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Still a great camera, considering it's age
This was my first digital camera, bought it when it first came out many years ago. I still use it as my main DSLR today, although I do have a D7000 on order. I love this camera, even though it's only 6mp. I've used it for weddings, car shows, rodeos, concerts, etc, and it has never failed me. My only complaint, is the noise with ISO settings higher than 400. But considering the age of this camera, it still performs very well, and with good light, it produces great photos. I still plan on using it after I get my new camera...actually planning on converting it to an IR camera. I'll continue using this camera, until the shutter gives out.. Great camera.
July 6, 2012
An old reliable friend
I purchased this camera when it first Mae out. Since then I have owned various Nikon models including the D300 which was an awesome camera. I was forced to sell my D300 togethere with all my accessories but I have kept the D50. It wasn't until I started using it again that I realised how good it really is. I can honestly say that, apart from noise issues in low light, the D50 is awesome. Easy to use, intelligent and very very reliable. It's a lot closer to a film SLR than the newer high spec models. On comparing shots taken with my D300 with those of the D50, it is clear to me that, if image size was not an issue, the D50 could win hands down. Thank the lord I didn't sell it. I still use it for weddings, christenings etc to great effect.
April 26, 2012
By Far My Favorite Toy
I have had this camera for several years, (my wife got it for a wedding gift to me). I have never been anyting but pleased with it. It is very easy to use and understand and I have not found anything to do with it that I couldn't accomplish without a little know how.
This has been an amazing treat and I while I know that I need to get a new camera (or at least a newer one with video) This one will still be one of my first and best loves.
April 12, 2012
Great Camera
I got this camera used. Even though it was used I have no complaints! I love it! It is a great starter camera for anyone wanting to enter the world of dSLR's.
February 23, 2012
I have enjoyed this camera for several years. It has worked as advertised with only one minor problem with was repaired. My next camera will probably be a D90.
December 1, 2011
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1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
CA
Location :
CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I don't think so. I purchased several of them and none of them will work in my camera. I was onlin looking to see if there was an upsdate for the camera? Couldn't find anything. Maybe someone from Nikon can answer for sure.Mar 27, 2011 by
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Chere
New Hampshrie
Location :
New Hampshrie
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 year, 3 months ago
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Scott
Los Angeles
Location :
Los Angeles
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
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No, this camera doesn't have that feature.
D50
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Can I change a photo's id from DSC 000 to my initials 000 without renaming each individual photo.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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You can try and create a new folder with your initials, this should then rename all new images in it P 71-72 of your manual should explain but im not overly sure whether it just renames the folder or the folder and images.1 year, 2 months ago
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pedroj
NYC
Location :
NYC
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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If you are after the power supply the EH-5 AC Adapter is what you need.
need to reset all the settings and use the default ones, how can I do it?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Ivan
fort lauderdale
Location :
fort lauderdale
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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In the Custom Settings there’s an option for Menu Reset or you can press at the same time the Shooting Mode button that is to the left of the viewfinder and the Self-Timer button in order to reset the camera.
My shots in sunny environments are all horribly overexposed. I followed a suggestion to use "P" mode and ISO at 200 and spot metering, but it did not help at all. The auto mode had been always used previously. This started to happen 2 years ago, and happens every time now. I'm very disappointed in this camera; I believed Nikon to be the best quality, but this model is proving otherwise. What are my options at fixing this problem?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Kathy
Atlanta, GA
Location :
Atlanta, GA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send some sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Not all of the menu itmes are usable. I can see various menus but can't change them.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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depends on the lens you're using (if it has no AF, no af options are allowed; if it has no cpu, light metering and distance info is out), also, some options become unavailable when you don't connect the right cables and/or your battery level is low.
When I take a picture, the flash will light up but the automatic release won't pop up. As a result, the flash will burn the plastic on the camera. I can force the flash to pop-up by manually forcing it up, but I would like to figure out how to get the flash to pop-up automatically again. Thanks for your help!!
1 year, 1 month ago
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Michele
Illinois
Location :
Illinois
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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If you are having to force it open then there is a very good chance that something has gone wrong mechanically. I would suggest sending it in to a service center to get it checked out before any serious damage is done.
D50
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I recently bought a mc-dc2 remote,it said it was compatiable from the seller...but its not working?
Is it really compatiable to work with my camera?
I have the D50,& the remote is brand new still in package,and has nikon on the package and the remote itself.
I have the D50,& the remote is brand new still in package,and has nikon on the package and the remote itself.
1 year ago
by
gabby
sumter,sc
Location :
sumter,sc
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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It wont work, you need the ML-L3, send it back for a refund.
how do you use the timer feature. in depth please!!!!
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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Are you refering to the self timer or a long "time" exposure ??11 months ago
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Sandi
Buzzards Bay, MA
Location :
Buzzards Bay, MA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Iirc, the 3e has an extra pin, terminal, call it what you will.
Every time I turn on the camera, an Err message flashes. Pictures do not appear on memory card. I replaced battery and memory card - nothing. Help Nikon D50
11 months ago
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Barbara
NY
Location :
NY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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An Err message is regarding a camera malfunction. Please release the shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, you will need to send your camera for service.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
1. When I put a 4 GB card in, the area on the display where it normally says how many images are on the card says CHR or CHA, not sure which. What does that mean.
2. Can the D50 take 4 GB cards?
2. Can the D50 take 4 GB cards?
11 months ago
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Jeff
United States
Location :
United States
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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CHA error means that the cannot be used. Please click on the link below for a list of approved memory cards to use with the D50, (4GB is too big for this camera).Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D50
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
11 months ago
by
mwj
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Depends what lens its for.
Can not focus my Nikon D50 camera for close up pictures, (one to two feet). I hold button half way down and instead of getting clearer, it gets fuzzy. Settings ?
11 months ago
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Bill
Tacoma, WA
Location :
Tacoma, WA
Age: Over 65
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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That will depend on the type of lens you’re using. If you want to take close-up shots you will need a macro lens. Please click on the link below for macro lenses.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
I just got a new Kingston model SD10G2/16GB card. I cannot get my camera to recognize it or format it. Is this card usable in my Nikon D50?
11 months ago
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Eric
Liberty Twp., OH
Location :
Liberty Twp., OH
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please click on the link below for approved memory cards. 16GB is too big for this model.Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D50
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
when I take a picture it doesn't show up on the display to review
10 months ago
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Jessica
nj
Location :
nj
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
1 answer
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Pictures don't show up in the viewfinder, because it isn't a monitor - it's simply as if you're looking through a lens like a magnifying glass.
Hi guys, my nikon d50 says Err r10 and it is not allowing me to take any photos what so ever. How do you fix it?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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An Err message is regarding a camera malfunction. Please release the shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, you will need to send your camera for service.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I can take pictures fine on my d50 but can't REVIEW it on the monitor. No menu... histogram... nothing.
10 months ago
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Jessica
NJ
Location :
NJ
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please reset your camera. If the problem persists you will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
is there a best practices recommendations for using a D50 with an old SB-27 Nikon Speedlight? My built on flash has stopped firing and I want to use the old SB-27. I do know that they are compatible in a limited sense.
10 months ago
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MadinMumbai
Mumbai
Location :
Mumbai
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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You can used it with Auto flash mode and manual flash mode, no TTL.
I just put in a new memory card and the signal [CHA] is showing up. I tried to format but it won't work.
10 months ago
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K
VA
Location :
VA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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What size and type of card are you trying to use? D50 only uses SD cards (not SDHC or SDXC) up to 1 GB
i cannot change the aperature at all. its stuck on F4.5
9 months ago
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Anonymous
cincinnati, ohio
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Please change the lens to another camera body or try another lens. If the problem persists you will need to send your lens for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I've been the proud owner of the d50 for 5 years. I've also been doing a lot more weddings as of recent and I seem to be missing key shots b/c my camera's reaction time has slowed. I can take a picture and then have to wait for it to render or save the image before I can take another one. I've never experienced that problem before. I like my camera, but not at the expense of missing irreplaceable moments. Do I need to upgrade the camera body?
9 months ago
by
Gids611
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I lost my memory card so I went and bought a new one. When I couldn't format the card I thought it was the card so I bought another brand. I am still getting the same CHA error message and I have tried to format the card. What should I do now?
9 months ago
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WendyF
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Please verify that you are using an approved memory card:Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - D50
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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D50
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I'm having a hard/impossible time finding any of the cards listed as compatable with the D50 that are still available.
Do you have any suggestions on where to find these cards since they are the only ones compatable?
5 months, 4 weeks ago
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hrt
Minnesota
Location :
Minnesota
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please get in contact with the manufactures of these brands for information about availability.5 months, 2 weeks ago
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CRS
Seattle, WA, USA
Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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The largest card you can use is 1GB and a SDHC card is not compatible with the D50
Is this camera able to shoot video's, and if so, how?
5 months, 1 week ago
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Superlamesauce
AZ
Location :
AZ
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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No it doesnt shoot video.3 months, 4 weeks ago
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lucario
ohio
Location :
ohio
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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On the bulb setting the shutter is open as long as the shutter release is held down. The D50 is not compatable with Nikon remotes that have a Bulb timing function.Mar 20, 2012 by
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PhotoGeek
Napa, CA
Location :
Napa, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
The original lens I received with the D50 broke and I need a new one for a beginner photographer. Which lens is the best and takes the best pictures?
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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TXNewbie
Austin, TX, USA
Location :
Austin, TX, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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The right selection for a lens will depend a lot on the type of photography that you are interesting. Some photographers look for faster lenses (large aperture ex. f/2.8), wide angle, Telephoto, Macro or zoom lenses.Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...?
I have a D50 and have had a Sandisk Ultra II 2GB memory card in it since day one, and it's not given any problems, and stores photos without problem (RAW only).
In looking at the manual, it says that only a couple manufacturers make memory cards that are compatible with the D50. The largest size though, is 1GB. Those can rarely be found any longer.
Since the manual was written in 2005, when cards above 1GB were fairly scarce, and since I've used a 2GB Sandisk Ultra II SD Card since I've owned the camera - what is the limiting factor of the cards in a D50? Is it a specific memory size, or is it the transfer speed of the card?
I've experimented with other, regular SD cards in the camera, and although they'll take a photo, they do not cycle & reset for the next picture as quickly as the Sandisk Ultra II card does.
In looking at the manual, it says that only a couple manufacturers make memory cards that are compatible with the D50. The largest size though, is 1GB. Those can rarely be found any longer.
Since the manual was written in 2005, when cards above 1GB were fairly scarce, and since I've used a 2GB Sandisk Ultra II SD Card since I've owned the camera - what is the limiting factor of the cards in a D50? Is it a specific memory size, or is it the transfer speed of the card?
I've experimented with other, regular SD cards in the camera, and although they'll take a photo, they do not cycle & reset for the next picture as quickly as the Sandisk Ultra II card does.
2 months ago
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Anonymous
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The D50 is already discontinued for a few years already. When the camera came out only these memory cards were available in the market. The camera might allow you to go up to 2GB but more than that we cannot guarantee operations.The D50 uses SD (Secure Digital) memory.
SanDisk 64MB, 128 MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB
Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB









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