- 6.1-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Compatible with AF and DX Nikkor lenses; kit includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G and 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom 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)
Product Description
6.1 Megapixel for up to 3,000×2000 pixel resolution still pictures / D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon’s digital SLR camera series 2 Inch Color LCD screen Self-Timer – Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Storage (Number of frames per 256MB SD Memory Card, image size L) – RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70NORMAL approx. 137BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29 **We suggest getting a 512MB memory card or larger for more flexible use.** Video Output – Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Interface – USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Shutter – Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb Flash Control – 1) TTL – TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensorBuilt-in Speedlight – i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600 – i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)2) Auto aperture – Available with SB-800 with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Auto – Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800 Unit Dimension (WxHxD) – Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 inches / Weight – About 1 pound without battery or lens Tripod socket
Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm & 55-200mm Nikkor Lenses
Just a quick note how deeply dissapointed we were with the pictures after returning from our holidays, for which we bought the camera.
Using only full automatic mode, pictures taken on sunny days outdoors were TERRIBLY, AWFULLY PALE. They were so bad that only a few could be rescued by computer software, by adjusting contrast. Most, 90% were wasted.
VERY VERY VERY dissapointed.
Rating: 1 / 5
Our pics taken with this camera on the first sunny days of the spring turned out very washed out and flat. They were so underexposed that later software modification on the computer could not entirely bring them to acceptable contrast. Pictures were not sharp enough. Enlarging pics to full size on the computer revealed annoying color casts similar to those seen on frames transfered from digital video tapes. camera is very heavy, not convenient for lengthy hiking trips. battery life is good though. all in all we are very dissapointed with nikon d50.
Rating: 2 / 5
Easy to use, no frills camera – features that suit me just fine. The problem with this one is that shooting in automatic mode produces poor images. I was hoping this camera would replace my point and shoot. I was wrong.
Problems i ran into in full auto mode:
1. When shooting outdoors colors are very pale (overexposed).
2. Poor contrast outdoors.
3. Sharpness is very low.
Seems if you want good pics you need to go into settings and set every scene individually. Why include full auto mode when it delivers nothing but terrible results? I do not recommend this camera.
Rating: 1 / 5
Pictures taken with this camera on the first sunny days of spring produced very disspointing results:
Pics were washed out and underexposed.
Pics are not sharp enough.
Additional issues:
Pics enlarged to full size on computer reveal annoying color cast reminiscent of digital video camera frames tranfered to computer.
Camera is very heavy.
Camera takes 2 minutes to process a nigh shot(F priority mode)!!!!! As you wait for it to finish you cannot use the cam at all, all features are frozen.
Rating: 2 / 5
The manual is almost useless. Best to play around with it. The preprogammed settings do things you may not like but there is no indication what they are until you are left with a post-processing chore.
Rating: 3 / 5