I'm a 24 year old PhD student at Loughborough University researching fuel efficient petrol engines f...
I'm a 24 year old PhD student at Loughborough University researching fuel efficient petrol engines for Lotus Engineering.
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This is a fantastic introduction to digital SLR cameras and the quality is extremely close to much higher priced models. The construction is lightweight but very sturdy and pleasant to adjust. There are also all the automatic and customise-able features you would expect from a good SLR. In all honesty the weak link is my skills and the D50 does all it can to compensate for my lack of talent.
Having added the 70-300mm lens to my collection I'm more than equipped for any situation, from sports to portraits to night photography. I've got a a 512Mb memory card and I struggle to fill it whatever the quality settings. Battery life is more than adequate for most needs.
The same could be said of the Canon EOS350 - another fantastic camera - so it really comes down to price and compatibility with any existing accessories you might own. At the time of writing the D50 was about £100 cheaper than any equivalent model, EOS350 or Pentax *ist DL2. The Nikon 'Pictureproject' software is adequate but most people would recommend Adobe Photoshop over any company's in house code.
My advice is get the cheapest SLR of the three, spend your money on the best lens you can afford and the rest on photography lessons. Profesional photographers would struggle to notice the difference between the D50 and £2000+ models. A fantastic camera and one I'd definitely recommend to all but the most highly qualified photographers.
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Whether you're a dedicated photographer on a budget or a serious hobbyist the Nikon D50 ... more
will open new doors for you. You already know it's packed with features and reasonably priced; now learn to use all its tricks. This indispensable guide takes you step by step through everything the D50 can do. Better yet it teaches you professional techniques for using lenses and lighting and taking top-quality shots. This is the book that belongs with you on every shoot. Use the quick tour to get familiar with your camera and start shooting. Learn when to use each of the D50's seven DVP modes. Explore metering techniques ISO settings and white balance. Experiment with exposure lenses and lighting effects. Delve into formulas for setting up and composing more than 25 different types of photographs. Take the confusion out of downloading and editing your photos.
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Packed with various techniques for getting digital photos from the Nikon D50 digital SLR, ... more
this reference offers photographers the information ranging from camera features to composition. It helps you explore metering techniques, ISO settings, white balance, and experiment with exposure, lenses, and lighting effects.
Advantages: Excellent Entry Level DSLR, at a cheap price and aesthetically pleasing Disadvantages: Lens isn't up to scratch with the new Sony's, and no form of image stabilisation
nimlad 02.08.2006 ·
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Advantages: Extremely good value camera, Easy to use, Popular so there are lots of books about getting the most out of them, Great Pix!! Disadvantages: Bulky, feels a little bit flimsy, lens feels cheap.
legs6826 20.10.2006 (23.10.2006)
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Advantages: Brilliant Photographs. Excellent Value For Money. Feels Great In The Hands. Disadvantages: Very Complex Controls. Not a camera for beginners.
RICHADA 08.07.2006 (09.07.2006)
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