The perfect first DSLR camera (Nikon D50)

Member Name: mharwood

Product:	Nikon D50
Date:	25/01/09 (7 review reads)
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Advantages: Professional features, doesn't feel like a "light" version of the bigger models

Disadvantages: You do feel like you've outgrown it after a year or so

The Nikon D50 was my first DSLR camera, like many others. Unfortunately I've been forced to sell it, but I still miss the thing!

It takes seriously professional and beautiful shots for the relatively small amount of money you need to spend to buy the default kit. I highly suggest grabbing other lenses to go with it, either Sigma lenses or Nikon themselves.

The camera feels lightweight (I suggest at least holding one before purchasing!) and you don't feel like you'll drop it all the time like some DSLRs. The shutter sound is extremely gratifying :)

The inbuilt features and settings should be enough for everyone up to semi-pro. I personally shot in RAW images, but you have the option for high or medium quality JPEG too.

The only issue I found was after a year of usage it felt slightly "worn" in its internal processing, I feeling I have a hard time justifying / explaining.

So ignore that, and snap up a bargain!

Summary: Perfect for a young budding photographer, and the price is right too!

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