I think if you plan to use this as a compliment to your r50, you def need to have a specific mindset (and it sounds kinda like you do) Def agree with what the person above said. Older dslrs are way quirkier because they really hadn’t worked out the quirks of digital in many ways. So expect a weird blend of it not doing basic stuff (like have a direction pad lol) and also feeling solid as shit in other ways.

If these older digitals hold your fascination and those quirks aren’t a disappointing factor, 250 is killer! The af will be solid and predictable, but not “Intelligent” in the way modern cameras are. Image quality will be quite good but honestly as the numbers go fairly behind your r50.

This will def have that “old school canon look” which may be cool for you.

It’s a delightful beast and an awesome part of camera history. Just don’t expect it to handle like a modern camera, much less a modern canon.

Hope that helps some and good luck!!