Nikon D50 Review
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August 15th, 2005
Summary
The D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon digital SLR camera to date, The Nikon D50 outfit, including the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens is designed for the broadest range of photographers including family memory-keepers looking to take advantage of the image quality, speed and responsiveness Nikon digital SLR's offer, as well as photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers who want to capture brilliant digital pictures with vibrant color and immaculate sharpness. The new entry-level D50 makes exceptional digital SLR photography a reality for everyone.
Specs
Key Features
Image Sensor Type CCD
Resolution 6.24 Megapixel
Camera Type SLR/Professional
Lens
Interchangeable Lens With Interchangeable Lens
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
Focus Range Varies With Lens
Macro Focus Range Varies With Lens
Focal Length Varies With Lens
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 6.24 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2000 - 1504 x 1000 - 2256 x 1496
Exposure Control
ISO Speeds 200 - 1600
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec
White Balance Auto
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames
Storage
Memory Type SD Card
Compression Modes Fine - Normal - Uncompressed - Basic
Compression Type JPEG - Raw Image
File Size (High Res.) 7.76 MB (16 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) .99 MB (about 129 images on 128MB card)
Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External
Flash Functions Auto Flash - Fill-in Flash
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder Digital
LCD Panel With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size 2 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 130,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 2,000 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 2 Sec. - 20 Sec.
Mp3 Built In Not available
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Dimensions
Width 5.2 in.
Depth 3 in.
Height 4 in.
Weight 1 lb.