Nikon Camera D50

This a flash I use on other Nikon cameras but cannot get to work on my digital D50, all the contacts match. Could I not have something set on a menu?

The flash you are trying to use must be labeled as a TTL (through the lens) flash as that is how this camera gets it's light readings. There are some other Nikon flashes that will work in auto on this camera and they should be listed in your manual or check here...... 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......

2006-10-15 05:40:41 by Robert B

How to make the most of the ISO settings on your digital camera

I have lost my software computer disk to load the system on my PC for my Nikon D50 camera

try this..

2007-06-15 04:22:02 by Elinas

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Does a Nikon D50 camera take Secure Digital High Capacity (SD HC) memory cards? Having a bigger storage space would be nice but i don't want to waste a good SD HC if it doesn't work on my camera. Does anyone know the answer? Thanks!

Call the Nikon help line 800.NIKON-UX 24/7/365 and ask them

Only the SD (up to 2 GB) card is listed in the D50 specifications, however my old D100 only accepted 2 GB or smaller cards until I had the new firmware installed, the I could use the higher capacity CF cards.

If there has been an update on your cameras firmware, it may now be able to use the higher capacity cards.

2008-11-30 07:20:59 by niko g

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Introduction to the Nikon D50 Training Video DVD
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Nikon DVD D50 Camera Training Video Guide by Blue Crane Digital

I am looking for a book or guide that tells me how to set my Nikon D50 SLR camera for specific scenes. The ideal book would show a photograph and the exact settings (shutter speed, aperture, etc) the camera used. I've read the manual, but it's a bit difficult to remember the various settings. I also want to avoid the "automatic" setting, in hopes of achieving a better shot. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Unlike P&S cameras there are no settings for specific scenes. The D50 is a fully adjustable camera and the f/stop and shutter speeds depends completely upon the effect you are attempting to archive.

You don't have to remember your settings. Just compose the shot and set the camera using the fine light meter on the camera, using the aperture to set the depth of field, or the shutter speed to either "freeze" the action or imply speed by panning at slow shutter speeds.

These are the things you will learn if you take a couple of classes in photography.

You may have noticed that the photographers you see shooting at professional sports games are not continually looking at notes to see how to shoot the next shot. They bring the camera up to their eye and then make any adjustments they need to make and then take the shot.

2009-01-04 16:45:17 by knowledgeisgreat

I am an avid amateur photographer looking into doing more professional prints and am interested in purchasing one of the two cameras. can anyone offer advice and/or pros and cons?

The obvious difference is that the D40 no longer has a status LCD on top of the camera. All of the same information is available, however, on the larger rear LCD. I don't know what impact this has on battery life.

The less obvious difference is that the D40 only has 3 autofocus zones and, therefore, only 3 spot meter zones. The D50 has 5 zones. The D50 also lets you define the size of your center-weighted metering zone and the D40 does not.

The D40 will not autofocus with anything other than the newer AF-S and AF-I lenses, while the D50 will autofocus many older AF lenses, including G and D lenses as well as most other CPU lenses. If you do not own any lenses, this will not present a problem, but if you want to expand your lens collection (and who doesn't want to eventually?), you will have to bear this in mind before you make your purchase. There are MANY older lenses that are excellent and still available new.

One thing I like in the D40 is adopted from the more expensive cameras in the Nikon line. You can set a maximum ISO in the auto-ISO mode and you can set a minimum shutter speed in the auto-ISO mode. Frankly, I have the same features on my D200 and I don't use them, but I can see how they might come in handy if I was in a rapid-fire shooting session (haha) where I couldn't pay attention to these values for every frame.

I do use the programable FUNC button on the D200 and I see that the D40 has this feature also.

The D40 has a lot of in-camera retouching, but I would never use this as I do all of my own work on the computer. If you are going to use a store kiosk to do your prints, maybe you would like this feature.

If you read the review from the page I list below, you will see a comparison of the D40 and D50 right on the first page of the review. They used a green highlight for the "winner" of each category.

The bottom line is, my wife has the D50. I use it and like it. If we waited and bought the D40 for her, I am sure I would like that also. The biggest thing I would miss is the 5-zone auto-focus/spot-metering capability.

Check out this comparison page. Click on "In-depth review" and "Read Owner Opinions" for each camera. Be sure to note that the reviews are many pages long so you don't stop after page one. Check the sample images, also. You can enlarge these to full size images if you click on the link below the picture. You will have to then put your cursor in the white space to the right of the picture and click once. After that, you can pass your cursor over the image and it will turn into a magnifier. Click it as a magnifier once and the image will go to full size and you can really examine the detail or look for artifacts like fringing or noise.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_ post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=n ikon_d40%2Cnikon_d50&show=all

You may have trouble finding a new D50, though. If you DO find one, BUY IT! If not, you can consider getting a "factory demo" from Nikonusa.com or a refurbished camera from B&H Photo or Cameta Auctions on eBay. Often, "refurbs" are just returned merchandise that can't be sold as new or items that were used in a camera store as a demonstrator. These cameras are fine and never had anything wrong with them. I've bought a couple without problems. Some refurbs are cameras that actually needed a repair, but they are repaired and certified by the factory to be as good as new and they should come with a warranty. Do not buy a refurb if it is not a "factory refurb" item. Although a refurb should come with a 90-day or 1 year manufacturer's warranty, you can buy third party warranty for 5 years for about $40-50. (You can do this for new equipment, also.) This may not be a bad idea if you are buying an "upscale" refurb. It would still cost a lot less than a new item in most cases.

Just for fun, here are two pictures that my wife took with her D50 the first day she got it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04 /443143403/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04 /443143411/

2007-04-05 19:02:25 by Heather W