Nikon D50 User Manual

About This Manual
The topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced.
These chapters cover all you need to
know for simple, “point-and-shoot”
photography
Read these chapters for a complete
description of all aspects of camera
operation
Introduction (pages 1–13)
Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use.
Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76–100)
Read this chapter for more information on Custom Set-
tings and on shooting and playback options.
Reference: More on Playback (pages 51–67)
Learn more about camera playback, transferring photo-
graphs to a computer, and printing photographs.
Reference: More on Photography (pages 30–50)
Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities
of some of the camera’s more advanced settings.
Tutorial: Photography and Playback (pages 14–24)
The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back.
Technical Notes (pages 101–103)
Read this chapter for information on camera specifi cations, accessories, and
troubleshooting.
Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68–75)
Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera
clock.

Nikon D50 Specifications

General

Megapixel	6.1 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	-
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, NEF, RAW
Maximum image resolution	3008 x 2000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.7 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)	3008 x 2000 2256 x 1496 1504 x 1000
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	200, 1600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	200
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	20 s
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure lock	Yes
Magnification	0.75 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
HDMI	No
USB version	2.0
Eye relief	8 mm
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	Auto, Manual
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Self-timer delay	2, 20 s
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.6 - 0.5
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	SD
Display diagonal	2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	130000 pixels
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	EN-EL3
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	76 mm
Width	133 mm
Height	102 mm
Weight	540 g