D50

Key Features

• Compact, Lightweight and Easy to Use: The Nikon D50 is easy to take with you anywhere you go! From its inviting body contours to its easily accessible controls, this is a camera that makes picture taking satisfying and fun!
• High performance 6.1 Effective Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD Image Sensor: The D50 delivers vivid color and sharp detail with high resolution for great pictures and enlargements.
• High-Quality Nikkor Optics including NEW Compact and Lightweight AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens: The new D50 offers seamless compatibility with Nikon's extensive family of high-performance AF Nikkor lenses, as well as the expanding family of DX Nikkor lenses, providing superb color reproduction, razor-sharp image clarity and fast and accurate autofocus performance.
• 7 Digital Vari-Programs: The next evolution of Nikon's scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes produces great results for the intended shot, while freeing you to concentrate on the moment. New Child mode makes it easier to take memorable pictures of the children with the right amount of vivid color and contrast straight from the camera. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close Up, Sports, or Night Portrait.
• Incredible Battery Performance - with EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery: The EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery increases energy capacity to shoot approximately 2,000 images. The new Quick Charger MH-18a is smaller than the original MH-18, and is capable of charging both the EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries.
  
• Large, 2.0-inch LCD: provides immediate feedback when viewing images and aids smooth operation with a new easy-to-view, easy-to-understand menu design and instructive help dialogs.
• High-performance digital processing: employs exclusive Nikon technology to render vivid color and clear details with all the speed necessary to freely capture those precious moments as they unfold.
• Refined 5-Area Autofocus System: The D50 has a refined 5-area autofocus system that features speed, precision, broad frame coverage, and class-leading low-light detection that makes it easy to take great pictures in low light situations. An automatic autofocus illuminator is also provided when taking pictures with the built-in Speedlight or when using the optional SB-600 or SB-800 Speedlights.
• 2.5 Frames Per Second with Uninterrupted Shooting up to 137 Frames: High-speed continuous shooting assures uninterrupted shooting up to 137 frames*, while shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 sec., and flash sync speeds up to 1/500 sec. provide the capability to capture images not possible with non-SLR type cameras. *When using JPEG NORMAL - Large settings, and a SanDisk Ultra II SD Card (256MB). The number of continuous shots possible in a single burst may be fewer depending on the type of SD card used.
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D50 incorporates a 420-pixel RGB sensor for accurate exposure control in all types of lighting situations. By comparing the scene to a built-in database of various lighting patterns, the camera's light meter can accurately produce your best pictures ever.
• New Small Picture Function: A one-button email option, this feature saves photos in the camera at the reduced sizes of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120, perfect either for mail attachments or for use on a web page.
• i-TTL and Nikon's Creative Lighting System: Makes taking pictures with flash as easy as turning the flash on! Easy multiple flash lighting is possible using the new Nikon Creative Lighting System. Add an SB-600 Speedlight for more power and coverage for flash photography.
• Responsive Performance: Shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 sec. and flash-synchronized shutter speeds of up to 1/500 sec. provide a photo experience with greater breadth and creative flexibility to catch more of those important picture moments.
• PictureProject Software INCLUDED: PictureProject is refined with an intuitive new user interface that makes image management, editing and sharing easier and more fun. Simply connect the camera to a computer to automatically import pictures. Quickly e-mail or Auto Enhance images, run slideshows, burn CD/DVDs*, and access other commonly used functions via practical buttons. Use drag-and-drop to organize pictures into separate collections, and quickly locate any file by name, keyword, or date.
• NikonCapture Software (Optional): Nikon Capture 4 offers a unique image-editing environment and is the only program that provides complete functionality to edit NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) files, enabling photographers to optimize output for every possible need.
• Footnote:
  *Configurations available at individual retailers may vary.

Tech Specs

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  Image Sensor Format
  DX
  RGB CCD
   
• 
  Image Sensor Type
  CCD
   
• 
  Sensor Size
  23.7 x 15.6mm
   
• 
  Total Pixels
  6.24 million
   
• 
  Effective Pixels
  6.1 million
   
• 
  Image Area (pixels)
  
  
  DX-format
  (L) 3,008 x 2,000
  (M) 2,256 x 1,496
  (S) 1,504 x 1,000
   
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  LCD Monitor Size
  2.0 in. diagonal
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Type
  TFT-LCD
  low-temperature polysilicon with brightness adjustment
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Resolution
  130,000 Dots
   
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  Shutter type
  
  Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
   
• 
  Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
  200 in steps of 1 EV
   
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  Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
  1600 in steps of 1 EV
   
• 
  Storage Media
  SD
   
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  File Format
  
  Compressed NEF (RAW): RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70 NORMAL approx. 137 BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29
   
• 
  File System
  Compliant with DCF 2.0
  DPOF
  EXIF 2.21
   
• 
  Shooting Modes
  
  1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second; 3) Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 sec. delay; 5) Quick-response remote mode
   
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  Exposure Modes
  Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
  Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
  Manual (M)
  Digital Vari-Program
   
• 
  Exposure Metering System
  
  TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor (2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) (3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
   
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  Metering Range
  1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 68 degrees F/20 degrees C)
   
• 
  Exposure Compensation
  ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV EV
   
• 
  Exposure Lock
  Yes
  Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
   
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  Exposure Bracketing
  Yes
  Three frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
   
• 
  White Balance
  
  Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes, preset white balance,white balance bracketing possible
   
• 
  Playback Functions
  Full frame
  Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
  Zoom
  Slideshow
  Histogram display
  Highlight point display
  Auto image rotation
   
• 
  Interface
  
  USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
   
• 
  Picture Angle
  Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
   
• 
  Viewfinder
  Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator; Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type
   
• 
  Viewfinder Frame Coverage
  Approx. 95%
   
• 
  Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
  built-in diopter adjustment
  (-1.6 to +0.5m-1)
   
• 
  Viewfinder Eyepoint
  8mm (-1.0m-1)
  
   
• 
  Focusing Screen
  Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
   
• 
  Viewfinder Magnification
  Approx. Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
  
   
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  Autofocus System
  TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 68 degrees F/20 degrees C)
   
• 
  Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
  5
   
• 
  Focus Modes
  Face-Priority AF
  1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF,3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
   
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  Focus Lock
  AE-L/AF-L button
  Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
   
• 
  Built-in Flash
  Yes
  Auto flash with auto pop-up [P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12); Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
   
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  X-Sync Speed
  1/500
   
• 
  Flash Sync Modes
  Front-curtain sync (normal)
  Slow sync
  Rear-curtain sync
  Red-eye reduction
  Red-eye reduction with slow sync
   
• 
  Flash Control
  1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s 4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800   
  
   
• 
  Flash Sync Terminal
  
  X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
   
• 
  Accessory Shoe
  Yes
  Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
   
• 
  Self-timer
  Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
   
• 
  Battery Type
  Rechargeable
  Li-ion Battery EN-EL3
   
• 
  Tripod Socket
  
  1/4 in. (ISO1222)
   
• 
  Approx. Dimensions
  Width 5.2 in. (133mm)
  Height 4.0 in. (102mm)
  Depth 3.0 in. (76mm)
  
   
• 
  Approx. Weight
  19 oz. (540g)
   
• 
  Optional Accessories
  Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, Multi Charger MH-19, Quick Charger MH-18a, AC Adapter EH-5, Speedlight SB-800/600, Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2, Angle Finder DR-6, Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.3) Software, Wireless Remote Control ML-L3,Semi-Soft Case CF-D50
   
• 
  Movie File Format
  Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
   
• 
  Supplied Accessories
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3
  • Quick Charger MH-18a
  • Video Cable
  • USB Cable UC-E4
  • Strap, Body cap
  • Eyepiece Cap DK-5
  • Rubber Eyecup DK-20
  • Accessory shoe cover
  • PictureProject CD-ROM    

  *Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area
   

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.