Typical price: £485
What is it: 6.1-megapixel digital SLR with an 18-55mm lens
What we think: The Nikon D50 is an appealing SLR for family photographers and shutterbugs on a budget
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 September 2005
Tags: Nikon, Nikon D50, manual mode, investment, scene modes
We like:
Strong performance; excellent image quality; low visual noise; simple modes for neophytes; robust burst mode
We don't like:
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
You might also need:
An SD/MMC card with a capacity of at least 256MB
CNET UK judgement:
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
Full review:
Seven worry-free scene modes augmented by a serviceable set of manual controls and advanced focusing options make this least-expensive Nikon digital SLR camera a viable alternative to the popular D70s. The family-oriented Nikon D50, which includes a kid-friendly Child mode that brightens colours while retaining accurate skin tones, joins the Pentax *ist DL and the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D in the 6-megapixel SLR sub-£600 price arena. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
August 10, 2006
Posted by: Bradley Bell
"Awesome!"
June 7, 2006
Posted by: Christopher Bradburn
"Really easy to use as a first-time SLR digital camera with excellent pictures"
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Digital camera Reviews
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
As a showcase for Sony technology, it's brilliant, but it's far from perfect in everyday use
Olympus mju Tough-6010
It's not the best rugged camera available, but it does offer good value for money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1
This is a great little camera, but the Lumix DMC-TZ6 and DMC-TZ7 are similarly priced and more versatile
on Digital Cameras
Ricoh GXR offers bonkers new lens-swapping camera system
Ricoh has unveiled the GXR camera system, which introduces the novel system of swapping sealed lens units. Read on -- we'll explain
More:
