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Review summary: This 6.1-megapixel model brings interchangeable-lens photography to an affordable level.

Review summary: Hotshot Shoot-Out

Review summary: After recently reviewing the Nikon D70s, and many point-and-shoot digital cameras, I was interested in testing the D50. The manual and Nikon's marketing material indicates that this camera is designed for the beginning photographer and who wants a ...

Pros: Long battery life, Nikon consistent 1.5x digital crop factor, Impressive focusing with an improved AF algorithm, On camera scene mode assistance, Fast startup, Flash sync to 1/500th of a second

Cons: Uses Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, Only one control for both aperture and shutter speed, No LCD screen protector, No Auto Exposure Bracketing button, Lowest sensitivity is ISO 200

Verdict: The Nikon D50 lives up to its promises and is a quality camera inside and out. I am a control freak and giving up some control for the sake of automation had me worried. Needless to say, the results speak for themselves and I am very impressed. There ...

Award: TIPA Award!

Review summary: Little sister of the popular Nikon D70, the 6.1 megapixel D50 gives amateurs the chance to shoot high-resolution images at a very low cost. The ergonomics are well thought out and no major feature or function is missing. In the field, the Nikon D50 ...

Review summary: Nikon Canada Inc. has today lowered the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) on both the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s digital SLR body only or kit with lens. The Nikon D50 kit with AF-S DX 18-55mm Nikkor zoom lens has been reduced by $100 CDN. See ...