Nikon D50

Review summary: New images added. June 7th. With the introduction of Nikon's latest digital SLR, the Nikon D50, we have received a number of emails asking us how the camera compares to both the Canon Digital Rebel XT and the Nikon D70s digital SLR's. We have now had ...

Review summary: : Nikon D50 sample images with new AF-S DX 18-55mm kit lens now added.May 30th. We have managed to get our hands on a final production version of Nikon's latest entry-level 6.1 MP digital SLR, the Nikon D50, and have now posted a series of sample ...

Review summary: The camera is available in a kit with the new AF-S DX 18-55mm f3.5- f5.6G ED lens

Pros: Good mid-tone and highlight detail, Accurate control of exposure, Smooth and noise-free with good detail

Cons: Image sharpening can be too aggressive, Noise may be a problem at high ISO settings, Tendency to be too warm and saturated

Verdict: On the other side of the body, you find the mode dial: meatily designed, with over-large but clearly readable settings. These range from the usual exposure modes of Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priorities and Program, to full default Auto, and six ...

Review summary: As I always seem to say, Nikon is truly a name that needs no introduction in the world of photography, long associated with superior lenses and rugged, functional cameras. In the digital world, they arguably kicked off the era of the mass-market ...

Pros: Good resolution, plenty of detail captured, Very bright, saturated color should appeal to many consumers, Three color spaces provide good options for consumers, advanced amateurs and professionals, Good color balance, Nikon matrix metering delivers ...

Cons: Images are a bit soft right out of the camera, less crisp than those of the D70S. (But they take unsharp masking in Photoshop(tm) very well.), Default color may be oversaturated for advanced users and purists. (Mode I color is considerably toned down ...

Verdict: The Nikon D50 is a great camera for basic photographers, non-photographers or backup. Image quality is identical to the D70 and D70s, which means brilliant 12 x 18" prints that many people confuse with prints from a medium format film camera. Most ...