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 09/07/2005 10:43:03 PM · #1
I'm about to order my new D50... Canon users abuse as you wish, but I've made up my mind. I'm going Nikon and never looking back!
 09/07/2005 10:48:06 PM · #2
congrats on your decision. Hope you enjoy it! :)

Lisa
 09/07/2005 10:58:12 PM · #3
Thanks! Although my 717 has served me very very well, and I plan to continue using it for macros as it totally kicks ass in that arena, I can't wait to see the portraits and environmentals I can achieve with the Nikon.
I understand that 90% of photography is in the artist and 10% in the equipment, I will be happy to see what that extra boost of equipment will do to my portfolio.

Watch out ribbon winners, I'm so out to get you!
 09/07/2005 11:21:10 PM · #4
Hey congrats,
Enjoy the heck out of your Nikon.
 09/07/2005 11:24:25 PM · #5
Good choice
09/07/2005 11:26:52 PM · #6
Originally posted by idnic:
I'm about to order my new D50... Canon users abuse as you wish, but I've made up my mind. I'm going Nikon and never looking back!


pfftttttt
 09/07/2005 11:43:58 PM · #7
Originally posted by Fetor:
Originally posted by idnic:
I'm going Nikon and never looking back!


pfftttttt


Sorry, there are always those of us who prefer to swim upstream, walk against the light, turn on a red. Guess I'm a rebel who isn't a Rebel. :)
 09/08/2005 12:20:11 AM · #8
Doesn't Canon make the Rebel ?

Well, at least it's not a Pentaxistd*ist

Hehe! Congrats! I hope you enjoy the Nikon. Happy Lens hunting!

Well, at least it's not a Pentax unpronounceable:o)

09/08/2005 12:39:59 AM · #9
Originally posted by BlackDot:
Doesn't Canon make the Rebel ?

Well, at least it's not a Pentaxistd*ist

Hehe! Congrats! I hope you enjoy the Nikon. Happy Lens hunting!

Well, at least it's not a Pentax unpronounceable:o)


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 09/08/2005 12:43:44 AM · #10
A D50!!!!! NOT A D70????? Buy the same one I have! Buy the same one I have! LOL

Have fun and enjoy. Welcome to the DSLR crowd and get your wallet out.

09/08/2005 12:46:52 AM · #11
Originally posted by idnic:
I'm about to order my new D50... Canon users abuse as you wish, but I've made up my mind. I'm going Nikon and never looking back!


Cool. Happy shooting.
 09/08/2005 12:54:29 AM · #12
Good choice, I have heard that there are a handful of areas where the D50 is actually improved on the D70, particularly noise.

It might be worthwhile reading up on flash sync techniques for Nikon. I can't remember where, but I read up on an article that praised Nikon bodies up the wazoo for the outdoor shooting capabilities of the High Flash Sync speed.

However, it does require a little jury-rigging. I believe it is possible to go over 1/2000th of a second sync, but I think you have to mask a contact or something?

//www.kenrockwell.com/tech/syncspeed.htm

Hope it's useful. Watch out for the in-camera sharpening. I found that to be really heavy when I was testing it. Halos around everything. Too bad I didn't think to check it first.

Also, if they aren't on the market yet, be aware that SD cards have already been released in Asia in the 150x, 2GB variety.
 09/08/2005 10:01:37 AM · #13
Thanks for the advice and the link, eschelar. It is true that the D50 corrects a few of the D70s problems. I have read many of the head-to-head comparisons and though D70 does still do a few things better (faster), I think the D50 addresses all of my needs.

I plan to choose 2 lenses right off (Nikon of course), an "all-purpose" mid-range and a tele. Still debating on which 2, but think I have them narrowed down.

I plan to break (and empty) the piggy bank in about 2 weeks so any advice on lenses or other add-ons would be appreciated.
 09/08/2005 10:19:46 AM · #14
Congrats!

Any questions on the Nikon lineup or on using the camera, feel free to email me! klifton@emotions-photography.net

Congrats, again!
 09/08/2005 10:21:33 AM · #15
I'm not exactly sure of what others have been reading, but the actual image pipeline of the D70 & D50 is the same. The only real improvement of the D50 over the D70 is the larger eyepiece, and if your not an eyeglass wearer it no big deal. Nikon also is commited to updating the firmware of the D70 so any operational improvements that might exist will be in later firmware updates.

The D70 is a much better deal for only a $100 more. DOF preview and two command dials alone is worth the difference, not to mention CF support.
 09/08/2005 10:42:41 AM · #16
[quote=hyperfocal] I'm not exactly sure of what others have been reading...

This for one, but I have read lots and spoken to a couple of pros who have tried the D50 recently.Review

Message edited by author 2005-09-08 10:42:56.
 09/08/2005 10:58:11 AM · #17
Lenses? Depends on how much you want to spend. For telephoto you can not beat the 70-200 VR 2.8 but it cost plenty and is heavy. I love my 18-70 D70 kit lens for walk around and it can be had for aboout $280 at B&H. But don't you get a kit lens with the D50?
 09/08/2005 11:00:30 AM · #18
The kit lens is an option, the 18-55... Good on distortion, bad on speed, flexibility, etc. The 18-70 is still a much better choice, imo. The 55-200 has some great options, but too slow imo. I never use anything over 85mm on the telephoto end anyway. So I'm not the person to ask on tele's. :)
 09/08/2005 11:10:47 AM · #19
Originally posted by idnic:


This for one, but I have read lots and spoken to a couple of pros who have tried the D50 recently.Review

Here it is from dpreview "The only key difference between the D50 and D70 from an image pipeline point of view is that the image processing algorithm has now been tweaked to improve rendition of highlight detail (to clip less and have a softer roll-off to the highlight)."

They are talking about software not hardware. You can install a custome tone curve into the D70 that will trump that. Hardware wise the D70 still has more functionality.

09/08/2005 11:10:54 AM · #20
Cindi-I for one don't like the kit lens and I might stand alone there but I would recommend looking into the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8. Can't hurt to do some research at the very least but don't trust me ask around this site to people who own one and see what they say.

Look at these samples from

Canon and Nikon. More Canon/Tamron user are here at the moment so those samples are better but give it an honest look...you be glad you did.



Message edited by author 2005-09-08 11:12:24.
 09/08/2005 12:19:06 PM · #21
I just bought a 350D I and enjoy the heck out of it. I am happy for you to come to a decision. You won't regret it. Enjoy! The brand does not make any differance! It's the monkey behind the lens.
Congrats and, as some one had said, happy lens hunting!
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