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Review summary: Though the new 6MP Nikon D50 is more compact and less expensive than the D70s, it will deliver images every bit as good and is simpler to use, making it an ideal entry dSLR. In fact, it may be the only dSLR you'll ever need

Verdict: I deliberately severely cropped some images, ending up with using about half the frame- the equivalent of turning the D50 into a 3MP camera. Blowing them up on an Epson 2200, I was able to get crisp 11 x 14 photos without any problems. If you're going ...

Review summary: All in all the Nikon D50 is an excellent digital SLR camera. Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography. The Nikon D50 may be a so-called entry level model; ...

Review summary: The Nikon D50 is a digital photographer's best friend. A combination of Nikon's advanced technologies with the ease that most compact digital camera users have come to appreciate. Offering a broad range of features that'll satisfy the enthusiast as ...

Verdict: I found it a little difficult to get used to the smaller size and weight of the D50, but found the controls well laid out. The size and weight of the camera can be seen as both a positive and a negative point, depending on the user.

Review summary: The D50 is currently Nikon's entry-level Digital SLR. As such, it has potentially two roles to fulfil: a high quality point- and-shoot camera and also to provide the control and flexibility that film SLR users have come to expect...

Pros: Supremely usable ; Instant click action

Cons: No flash sync connection ; Below-par software

Verdict: I like this camera more than I expected to, given that it is an entry-level offering and my normal workhorse is a D2X, which is hardly a fair comparison. It is easy to use as an SLR, giving good control and produces good quality images. In any case, ...