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Nikon D50

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Pros

  • faster in bright and moderate light
  • superfast and sensitive AF system
  • plenty of detail

Cons

  • burst mode speeds are slower than those on the D70s
  • the D50 is hardly an entry-level DSLR
  • the SD memory card door slides open too easily when holding the camera tightly

Key specs

  • CCD
  • DX
  • 23.6x15.8 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 3008, 2000 px
  • Nikon F
  • Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Nikon D50 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D50

Pros

  • faster in bright and moderate light
  • superfast and sensitive AF system
  • plenty of detail
  • low noise and good tonal balance
  • simple and seamless transition
  • comfortable wide neck strap as well as body and lens caps
  • image quality and performance
  • excellent image quality
  • fine handling
  • and solid construction
  • Image quality is very good indeed with noise well controlled in low lighting

Cons

  • burst mode speeds are slower than those on the D70s
  • the D50 is hardly an entry-level DSLR
  • the SD memory card door slides open too easily when holding the camera tightly
  • Slower sync speeds force you to use a smaller aperture in bright
  • barrel distortion at wide angle
  • with the D50 appear to be a bit more saturated in colour
  • A memory card is not included and as always
  • if there is no memory card in the camera
  • the built-in flash cannot be used to electronically trigger remote flashlights
  • lacks a backlight making it hard to see in low light
  • The 18-55mm kit lens is quite limiting

Nikon D50 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3008 x 2000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D50 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution3008 x 2000 px
Other resolutions
  • 2256x1496
  • 1504x1000
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusno
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
Manual focusyes
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)5
Image stabiliserNo
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 20
Histogramyes
Flash sync speed1/500s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range11
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer optionscustom
Speed (JPEG)2.5 fps
Speed (RAW)2.5 fps
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Audio features
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight19.05 oz
Width5.24 in
Height4.02 in
Depth2.99 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 200
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum200
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3008 x 2000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • NEF
  • RAW
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots130000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.75 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)1.6 - 0.5
Eye relief0.31 in
Separate info displayno
Second displayyes
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Videography features
Video recordingno
HD typeNot supported
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsSD
Memory slots1
Storage typesSD
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Nikon D50 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (28)

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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

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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

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Detailed review of Nikon D50, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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This Nikon DSLR redefines "entry level."

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Nikon D50 review with 18-55mm f3.5~5.6 DX lens - Cameralabs

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…

Nikon D50 Nikon’s D50; Surprisingly Affordable 6-Megapixel Camera, But How Does It Compare To The Nikon D70s?
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Nikon’s D50; Surprisingly Affordable 6-Megapixel Camera, But How Does It Compare To The Nikon D70s?

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.

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Nikon D50 Nikon D50 SLR Digital SLR Review
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Nikon D50 SLR Digital SLR Review
4.0

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.

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Great value entry level consumer DSLR

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Nikon D50 + 18-55mm Lens – Entry Level DSLR
4.0

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?

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Review of the Nikon D50 digital SLR camera, for families, general business use, amateur photographers and photo hobbyists.

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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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