Nikon D50?

[John Orrell]

What can folks tell me about it? I've seen no reviews of it yet, is it any good? I've been thinking of selling-on the Kodak 6490 (which frankly I think I've outgrown) and saving up for a DSLR to compement my film-gear. My missis has an F65 so it seems sensible to "keep it in the family" and stick to Nikon.

 

[John Orrell]

I guess no one's seen any reviews of it then?

 

[etaf]

sme reviews and previews

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d50.htm
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D50/D50A.HTM
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/review/44/page_1.html
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2005/06/nikon_d50_revie.html
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/nikon_D50_review.html
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/nikond50/

Try a search in google
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=nikon+d50+review&meta=

 

[jstuedle]

Holiday long weekends are hard to get replies on, so I'll jump in. Basically the D50 is the same camera as the D70. A little smaller, and lighter. Uses SD cards instead of the more standard compact flash. A good camera for the price. The image chip and digital electronics are supposed to be the same or very similar to the D70. For my money, I would go the extra few dollars and jump on a D70s. A little more sturdy body and if you upgrade later, the cards will be compatible with your next camera. JMHO.

 

[John Orrell]

Thanks for the links and opinions.

 

[mentos_007]

I would not buy it. It is more less at the same prize as Canon Digital Rebel (350d) and this Canon is waaaay better here. or if you have a bit more I'd invest in d70s if you want to stay with Nikon.