Redefinition Of “Entry Level” - Popular Photography Nikon D50 Review: Popular Photography reviewer admits that the Nikon D50 is not built as ruggedly as it’s older brother the D70 and lacks some of the external control buttons, dials, custom functions, or bells and whistles.
So the D50 weights less, but it would be a mistake to think that it’s a lightweight when it comes to digital capability. Its AF speed out-performs the D70s, Canon’s 8MP EOS Digital Rebel XT ($800 body only), the 6.1MP Pentax *ist DS ($700), and the 8MP Olympus Evolt E-300 ($700).
Bottom line
To its credit, Nikon didn’t design the D50 as an entry-level model in terms of features and performance. Instead, the D50’s supersensitive AF system, low noise levels, excellent image quality, high-speed flash sync, and bright 2-inch LCD could sway prospective buyers away from its higher-priced sibling and many of its competitors.
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Ted 09.11.05 at 2:59 pm
I like the look of that Nikon
Edgar 09.11.05 at 3:54 pm
I had the chance to play w/the D50 this weekend (on loan from the office) and I gotta say I am very impressed with this camera. Definitely meant for people who want to take their pictures further. If I had the cash for it, I’d buy one.