The Nikon D50 Review

The Nikon D50 is a digital photographer's best friend. A combination of Nikon's advanced technologies with the ease that most compact digital camera users have come to appreciate. Offering a broad range of features that'll satisfy the enthusiast as well as the more serious user looking for a decent priced, quality digital SLR.

To begin with, the Nikon D50 boasts a brand new 6.1 megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, with a highly advanced image processing engine which work in tandem to create stunning images with resolutions up to 3008 x 2000 pixels! 

Also, continuous shooting at a rate of 2.5 fps is possible for bursts up to 137 pictures. 

This helps make quality action/sport photography a possibility! 

Images are instantly processed and digitally recorded to the photographer's compact SD card.

Using the Nikon D50, shutter speeds extend from 30 sec to 1/4,000 of a second. The automatic high speed flash sync speed makes top quality fill-in flash photography possible. An Auto ISO feature maximizes available light by automatically setting the ISO equivalent sensitivity across the available range 200-1600. 

Users also have the option to set the ISO sensitivity manually for greater control. The compact, lightweight design of the D50 makes it easy to carry, and the camera's on-screen menus present clear and helpful user information in plain language on a large 2 inch LCD monitor. 

The high-capacity rechargeable lithium-ion battery extends mobility and convenience by delivering the power to shoot up to 2,000 images on a single charge!

For user who want professional looking high-quality images without having to spend time fiddling with settings, the Nikon D50's scene optimized Vari Program modes help simplify the shooting process & releases the user concentrate on capturing those important moments. 

By selecting one of the 7 simple icons from the exposure mode dial optimizes the otherwise complex and difficult settings to produce outstanding results.

For example the 'child mode' makes it simple to capture memorable images of your children, complete with accurate, vivid color and contrast, ready for printing without the need to spend time adjusting the images using a PC. 

Other interesting modes include Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Macro and Night modes. Among other features, the Nikon D50 also includes:

• A 2.0 inch vivid LCD with adjustable brightness.


• JPEG, RAW and JPEG + RAW (NEF) format supportive.


• Lightweight, durable polycarbonate and meatal chassis.


• Internal 5 mode pop-up flash also with an external hotshoe.


• Complete Picture-Project software CD-ROM.

Best of all, the D50 allows you to use any one of Nikon's professional grade AF and DX Nikkor lenses. 

The AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f3.3-5.6G that's included with the D50 features one aspherical lens element with a high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating that delivers superior color reproduction while minimizing flare.

Solid handling, excellent design & superb build quality is clear to see with the D50.

The Nikon D50 delivers the professional level quality of a top class digital SLR, with many of the convenient, advanced & automatic features offered by a digital compact, that make digital photography so enjoyable.