Nikon D50

[b18]

Just like some old hardcore did not believe that some Jap make cars are coming on par with the European cars now.

The seat cushions still feels different leh :sweatsm:

 

[Gymrat76]

So is the D50 supposed to be a scaled down version of the D70? Does it use the same CCD and metering as the D70? :dunno:

 

[espn]

So is the D50 supposed to be a scaled down version of the D70? Does it use the same CCD and metering as the D70? :dunno:

Nope. D50 uses 3DMM II instead of the older 3D MM. CCD wise, I haven't been reading but probably the same sony CCD & LSI processor like D70.

 

[xtemujin]

Someone on DPreview mentioned that the D50 will be out on 29 June 05.

No official release date from Nikon Singapore.

 

[Smurfie]

The D50's two biggest differences to me are that it uses 3D matrix metering 2 and it has AF-A. These 2 features make the D50 not just a smaller D70, it actually stands out as a "different needs" camera on the entry level.

On a queer level, the D50 produces a couple more pixels(<10 on each dimension) on their image than the D70. That's what I read in the brochure.

 

[Gymrat76]

3DMM II is the same as on the D2X? But what is AF-A?

 

[espn]

The D50's two biggest differences to me are that it uses 3D matrix metering 2 and it has AF-A. These 2 features make the D50 not just a smaller D70, it actually stands out as a "different needs" camera on the entry level.

On a queer level, the D50 produces a couple more pixels(<10 on each dimension) on their image than the D70. That's what I read in the brochure.

3008 x 2000

Same as D70, D70S, D100.

 

[simon80]

sd card very sloooooow leh...
:thumbsd:

SD card got extreme III .. 133x

 

[Smurfie]

Same as D70, D70S, D100.

I do believe it should be the same as the D70/D70s/D100. It is supposed to be the same sensor. No biggie, I will just rib it to the next Nikon representative I meet and show him the brochure they sent me.

 

[Fluorite]

3DMM II is the same as on the D2X? But what is AF-A?

The new system adopts AF-A mode for smooth automated operation that switches between AF-S (single-servo autofocus) and AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) depending on the movement of the subject in the framed shot.

 

[mpenza]

There're very fast SD cards around, so performance won't be an issue.

1DMk II: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-6897
Card to computer: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-6894

 

[MatthewSL]

Which ever, the only downside is the sd card which i do not like.

This may cause a lot of noise, but notice they say its an entry level camera? ya... so but... i guess its to each his own

wat did u say again ??? tis has to be the FUNNIEST + IGNORANT comment I did see so far. u TAKE THE CAKE for sure!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[ngyt]

Which ever, the only downside is the sd card which i do not like.

This may cause a lot of noise, but notice they say its an entry level camera? ya... so but... i guess its to each his own

I think you mean to say:

"This (post) may cause a lot of noise (disagreement) ....", right?

 

[saraluna]

wat did u say again ??? tis has to be the FUNNIEST + IGNORANT comment I did see so far. u TAKE THE CAKE for sure!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

i think he mean it the other way
:sticktong

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

Someone on DPreview mentioned that the D50 will be out on 29 June 05.

No official release date from Nikon Singapore.

So the price is unknown yet?

 

[xtemujin]

June 05, 2005

Release date for Nikon D50 announced

Nikon have announced the sale date for the its new entry level DSLR and two new lenses.

The D50 will go on sale in Japan on 29 June 2005. Initial production will be 14,000 units per month.

The AF-S 18-55 lens will also go on sale on 29 June.

The new AF-S 55-200mm zoom will be on sale on 17 June, with an initial production of 8,000 per month and a recommended price of Y40,000

There will be a series of exhibitions and seminars leading up to the launch date.

Details at Nikon's Japanese language site.

 

[xtemujin]

D50 shipping in the US now. Anyone knows when will it be available here ?

TIA.

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

I only know from MS Color she said July.

 

[espn]

Rumours say, next week.

 

[yanyewkay]

hehe .. you will be surprised.
you know the small catch at the side ? to Lock and unlock ? that's the secure feature

ARE YOU SURE?where did you read that from?