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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Footnote:
*Configurations available at individual retailers may vary.
Price (when new)
$750
Year Introduced
2005
Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
Total Pixels
6.24 million
Sensor Size
23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Format
DX
Image Area
DX-format
(L) 3008 x 2000
(M) 2256 x 1496
(S) 1504 x 1000
(L) 3008 x 2000
(M) 2256 x 1496
(S) 1504 x 1000
File Format
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
Storage Media
SD
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Foramt for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95% Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification
0.75x (50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m⁻¹) Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint
8mm (-1.0m⁻¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
Built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m⁻¹)
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen - Type-B
Shutter Type
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter
Self-timer
2-20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle)
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle)
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Digital Vari-Program
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
Mirror Lock Up
No
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200 in steps of 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
1600 in steps of 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction
High
Single-point AF Mode
No
Dynamic AF Mode
No
Auto-area AF Mode
No
Autofocus System
TTL phase detection
Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes
Face-Priority AF
Single Area AF
Dynamic Area AF
Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
Single Area AF
Dynamic Area AF
Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
5
Autofocus Fine Tune
No
Built-in Flash
No
Flash Bracketing
2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
X-Sync Speed
1/500
Flash Control
SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
No
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto, Preset
Monitor Size (inch diagonal)
2.0
Monitor Resolution (dots)
130,000
Monitor Type
TFT-LCD
Playback Functions
Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Histogram display, Auto image rotation, Highlight point display
Total custom Settings
20
Recent Settings
No
Daylight Savings Time Settings
No
World Time Setting
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Tripod Socket
¼ in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (mm)
(133mm)
Dimensions (inch)
5.2 in.
Weight (grams)
(540g)
Weight (lbs)
19 oz.
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
# 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
