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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Nikon Digital Cameras > Nikon D50
Nikon D50
By: Dave Etchells and Shawn Barnett
Nikon develops an "entry-level" SLR loaded with features for less than $750. (Body only)
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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 05/20/2005, Updated: 08/10/2005
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MSRP $899 US
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| General |
Model Name: |
Nikon D50 |
| Model Number: |
D50 |
| Camera Format: |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$899.00 |
| Street Price: |
$671.82 |
| Price Update Date: |
2007-02-20 |
| Date Available: |
2005-06-30 |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional ML-L3 wireless |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: |
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| Operating System: |
Windows, Mac OS |
| 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 |
| Warranty in Months: |
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| Image Capture |
| Image Resolution: |
3008x2000, 2256x1496, 1504x1000 |
| Movie Resolution: |
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| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): |
6.10 |
| CCD Size (inches): |
Nikon DX |
| CCD Filter Type: |
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| CCD Manufacturer: |
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| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.50 |
| Movie Audio: |
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| Quality Levels: |
3 |
| Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 - 83 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM900 5 area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: |
0.0625 |
| Auto Focus Step: |
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| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: |
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| Normal Focus Range: |
29 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Min Macro Area: |
66 x 44 mm
2.6 x 1.7 in |
| Min Aperture: |
f/38.0 |
| Max Aperture: |
f/3.5 |
| Aperture Range Description: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W) , f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Aperture Step Size: |
0.33 |
| Lens Thread: |
52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type: |
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| Display |
| Optical Viewfinder: |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type: |
SLR type, eye-level penta-Dach-mirror |
| Optical VF Accuracy: |
97% |
| LCD Viewfinder: |
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| LCD VF Accuracy: |
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| LCD Size (inches): |
2.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): |
130000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
4.70 |
| Exposure |
| ISO Settings: |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating Max: |
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 |
| No of Flash Modes: |
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| Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): |
12 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): |
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| Flash Range Description: |
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| No of Flash "Pops": |
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| Ext Flash: |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types: |
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| Memory Included (MB): |
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| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.NEF) |
| CCD Raw Format: |
Yes |
| Compressed Format: |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
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| Connectivity |
| Video Out: |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
| External Connections: |
Serial, USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: |
DC input |
| Included Software: |
PictureProject |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
| Startup Time: |
0.250 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: |
0.200 seconds |
| Play -> Record: |
0.100 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): |
0.800 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): |
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| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: |
0.265 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: |
0.265 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: |
0.134 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: |
0.113 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: |
0.490 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: |
0.490 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: |
0.490 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: |
23 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): |
2.470 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): |
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| Movie Sec @ Max Res: |
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| Movie Sec @ Min Res: |
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| Download speed, KB/second: |
3486.00 |
| 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 |
| More Information |
| Notes & Features: |
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| Review URL: |
Review |
| Test Shots URL: |
Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: |
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| Device Forum URL: |
Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Mfr. Website |
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