Nikon D50 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon D50 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon D50 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon D50 manual and always important Nikon D50 lens which makes the Nikon D50 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon D50 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon D50 kit or bundle, is the Nikon D50 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon D50 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Nikon D50 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number D50
Camera Format SLR
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $899.00
Street Price $678.09
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2005-06-30
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Optional ML-L3 wireless
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 540 g
18.9 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 133 x 102 x 76 mm
5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3008x2000, 2256x1496, 1504x1000
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 6.24
CCD Size (inches) Nikon DX
Focal Length Multiplier 1.50
Lens Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Nikon Multi-CAM900 5 area
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.0625
Manual Focus Yes
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type SLR type, eye-level penta-Dach-mirror
Optical VF Accuracy 97%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 130000
Exposure ISO Settings 200, 1600
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 30
Shortest Shutter Time 1/4000
Exp Adj Range 5.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 to 20
Flash Internal Flash Yes
Flash Guide Number (Meters) 12
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection ISO hot shoe
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Uncompressed Format RAW (.NEF)
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
Included Software PictureProject
OS Compatibility Windows / Mac OS
Performance Timing Startup Time 0.3 seconds
Shutdown Time 0.2 seconds
Play -> Record 0.1 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 0.8 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.1 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.1 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format 0.5 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 0.5 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 0.5 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 23
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.5
Download speed, KB/second 3486.0
Power Battery Form Factor EN-EL3
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon D50 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon D50 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon D50 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon D50 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Nikon D50 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Nikon D50 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon D50 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon D50 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon D50, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon D50 camera or Nikon D50 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Nikon D50 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon D50 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon D50 powergrip digital camera.

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