Nikon D50 Specifications

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Product
Name Nikon D50
Manufacturer Nikon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2005
Release Date 2005-04-20
MSRP 799 USD
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See also:
B&H Photo Video
Adorama
Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
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Sensor Type CCD
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Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution 3008 x 2000 pixels
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Megapixels 6 MP (6016000 total pixels)
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Image Processor EXPEED
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Image
ISO Range 200 - 1600
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White Balance Presets 6
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous

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Focus Points 5
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Lens Mount Nikon F

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 2”
Screen dots 130000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type N/A
Live view No
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror)
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Viewfinder Coverage 95%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.75× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 2,5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds
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Built-in Flash Yes
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Built-in Flash Range 11 meters
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse No
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording No
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Built-in Microphone No
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Built-in Speakers No
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Storage
Memory Card SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output No
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
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Remote Control SKU ML-L3
GPS No
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed No
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion & charger included
Battery SKU EN-EL3
Battery Life 400 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Nikon D50?
Width 133 mm
Height 102 mm
Depth 76 mm
Weight 620 gram including battery
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