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Nikon D50 with 28-80mm lens

Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 25233

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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Bottom Line:: Performance and features that rival those of more expensive digital SLR cameras make the 6-megapixel Nikon D50 one of the best entry-level options.
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Nikon D50 with 28-80mm lens

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Reviewed by: David D. Busch
Edited by: Aimee Baldridge
Reviewed on: 08/29/2005
Released on: 06/20/2005

The good: Strong performance; excellent image quality; low visual noise; simple modes for neophytes; robust burst mode.

The bad: Simplified controls sometimes clumsy to use; small viewfinder; no depth-of-field preview; only one set of custom parameters; raw-file editing/control software costs extra.

The bottom line: Performance and features that rival those of more expensive digital SLR cameras make the 6-megapixel Nikon D50 one of the best entry-level options.

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7 stars

Great entry level digital SLR for the price

by shickernell on November 25, 2006

Pros: Great point and shoot modes with the option to go manual. Good clear photos

Cons: The included software is the bare minimum. The 28-80 lens is not my favorite.

Summary: I have had a few pocket size point and shoot cameras and all of my indoor shots were out of focus. The D50 solved that problem for me. The built ...

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Summary: I have had a few pocket size point and shoot cameras and all of my indoor shots were out of focus. The D50 solved that problem for me. The built in flash will light up subjects within 16-20 ft. The manual controls also allowed me to get better pics in less than perfect lighting. Spend a few bucks on faster lenses and you'll enjoy taking those birthday and holiday pics again!
when your ready to step up to the next Nikon, you can sell the body and keep your favorite lenses.

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8 stars

A professional quality camera for the SLR beginner.

by Life_shooter on November 14, 2009

Pros: Lots of point and shoot features.excellent when used with Nikon auto telephoto lenses.

Cons: For the professional, this camera is difficult to use In the manual modes.Can be frustrating for instants trying to capture depth of field.To do this the camera must be in the Manual mode.

Summary: the camera takes excellent photos in either mode,Auto/Manual, But is designed to do every thing for you. The camera menu offers several data option in jpeg format as ...

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Summary: the camera takes excellent photos in either mode,Auto/Manual, But is designed to do every thing for you. The camera menu offers several data option in jpeg format as well as raw data mode. An excellent camera all the way around.The camera does not take video, but does have a video cable. you could use it as a high resolution web cam for instants,or play back your photos directly on your computer, or TV using the cables that come with the camera.It has all of the point and shoot setting on the function dial of the camera.

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9 stars

Excellent for beginners and enthusiast

by sgtdisturbed47 on September 23, 2007

Pros: Easy to operate, great for beginners and enthusiasts, amazing image quality

Cons: Kit lens (28-80mm) is not meant for this camera. Viewfinder is a bit dark and small but perfectly useable.

Summary: I bought this camera a year ago, and a week later I bought a better lens (18-70mm). The 28-80mm kit lens is pure junk. There is a 1.5x crop ...

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Summary: I bought this camera a year ago, and a week later I bought a better lens (18-70mm). The 28-80mm kit lens is pure junk. There is a 1.5x crop factor, so 28-80mm shows up as 42-120. You need to get an 18-55mm or 18-70mm in order to get wide shots at the budget level. The 28-80mm is designed for film Nikons, like the N55.

Now, as for the camera, it is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. A huge range of settings and the ease of use, not to mention the great image quality, makes this a perfect starter for those who are coming from using point and shoot digital cameras. It is built rugged, has a well-shaped, comfortable grip, and has plenty of buttons on the back for quick adjustments, most importantly, ISO, white balance, AF area and meter settings.

You could go for the D40, but if you have man-hands and don't want your pinky finger hanging off the bottom, go for the D50 instead. It's much more camera for only a little more money.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Part number: 25233
Description: The Nikon D50 is easy to take with you anywhere you go! From its inviting body contours to its easily accessible controls, this is a camera that makes picture taking satisfying and fun! The D50 delivers vivid color and sharp detail with high resolution for great pictures and enlargements. The D50 offers seamless compatibility with Nikon's extensive family of high-performance AF Nikkor lenses, as well as the expanding family of DX Nikkor lenses, providing superb color reproduction, razor-sharp image clarity and fast and accurate auto focus performance. The next evolution of Nikon's scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes produces great results for the intended shot, while freeing you to concentrate on the moment. Child mode makes it easier to take memorable pictures of the children with the right amount of vivid color and contrast straight from the camera. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close Up, Sports, or Night Portrait.

General
Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Width 5.2 in
Depth 3 in
Height 4 in
Weight 1.1 lbs
Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
Resolution 6.1 megapixels
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Total Pixels 6,240,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 200-1600
Shooting Programs Children, Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Bracketing Yes
Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Film speed, Flash mode, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Red-eye reduction, Memory card status, Picture resolution, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
Remote Control Optional
TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
Floppy Drive None
Image Storage 3008 x 2000, 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
Camera Flash
Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 28 mm - 80 mm - F/3.3-5.6 G Nikon AF
Focal Length 28 mm - 80 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
Min Focus Range 13.8 in
Lens Aperture F/3.3-5.6
Optical Zoom 2.9 x
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 6 element(s)
Filter Size 58 mm
Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
Field Coverage 95%
Magnification 0.75x
Dioptric Correction Range -1.6 to +0.5
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Frame counter, Shutter speed, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Format 130,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64 MB - 60 MB, Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64 MB - 60 MB
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case None
Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1400 mAh ( Included )

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