RecordingYes, RAW + various JPEG compression possible
- Image SizeRAW: 6000 x 4000
JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400 x 1600
JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x 2664, (S1) 2656 x 1992, (S2) 2112 x 1600
JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680 (S2) 2400 x 1344
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2656 x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600" - FoldersNew folders can be created and selected
- File Numbering(1) Continuous, Auto Reset
(2) Manual Reset
EOS Movie
- Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
- Movie Size4K - 3840 x 2160 (23.98, 25 fps)
Full HD - 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
HD - 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100, 59.94, 50 fps) - Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB7
Other Features
- Custom Functions9 customisable buttons
- Metadata TagUser copyright information (Author's Name, Copyright Details)
Image rating (0-5 stars) - Playback Zoom15 steps plus smooth pinch-to-zoom
- Display Formats(1) Single image with information (toggle options)
(2) Single image
(3) Index display (4/9/36/100 images)
(4) Jump Display (1/10/custom number image, by shot date, by rating, by folder, by movies only, protected only) - SlideShowPlayback time: 1/2/3/5/10/30 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Transition Effects: Off, Slide in 1-2, Fade 1-3
Added background music - HistogramBrightness/ RGB
- Highlight AlertYes
- Image Erase ProtectionErase: Single image, Selected images, Selected range, folder, All images
Protection: Selected images, Selected range, All images. Folder, Unprotect all images - Menu Categories(1) Shooting menu
(2) Playback menu
(3) Wireless menu
(4) Setup menu
(5) Display menu
(6) My Menu - Menu Languages29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese - Firmware UpdateFirmware update possible by the user.
Interface
- ComputerHi-Speed USB (Micro USB)
- Other
Direct Print
- Canon PrintersCanon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
- PictBridgeCanon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
Storage
- TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Supported Operating System
- PCSee support pages for up-to-date information
- MacintoshSee support pages for up-to-date information
Software
- Image ProcessingDigital Photo Professional
- OtherPicture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices11
Power Source
- Batteries1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12
- Battery Life
- Battery Indicator4 levels
- Power SavingDisplay off (15, 30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 mins)
Auto Power Down (30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10 mins, Disable)
Viewfinder off (1, 3 min, disable)
ECO mode - Power Supply & Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E12
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
DC Coupler DR-E12
Accessories
- Cases / StrapsCamera Jacket EH32-CJJ (beige)
Camera Jacket EH32-CJJ (light brown)
Neck Strap EM-E2 (light brown)
Neck Strap EM-E2(BW) (brown)
Neck Strap EM-E2(BK) (black)
Neck Strap EM-E2(WH) (white)
Neck Strap EM-200DB - LensesEF-M lenses
All EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M - FlashCanon Speedlites (including EL100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 - Remote Controller / SwitchBluetooth Remote BR-E1
- OtherInterface cable IFC-600PCU
Mount Adapter EF-EOSM
Physical Specifications
- Body MaterialsPolycarbonate
- Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
- Dimensions (W x H x D)116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm
- Weight (Body Only)Approx 387g (black), 388g (white), CIPA testing standard including battery and memory card
- Maximum number of AF frame is dependent on selected image aspect ratio
- Eye AF not available in Fish Eye effect or Miniature Effect/Miniature Effect Movie
- Shutter uses Electronic 1st Curtain/Mechanical 2nd curtain, except in Silent Mode where it is a rolling shutter
- When battery is fully charged
- Continuous shooting speed is measured with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and requires SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card. Total number of frames captured and continuous shooting speed may vary depending on camera exposure settings, type of lens used, battery level, light level and memory card used.
- During continuous shooting and silent mode 12 bit a/d conversion is used
- When using SDHC with FAT32 filesystem. Filesize may be higher with ExFAT formatted SDXC cards
- Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions.
- Equipped with Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Europe Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
- Bluetooth functionilty with Camera Connect app requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later)
- Bluetooth functionilty with Camera Connect app requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later)
- Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
- Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
Support Period
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027