Nikon D50
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- 32nd of 40 in 6 Megapixel (#1 is Nikon D40)
- 48th of 51 in SLR/Professional (#1 is Canon 50D)
- 65th of 74 in Nikon (#1 is Nikon D3000)
- 80th of 88 in Under $150 (#1 is Panasonic FS15)
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D50
- Q: I have the Canon S1IS and suddenly the screen turned all blurry and purple. A moment before it was fine. not drop the camera.
- A: Hi Priscilla,This is a known issue with some models of Canon cameras. What has happened... read more
- Q: Can I set my d50 so that the image will be 600 x 300 pixels?
- A: No, you cannot set the resolution so low on your D50. There are 3 options... read more
- Q: How can one check how many shutter actuations ?
- A: I think you asked the same question twice, but I'll refer you to the answered... read more
- Q: will the sigma 150/500 work well on my nikon D 50?
- A: You bet. But at that range, you're going to want a tripod, or at least... read more
- Q: How can I date-stamp photos with my Nikon D50?
- A: Hi there,Do you mean that you want the printed photos to be date stamped? If... read more
- Q: How do you take a picture with the Nikon D50 camera?
- A: Turn the camera on, set the mode-dial to Auto, aim at your subject and press... read more
- Q: Black flickering on white objects after I take a picture.
- A: This is because you have somehow gotten it into one of the image review modes... read more
- Q: How do I go to continuous shooting?
- A: To choose a shooting mode, press the [multiple shot/page] button and rotate the command dial... read more
- Q: How do you keep the photo file number continuing after deteting a full card on the Nikon D50. My D70 the file number continues on.
- A: Geoff - Your D50 tracks the numbers in its computer. To continue a sequence of... read more
- Q: instructions on how to use Nikon 50
- A: You can find the full instruction manual to the Nikon D50 here: http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/D50_en_noprint.pdf ... read more
- Q: Where's the button on the Nikon D50 to turn off the grayscale setting?
- A: I'd try resetting the camera back to factory defaults. This is a fairly easy procedure... read more
- Q: When i look back at the pictures i have taken in one setting some of them say, "File does not contain image data"
- A: Chances are, they're still there. What I would do is get those pictures off the... read more
- Q: Can the D50 use 4 gb sdhc memory cards?
- A: No. It can't. Unfortunately, your ceiling is 2GB. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. read more
- Q: My wife's Nikon D50 keeps locking up. Battery is fine. Where is the best place for repairs?
- A: First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure... read more
- Q: blurry pix w/action shots
- A: Set the mode on Aperture and "open 'er wide up" (smallest aperture number setting). This... read more
- Q: the lenses of the Nikon N80 can be used with the Nikon D50?
- A: Ivan,The Nikon D50 and the Nikon D80 do use the same lenses. In fact, all... read more
- Q: Absolute newbie to camera's, but would like a good straight forward new one. Thanks!
- A: The Nikon D50 would be perfect for you. You already heard from one of your... read more
- Q: Please explain the lost manual settings of the D40 from the D50
- A: Hi Karen,It's no problem, this stuff can get confusing. With the D40, here are the... read more
- Q: Do lenses for a Nikon FG fit on a Nikon D50 or other Nikon SLRs?
- A: Hi Roland,The short answer is that most F-mount Nikon lenses will work just fine on... read more
- Q: I have Nikon AF Nikkor lenses that are about 14 years old. Will they work with the D50 or D40?
- A: It is possible to use all nikon lenses on the D40(even pre AI lenses). The... read more
Open Questions for the Nikon D50
- Q: I have a Nikon D50 that when I try to use the remote control, it won't work over one time; it keeps turning off.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is a good flash unit for a Nikon D50 SLR
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Turning on the flash in "full auto" mode on my Nikon D50?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: how can you record with this camera?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Redness
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I bought a new 8gb card but it doesn't seem to work with my D50. Is the camera limited as far as the card capacity?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: if i buy a new nikon d50 now for $550, is it a rip off??
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: the lens will not come out to take photo nikon D50
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: why does auto focus area change from original setting when different shooting modes are used?
- 10 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: will the nikon e40x accept any of the lens' from my Pentex K 1000 collection?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Should I get a Nikon D50 or a Canon Rebel XT?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: High quality but QUIET SLR Camera for Use with telephoto lenses
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Are the Nikon ENEL3 and ENEL3a batteries interchangeable? My dealer sold me the ENEL3 as a spare, but the camera came with the ENEL3a battery.
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i am looking at the Nikon D-50 and -Olympus Evolt e-500 would like to know your opinion on which one to get not a pro just like good pics
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How can I view images that are in RAW format?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will the LZ3 take good panoramic/scenic shots?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the fastest speed SD memory card
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What's the best camer for shooting theatre shots?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I am new to Digital Photography. Is there a big quality difference between 6 megapixels and 10. Should I skip the D50 for the D80?
- 2 replies
- Q: best wide angle lens for a D50?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
