Nikon D50By: Dave Etchells and Shawn BarnettNikon develops an "entry-level" SLR loaded with features for less than $750. (Body only) <<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): D50 Imatest Results>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 05/20/2005, Updated: 08/10/2005 |
Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Nikon D50
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Nikon D50 |
| Model Number: | D50 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.00 |
| Street Price: | $671.82 |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-20 |
| Date Available: | 2005-06-30 |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 wireless |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Weight: | 19.0 oz (540 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | |
| Size: |
5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (133 x 102 x 76 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3008x2000, 2256x1496, 1504x1000 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 6.10 |
| CCD Size (inches): | APS-C |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.50 |
| Movie Audio: | |
| Quality Levels: | 3 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM900 5 area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | 0.0625 |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 29 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Min Macro Area: | 66 x 44 mm 2.6 x 1.7 in |
| Min Aperture: | f/38.0 |
| Max Aperture: | f/3.5 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/3.5 - 22 (W) , f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Aperture Step Size: | 0.33 |
| Lens Thread: | 52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | SLR type, eye-level penta-Dach-mirror |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 97% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 130,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 4.70 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 1600 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 8 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/4000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 5.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | 12 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | |
| Flash Range Description: | |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: | DC input |
| Included Software: | PictureProject |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 0.250 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 0.200 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 0.100 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 0.800 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.265 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | 0.265 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.134 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.113 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 0.490 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 0.490 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 0.490 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 23 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 2.470 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | |
| Download speed, KB/second: | 3486.00 |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL3 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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