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Review summary: Nikon has managed to come in under the £500 price point with its first entry-level DSLR. But does it live up to the company's considerable reputation?

Verdict: The D50 kit is a mixed bag. On the one hand it is a truly affordable, easy-to-use digital SLR that offers an entry point into the huge Nikon system. It is well designed, well made and performs admirably. On the other hand it has a sub-par lens and ...

Review summary: The D50 is Nikon's first entry-level digital SLR and features a unique Child Mode, designed to "take memorable pictures of the little ones". Despite the entry-level tag though, there's plenty of control and features which will appeal to enthusiasts. ...

Pros: Natural image processing and clean results Quick startup and overall handling Superior build quality to rivals Quick and quiet SWM lens included in bundle

Cons: Not a large step forward from earlier D70 8 Megapixel Canon available at similar price No viewfinder grid option (as seen on D70(s)) 2.5fps burst shooting slightly slower than the 350D / XT

Review summary: The most affordable 6-megapixel digital SLR at the time of this writing, the Nikon D50 sells for about $250 less than the new/improved D70s. In spite of that substantial difference, the entry-level model incorporates much of the same technology and ...

Pros: Solid build ; ease of basic use but numerous features for full control of many parameters ; Great speed and responsiveness, very fast/reliable autofocus, continuous framing for up to 12 shots ; Images exhibit pleasing color rendition, moderately high ...

Cons: Relatively few analog controls ; electronic menu can be daunting, with many options, some less than intuitive ; Missing some useful D70s features ; LCD monitor makes images seem brighter than they are ; Extra cost software required (as with all Nikon ...

Verdict: In spite of my rave review of the entry-level model, I preferred the D70s for three reasons. One, its faster (3 vs. 2.5 fps) continuous framing rate was a valuable benefit while shooting fast action. Two, when working in Manual mode, I found the two ...

Review summary: Digital single lens reflex cameras (SLRs) are produced in various price ranges and models by the major manufacturers, and are now being sold widely to the general public. With so much interest, it's only logical that models are appearing that are ...

Verdict: It's easy to be fooled when shooting in low-light situations. The image shown on the display on the back of the camera often seems very bright and well exposed, but you'll be very disappointed when you see it on your PC monitor! So beware of ...

Review summary: The D50 is Nikon's answer to the rapidly growing mid-price SLR (single lens reflex) digicam market, offering 6.1Mp (megapixel) resolution and a 3X zoom lens for £649. As such, it's up against some tough competition from the likes of Canon's EOS-350D, ...

Verdict: Nikon's D50 may not be a great leap forward from the D70 but there was little need for improvement. This is a well-built camera that takes great-quality images, all for just £649. Canon's 8Mp 350D is tempting at only £50 more but both are wonderful ...