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Love this camera
Even though I just purchased the D7000, I still use this camera. No complaints
October 11, 2011
The Nikon D50 works great! Imagine just with 6.1 megapixels, it produces clear pictures! My Nikon D50 was a hand-over last January 2011 and it was purchased by my brother in-law way back 2005. It had almost 50,000 shots at it when I got it and still working fine today. When I got it, the original lens was a Nikon 18-55mm Asphererical lens, and this lens is limited to wide angle photographs and shorter distance zooming as well. Recently, I bought two Nikon telephoto zoom lenses, Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 ED VR, and a Nikon 80-400mm f4-5.6 ED VR lens and both lens works perfectly with my D50! Now I am able to bird shoot at longer ranges…next time would get an 800mm lens for even farther wildlife shooting ranges.
September 11, 2011
This has been an Excellent easy to use camera.
It has done almost everything I have asked of it. The only time it has not produced superior photos is because I could not afford fast enough lenses for bad indoor lighting conditions at sporting events - no fault of the camera.
August 18, 2011
After years as a photojournalist using Nikon F's and F2s, I finally made the transition to a DSLR four years ago. My choice was the D50 and it's still the camera I use, although I no longer make my living as a shooter. I know the D50 is no longer in production, but it's been a great, reliable camera. Matched with an 18-55 mm DX lens and a 70-300 ED-VR zoom lens, I'm ready for almost any situation.
August 15, 2011
D50 rocks!
Bought mine as gift to self back in 2000?... from Costco no less. Have been using it non-stop since.
It is my baby and am v. protective over it. Love the prof sound it makes when it takes pic and the quality of pic is great. Def recommend for the aspiring amateur. Only had one issue, when I dropped it on concrete, lens down, lens optics broke. Overall it has been a consistent pleaser.
June 20, 2011
Capturing Great Colors
This is my first DSLR. a hand-me-down from my aunt. I love the colors when I'm shooting with this camera, I think it's because of the sensor. I also like the simplicity of this camera, sometimes we don't need that much of a setting to produce great photos, we just need to know the basics. Even though I also own a D90, I never go to a shoot without my D50.
April 26, 2011
Have used the D50 since early 2006 and can only sing its praises. It is relatively simple, easy to use and without all the bells and whistles that make more recent cameras a complicated lesson in electronics. For the occasional amateur photographer it is ideal and am disappointed that it is no longer readily available. Compared to recent productions, the number of pixels seems low but, again for the amateur occasional user, the pictures produced are excellent.
April 15, 2011
There is a reason that I own two of these
My godson's wife introduced me to digital dSLR. After using another brand for a year, I came back to Nikon and immediately noticed a tremendous difference. I now shoot over 20,000 photographs a year and I can still access most of the photographs shot with my D50, although many of those shot with other cameras are now corrupted. Plus this camera uploads to my computer very fast and a fully charged battery lasts me a whole day, compared to two hours for another dSLR. Currently I have two D50 systems and I am considering the purchase of another Nikon system possibly by the end of this year.
April 11, 2011
Couldn't ask for more
My first camera, a D50, I had for 5 years, and created lush sharp textured landscapes of Central Oregon and beyond. I printed 16x24's for an art opening... stunning. Thanks Nikon for creating the perfect artistic camera.
February 21, 2011
Excellent. Much more reliable than the D70.
The D50 is an improvement on the D70 if only because it uses the more reliable SD card instead of the CF. The CF has to make 50 contact points or you get the dreaded CHR error code which disables the camera. The contact pins in the camera must be cleaned (get a kit) and the CF female contacts must also be treated to a cleaner from radioshack. That may solve the problem. There are also issues with failure to power and LCD failure. D50 appears to be bulletproof, relatively speaking. Cleaning the CCD is a tedious task, better avoided. Make sure you change the lens rarely and quickly.
Eventually I got a couple of D90s which is a D50 with 12.3mp and a few other tricks too, but I paid for it. My D50s are still at hand.
January 22, 2011
The Best Entry level DSLR ever
I was a little afraid of purchasing a DSLR camera. But I decided to get into the DSLR world by the hand of the best brand in the world. I reviewed several options from Nikon and the competition, but decided for the D50 because of the ease of use. I was not disappointed neither was my wife who immediately embraced the camera and started taking pictures. The pictures look great no matter what we did. As we learned more and more about the techniques, the results started to look really professional. We own now a D2X and are still using our faithful D50 which by the way, have never had any breakdowns.
October 24, 2010
Amazing for starters
I was a high school photographer for 3 years and only used this camea. I did not like the other d- cameras out there. The only problem I rn into was with the flash attatchment. Other than it is a wnderful camera for beginners.
October 23, 2010
excellent camera
I purchased my D50 second hand and it takes the most amazing shots. I get lots of praise on my animal and nature shots and I am a beginner. so easy to use my chld has used it. I makes me feel like a pro!
July 16, 2010
Cela m'a permis de faire des merveilles!!!
J'ai acheté cet appareil croyant que c'était un semi-Pro... :-P #Vendeur# Mais a vrai dire, je suis vraiment ravis des performance qu'il offres! Je photographie beaucoup d'oiseaux, et malgré mon manque d'expérience... j'ai réussis a capter de vrai bijoux!!! Le seul hikkk! Est que le focus quelques fois est trop lent ou il perd la mire !!!
Les oiseaux Ils ne niaisent pas eux!!!
Très Satisfait!!!
July 13, 2012
Good companion camera
Although it doesn't have all the features of Nikon's D80 and D90, its still a good companion camera that can capture some nice looking images. I often use it for family get togethers.
June 23, 2011
I own the standard D50 package that includes a lens marked DX SWM ED and elsewhere marked AF-S. I have screw-on closeup lenses, 3 each of 1, 2, and 4 diopters. A friend owns a Nikon 880 camera. The 880 focuses to infinity, and also allows closeups as near as 3 inches, with fantastic depth of field (I do not have a numerical measure of depth of field). I cannot match 880 performance with my D50, nor can I find an advertized lens that would match 880 closeup performance.
April 15, 2011
i cant believe it is only 6 megpixels
I have had this camera for quite some time. I have taken it to Hawaii and throughout the USA. The clarity of the pictures is such that my wifes new powershot with 12 megapixels is still underperformed by my Nikon. As a part time hobbiest and lover of photography, i see no need to upgrade to a newer body style as i don't even use all of the functions i have. I love this camera
April 13, 2011
Good Camera - difficult to find accessories
I love the camera. I have had it for a couple of years, but it is so difficult to find accessories. Everything I want only appears to be compatible with D40, D90, D3000 and D300S. That is frustrating.
July 24, 2010
Great camera, hard to get info on it
This camera works very well but it is hard to get info and lense compatibility.
April 18, 2011
middling
The D50 took very acceptable photos, even for 16X20 and up to 20X30 prints. Was replaced by a D80 when the D50 shutter failed at about 3000 pictures and the cost to repair exceeded the then value of the camera. Very disappointing after only three years of easy service!
April 14, 2011
D50 Sensor cleaning annoyance
It was great when I first purchased it, but as I found out I have to clean the sensor all the time to keep spots out of my photos. That is the main thig I don't like about it.
I would however like to buy a D90 sometime in the future when i can afford it.
September 3, 2010
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D50
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Will the included D50 Nikon lenses work with the D5100 and/or the D7000
7 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can check out this article to see which NIKKOR lenses work with which model Nikon D-SLRs: http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...Answer:
Yes it willAnswer:
I presume you are talking about the AF-S DX 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - F5.6G ED. Yes I believe they do.
Will the Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens work on my camera for all its functions? Thanks
1 year, 4 months ago
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phil
port angeles wa
Location :
port angeles wa
Favorite Subject: Nature
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Yes, it's compatible with your camera.Answer:
Yes, you can use the D50 with the AF-S 70-300mm lens.
D50
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I can only take pictures in manual mode, otherwise it just flashes F-- on the display?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Zooty
California
Location :
California
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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F-- means that the camera is not recognizing the lens or is a non-CPU lens attached.Answer:
I am not sure this will help, but I have found that if the lens is not fully seated,, you get the F--. In my case it only happened with my Tamron 18-270 lens, which Tamron fixed under warrantee as a known problem with the D90 only. In my case Manual mode would not be available nor any other mode.Apr 17, 2011 by
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DooodleBug
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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No, suggest you buy a newer body.Answer:
No, the D50 does not have liveview so unless you are going to tether it then its viewfinder only.
D50
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looking for 70-300mm lense for my D-50..with auto focus.. please recommend a the correct model
1 year, 2 months ago
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gary
hartsdale, ny
Location :
hartsdale, ny
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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you can use either AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED or AF Zoom-NIKKOR
70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Apr 26, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-EDYou can find more info in: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2161/AF-S-VR-Zoom-NIKKOR-70-300mm-f%252F4.5-5.6G-IF-ED.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Overview
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D50
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How do I obtain a replacement lens cap for the standard ED 18-55mm lens?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
George Keaveney
Location :
George Keaveney
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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You can get the LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap 52mm.
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Go to your local camera shop. you should be able to get one there.Has staff answer
D50
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I am trying to change the image settings, but cannot access the optimize image section of the menu, what can I do?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Please reset the camera to default settings by pressing the Shooting mode button (left of the viewfinder) and Self-timer button. Please see page # 3 of the user's manual for the D50.Answer:
Make sure you are in P,S,A or M mode as the optimize image menu is not available in the other program modes.Has staff answer
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I have a D50 and SB20, SB400, and SB600 speedlights. Can I use any of these for multiple flash, either wireless or cabled?
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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John
Michigan, USA
Location :
Michigan, USA
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
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There are lots of issues surrounding this question. Let me simply list the facts, and I think it will allow you to see the big picture:Background:
CLS is a flash system developed for digital SLR cameras that may or may not include wireless capabilities, depending on the equipment. CLS is not compatible with any film TTL camera systems. The primary mode that CLS supports is the iTTL mode that was developed specifically for digital cameras. The older TTL mode was used on Speedlights that were sold for film cameras.
Facts:
* The D50 is a CLS compatible camera, but it does not have a built-in Commander, so it cannot control CLS speedlights wirelessly. It can only operate CLS flashes in its hot shoe or with a flash cable (details below). The D50 does not have a PC Sync output.
* An SC-28 or SC-29 is a flash cable that will allow you to connect a CLS speedlight to the hot shoe of a DSLR. This cable allows you to get the flash off-camera about three feet. You cannot daisy-chain multiple CLS speedlights using this cable.
* The SB400 is a CLS Speedlight that does not include any wireless capability. It can only work when mounted in a hot shoe on-camera or off-camera using a CLS flash cable.
* The SB600 is a CLS Speedlight that can work either in the hot shoe on-camera or wirelessly. However, since the D50 does not have a built-in Commander, the SB600 can only work in the hot shoe of the D50 or off-camera using a CLS flash cable.
* The SB20 is an old speedlight that was developed to work with the Nikon N2020 film camera. It is NOT compatible with the CLS system, so it cannot work in iTTL mode on the D50. It can, however, work in Manual or Auto mode. In Manual mode you have to set the power of the flash manually. In Auto mode, the flash reads the reflected energy in the scene and shuts off the flash when it reaches the correct amount.
* There is a film TTL flash cable that will allow you to daisy-chain multiple SB20's off camera when attached to a film camera. This cable will not work with DSLR cameras like the D50.
So, the bottom line answer to your question is no. You cannot use any of these for multiple flash, either wireless or cabled.
Mar 23, 2012 by
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Arkayem
Savannah, GA, USA
Location :
Savannah, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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The SB-20 can be use in Auto Non-TLL, Manual, and Rear-curtain Sync. D50 doesn't have the commander mode option (you can use the SU-800 wireless commander). Also, you will need to set the SB-400 in a SU-4 in order to convert it in a slave flash. The SB-600 you can set it up as a master flash in the camera to trigger the other (not as a commander) or as remote flash if you’re using the SU-800.Has staff answer
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I am looking for a 50 mm lens for my Nikon D50. Does anyone know which 50 mm lens will work?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please see link below for more information on compatible lenses for your D50:Answer Title: What lenses can I use with the D50?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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In the Shooting Menu you have an option for Image Quality and Image Size. Please see page #30 of the User’s Manual.
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