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mtclimber · Jun 22, 2010, 9:45 PM

noflashphotography-

The S-1500 is no speed burner that is worth much note. You will most probably break loose with the D-50.

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NoFlashPhotography · Jun 23, 2010, 1:06 AM

Uhm, I didn't quite follow that... Please explain.

rienz · Jun 23, 2010, 2:29 AM

[QUOTE=NoFlashPhotography;1110316] I also need to know what would be the best multi-purpose lens? DX 18-55mm VR?
QUOTE]
Nikon D50 is a very nice camera ... I know people will always say that there is a better camera to buy (they are correct) but at $150, and if it has only done 6000 actuations, it is a fantastic deal.
18-55mm VR is a good general purpose lens but if I was on a budget and had to buy only 1 lens, than I would go with Nikon 50mm f/1.8
I know it does not have VR or the versatility of a zoom lens but 50mm f/1.8 can do magic which no budget VR lens can.
But if you can, buy both (i.e. 18-55 VR & 50mm F/1.8), it will give you versatility and great optics at an affordable price.
About a year ago I had sold my Nikon 18-55 VR lens (which came as a kit lens with D90) for $83 ... so you might even be able to get a good deal on a used 18-55 VR lens from other forum members, ebay etc.

TCav · Jun 23, 2010, 6:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NoFlashPhotography

Yeah because he only used it for a little while because he got a new body I think a d90 just a few months after.

The D50 was sold until 11/06. The D90 came out 8/08. That's 21 months. If he got the D90 "just a few months after" he got the D50, from whom did he get the D50? Did he buy it used? Is the D50 a third-hand camera?

How good a friend is he?

NoFlashPhotography · Jun 23, 2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCav

The D50 was sold until 11/06. The D90 came out 8/08. That's 21 months. If he got the D90 "just a few months after" he got the D50, from whom did he get the D50? Did he buy it used? Is the D50 a third-hand camera?

How good a friend is he?

Sorry I said "I think" he got a d90 body but correction. He bought a d80 body which came out in 06 and the d50 in 05. So a few months could of meant 10.

NoFlashPhotography · Jun 23, 2010, 12:31 PM

[QUOTE=rienz;1110701]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoFlashPhotography

I also need to know what would be the best multi-purpose lens? DX 18-55mm VR?
QUOTE]
Nikon D50 is a very nice camera ... I know people will always say that there is a better camera to buy (they are correct) but at $150, and if it has only done 6000 actuations, it is a fantastic deal.
18-55mm VR is a good general purpose lens but if I was on a budget and had to buy only 1 lens, than I would go with Nikon 50mm f/1.8
I know it does not have VR or the versatility of a zoom lens but 50mm f/1.8 can do magic which no budget VR lens can.
But if you can, buy both (i.e. 18-55 VR & 50mm F/1.8), it will give you versatility and great optics at an affordable price.
About a year ago I had sold my Nikon 18-55 VR lens (which came as a kit lens with D90) for $83 ... so you might even be able to get a good deal on a used 18-55 VR lens from other forum members, ebay etc.

Well I mostly photograph skateboarding and close ups. Well actually I only photograph close ups and I film skateboarding but after I get my d50 I'd like to start photographing skateboarding too. Is the 50mm f/1.8 a good enough lens for that? I mean f1.8 is extremely shallow DOF. It doesn't change at all?

rienz · Jun 24, 2010, 5:13 AM

[QUOTE=NoFlashPhotography;1110857]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rienz

It doesn't change at all?

I didn't understand your question ... can you elaborate?

rjseeney · Jun 24, 2010, 5:54 AM

I had a D50 and while it was a very good camera, the biggest weakness it had, and my reason for replacing it 9 months later, was it was not a very good action camera. You mention shooting skateboarding, and I don't think the D50 (or even D40, D40x) are best suited for that type of shooting. Also, the 50 f1.8 lens, is probably a little short for shooting skateboarding (you'll have to get pretty close to fill the frame with the subject).

NoFlashPhotography · Jun 24, 2010, 12:37 PM

[QUOTE=rienz;1111066]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoFlashPhotography

I didn't understand your question ... can you elaborate?

I didn't mean aperture, thats what it sounded like. I meant the zoom doesn't change lol and of course it doesn't.

NoFlashPhotography · Jun 24, 2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjseeney

I had a D50 and while it was a very good camera, the biggest weakness it had, and my reason for replacing it 9 months later, was it was not a very good action camera. You mention shooting skateboarding, and I don't think the D50 (or even D40, D40x) are best suited for that type of shooting. Also, the 50 f1.8 lens, is probably a little short for shooting skateboarding (you'll have to get pretty close to fill the frame with the subject).

Thanks for your input.

Jun 23, 2010, 1:06 AM	#12
NoFlashPhotography Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 327	Uhm Uhm, I didn't quite follow that... Please explain.

Jun 23, 2010, 2:29 AM	#13
rienz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middle East Posts: 103	[QUOTE=NoFlashPhotography;1110316] I also need to know what would be the best multi-purpose lens? DX 18-55mm VR? QUOTE] Nikon D50 is a very nice camera ... I know people will always say that there is a better camera to buy (they are correct) but at $150, and if it has only done 6000 actuations, it is a fantastic deal. 18-55mm VR is a good general purpose lens but if I was on a budget and had to buy only 1 lens, than I would go with Nikon 50mm f/1.8 I know it does not have VR or the versatility of a zoom lens but 50mm f/1.8 can do magic which no budget VR lens can. But if you can, buy both (i.e. 18-55 VR & 50mm F/1.8), it will give you versatility and great optics at an affordable price. About a year ago I had sold my Nikon 18-55 VR lens (which came as a kit lens with D90) for $83 ... so you might even be able to get a good deal on a used 18-55 VR lens from other forum members, ebay etc. __________________ Current Gear: Canon 7D+BG-E7 Battery Grip & 60D with EF 24-105 f/4 L IS; EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II; EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS; EF 100 f2.8 L IS; EF 50 f/1.8 II; Canon Speedlite 430 EX II; Metz 58 AF-1; Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote Controller & RS-80N3 Remote Switch; Manfrotto 190CX PRO4 with Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Ball Head; Kenko Extension Tube Set; B+W UV & Polorizing filters

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Jun 22, 2010, 9:45 PM	#11
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	noflashphotography- The S-1500 is no speed burner that is worth much note. You will most probably break loose with the D-50. Sarah Joyce

Jun 24, 2010, 5:54 AM	#18
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	I had a D50 and while it was a very good camera, the biggest weakness it had, and my reason for replacing it 9 months later, was it was not a very good action camera. You mention shooting skateboarding, and I don't think the D50 (or even D40, D40x) are best suited for that type of shooting. Also, the 50 f1.8 lens, is probably a little short for shooting skateboarding (you'll have to get pretty close to fill the frame with the subject).