The best amateur DSLR? (Nikon D50)

Member Name: bengribbin

Product:	Nikon D50
Date:	04/08/07 (115 review reads)
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Advantages: Great value, size and features. Ease of use, and battery life. Picture quality is fantastic.

Disadvantages: None so far.

The nikon d50.

WOW.

This is my first dslr camera, but it does not fail to please. The picture quality is very high, build qaulity is great, and the kit lens is a real compliment to the body.

I love how Nikon have managed to combine so much, into such a good-sized, yet mega-value camera. I mean, for around £350, this camera is yours.

I am happy too with the durablity of this camera. I have taken pictures next to dusty car-racing tracks, then needed to change to a telephoto lens. I have done this several times, yet dust build-up on the interior mirror and backs of lense is non-exsistant. Being a very clumsy individual, I've dropped this camera, and knocked it all over the place, yet it still bounes back, and hasnt a scratch on its case.

Not only that, but the camera feels balanced, and comfortable when held, with a good ergonomic design. I found it easy to work with after only 5 minutes of familiriasation.

Photoshoppers will ove this cameras raw capabilities, as it opens up a whole new 'level' in your photography. RAW allows removal of bluriness, improve dark areas and more!!

Battery life is very good. I can store this camera for 3 months on end, with a fully charged battery, and switch it on, knowing there will have been litte decrease in the battery level. In general use, I find the camaera also lasts very well.

This camera suits all, its cheap, it has the features of more advanced cameras. You can equip it with cheap lenses, or professional ones, due to the standard Nikon fitting, and I believe the 6.1 mp sensor wont let anyone down, professional to amatuer.

A great camera.

Summary: Great camera, well worth the money, and I think it should be your first stop in the DSLR market.

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