Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 25231
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 55 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Nikon D50 w/18-55mm lens
price range: $1,195.95
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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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 55 reviews
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53 out of 79 people found this review helpful
"Original D70 Better Than D50 or D70S"
by tkmtech on April 25, 2005
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24 out of 24 people found this review helpful
"Awesome. Just read the on-line pro reviews."
by ajbbrun on August 9, 2005
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27 out of 33 people found this review helpful
by axnelson on April 22, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part Number: 25231
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5.3 in
- Depth 4.1 in
- Height 3.0 in
- Weight 540 g
Main Features
- Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,240,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200-1600
- Shooting Programs Children, Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
- 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 Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Aperture, Film speed, Flash mode, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Red-eye reduction, Picture resolution, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 256 Byte - SD memory card
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 3008 x 2000, 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash, Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
- Flash Modes Automatic
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
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
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- 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 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Viewfinder Resolution 61,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.75x
- Dioptric Correction Range -1.6 to +0.5
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Frame counter, Shutter speed, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.0 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 130,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
- System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64 MB - 60 MB, Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64 MB - 60 MB
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Product series
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Price: $1,195.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.0 in LCD display, 256 Byte - SD memory card
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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 2 in LCD display
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Nikon D50 (with 18mm-to-55mm and 55mm-to-200mm lenses)
Price: $2,399.00
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 2 in LCD display
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Price: $1,999.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 2.9 x, 2 in LCD display
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Nikon D50 (with 28mm-to-80mm and 70mm-to-300mm lenses)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs:
Manufacturer info
- Nikon Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
- Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
- Phone: 516/547-4200
- Fax: 631-547-4025
