Nikon D50 User Manual

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Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting Options
The Shooting Menu
Adjustments to shooting options are made from
the shooting menu (
26).
Option Description
Optimize Image Optimize images for type of scene. 48, 76
Long Exp. NR Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. 78
Image Quality Choose fi le type and compression ratio. 31
Image Size Choose image size. 32
White Balance
1
Adjust colors according to color of light source. 49, 79
ISO
2
Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. 39
1Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.
2Available in P, S, A, and M modes and when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9
(ISO Control) in , , , , , , and modes.
Optimize Image
See “Optimizing Images” ( 48) for more infor-
mation.
Optimize Image > Custom
To make separate adjustments to sharpening,
contrast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue,
select Custom for Optimize Image.
Sharpening
Choose the degree to which outlines are sharp-
ened. The default setting is Auto.

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