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12/22/2005 11:46:48 PM · #1 |
| I'm thinking of getting the Nikon D50. One thing I saw in a couple of reviews ( //www.dpreview.com and //www.imaging-resource.com ) is that they thought the D50 produced slightly soft images (but that they take USM really well). Has anyone noticed this? It didn't jump out at me in the sample images. Some did look soft, but others looked very sharp (resolving fine hairs on a models jawline). Since you all probably have shot a lot more pictures than the example pages, I'd like your opinions. I'd prefer not to have to adjust all my images. |
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12/22/2005 11:52:10 PM · #2 |
Most if not all DSLR photos require USM. At least for printing. I don't hink you should let that phase you one way or the other. But you should know that A DSLR is not like a P&S, all shots require some processing.
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Have you looked at a new D70 (not the D70s)? You can get one for the same price (almost) as the D50 and you will get a better camera and a better kit lens, the 18-70.
Message edited by author 2005-12-22 23:54:09. |
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12/23/2005 12:06:23 AM · #3 |
Thanks.
I did not realize that about DSLRS. Is this simply to allow for more post-processing to the photographer's taste?
Regarding the D70, I haven't seen any around and I'd rather buy local than over the web. I have thought about getting the D70s. I liked the size of the D50 a bit more. I did like the flash commander mode of the D70 and D70s. The reviews of the D50 sound like it actually has better noise performance. IIRC, the D70 has a slightly faster frame rate (3fps vs 2.5) is this really noticeable, though? It also can fine-tune the white balance, but I'm not sure how much I'd use that. What else do you think distinguishes the D70 from the D50?
Thanks again. |
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12/23/2005 01:04:23 AM · #4 |
i have played with a friend's d50 and compared it to my d70. they are very comparable.
the biggest physical difference is that one takes SD cards (d50) and the d70 and d70s take compact flash cards.
they use the same batteries and lenses, though, so it's a good way to get your feet wet.
there are fewer options on the d50 (fewer ISOs to choose from, less exposure options), but it's a highly capable camera. i was not able to find a d70 close to the price of the d50 without spending a few hundred more dollars. i would rather have the d50 and put that extra money into a 50mm, some SD cards, and maybe a cheapy zoom lens to get me started.
i think you're making a good choice with the d50. |
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12/23/2005 10:29:23 AM · #5 |
Thanks muckpond and jb!
Message edited by author 2005-12-23 10:30:10. |
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12/23/2005 10:41:45 AM · #6 |
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12/23/2005 10:45:48 AM · #7 |
I bought a D50 two days back with the 18-55mm and 75-300mm lens and since the day I have clicked about 100 shots and loved every one of them (they were shots of things around me, so I keep deleting). Sharpness, image quality right out of the camera, everything looks just fine to me and so that's what most reviews online say.
I can't really compare it with anything out there, but 2 days I feel this will be the best $750 spent.
There are few things less than the D70, but after thinking a lot I realized its not worth the extra $200 and I love the bigger screen, small and light weight body.
//www.Buy.com has a deal going on for a Kingston 1GB, SD card for $49.79 after rebates and it expires on 24th so if you are thinking of buying this camera, look into that.
I bought my camera from //www.beachcamera.com it was offering the best price at that time. |
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