Nikon D50

Résumé : The Nikon D50 is an appealing SLR for family photographers and shutterbugs on a budget

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

Points faibles : 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

Résumé : 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.

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

Points faibles : 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

Points forts : Brilliant images, unstoppable battery, great price

Points faibles : Button layout and build a little weak, not as robust as more expensive models

Conclusion : The Nikon D50 is a bargain in the under $2000 range with image quality comparable to 8 megapixel models, brilliant battery life and a reasonable set of features.

Résumé : This Nikon DSLR redefines "entry level."

Résumé : Digital SLR The D50 is Nikon's answer to the rapidly growing mid-price SLR (single lens reflex) digicam market, offering 6.1 megapixel resolution and a 3x zoom lens for $1,749. As such, it's up against some tough competition from the likes of Canon's ...

Conclusion : delivers images with 3,008 x 2,000 pixels and sufficient detail to make great-looking A4 prints. This may be a lower resolution than some compact cameras can provide but, as with other digital SLRs, the sensor is physically larger than those in ...