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Nikon D50

Nikon D50
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alaScore 89

1429 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1429 reviews of Nikon D50. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability and image quality. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative opinions about the control panel and video. Reviews about the storage and screen are mixed.

usability, performance, price, image quality, portability

viewfinder, software, video, control panel

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Nikon D50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the performance and price. The portability and image quality also get good feedback.

usability, image quality, portability, price, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 418 user reviews of Nikon D50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The price and usability also get good views, whereas there are mixed comments on the video and shutter. Many are less positive about the software.

performance, usability, price, portability, image quality

software

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Barb Dybwad (engadget.com)

Nikon D50 announced

 

As expected, Nikon today introduced their D50 six megapixel CCD digital SLR, positioned as essentially a cheaper and easier to use alternative to the D70. Digital Photography Review has posted their preview of the D50 based on a pre-production version...

Apr, 2005
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Expert review by : Barb Dybwad (engadget.com)

Nikon D50 is for real, yo

 

So yesterday we posted on the leakage of a manual for the Nikon D50, and as noted in the comments and via Digital Photography Review, the camera is indeed real and, according to Nikon spokesperson Susumu Enomoto, is going to go on sale in the...

Apr, 2005
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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

Image quality

 

Nikon D50

Strong performance; excellent image quality; low visual noise; simple modes for neophytes; robust burst mode.

Simplified controls sometimes clumsy to use; small viewfinder; no depth-of-field preview; only one set of custom parameters; raw-file editing/control software costs extra.

Performance and features that rival those of more expensive digital SLR cameras make the 6-megapixel Nikon D50 one of the best entry-level options.

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Nikon D50 review by PC Magazine

 

For photographers yearning to get their hands on an entry-level D-SLR, the D50 is the best choice. It's simply a delightful camera to shoot with. ...

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Nikon D50

 

For photographers yearning to get their hands on an entry-level D-SLR, the D50 is the best choice. It's simply a delightful camera to shoot with.

Excellent picture quality and performance. User-friendly features. Great price.

1.5X magnification factor.

More digital camera reviews:• Sony a9• SeaLife DC2000• Nikon Coolpix W100• Canon EOS M6• Fujifilm GFX 50S• more

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Nikon D50 Review

 

Digital SLR's are quickly becoming the fastest moving segment of the digital camera market, this means more new digital SLR's, more competition and lower prices. The Nikon D50 is introduced as a more affordable and easier to use version of the D70...

Good resolution and detail, just slight less 'crisp' than the D70/D70s Use of default color Mode III delivers punchy vibrant colors Low noise even at high sensitivities, better than competitors Excellent image parameter control; sharpening, tone, color...

Not as crisp (per pixel sharpness) as D70/D70s Still some moire / maze artifact pattern visible (noticeably less than D70/D70s however) Kit lens performance is pretty average, corner soft, light fall-off No Kelvin white balance selection No backlight...

Unlike Canon when they produced the EOS 300D (Digital Rebel) Nikon chose not to cripple their affordable digital SLR. Instead the D50 while lacking some of the D70's features doesn't compromise performance or photographic flexibility, most important...

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Nikon D50

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Low price ; Easy to use

Lacks some controls of Nikon's D70s

A fine entry-level digital SLR--particularly if you own some Nikon lenses. It lacks some of the controls found on the D70s.

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D50 SLR

 

Physical Views Compare the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s Compare the Nikon D50 and Canon Digital Rebel XT Go to Page Two Nikon D50 Specifications Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera Compatible Lenses 1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported 2)...

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Nikon D50 Review [Botton-line: Excellent entry level D-SLR]

 

LetsGoDigital has an interesting review of the Nikon D50 entry level digital SLR camera. This little bother of the very [...]

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Nikon D50 D-SLR Image Sample Gallery

 

If you are wondering how good the new Nikon D50 can be, you should take a look at the image [...]

Jun, 2005
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