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A series of time lapse tests using a Nikon D50, Nikon Capture Control software and Adobe Premier Pro. Judas Priest chiming in.

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I shoot with a Nikon D60, but I’ve taken note of some earlier-generation cameras that have produced some pretty amazing results. Particularly the D50 and D70- both of which have a top LCD screen for quick and easy exposure readings, something my D60 doesn’t have. And by using some older manual lenses from the 80’s, I’ve developed my knowledge of shutterspeed and aperture, DOF and motion blur, etc. So, in a similar manner, I’m quite sure there’s a little (if not a lot) for me to learn from these older bodies that I never learned using the D60. Plus, both the D50 and D70 are pretty cheap, when you get down to it.

I’ve heard from Ken Rockwell that the D70 was in his opinion, the "second best camera" he ever used. But I know the D50 is also a contender for the ‘70, in terms of which is better.

Can someone give me the low-down on these two models, and their differences? I sure would like a less-cluttered sensor (I had no idea when I bought my D60 that in some terms of image quality, the cheaper D40 was a better choice) and the top LCD would be a great addition. Do either of these cameras have an in-board focusing motor? Can they meter with manual lenses? How about battery life? Which has more in-depth manual control? Which is newer, and if one is, by how many years?

I’m open to other suggestions for DSLR bodies, as well. I’ve been looking at the D200 (Which I would love to have) but it sells used for around $600, and I’d probably be lucky to get a new one for any less than $1000. If you have any suggestions or advice, or personal experiences, please share them.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Ok, so sue me….were I you, I would sell both the camera bodies and get a D90 body! The D90 is as sweet as they come, once you use one, you will wonder why you ever puttered around with anything less! The computer on board is amazing…11 points of focus and light measurement, compares to 30,000 scenes on how to light…in all modes, this camera is fantastic. I was going to get either a d60 or a d80, was shown all, and then the d90…I walked out with the d90 (I do not like to replace tools once purchased). AND, the d90 has the focus motor onboard the body, so any AF nikon lens will autofocus and shoot totally auto with it! This opens up a huge lens market, for many with old film nikons are selling perfect lenses for practically nothing!

I want a good wide-angle lense to use for real estate photography, but I don’t want to spend a fortune on it.

Wide angle and Fisheye are different things. I would use
A few years ago there were not many wide angle lenses for APSC digital cameras. Now you can select the following ones (in Nikon mount)

APSC format only
- Nikon 12-24mm
- Sigma 10-20mm
- Tamron 11-18mm
- Tokina 12-24mm

Full frame format
- Sigma 12-24mm

If I connect my Nikon D50 to my computer via USB cable, will anything happen. Will my firmware upgrade if it is not fully upgraded (Just bought the camera and don’t know if it is). Will I be able to do anything? I only import my pictures through a card reader. Should I try to connect the camera and computer? For any Reason?

You would have to load the Nikon software for the upgrade on firmware etc… when you hook it up direct the computer is going to see the card as an external drive and ask what do you want to do… import, copy etc

I’m trying to buy a new NIKON D50 camera and I want to know if its a good camera and if you know where I can find it for the cheapest price.

Yep, it’s a great camera.
If you use sites http://froogle.google.com to compare prices, beware of the store’s reliability rating. The going price for the D50 body is $550. If you find prices that are a lot cheaper, beware of scams!
Popular scams are to advertise the camera dirt cheap, but then sell the battery and all the other stuff that *should* be included with the camera seperately. Another scam is to take your oder and your money but then claim that the item is out of stock… indefenately… perhaps you’d like to upgrade?? (good luck getting a refund.)
I personally like to order from B&H, Beach Camera, and Ritz Camera. They’re reliable, they have good prices, won’t give you a hastle if you need to retun anything, and they have a good selection of gear if you want anything else.
If you can spare the cash, look at the Nikon 18-70mm lens. It’s more expensive than the 18-55mm kit lens, but for the extra price you get a bit more zoom range, and much better image quality. Then add a 1 or 2 GB SD memory card (I like the Sandisk Extreme lll) and you’re set!

Nikon D80 (10.2 Megapixel)
Nikon D50 Or D70 (6.1 Megapixel)

u read smart photography magazine.found reviews of Nikon d50, d70, d70s.but results is not good found.till now reviews of d80 not given.wait and see then take desition.

I want to buy a nikon slr digital, but I’m sort of new to the whole thing. I’m pretty much going to use it to take pictures of family, nature and stuff like that. I just want one for leisure and taking good quality photos. I was thinking of the D50? Also if anyone could give me some info on what kind of lens are good that would help too. thanks

Here’s the deal… if you just doing it for pictures of family, nature, or candid shot. Then, I will suggest the one you’re looking at, D50.

D50 was designed to be an entry level SLR Camera with easy of use functions for novice. The price of the camera is less than $600 in most big name internet stores. If you want to get the 18-55mm lens, it’s usually will cost you about $100 more. (I’m against that crappy lens, don’t buy it unless you are very cheap.) Get the 18-200mm lens from Nikon which offers VR (vibration reduction) and AF-S (Silent Wave motor for faster focus). It will set you back $749 because it’s a good all around zoom. If you want to be cheap, then get the Tamron for $399 (it will minus the VR and AF-S).

D80 is the next step up from D50. This camera is replacing the D70s. It is a better camera in terms of features that was designed more for the intermediate users. It’s focusing is alot better and some of the advanced feature are much improve over the D70s and D50. This camera will set you back $999.

D200 was the popular one this year becuase alot of working photographers love the advance functions and features. It will put you out at $1699 at most places and it’s back-ordered in many places. So you will not get any good discounts in most places just because they don’t have this camera in stock in most U.S. cities.

D2X/D2Xs is their flagship camera. No need to go into it. It’s too much of an overkill.

For what you want to do, D50 is the most reasonable way to go. If you need a good lens to along with that camera, splurge on the 18-200mm lens. The lens is always will be your long term investment because you can take it with you. The camera is the one that is always changing because of the technology.

p.s. Don’t get the 28-200mm lens suggested by the guy above. It’s not optomized for Digital SLR. The 18-200mm is a DX lens and it works great with digital SLR.

I am looking at getting a digital SLR as soon as I can. I have had 35mm SLR’s before but am wanting to move up to the digital. I have narrowed what I am looking towards to a Nikon D50/D70 or the Canon Rebel XTi. Which one is the better of the two or would you suggest? Or is there any other digital SLR you would recommend. I am not a professional but I am not a newbie by any means. Please help me out here.

the D70 is nice, but I think the Canon is more user friendly. What brand is your current SLR? If you get the same brand, most of the controls will be the same, and you can easily swith between the 2