For photographers yearning to get their hands on an entry-level D-SLR, the D50 is the best choice. It’s simply a delightful camera to shoot with.

Positives: Excellent image quality.Excellent metering. Reasonably priced. All the basic modes plus scene modes. Good build quality. Fast to start and shoot. Fast AF. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Negatives: No back light on control panel. Single Command Dial. No grid lines on viewfinder.

Bottom line, the Nikon D50 is just an excellent match for the aforementioned “family photographer,” or for anyone wanting exceptional value in an entry-level digital SLR. This is a camera that will get you started in the world of d-SLRs at an affordable price, but one that will also give you plenty of room to grow over the years, as your skills mature.

The Nikon D50 lives up to its promises and is a quality camera inside and out. I am a control freak and giving up some control for the sake of automation had me worried. Needless to say, the results speak for themselves and I am very impressed. And I wouldn’t hesitate to buy the D50 for a travel or vacation camera.

The Nikon D50 is a bargain in the under $2000 range with image quality comparable to 8 megapixel models, brilliant battery life and a reasonable set of features.

Ultimately the Nikon D50 provides almost everything that most photographers need in a camera (digital or otherwise), whilst delivering great ease of use and very impressive image quality. Highly recommended if you are looking to buy your first digital SLR camera.

Both novices and some photo enthusiasts will love the Nikon D50 for its versatility, speed, and reliability. Others will gladly pay extra for the larger D70s in order to get slightly more rugged construction and specific extra features that they consider essential. There’s really no wrong decision but the D50 clearly offers maximum value for the money. On the other hand, the D70s is more of a serious shooter’s camera that will expand to meet new needs and pay dividends for a willingness to experiment with additional capabilities.

The D50 feels solid and expensive, with an exemplary build and finish. It’s easy to use and takes superb photos even before you have mastered the full gamut of controls.

Nikon’s D50 is a budget-friendly SLR. It doesn’t have the highest resolution, but it’s great to use.

I like this camera more than I expected to, given that it is an entry-level offering and my normal workhorse is a D2X, which is hardly a fair comparison. It is easy to use as an SLR, giving good control and produces good quality images. In any case, most of my dislikes were generally solved using the options provided within the menu

All in all the Nikon D50 is an excellent digital SLR camera. Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography. The Nikon D50 may be a so-called entry level model; nevertheless it offers the user almost everything.

The D50 kit is a mixed bag. On the one hand it is a truly affordable, easy-to-use digital SLR that offers an entry point into the huge Nikon system. It is well designed, well made and performs admirably. On the other hand it has a sub-par lens and some problems with image quality.

The D50 is a worthy competitor in the dSLR market. It is more responsive and flexible than the Canon Digital Rebel, but its performance lags the Nikon D70 and Canon’s Digital Rebel XT, and it falls 2-megapixels short of the XT’s 8-megapixel resolution.

I like this camera, but would not recommend it to anyone who enjoys using manual controls due to the difficulties adjusting camera settings while taking photos. For these photographers, there are other cameras that are easier to use.

For photographers who are looking for the advantage of digital SLR but don’t want to use all the manual settings, this is a fantastic camera.