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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2005. It has been replaced by the Nikon D40X.
Nikon D50

Nikon D50

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HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"I have owned a lot of Nikon cameras"
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The Nikon D50 is designed to be an affordable digital SLR for users who want the speed and control of an SLR, with the option of an automatic mode that offers point & shoot simplicity. Designed as a lower-cost alternative to Nikon's popular D70, the D50 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor (thanks to its support of Secure Digital memory cards... read more

Specifications

  • 6.1 megapixels (effective)
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO range 200-1600
  • proprietary Lithium-Ion battery. Accepts interchangeable Nikon lenses -- lens not included
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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 is that your camera's imaging... 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 thread:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/nikon-d60_question.html?qid=23581If the answer doesn't suffice... 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 a monopod. But Sigma is... read more

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Open Questions for the D50

Q: Turning on the flash in "full auto" mode on my Nikon D50?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Can I set my d50 so that the image will be 600 x 300 pixels?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: how can you record with this camera?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.63 out of 5

Average rating based on 338 total reviews: 4.63/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Nikon D 50 (joseph - 5/14/09)

This is the best camera i have ...i did own a D40 and a 60 which i have own more than a year on my... read more

  • 4 out of 5
I have owned a lot of Nikon cameras (Ted Syvinski - 12/4/08)

I have had the best camera that Nikon has ever made, the F2as witch I wish that I still owned. THE D50 is a very... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing Performance (Bill Lovelady - 9/29/08)

I have had this camera for 2 years and do not leave the house without it. I took over a thousand pictures yesterday of 4... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.5 out of 5
Personally I like the Nikon D50 a lot, it just gives you the right combination for an excellent price (Let's Go Digital - 4/20/05)

Though not a formal review, this hands-on preview of the Nikon D50 has plenty of pictures of Nikon's newest SLR, and a very thorough rundown of its features. From the looks of it, the Nikon D50 should make an ideal digital SLR for amateur photographers. read original review

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon Readies New Digital SLRs (PC World - 3/31/05)

No review yet, but some information on the Nikon D50 SLR, news of which was accidentally leaked on the Nikon Website. read original review

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