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Review summary: The landscape of the DSLR market is changing with the introduction of more and more entry-level models. One of Nikon's staple cameras is the 6.1-megapixel D50, which currently fits between the D80 and the newer D40. The Nikon D50 is meant to be easy ...

Verdict: The D50's retail price is far above the top point-and-shoot prices that hover around $500. The $399 Nikon P5000 is the company's top point-and-shoot model. Canon's high-end compact, the G9, retails for $499. The biggest advantage of a DSLR is the ...

Review summary: Nikon's 6.1-megapixel D50 digital SLR model is no photographic marvel, but it does fit nicely into the latest digital camera trend: making interchangeable-lens photography accessible to shooters who don't have deep pockets.

Pros: Low price Easy to use

Cons: Lacks some controls of Nikon's D70s

Verdict: The D50 is a fine entry-level digital SLR--particularly if you own some Nikon lenses. Some may even prefer it to Canon's popular Rebel XT

Review summary: The Nikon D50 is a fine camera, especially for quality-seeking amateurs. But it left this reviewer longing for the top-of-the-line D80.

Verdict: Sometimes when you get back from a stay at a five-star hotel, it's hard to readjust to your decidedly less luxurious life. That's how I felt this week. The last time I reviewed a digital camera I road-tested the D80, the brand-new, top-of-the-line ...

Review summary: If you are looking to get into the D-SLR world but find it too expensive, then you may not know the value that awaits you. We are taking a look at the Nikon D50 6.1 megapixel camera, and given the pricerange, it packs a serious punch.

Review summary: The Nikon D50 claims a battery power of up to 2000 shots and although it lacks a memory card, comes with battery, charger, cables and software

Pros: Nice build. Super sharp. Handles like a dream

Cons: Low-ish pixel count. Lens noisier than more expensive 18-70mm