Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera Kit Black includes AF-S Zoom Nikon 18-55mm Lens [6MP]
From Nikon

Features: 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX format CCD image sensor Compact, lightweight and easy to use 7 digital Vari-Programs Incredible battery performance with the EN-EL3 rechargeable battery Large, 2 LCD High-performance digital processing 5-area autofocus system 2.5 frames per second (fps) with uninterrupted shooting up to 137 frames 3D Color Matrix Metering II Small picture function i-TTL and Nikon s creative lighting system Responsive performance PictureProject software included NikonCapture software compatible (sold separately)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5369 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: D50BKIT1
• Released on: 2005-06-03
• Number of items: 1

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
The D50 is the ideal introduction to Digital SLR photography, with a wide range of Automatic features to make great photographs easily. Whatever you shoot there is a Digital Vari Program that sets up the camera for the best exposure. Just select the mode dial and the D50 takes care of the rest. It's small, it's light, and it fits snugly in your hands and delivers clear, sharp results with extra possibilities of control and creativity. The D50 Kit includes the all-new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens optically designed for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors. 135 equivalent of 27-82.5mm zoom range.

The next evolution of Nikon's scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes produces great results for the intended shot, while freeing you to concentrate on the moment. New Child mode makes it easier to take memorable pictures of the little ones with the right amount of vivid color and contrast straight from the camera. 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, delivers vivid colour and sharp detail with high resolution for great pictures and enlargements. High-performance digital processing employs exclusive Nikon technology to render vivid colour and clear details with all the speed necessary to freely capture those precious moments as they unfold. Refined 5-area autofocus system features speed, precision, and broad frame coverage, as well as an automatic AF illuminator that maximizes performance and shooting ease in low light.

Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second combines with shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 sec. and flash sync speeds up to 1/500 sec. to provide shooting capability available only with an SLR camera. 3D Color Matrix Metering II automatically compares each scene to a large onboard database of scenes from actual photography to ensure accurate exposure control in all types of lighting situations. From the compact and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry everywhere to its inviting body contours and easily accessible controls, the D50 makes picture taking satisfying and fun. Large 2.0-inch LCD provides immediate feedback when viewing images and aids smooth operation with a new easy-to-view, easy-to-understand menu design and instructive help dialogs. The long-life rechargeable lithium ion battery lets you shoot as many as 2,000 images per charge for extended shooting freedom that doesn't add extra weight to your kit.

Box Contents

• D50 Digital SLR Camera
  
• AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
  
• Strap
  
• Body Cap
  
• Eyepiece Cap
  
• Video Cable
  
• USB Cable
  
• Battery Charger (MH-18a)
  
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (EN-EL3)
  
• Rubber Eyecup
  
• Accessory Shoe Cover
  
• PictureProject CD-ROM
  
• Quick Start Guide
  
• Instruction Manual
  
• Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Nikon D50
Last summer I bought the Nikon D50. It was a big step as I previously took lots of slides and was somewhat concerned to lose quality being used to the fantastic Fuji film results.
I soon learnt to use the camera and the photos are really great and the advantage is that you can see them practically straight away on your PC. You also stop paying for films and you can throw poor pictures away without feeling you are chucking your money out of the window.
The lens 18-55mm is fine. I mainly use the camera on "aperture mode" as I like to control the depth of field. At time I have used the other modes and the results are each time very good.
The camera is light, fits well in the hand and is easy to use. A great buy.

Great First Digital SLR
I've owned and used many compact digital cameras but not an SLR, however I have used many film SLR cameras. I decided to have a go with a digital SLR after much research and reading through reviews from magazines and online reivews.
It has to be said that the camera industry seems to sell a lot of it's cameras on the fact that they have a really high mega-pixel rating like 8 or 10 MP, but who really understands what this means? The fact is that a 6MP SLR like the Nikon D50 will be be leagues ahead of a £100 digital compact camera with an 8MP sensor on many fronts. The size of the Nikon D50's sensor is far larger than 6 or 8 MP sensors that are used in compact cameras and because of this they produce better results, but this is a different subject that is quite complex to explain. However, lesson one for me was that pixel count is not really that important unless you want to drastically crop or print at large format (i.e. A4 or above).
Any way, back onto the review!

The D50 is a great camera! It is aimed at the beginner for using digital SLR's and if you're not familiar with SLR's, please don't waste your money on the more expensive models, you simply won't use many of the functions you pay for.

What impressed me was the simplicity of using it. Yes, you will need to read the instruction booklet to get an idea for how to use the buttons on the camera, as some have to be used in combinations to get the desired result. E.g selecting a manual mode to alter the ISO settings or flash intensity.

(If all you want a camera for is to point and shoot, don't consider an SLR as you may not use all of the functions they are designed for. They do usually have fully automatic controls, but that's not what they're about)

Once you're used to the D50 and you've had a few weeks of use it all clicks into place and you'll find yourself knowing exactly where to go to get the manual settings you want, and quickly thanks to the excellent ergonomics and simplicity of the camera. But, don't get me wrong, this is quite a powerfull SLR for the money.
The Monitor at the back is very good, bright and very clear, as is the viewfinder, and the LCD on top of the camera which details the main settings. The menu is also simple to use with a help function for most of the functions and settings in case you forget what they are for.

The camera is also a good size to hold in the hand and is well weighted even though it doesn't have a metal body. All the controls are easy to reach and once you're used to it, you can reach them without looking.

The only downside I found was that the lenses that I got with the camera were not exactly 'high quality' and were not very fast, but they are useful to have in the bag. I got hold of a Tamron Asperical XR DI 28-75mm f2.8 lens which really makes this camera a whole lot more useful. Low light situations are now really manageable and the results are great (after a bit of tweaking with the white balance settings etc).

All in all, I'm well chuffed with this camera and will be using it for many years to come without even considering upgrading because it does exactly what I want it to, and to a very high standard for the money. I'm happy with my '6MP camera', because it takes fantastic photo's (leagues ahead of any 8MP compact cameras i've used) and I don't really need to blow my photo's up, but if I ever did, it would do A4 very nicely, A3 is a different matter though!

Excellent Camera - but don't expect good after sales service
Fantastic camera that is ideal for a DSLR beginner like me. However, after-sales service from Nikon is shocking. My camera got dust in it (careless lens changing on the beach by me) and needed cleaning by Nikon - it has been with them for almost a month and they keep telling me they have a lot of work and there is a queue - may not bode well for reliability of the model? I also tried to upgrade the free software sent with the camera (it needs upgrading to burn your movies onto CD) - they tell me the upgrade is not available in the UK and don't know when it will be.