Nikon D50 w/18-55mm lens Review

Reviews of the Nikon D50 w/18-55mm lens

7.6

CNET Review

August 29, 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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8.1

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 22, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 54953 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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10

pcauthority.com.au

By Staff writers | August 29, 2008

Review Summary: There�€™s no memory card �€" as you�€™d expect �€" but you do get battery, charger, cables and software. You have to pay extra for RAW file conversion software, mind

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No Rating

reviewed.com

By Emily Raymond | March 15, 2007

Review Summary: The D50's retail price is far above the top point-and-shoot prices that hover around $500. The $399 Nikon P5000 is the company's top point-and-shoot model. Canon's high-end compact, the G9, retails for $499. The biggest advantage of a DSLR is the flexibil

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8.0

pcworld.com

By Tracey Capen | November 6, 2006

Review Summary: This 6.1-megapixel model brings interchangeable-lens photography to an affordable level.

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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

Part number: 25231

General

Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Weight 540 g
Width 5.3 in
Depth 4.1 in
Height 3.0 in

Main Features

Resolution 6.1 megapixels
Sensor resolution 6.1 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
Total Pixels 6,240,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 200-1600
Shooting Programs Landscape, Portrait mode, Children, Night portrait, Sports mode, Close-up
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, I-TTL program flash, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
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, Automatic, Presets
Status LCD Display Information Aperture, Focus area, Photo quality, Battery condition, White balance indicators, Exposure compensation, Flash mode, Shutter speed, Metering mode, Remote control indicator, Autofocus mode, Film speed, Self-timer mode, Frame counter, Photos remaining, Red-eye reduction, Picture resolution
Still Image Format JPEG, RAW
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second
Color support Color
Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
White Balance Bracketing Yes
Remote Control Optional
TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

Flash Memory 256 Byte - SD memory card
Floppy Drive None
Image Storage 1504 x 1000, 3008 x 2000, 2256 x 1496
Flash memory 256 Byte - SD memory card
Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card

Lens System

Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED Nikon AF-S DX
Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Lens System Mounting Nikon F

Additional Features

Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, AF lock, Direct print, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button, DPOF support, Auto power save, PictBridge support, Histogram display, AE lock

Camera Flash

Type Pop-up flash, Built-in flash
Flash Modes Automatic
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type LCD - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
Resolution 61,000 pixels
Field Coverage 95%
Magnification 0.75x
Dioptric Correction Range -1.6 to +0.5
Frames Autofocus frame
LCD Display Information Flash charge completion, Metering system, AF-in-focus, Frame counter, Aperture, Exposure compensation, AE lock, Shutter speed

Display

Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.0 in - Color
Mounting Built-in
Resolution 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

Lens Systems

Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Type Zoom lens
Focal length 18 mm - 55 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
Min Focus Range 11 in
Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom 3 x
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Lens construction 5 : 7
Filter Size 52 mm
Features Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), ED glass

Miscellaneous

Carrying Case None
Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cover

Power

Power Device Battery charger - External

System Requirements for PC Connection

System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64 MB - 60 MB, Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64 MB - 60 MB
Hardware Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64 MB, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64 MB
Min hard drive 60 MB
Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
Peripherals USB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive