Nikon D50 DSLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)

Nikon D50 DSLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)

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• 6.1-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• Body only; compatible with AF and DX Nikkor lenses
• Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second for bursts of up to 137 pictures
• 2.0-inch LCD display; 7 scene modes, including new Child mode
• Stores images on SD cards; powered by Lithium-ion battery (battery and Quick Charger supplied)

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Brand : Nikon
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,DSLR Cameras
Rating : 4.1
Review Count : 229

Nikon D50 DSLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)

• This camera takes great pictures... period. I bought it to use with the 18-200 VR lens from Nikon, and it is awesome. Some (like Ken Rockwell) insist that you should skip the RAW mode and just use JPEG (Ken even says to use Normal JPEG rather than fine). I couldn\'t disagree more. (although I LOVE Ken\'s reviews and think you all should read them before buying ANYTHING! Google Ken Rockwell and check it out.)My tests showed that the quality difference between RAW and FINE Jpeg are noticeable, but subtle... so... buy some big old 1G cards. But then again... if you\'re going on vacation and can\'t bring a computer, don\'t fret... shoot at FINE Jpeg, and you\'ll be happy as can be.The scene modes might be handy for the total amateur (that\'s NOT a bad thing, btw) but I don\'t use them, and the flexible program mode is so useful you may want to even skip the Aperture and Shutter Priority modes (although I like both from time to time so go figure...). Manual is manual ( I like it a lot, but I used to use purely manual cameras and I liked it, so there you go...) and the on-camera flash is uneven (I\'m getting set to order an SB600) and inadequate. For simple snapshots, it\'s okay, but it tends to wash out your colors. For fill flash outdoors, it can work pretty great. Red Eye is EXTREME on a flash like this by the way.The lack of depth of field preview, white balance fine-tuning, and wireless control are most of what distinguishes this from a D70. If you have no idea what I\'m talking about, buy a D50 and forget about it. I know what they\'re for (I\'ve used quite a bit of pro gear from Nikon and Canon), and I STILL don\'t miss them. (The DOF preview... yeah, I miss it a little, but being able to view my photo on the excellent LCD makes up for it.Here\'s the bottom line. If you can afford a D70 and a decent lens (or set of lenses) or a D50 and a GREAT lens (or set) go with the latter.All the Nikon DSLRs that are currently available are super, and the glass is way more important.So...I would say, instead of getting a D70 and an 18-70, get a D50 and one of those swank 18-200s from Nikon (which is TOTALLY cool) although you will wait for the 18-200 (Do NOT get a Sigma or Tamron... Stick with Nikon). That\'s what I did. I\'m very happy with them!Lastly... Get yourself one of those way cool plastic protectors for the LCD. \'Cause if you bust it or scratch it real bad, you\'re hosed.
• You won\'t find this camera new anymore, so why this review?Well, the D50 is an excellent way to jump into DSLR photography without breaking the bank. This camera is well-built and even with \"only\" 6 megapixels, it\'ll still blow away most modern point-and-shoot cameras.The key feature that the D50 has that NONE of the entry-level Nikons (ie <$1000) have had since is the \"drive screw\". What is it? Basically, it\'s a feature that allows this camera to autofocus lenses that don\'t have a focus motor built into the lens itself. On Nikon lenses, this is AF vs. AF-S. The AF lenses need the screw drive to work, whereas the AF-s lenses have the motor built in. One key lens is the Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF lens. It\'s a superb value lens that can be had under $100. Having the drive screw also opens up lens options from Sigma, Tamron, and other 3rd-parties and these lenses are often much cheaper as well.Therefore, if you\'re hesitant about buying a DSLR because of the price, or you\'re not sure of which brand you want to commit to, try out a used D50, get a couple of these cheaper lenses, and you\'ll have a great kit for probably less than you\'d spend on one of the newer entry-level DSLR\'s.Where you will find this camera lacking compared to other more modern replacements is in continuous shooting speed, no SDHC capability, and poorer high-ISO (>800) performance. However, my advice is to learn how to use a DSLR and hone your technique with something inexpensive but still versatile, then you can determine which of those attributes are actually important when considering your next purchase.Finding a good deal on a used D50 is a no-brainer!
• Most people write reviews about pros and cons of this camera. But if you think a little bit, there are not too many DSLR cameras on the market and for the most people the choice they make is not if they like or not some particular camera, but which camera out of a very few available they like more. So my review is not really about D50 itself, but why to choose D50 between other compeitors.I think my story is pretty typical. I\'ve had a couple digital cameras and finally decided I\'m ready for a digital SLR. After some reading and comparing specs, my short list was down to 4 entries - Canon XT and D30 and Nikon D200 and D50. I\'ve heard a lot of people gettting to this point, so I\'m sure many readers are facing the same decision.Here is how I approached that. I knew all 4 cameras can deliver what I need, but I couldn\'t find a \"dream\" lense I\'d like. Keep in mind, when you change lenses, some dust gets inside your camera. If it sticks to your film, you may lose a shot but in DSLR, if dust lands on a sensor (technically it\'s a filter in front of the sensor), it will stay there and it\'s really hard to clean it out. The moral is you don\'t want to change lenses too often.Also, I was looking for a good all around lense equal to 28-100+, but with typical DSLR x1.5 multiplier, that would require something like 18-70+.Canon 17-85 and Nikon 18-70 were close, but when Nikon announced the 18-200 and reviewes confirmed it\'s a good lense, I set my mind. Nikon 18-200 is the lense I want and it\'s ahead of the next one (Canon 17-85) by a huge margin.So now my choice was down to D200 or D50. A first reaction was if D200 costs triple of D50, that should be the one. But when I started looking closely, I realized it\'s not that obvious. Some key factors:- Megapixels. Everyone points out D200 is 10+ and D50 is 6+, but is it a big deal? I\'ve been shooting with 5MPixel camera for a few years and it\'s never been a limiting factor. So too me anything above 5M is ok.- D200 is faster. Same thing. Both cameras turn on instantly, both are focusing faster then I can start noticing any delays, both have very fast shutter release and multiple shots per second. Yes, D200 specs are better, but it wouldn\'t make difference for me.- Convinience. What really changed my mind is set of controls on D200. Most people probably just set camera to Auto and never change it. I usually switch between preset modes like \"Portrait\" or \"Landscape\" and sometimes add some EV compensation. Guess what, D200 does not have those preset modes! Yes, it has a lot of other controls and you can fine tune D200 better then D50, but it requires different skills. I just tried mentally compare how would I take some typical shots with each camera and I realized that I\'d feel more comfortable with D50. That was a big factor.- Price. $1000 difference in favor of D50.So my line of thinking was:Because I like the Nikon 18-200 lense so much, it has to be Nikon. Because D200 and D50 meet my requirements, but I feel more comfortable with D50 controls (and by the way, it\'s a grand cheaper!).So the conclusion is I can\'t see any better value then Nikon D50 + Nikon 18-200 lense.P.S.: This is not related to this particular camera, but maybe it will help you make your choice.Keep in mind, that a good lense will keep it\'s value for years. But for the same price in a couple years you will be able probably to buy a much better camera body. So to me it\'s much smarter to invest in a great lense then in the latest and greatest camera.

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