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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 It has been replaced by the Nikon D40X.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

C+
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
"Amazing Performance"
  • 5 out of 5
"D50 is not obsolete!"
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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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Answered Questions for the D50

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 the Shutter with the first... 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 that points out highlights. In... 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 until the desiredmode is displayed... read more

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Open Questions for the D50

Q: How can one check how many shutter actuations ?
1 point 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

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  • 4.61 out of 5

Average rating based on 331 total reviews: 4.61/5

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  • 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

  • 5 out of 5
D50 is not obsolete! (jim - 9/8/08)

When bought new 2 1/2 years ago was considered an improvement on the D70 with better pictures and lighter weight, smaller size. Lacks some of... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great Camera (Tyler - 8/16/08)

This is a great entry level D-SLR, with a great auto, and also full manual options. It also has an extremely high flash synchronization, at... 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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