Nikon D50 Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

+ This camera goes from point-and-shoot to high-end full aperture & shutter control and just about every setting in-between. The power-on is virtually instant and the images captured are stunning. It may 'only' capture 6MP, but the quality beats most 8MP powershot cameras. This camera also uses SD rather than compact flash (meaning I could use the flash memory from my old Digital Camera - a definite plus).

- The only uncompressed picture type is a Nikon proprietary format rather than TIFF format, so needs Nikon software installed to view pictures on a PC. However the JPEG Fine quality is excellent and these can be viewed anywhere. This is the only bad point I could find and that took some finding.

+ Excellent image quality, photos require very little adjustment and shutter lag is almost nonexistent. High quality lense supplied.

- The built in flash is not great and I would advise purchasing a seperate flash. 8MP would have been nice.

+ image quality is suprising especialy at long expusures. menus are esay and quick.

- some of the D70 features would be good such as the back lit top LCD and clip on LCD cover. Greater ISO range would be nice too.

+ Easy to use on automatic until you have mastered the manual controls - still get good pictures

- A bit big for hanging round neck / over shoulder. After a time you get fed up of carrying it and being careful not to knock the lens. definitely need a carrying case for it.

+ An excellent introduction top digital photography. I can now bang off as many shots asI like without having to worry about processing costs of rubbish film shots and view instant results. Lightweight & easy to handle. Compatible with lenses for my F65.

- None as yet. Missing some features but this is reflected in the price & not really a problem.

+ Lightweight, managable
Clear instruction book
Good definition on monitor

- No really bad points yet noticed.

+ love the camera and at the price can not fault it.

- still to find it

+ Excellent camera, it is is fairly easy to use and gives very good phto quality

- Some of the menu options are a bit confusing at first

+ Feels solid despite plastic body, straightforward controls easy if you are used to Nikon film SLRs like F60, F55 etc, uses all Nikon AF lenses, most importantly image quality is miles above the usual "still video camera" digital photo - almost like film!

- Screen on back a little small, white balance very tricky to get right even on "custom" if using slightly varying light sources. VF image is a bit small but you get used to it. Nothing bad really.

+ Excellent picture quality.
No delay between shutter press and picture taken.
Raw file capability.
Compatible with most Nikon lenses.

- None (apart from maybe a more extensive manual and better software - only a 30 day trial of Nikon Capture).

+ Handles like a dream and the pictures come out great with very little editing.

- Cannot change image size and metering mode without going into the menu. The top display doesn't have backlight which makes taking night pics bit difficult.

+ easy to get aquainted with

- none

+ execellent

- none

+ Easy to use, good manual

- none

+ I am particularly impressed with the quality of the photographs and ease of use both in auto and manual modes.

- No SD card supplied with the camera and no mention within the blurb!