Nikon D50 announced
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Samuel said:Saw this
(Dont know truth or not) :dunno: :dunno:
Is it me, or the image look photoshop'ed? The D50 insignia looks odd: the font for '5' looks like another (abeilt similar) family from the '0''s. The AF/AE lock buttons on back looks grafted on by PS. I thought the F50 only have 1 wheel, not 2?
kns...
sammy888
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obrag said:
I just managed to track down the infamous PDF document featuring the D50 Nikon. ALthough it is a line illustration that show the varying parts of D50, this photos are not the real McCoy lah heh..
The D50 is abit more compact when compared to the D70. It has only one dial at the rear...none in the front. Okay...better not say too much and spoil the fun I notice someone mentioned that the new D50 and D70s is not to be mentioned here since the slip up.
xtemujin
Senior Member
Apr. 2005
About Information of New Digital Camera Products
We would like to apologize for the unofficial release of news about our new products that has recently appeared on the Internet.
News of our new digital SLR cameras is currently being prepared ahead of the official worldwide release on April 20.
Our aim is develop and offer new products that fulfill your expectations.
We look forward to your continuing patronage and appreciate your support for Nikon products.
http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2005/0415_01.htm
About Information of New Digital Camera Products
We would like to apologize for the unofficial release of news about our new products that has recently appeared on the Internet.
News of our new digital SLR cameras is currently being prepared ahead of the official worldwide release on April 20.
Our aim is develop and offer new products that fulfill your expectations.
We look forward to your continuing patronage and appreciate your support for Nikon products.
http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2005/0415_01.htm
xtemujin
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UPDATE: The Italian website Dphoto have just published what they claim are the official product shot and specifications of the new Nikon D50.
http://www.dphoto.it/content/view/235/180/
Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
Image Sensor
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
Image Size (pixels)
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000
Sensitivity
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV
Storage Media
SD Memory Card
Storage System
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage (Number of frames per 256MB SD Memory card, image size L)
RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70
NORMAL approx. 137
BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29
White Balance
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual
modes, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
LCD Monitor
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
with brightness adjustment
Playback Function
1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete Function
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Text Input
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses
1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported
3) Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D: All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure modes
4) Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
5) AI-P Nikkor : All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and autofocus
6) Non-CPU : Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Note: IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
Picture Angle
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint
18mm (-1.0m-1)
Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
Viewfinder Information
Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash ready indicator
Autofocus
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus
module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
Detection range: EV -1 to +19
(ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C)
Lens Servo
1) Autofocus (AF-A): Auto-Servo AF; camera automatically
chooses single-servo AF (AF-S) or continuous servo AF (AF-C);
predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to
subject status
2) AF-S
3) AF-C
4) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area
Can be selected from 5 focus areas
AF Area Mode
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF,
3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
(1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor
(2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle)
(3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame)
centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C)
Exposure Modes
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports,
Close up, Night portrait),
Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto;
Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Auto Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Three frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second
3) Self-timer mode
4) Delayed remote mode: 2 sec. delay
5) Quickresponse remote mode
Shutter
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec.
in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
Flash Control
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor
Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL
flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or
standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
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
Flash Sync Mode
1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction,
3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync,
5) Rear-curtain Sync
Built-in Speedlight
Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait: auto flash with
auto pop-up [P],, [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer of 2 to 20 seconds duration
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Controller ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 133 x 102 x 76mm
Weight
Approx. 540g without battery, memory card, or body cap
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
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, Multi Charger MH-19,
Quick Charger MH-18a, AC Adapter EH-5, Speedlight SB-800/600,
Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2, Angle Finder DR-6, Nikon Capture 4 (Ver.4.3)
Software, Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Semi-Soft Case CF-D50
http://www.dphoto.it/content/view/235/180/
Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
Image Sensor
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
Image Size (pixels)
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000
Sensitivity
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV
Storage Media
SD Memory Card
Storage System
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage (Number of frames per 256MB SD Memory card, image size L)
RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70
NORMAL approx. 137
BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29
White Balance
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual
modes, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
LCD Monitor
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
with brightness adjustment
Playback Function
1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete Function
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Text Input
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses
1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported
3) Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D: All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure modes
4) Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
5) AI-P Nikkor : All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and autofocus
6) Non-CPU : Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Note: IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
Picture Angle
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint
18mm (-1.0m-1)
Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
Viewfinder Information
Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash ready indicator
Autofocus
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus
module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
Detection range: EV -1 to +19
(ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C)
Lens Servo
1) Autofocus (AF-A): Auto-Servo AF; camera automatically
chooses single-servo AF (AF-S) or continuous servo AF (AF-C);
predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to
subject status
2) AF-S
3) AF-C
4) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area
Can be selected from 5 focus areas
AF Area Mode
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF,
3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
(1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor
(2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle)
(3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame)
centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C)
Exposure Modes
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports,
Close up, Night portrait),
Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto
Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Auto Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Three frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second
3) Self-timer mode
4) Delayed remote mode: 2 sec. delay
5) Quickresponse remote mode
Shutter
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec.
in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
Flash Control
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor
Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL
flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or
standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
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
Flash Sync Mode
1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction,
3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync,
5) Rear-curtain Sync
Built-in Speedlight
Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait: auto flash with
auto pop-up [P],
Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer of 2 to 20 seconds duration
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Controller ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 133 x 102 x 76mm
Weight
Approx. 540g without battery, memory card, or body cap
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
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, Multi Charger MH-19,
Quick Charger MH-18a, AC Adapter EH-5, Speedlight SB-800/600,
Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2, Angle Finder DR-6, Nikon Capture 4 (Ver.4.3)
Software, Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Semi-Soft Case CF-D50
Tiger-in-the-woods
New Member
Just commenting:
Isn't it strange tt Nikon is choosing a Grey-Black body? I remember, when the Canon 300D first appeared in a similar colour body, many Nikonians ridiculed it by saying it looked plasticky/cheap/unprofessional..blah blah. Therefore Canon came out with the black body version because of the publicity surrounding the choice of colour for the body.
Now, Nikon is introducing a similar colour body. I think the Canon bros out there will be having a field time at the D50! (Already some Canon bro is calling it a lady's cam!) Or... it could be a conspiracy on Nikon's part to introduce the black body version sometime in the future, thus generating more sales!!
Just my $0.02 worth or maybe it's late at night! Cheers to all! :sweatsm:
Isn't it strange tt Nikon is choosing a Grey-Black body? I remember, when the Canon 300D first appeared in a similar colour body, many Nikonians ridiculed it by saying it looked plasticky/cheap/unprofessional..blah blah. Therefore Canon came out with the black body version because of the publicity surrounding the choice of colour for the body.
Now, Nikon is introducing a similar colour body. I think the Canon bros out there will be having a field time at the D50! (Already some Canon bro is calling it a lady's cam!) Or... it could be a conspiracy on Nikon's part to introduce the black body version sometime in the future, thus generating more sales!!
Just my $0.02 worth or maybe it's late at night! Cheers to all! :sweatsm:
King Tiger
Active Member
Be patience, all the young Dark Side Lord.
D50 is an all rounder entry level DSLR suitable for all users.
You will be surprise when D50 sales roar.
D50 is an all rounder entry level DSLR suitable for all users.
You will be surprise when D50 sales roar.
xtemujin
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