Nikon D50 - digital camera (discontinued)

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Manufacturer description

The D50 is the ideal introduction to Digital SLR photography, with a wide range of Automatic features to make great photographs easily. Whatever you shoot there is a Digital Vari Program that sets up the camera for the best exposure. Just select the mode dial and the D50 takes care of the rest. It's small, it's light, and it fits snugly in your hands and delivers clear, sharp results with extra possibilities of control and creativity. The D50 Kit includes the all-new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens optically designed for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors.

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Nikon D50 - digital camera specifications

• General
• Product Type Digital camera - SLR
• Width 5.2 in
• Depth 3.0 in
• Height 4.0 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black
• Main Features
• Resolution 6.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 6240000.0 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 6100000.0 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 200-1600
• Shooting Programs Landscape , Sports mode , Portrait mode , Close-up , Night portrait , Children
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00025 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 30.0 sec
• X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot , 3D color matrix II , Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Shutter-priority , Aperture-priority , I-TTL program flash , Automatic , Program , Manual , Bulb
• 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 Automatic , Presets , Custom
• White Balance Bracketing Yes
• Status LCD Display Information Battery condition , Self-timer mode , Frame counter , Photos remaining , Flash mode , Autofocus mode , Metering mode , Focus area , Program , White balance indicators , Exposure compensation , Picture resolution , Film speed , Aperture , Red-eye reduction , Shutter speed , Remote control indicator , Photo quality
• Still Image Format RAW , JPEG
• Remote Control Optional
• TV Tuner None
• Memory / Storage
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage 2256 x 1496 , 3008 x 2000 , 1504 x 1000
• Camera Flash
• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
• Flash Modes Fill-in mode , Red-eye reduction , Auto mode , Rear curtain sync , Flash OFF mode
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Features AF illuminator , Flash +/- compensation
• Lens System
• Type Zoom lens - 18.0 mm - 55.0 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED Nikon AF-S DX
• Focal Length 18.0 mm - 55.0 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -55.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
• Auto Focus TTL phase detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 11.0 in
• Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
• Optical Zoom 3.0 x
• Zoom Adjustment Manual
• Lens Construction 5.0 group(s) / 7.0 element(s)
• Filter Size 52.0 mm
• Lens System Mounting Nikon F
• Features Silent Wave Motor (SWM) , ED glass , Aspherical lens
• Additional Features
• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• Additional Features Direct print , AE lock , DPOF support , Histogram display , USB 2.0 compatibility , Auto power save , PictBridge support , Display brightness control , Depth-of-field preview button , AF lock
• 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 Flash charge completion , AF-in-focus , Shutter speed , Frame counter , Aperture , AE lock , Exposure compensation , Metering system
• Display
• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.0 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 130000.0 pixels
• Digital Player (Recorder)
• Type None
• Connections
• Connector Type 1.0 x USB , 1.0 x Composite video output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x SD Memory Card
• Software
• Software Nikon PictureProject , Drivers & Utilities
• System Requirements for PC Connection
• Operating System Support MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows ME , MS Windows 98 , MS Windows 98 SE , Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later , MS Windows XP
• Peripheral Devices CD-ROM drive , SVGA monitor , USB port
• System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64.0 MB - 60.0 MB , Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64.0 MB - 60.0 MB
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Dust cap , Eyepiece cover , Shoulder strap , Body cap , Lens cap
• Cables Included Video cable , USB cable
• Power
• Power Device Battery charger - External
• Battery
• Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1400.0 mAh ( Included )