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Description
The D50 is the ideal introduction to Digital SLR photography, with a wide range of Automatic features to make great photographs easily. Whatever you shoot there is a Digital Vari Program that sets up the camera for the best exposure. Just select the mode dial and the D50 takes care of the rest. It's small, it's light, it fits snugly in your hands and delivers clear, sharp results with extra possibilities of control and creativity.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card
LCD Screen Size: 2"
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 6.1 Megapixel
Lens Mount: Interchangeable
Optical Zoom: 3
Weight: 19.04
Summary
Product Title: Nikon D50 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-2.17"
Manufacturer: Nikon
Power Score: 4.8 | 31 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 6.1 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 6.2 Megapixel
Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount: Interchangeable
Optical Zoom: 3x
Max Aperture: 3.5 1/f
Focal Length: 0.71" to 2.17" (Lens 1)
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 2"
Camera Body Only: Body with Lens Kit
Flash: Red-eye Reduction
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Dimensions
Height: 4"
Width: 5.24"
Depth: 3"
Weight: 1.19 lb
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV
Software Included: PictureProject Trial Version of Nikon Capture Software (Operates for 30 Days)
Camera Modes: Shooting Modes: Single frame shooting mode Continuous shooting mode: approximate. 2.5 frames per second Self-timer mode Delayed remote mode: 2 second delay Quick-response remote mode Exposure Modes: Digital Vari-Program Modes: Auto Portrait Landscape Child Close up Sports Night portrait
Exposure Control: Programmed Auto with flexible program Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto Manual
Viewfinder Type: SLR
White Balance Modes: Auto (TTL white balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor) 6 manual modes Preset white balance White balance bracketing
Product Series: D
Autofocus Points: 5
Autofocus Type: Passive
Maximum Image Resolution: 3008 x 2000
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Include: Yes
GPS: No
Minimum Diopter Adjustment: -1.6
Maximum Diopter Adjustment: 0.5
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
fraczekp
- Sep 24, 2005
Strengths: Price and Picture Quality
Weakness: Nikon's corporate marketing strategy cost you exta, no DOF, no "custom quick settings"
I am sure that this camera will surprise you in a nice way – many times. Although it is aimed at an aspiring amateur, it produces award winning images. I hope that my review will give you some insights on which you can draw your own conclusions. I hope to be as objective as it can be but then again – everything is a subject to author’s bias. Having tons of Nikon equipment, logically I was...
Strengths: Outstanding optical quality with the kit lens but even more with the prime Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D. Fast start up and shutter speed. No more, "whoops I missed that one". Battery life is outsanding.
Weakness: for this price: nothing, absolutely nothing.
The Sony CCD sensor that is found in the camera is superb. The kit lens does a good job but I would definitely add other lenses to cover the full range to match this amazing body. The camera is light and fits great in the hand. It is rugged, has a nice grip, and great professional look. For anyone who has not made the move to DSLR--no is the time because I paid a lot more for this camera a year...
Strengths: Ease of use. Excellent JPEGs out of camera with minimal to no post processing. On camera flash system doesn't bleach out pictures. No start up time. Shutter release immediate. Nice feel in hands.
Weakness: none significant
This is my first SLR coming from a coolpix 4500. I have small children so the shutter lag became more of an issue as he gets faster on his feet. I enjoy photography as a hobby so this was the perfect camera to get into learning the nuances of photography. The pictures right out of this camera are great. The JPEGs require little to no post processing except maybe some extra sharpness. The auto...
Strengths: Great build quality and weight/feel; Excellent 2" LCD; D70s in a more affordable, compact package with only minimal sacrifices (even an improvement or two)
Weakness: No depth of field preview; No shutter release attachability; RAW image white balance has proprietary encrpytion; No included memory card; Slight over-exposure of images (easily fixed with settings)
This camera has turned out to perform precisely as I was hoping it would. The build quality is excellent (one of the reasons I strayed from the Rebel XT I was initially contemplating). The camera is exceptionally responsive, takes beautiful images and has one of the least noisy pictures when using higher ISO settings (check Digital Photography Review's review). The camera has an excellent feel to...
Strengths: Superb build quality, great handling, excellent picture, low noise ISO 1600, easy use menu, great batter life, and much more!
Weakness: No viewfinder grid lines, a little shutter lag (compared to film SLR), kit lens is not so great.
Finally I upgraded to DSLR. I have been using Nikon N80 for years. I love Nikon's body design, build quality and I own several Nikon lenses, that's why I chose Nikon DSLR. I chose D50 over D70(s) based (mainly) on price, size, and the fact that D50 uses SD card. D50 feels just like Nikon's film cameras. It turns on instantly. I can notice a little shutter lag, but that is acceptable. Playback...
Strengths: really well put together, the pictures it takes are awesome (i.e. good color, good resolution, good auto focus), the flash is even and the battery lasts a long time.
Weakness: Hmmm.... well it would be nice if it came with the lens hood, since I had to buy it extra, it would also be nice if it came with some type of case, but hey for 700 dollars, it is a pretty good deal
I have been wanting to buy a digital SLR for years. My wife has had a Canon S45, which was great for its time and still takes great photo's. All my friends have Nikon and Lecia Analog SLR's, I am the first of the group to go digital. When I showed them the camera they were all really impressed with how well it is put together and also noted how well it took photos. I almost settled on the Canon...
Strengths: Easy to use right out of the box, in fact, amazing quality for just point and shoot. I have owned SLRs for 30 year and this is is my first digital SLR. I am impressed.
Weakness: As everyone else has said, no depth of field preview, and several steps are needed to gain full manual control, but that's OK - I like to tinker.
Price is right, great quality (once you get over the plastic body and lens), tons of features, nice feel, and easy to use. I love it. Nikon is making more and more digital lens, and so easy to expand this camera system. I see now why Nikon is getting out of the film camera business. The range of creative possibilites with Digital SLR is enourmous!
TomManolo
- Apr 4, 2006
Strengths: easy to use, cool zoom
Weakness: none for my use
am not an intense user of that camera, but pictures always come out clear and crisp, the zoom is really easy to handle and it makes me feel like I am better at taking pictures than I actually am. Would recommend for all novice photographers who want good quality memories!
Strengths: The ability to take pictures immediately without having to read 100 page manual. Easy menu to follow.
Weakness: The manual, although provides detail on every aspect of the camera I think the explanations for the functions could be more descriptive.
The camera is great for people who don't want to have to read directions constantly to take good pictures. The camera response time is very fast when taking pictures. There isn't a wait time between shots. The camera is light and very easy to handle. The lens provided with the kit is a quality lens, they didn't throw in a cheap lens. The LCD is easy to read and work with. The labels for the menu...
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Digital SLR’s were once reserved for professional photographers, and could cost as much as the vacation you wanted to shoot, but with digital cameras becoming as common as owning a cell phone, the pricetags for prosumer SLRs have finally come down to earth. Now photo enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of interchangeable lenses, burst shooting, and the accuracy of a through-the-lens viewfinder.
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The Nikon D50 may be a so-called entry level model; nevertheless it offers the user almost everything. Nikon offers a model of the lowest priced segment; this will make us meet more Nikons in the street. The Nikon D50 D-SLR provides excellent colour rendition, fine bright and no overwhelming noise. Also the auto focus proved its good service and absolutely lives up to the expectations. Read our...
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Digital single lens reflex cameras are produced in various price ranges and models by the major manufacturers, and are now being sold widely to the general public. With so much interest, it's only logical that models are appearing that are aimed at a broader market. The Nikon D50 and Pentax *istDL are two examples of SLR models that are more accessible - due both to lower price as well as greater...
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If you’re trying to choose between Nikon and Canon D-SLR cameras, the D50 might not be such an obvious winner. But if you have been wanting to go digital but haven’t liked the high prices, the D50’s sub-$1,000 sticker should make it a slam-dunk.
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A fine entry-level digital SLR--particularly if you own some Nikon lenses. It lacks some of the controls found on the D70s.
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The Nikon D50 is a very good entry-level digital SLR that performs just as well as the more expensive D70s, though you'll lose a few features along the way. Even so, many people will be happy to ditch those features to get an affordable D-SLR that performs very well.
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Nikon and Canon have been fierce rivals in the photo business for decades now, and the advent of the digital era has only intensified the competition. Of course, this is nothing but good news for the consumer, as the battle between these two rivals (not to mention the rest of the growing pack of manufacturers), has resulted in a continuing stream of innovation and cost-cutting. The latest result...
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The Nikon D50 is a solid contender among entry level DSLRs, providing users with a 6 megapixel APS-format sensor, 2.5 frames-per-second burst mode, vibrant color rendition, and excellent noise performance. Available at an MSRP of $899.95 and selling for around $700 or even below online, the D50 falls into an increasingly crowded segment of the DSLR realm. Supplying a 2-inch, 130,000 pixel LCD and...
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Great Entry Level Camera
Strengths: quick response, price, light, easy to handle
Weakness: no backlit LCD, no DOF preview, no battery grip
Aside from the minor gripes, this is a great camera. It is quick to startup, quick to respond, and with a few extra lenses is a very versatile camera. I've been using it now for 1 year and I'm quite happy with the images I get out of it. I can see that this is an idea SLR option for families and enthusiast shooters. The wealth of manual controls make this an ideal option for those on a budget as...
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