Brandon Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ive been thinking and i keep seeing more and more people getting the Nikon D50 because of its amazing price point and quality. Has it been rated by anyone yet as camera of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Roots Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 As a relatively new Rebel XT user, I'm curious as to what the D50 offers over the XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 ...and how many DSLR models are introduced each year? ... .. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanbon Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I got a D50 about a month ago. And I absolutly love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmah Veteran Posted May 7, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 7, 2006 As a relatively new Rebel XT user, I'm curious as to what the D50 offers over the XT. After reading many reviews I discovered that despite not managing to top the 350D's 8ish megapixels, many sites praised the D50 over the XT for its build quality (which I can vouch for, its solid as a rock) and superior battery life (havent had it long enough to tell really - still, not had it die on me yet!). That said, if you can afford the XT (which I couldn't, though I dont really mind - I'm after the usual case, filters, memory card and in the future extra lenses - the hidden cost you don't see when buying the camera!) best thing to do is go down to your local shop and test the two out! You don't have to buy them, just exploit the shop assistants! :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted May 7, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 7, 2006 Poor battery life? I can use, safely, my Rebel XT fdor a week without recharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 didn't the nikon d50 win the the TIPA award for entry level dSLR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostspyder Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yeah, I saw 1 or 2 sites that rated it as such, I dont rember which tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted May 7, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 7, 2006 Poor battery life? I can use, safely, my Rebel XT fdor a week without recharge. well, if you shoot 10 pics a week, I can understand :p Anyway, you can buy cheap battery on ebay. That's what I did for my nikon didn't the nikon d50 win the the TIPA award for entry level dSLR? yes :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmah Veteran Posted May 8, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 8, 2006 Poor battery life? I can use, safely, my Rebel XT fdor a week without recharge. No no, I wasn't having a pop "Canon is t3h sux" style - just saying the D50's battery life is supposed to be insanely good. Like I say, can't comment yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyClaw Veteran Posted May 8, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 8, 2006 Well I didn't try out the XT or well not very in-depthly but the D50 certainly felt much more solid and easier to use. And I can vouch for the battery life, it is amazing, on my old HP point and shoot, I would get like 70 pictures on a pair of AA batteries, this thing lasted all weekend at the music festival and then some. Huge improvement if you ask me, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 No no, I wasn't having a pop "Canon is t3h sux" style - just saying the D50's battery life is supposed to be insanely good. Like I say, can't comment yet! Ive gone through a 2GB memory card (535 pictures) in one event and still had enough battery life to do family photos at the beach the next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunny_pharmer Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 hey ihavethat =) i absolutely love it! yai don't know what some of you are talking about, my battery life is long and can go throuhg 1 gig with ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrm03 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The D50 has a plastic shutter that breaks very easily. The Rebel XT has noise problems like crazy. I wouldn't get either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted May 15, 2006 MVC Share Posted May 15, 2006 The D50 has a plastic shutter that breaks very easily. The Rebel XT has noise problems like crazy. I wouldn't get either. noise problems? no it doesn't. i love my xt. wouldn't trade it for any camera really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrm03 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 noise problems? no it doesn't. i love my xt. wouldn't trade it for any camera really. Not even a 5D? You're a fool, then. The XT on ISO 800 or 1600 has noise everywhere. You can't deny it. It's a soccer mom's camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted May 15, 2006 MVC Share Posted May 15, 2006 Not even a 5D? You're a fool, then. The XT on ISO 800 or 1600 has noise everywhere. You can't deny it. It's a soccer mom's camera. i meant in the same camera range genious. obviously you are in this thread to be an ass. and it really doesn't work very well here. so you basically have 2 choices...keep posting useless comments that are becoming completely off topic now and be banned. or just stop bothering and enjoy a few more days on the forum before you get banned for being stupid in another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 The D50 has a plastic shutter that breaks very easily. The Rebel XT has noise problems like crazy. I wouldn't get either. uh? did you brake your D50 shutter button? My wife has the D50 with over 6000 pics taken and it still work like a charm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrm03 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Why would I be banned for stating the TRUTH? And the 6,000 pics is not very many when you spent $600 on a camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 while stating informations, you should get some link and source for your saying unless this is bad experience, then add more details and your experience will be good for everyonw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrm03 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'll see if I can find the page where Nikon announced themselves that the average life of a D50 is 30,000 pictures. Now, you'll all say, 30,000 is a lot. But it's not when you average 800-1,000 shots per event like I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 then maybe you need an expert camera and not an entry one I'll wait to see your link :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleDave Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'll see if I can find the page where Nikon announced themselves that the average life of a D50 is 30,000 pictures. Now, you'll all say, 30,000 is a lot. But it's not when you average 800-1,000 shots per event like I do. Well aren't you special :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Roots Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Not even a 5D? You're a fool, then. The XT on ISO 800 or 1600 has noise everywhere. You can't deny it. It's a soccer mom's camera. Canons are renowned for their low noise levels, so I hear. I haven't had any noise problems with my Rebel XT in the couple months I've had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unequivocal Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The D50 has a plastic shutter that breaks very easily. The Rebel XT has noise problems like crazy. I wouldn't get either. What are you doing to your shutter is what I want to know... :huh: We've had a D50 at my work that gets passed around a lot and probably gets 1000+ pictures a week; it's gone through at least 30,000 pictures. No shutter breakage, no problems at all actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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