Richard Dakin
(K=12915) - Comment Date 11/19/2005
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The most signicant difference for me is the lens. The 18-70DX lens that comes with the D70 is superior.
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 11/21/2005
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You might get more useful responses if you post in English...
The lenses that come with them are inconsequential, as you can always opt for other lenses.
The D70 is mechanically far superior, making it longer lasting and less prone to damage.
It AFAIK also has stronger autofocus motors, superior light meter (especially under difficult conditions).
It's just overall a superior machine.
You can of course find all that information and more on Nikon's own website for your country, as well as on www.nikonians.org
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Emiliano Antun
(K=-32) - Comment Date 11/21/2005
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Thank Richard, Thanks Jeroen.
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
(K=20241) - Comment Date 1/19/2006
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D50 review - this fella likes the kit lens on the D50
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d50.htm
D70 review can be found there also.
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Peter Nettleton
(K=245) - Comment Date 1/23/2006
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I can't comment on the D70 ... but I can comment on the D50 and let me say its an excellent camera
yes it is made of lighter plastic, it only has one scroll wheel, and is generally cheaper than the D70, but...
I have owned the camera for about 2 months now, I have used it in rainy, snowy, and freezing conditions ... I used it on a -20 degree night doing long exposures without any noticable problems with the camera (the remote took a little longer to open the shutter than in above freezing weather, but as goes electronics)
coupled with the 50mm f1.8 it can create amazing images... especially in low light
the reasons you want the D50, is cheaper, lighter, smaller, want slightly more saturated pictures and superior low light performance... the D50 has less noise and better image quality in ISO800 and ISO1600 settings
I have used the child setting too... and that is a pretty good setting, especially with the kit lens ... you don't need it with the 50mm f1.8
Unless you absolutely need the more analog controls and hate to press additional buttons... or you need that extra oomph in the camera body
by all means by the D70
if not... just looking for a good introduction into Nikon DSLRs go for the D50 ... you won't be dissapointed
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Emiliano Antun
(K=-32) - Comment Date 1/23/2006
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test test
(K=47) - Comment Date 10/30/2006
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better, newer sensor in D50....noise is no problem even at 1600iso and 30 seconds.:)
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 10/30/2006
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not true Mike. Same sensor in both.
Just more in-camera postprocessing turned on by default.
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Doyle D. Chastain
(K=101119) - Comment Date 10/30/2006
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I love the D-50 and have used it for all my shots since December. Increible quality.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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test test
(K=47) - Comment Date 10/31/2006
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http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/
***"it has a lower resolution metering sensor but that sensor is a newer generation than the one used in the D70 (and D70s)"***
It may very well be the same type, but i said it was newer/better, not different. ;)
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/page18.asp
Scroll to the bottom in "Overall Image Quality / Specifics"
***"When asked Nikon confirmed that the sensor used in the D50 is slightly different to that of the D70 / D70s, they haven't however explain exactly what the differences are. A quick comparison between D50 and D70 images shows similar levels of detail but a very slightly softer (plastic?) appearance to images, this could be down to either the sensor (I suspect a slightly stronger anti-alias filter) and/or a slightly less powerful onboard processor (as we saw in the Pentax *ist DS; although not to the same degree). We certainly noticed less moire / maze artifacts in D50 images compared to the D70."***
But Nikon has alread confirmed that it is indeed different.
:)
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test test
(K=47) - Comment Date 10/31/2006
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And who cares about the kit lens....those are junk anyway with all "kits" IMO
Just buy the D50 body and have extra $$$ for good glass. ;)
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Richard Dakin
(K=12915) - Comment Date 11/9/2006
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Not necessarily true ^. It all depends on your intentions. A professional doing work for mags, or making large prints needs (and can probably afford) the best glass possible. If you think you are headed down that path, investing in the best glass makes sense as you will probably be trading up for a more professional body soon anyway. If however you are like most of us, an enthusiast posting images on sites like this or printing your own 8x10's and 11x14's, then the kit lens with the D50 is okay (no better than okay, but okay). I think you will find the 18-70DX that comes with the D70, gives better results.
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 11/9/2006
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"***"it has a lower resolution metering sensor but that sensor is a newer generation than the one used in the D70 (and D70s)"*** "
That's the sensor for the light meter, not the sensor for recording the image ;)
There's more than one sensor in a camera these days.
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