Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 6 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Image sensor format | DX |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 6.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 6.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Lens mount | Nikon F |
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Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | no |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 5 |
Image stabiliser | No |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/500s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 11 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | i-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 2.5 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options | custom |
Speed (JPEG) | 2.5 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 2.5 fps |
Noise reduction | yes |
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Weight | 19.05 oz |
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Width | 5.24 in |
Height | 4.02 in |
Depth | 2.99 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 200 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3008 x 2000 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects | Vivid |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
Screen size | 2.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 130000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75 x |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 1.6 - 0.5 |
Eye relief | 0.31 in |
Separate info display | no |
Second display | yes |
Video recording | no |
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HD type | Not supported |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | no |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards | SD |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types | SD |
HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
Features & Controls Nikon-F Mount Lenses The D50 is compatible with about 90% of the F mount Nikkor lenses made. Because its DX format imager is physically smaller than a 35mm film frame you need to use a picture angle conversion factor of 1.5x to determine proper focal length coverage when using
Steve's Conclusion With the introduction of the D50, Nikon has reduced the cost of entry into its line of digital SLR's (dSLR.) Smaller, lighter and less responsive than the D70s we reviewed earlier this year, the D50 is Nikon's entry level dSLR, positioned to compete with Canon's Digital Rebel
Detailed review of Nikon D50, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.
This Nikon DSLR redefines "entry level."
IntroIn depthQualitySamplesVerdictIntro The D50 is Nikon’s first entry-level digital SLR. Launched in June 2005 with the updated D70s, it’s designed for consumers looking to upgrade from all-in-one compacts to their first digital SLR. The D50 may be Nikon’s new entry-level digital SLR, but closely resembles its predecessor the popular D70. They share the same 6…
The most affordable 6-megapixel digital SLR at the time of this writing, the Nikon D50 sells for about $250 less than the new/improved D70s. In spite of that substantial difference, the entry-level model incorporates much of the same technology and many of the same capabilities. And as a bonus, it's a bit smaller and lighter, more likely to appeal to those switching from a compact digicam or a lightweight 35mm SLR.
Nikon D50 Digital SLRs user reviews : 4.3 out of 5 - 31 reviews - photographyreview.com
The D50 is Nikon's entry level DSLR, entering the market at £469 body only or £549 body and 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IF-ED. Don't let this entry level tag fool you though, this camera is packed with features and is more than capable of producing excellent results.
Great value entry level consumer DSLR
Nikon has managed to come in under the £500 price point with its first entry-level DSLR. But does it live up to the company's considerable reputation?
Review of the Nikon D50 digital SLR camera, for families, general business use, amateur photographers and photo hobbyists.
Review posted 8/4/05 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the D50 The D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon digital SLR camera to date, and is designed for the broadest range of consumers including family memory-keepers looking to take advantage of the image quality, speed and
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