Is this better than the Nikkon D50? Which camera, this or Nikon D50 would be more suitable?
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I do not think that you will be disappointed with either camera as Canon and Nikon both make great cameras. I actually compare the DR XT to the D70s for features. The best thing to do is go to a camera store and handle each camera. Check out the menu settings, how easy it is to change settings while you're shooting, etc. I purchased the XT last August and couldn't be happier with it. It is a great camera. The 8MP sensor in this camera should be good enough unless you want to shoot extremely large pictures. An 8MP sensor can produce images as good or better as 35mm film. I have printed flawless 8x10 images and I have plenty of resolution to play with for larger pictures. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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Depends on if you want video or not. If you don't care about video, the 50D is a much superior camera for taking photographs. Magnesium body, better weather sealing, gapless microlenses, micro focus adjustment, faster frame rate, etc.
1034525
Yep! I had this for my D40 and the D50 is essentially the same body. Terrific lens, btw.
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The D4 is a very good camera. The D4s is slightly better at high ISOs. Its seem to track focus on moving subjects a bit faster. Go to DXO website and they do a great comparison on cameras and you can compare the two cameras. The picture quality is the same I think over all again with some improvement at high ISOs. I do not know what you shoot or how you photograph so it is very hard to give advice on upgrading. If I had to do it again, I think I would stay with the D4 and which I still use right along with the D4s and wait for the next big change in camera bodies.
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There is no comparison between D3100 or even D5100 and the D600. I had the D5100 before and I upgraded to the D600. It is just marvelous... except that little dirt problem, I had to return it for cleaning up at Nikon, I hope I won't have to do it very often.
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I own both. Bought one of first 18-200s made in Japan to go with my first dslr: D50 that I got for a trip to the Bahamas. Have wonderful images I still enjoy. Now have lightweight D5000 and super D7000. Bought 18-140 for light weight to hike w/D5000. Use 28-200 w/D7000 otherwise. Both focus quickly, iq is similar. Both have VR but 200 has active mode for shooting while moving, which I love. So 140 wins on weight, price, while 200 adds focal length and versatile VR.
422106
The D60 does not seem that much better a camera for the difference in price. I will say, however, that I like the fact that the rear display on the D60 goes off when you put the viewfinder up to your eye.
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I considered the Canon, but it uses AA batteries - which is a big no-no for me. I found picture quality comparable. The screen on the Nikon is much better.
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I am very happy with the Pentax K50, I bought it because it was in my budget. It works very well and has excellent performance. The K3 is better, faster and more resolution, but with the K50 have enough for what I want. If you have the money for the K3, buy, worth it.
422105
I'm trying to decide between the D40 and D60 as well. Here's an interesting read that might help:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm
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If money is not a factor, the D60 is a better camera. However, the D40 is so much cheaper for only slightly less functionality, so the price difference is hard to justify. If you want to spend more money, go for the D80 instead of the D60.
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if money is no object , buy the d5300 , i had the d3200 and it was a great camera you can routinely make really nice 20-30 size pictures ,specially with the prime lenses like the 50mm 1.8g , i bought the d3300 because the new sensor is scarper and the new lens is really much more portable and last but not least the included lightroom 5 software was in a refubrished package deal, between the 5200 or the 3300 the 5200 with its swiveling screen might be more camera to grow into , how ever if you only are doing basic photograhy the the d3300 or d3200 are more then enough for any photografer
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I prefer the D50 which uses countless AF lenses. The D40-60 must have a motorized lens to AF. I got two D50s and a D60 for under $250 used, body only. Two were refurbished the other one was pristine. Many AF lenses work on the D50 and can be had for $50 or so.
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I don't recommend the D600 until the "improved" version is out there. Nikon need to fix the "dust/oil spot" issue, not just say "clean it". After 30 + years with Nikon, I'm still very disappointing. I'm using my dated D700, which is still a great DSLR. For the price, you should check out the D7100.
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The D50 was a wonderful camera in its day, and will still give beautiful photos. I still own mine as a backup camera. However, I would consider something with 12MP. The main problem I have with 6.1MP is cropping... the detail isn't there on a small-window crop. In my opinion the D50 gives a more vibrant image. So follow your budget. The D50 has an internal focus motor so it accepts older and third-party lenses. The view screen is a little smaller and the menu options aren't as great as newer cameras. By today's standards the D50 is obsolete so don't pay too much.
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You can read my text review of D90 here: http://prashchopra.blogspot.com/2009/01/nikon-d90-review-video-and-text.html . I returned a week old Nikon D90 to get a Canon 50d. The reason was simple: D90 boasts many advanced features, but it lacked some basic tools needed for good imaging, e.g. the live view is a gimmick, it doesnt let you see exposure simulation AND the live view image at large zooms is extrapolated from smaller images, hard to get accurate focus assessment. Hope that review helps. Edit to add (1/28/09): I have since owned and reviewed a Canon 50d camera (http://prashchopra.blogspot.com/2009/01/canon-50d-vs-nikon-d90-review.html). Remember: I am not a professional photographer. But I work in the field of imaging, and thus have a little practical sense of the end result quality. Despite the higher speed and better live-view and the lens autofocus micro0adjustment feature and the 3 extra mega pixels, the 50d failed to match with teh D90 I owned before it in terms if end result quality (ignoring any post processing.. somparing just out of the camera RAW results). I found the 50d to be more noisy as compared to the D90. I found myself going back to the D9 results to compare the 50d images more than often. My copy of 50d also gave me mount problems aith a brand new lens... I have since returned it and am very very happy with a D90. I have tried three cameras then... and my personal winner is Nikon D90 now... its low light and high ISO performance is unbeatable in its category I think. No matter what lab tests say, D90 produced much cleaner images for the same shot settings than the Canon 50d. Good luck!
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Canon, Nikon, Sony, Oly, Pentax all make good dSLRs. You just have to find the one that fits you. I think Oly probably leads the pack in features in the entry level market with the 510. Noise is not quite as good at higher ISO as Nikon (speaking of my D50) or the Canons I have seen but you only can judge if it is good enough for your use. I think the colors and metering are quite good in the Oly.