Cheap Camera Challenge: Nikon D50

[@chriaslin1820]

i love my d50, the grain is perfect, and its pretty versatile

[@JP1050x]

Great video. Awesome, to see a D50! The camera is a bit more capable than what you described in your experience. If you put that old 18-55 lens (w/ that crappy filter), on your D750 shot with similar exposure settings, you would have had similar results. If you keep the D50 under ISO 1600 with a 35mm 1.8G, shooting raw, with good technique, then you’d still get amazing images printed up to 16x20. These 6MP CCD sensor cameras are still sought after, because of their unique color rendering and excellent skin tones. Also, it’s ability to shoot at 1/500th flash sync gives these cameras more creative options when shot in daylight.

[@eagleeyetorr3244]

Agreeeee!!!

[@hrpickinstuff]

😂 Who does a camera review with a crappy lens combo? Like you said why use a filter? Put a prime lens on that D50 and see what it can do. I can tell you a D50 with a Nikon Nikkor 50mm or 35 mm 1:1.8G prime lens in broad daylight? I've even had tremendous success with a 50mm 1.4 D AF lens because the camera has a built in AF motor. I got some Incredible pictures. When I say Incredible. I mean capturing surfers in mid air with suspended water dropplets. Perfectly exposed. This camera does remarkably well In Shutter Priority mode and in bright daylight when you can keep your ISO in the 200 to 400 range. I agree this guy just doesn't understand its true capabilities. His shots are even underexposed. Thats user error not the camera. 😆

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

I own a D50. I like that it runs the screw lenses. There are not many affordable modern cameras with a focus motor. As a backup or second body for events it actually does a nice job. All the features actually do work in mine. As with any camera you could use a much faster lens on a low light day and make your life easier. A 50 1.8d is very affordable and runs perfectly on the D50... if you shoot nikon you already own one.

[@BehindTheCamera]

All good tips!

[@charlieseable]

Thank you, I was getting depressed listening to his comments about my beloved D50, I still shoot with mine and it works perfectly for what I need. Although I do not used an updated version so a comparison would be hard make. If I decide to upgrade I may like the latest models, but until my D50 breaks or stop working I think I'll stick with it. Thanks for the lens tip!

[@hrpickinstuff]

@@charlieseable I have several Nikon cameras and the D50 is still one of my ATF especially in bright daylight. Those of us who have used this for a long time know what this camera is capable of.

[@hrpickinstuff]

I have 3 variations of the 50mm lens 1.4D AF 1.8D and the Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.8G Everyone of them has produced phenomenal photos. Seems like this camera was made for a 50mm lens.

[@accidental_relevance]

Does anyone know how to manually set the shutter speed ?

[@r1berto1]

A D50 was my very first Nikon digital camera 2 centuries ago. A couple of years ago, I got my very first Z6. Two weeks after that I sold most of my F cameras and lenses. I purchased the Z6ii when it came out and most of the Nikon Z prime lenses. Every once in a while I shoot with a D5500 I kept, with either the 18-55 or the 70-300. This is a RED D5500, my wife chose the color and I've kept it for sentimental reasons. Yes it s fun to shoot with the older cameras, but the newer cameras are as different as night and day. I've thought about buying and older used camera after watching several of these videos, instead I'll just save the $$. Thanks for posting your video.

[@hotrodsgarage]

At this date it's a kick around dslr. I use it as a backup to my D7000 and to have with me for impromptu shooting.

[@ronaldxdriver]

I own this camera for 15 years , the price of this camera at the day i bought was $452 us .Cheap Camera? not a gentle talk

[@BehindTheCamera]

that may have been true in 2005. but, we picked up this camera and lens for $45 on ebay. That qualifies it as a cheap camera. Still had fun with it though

[@kevingast4519]

My D50 seems to work but photos are almost black. Solution? Thanks. kg

[@eyeenonickname1445]

i have the d50 with a sigma 24mm 2.8. im riding the ccd sensor retro wave and love it.

[@richlovin2173]

Yes, it is an old camera and technology has radically improved. So, what was the point of complaining about old technology???? I use them because they are cheap and I don't have to worry about the investment of $40 for a bang around camera. I started with a 16x20 view camera and a heavy tripod. Huge investment in a dark room. I am thankful for the new technology and see little reason to bad-mouth progress. What was your point?

[@hrpickinstuff]

The D50 is one of my ATF. There is lots to love about it. The loud click sound, The weight, the size. This thing is a heavy tank. This is a mans camera!!! Todays cameras are getting smaller, lighter and sleek. They feel cheaply made. When Im using my D50 with a vintage lens like a 50 mm Af 1.4 D lens. You get the throw back photography feeling. Its a rush for me. I like the challenge of getting exceptional photos with older technology cameras. Im not a point and shoot guy. I'm trying to create artistic photo's. Megapixel and all that jazz has nothing to do with why I shoot. Its about capturing a timeless photo and using my skills. I don't want a camera to do the work. I want to say I took this with a D50 and 30 year old lens!!!

[@buzios999]

Sorry dude, but I got kinda irritated watching your careless abuse and listening to your derogatory comments about this 15 year old little gem. Think you were secretly hoping it would flood out with rainwater and put an early end to your clearly unenjoyable perambulations. I thought you took some fairly decent pics despite your lack of respect for the D50. Mine is 15 years old with more than 100,000 pleasing shots under the hood. Stay Safe. Peace

[@hrpickinstuff]

He probably doesn't know how to use it 😂

[@lucyadler6394]

Can you please HOW to turn on the flash on this camera? My cousin gave it to me, it was her ex husband's. I tried using every single function and all the pictures suck! 😔 If you could please help me? Thank you in advance.

[@anniebent1287]

I have only ever used the Nikon D50 and love the photo's it takes, it might not be ideal for professional photographers, but for someone who posts photo's for social media, and does it for fun, it works amazing.

[@TheWizdry]

Great video! Love the first person perspective with the music. Well done. Pics look great on the video. I noticed the D50 aficionados defending their camera in the comments. I just found a Nikon D50 kit on Mecari for $65.00. But, what really got me excited was the D50 came with a Nikon 35mm 1.8, and a Sigma 70 - 300. One of those deals one can not pass by. The D50 was the departed dads set up. I had thought to set the D50 on a shelf as a museum relic. Well, to pay hommage to the cameras former owner, and maybe a little guilt for those lenses; I have decided to take the D50 seriously and see what it can do. That's how I found your video, and have also found, like the comments here; the Nikon D50 has a very large fan club. My D50 is still on it's way as I type this. So excited. Oh, right. Forgot to inform all of my personal camera stable, as we all do. Several high end Nikon bodies, and two top notch pentax bodies. Cant wait for the D50!

[@revalfresh]

I just found this body at the thrift store for twenty bucks. No lens or charger. I have some lenses and seen a charger for about $20 bucks. You think it's a good deal(if it works) for that price? Was thinking i could use it for a photo booth setup? I see it has usb. Can I tether with that?

[@BehindTheCamera]

Absolutely a good deal at that price..but no idea about the photo booth thing

[@adamcunningham6847]

what was the issue with the sd card?

[@afan.pasalic]

I tried couple SD cards bigger than 2GB, different brands and models - none was working. Looks like 2G is the "biggest" card D50 can work with. Strange, I know...

[@markreierstad2418]

I'm just learning how to take pix with manual focus. I bought a D50 for $42. It works very well for me because the more options I have, the more confused I'll get. It takes great pictures. It's a great camera for someone learning photography. I could see why you might not find it interesting, but it's good for beginners like myself.

[@bennyrogergundersen3040]

If you had problems using ISO up to 800/1600 I wonder what your photos looked like back in the 135mm film days with ISO 100 or 200 😉. I regularly shoot film at ISO 50 with F1.4 and F1.7 lenses

[@BenMcmillen]

Trying an old Canon Rebel from 2013 next!

[@ralphmag3072]

Is this a good cheap camera for just entry level simple photography ?

[@BehindTheCamera]

If you can find one cheap sure!

[@blondan3380]

I'm not sure the going price on these now but it's what I started out with and I took some great photos with it.

[@lucyadler6394]

@@blondan3380 its going for less than $150

[@oscarhector2968]

muy buena camara la tengo y tambien tengo la d1x . saludos

[@BehindTheCamera]

I have a D1 that we plan on using next

[@oscarhector2968]

asi es menos pixeles igual a pixeles mas grandes ,pixeles mas grandes mejor receptor de luz ,he tenido camaras muy costosas con muchos pixeles pero ninguna me dio la calidad que me dan estas dos camaras que tengo, siempre ablando de no pasar de los 800 iso ,-son fotos reales y no la fantasia de 20 o 30 .www.flickr.com/photos/161467308@N03/

[@blatz66]

bro is actually photographing the street

[@frankthespank]

THIS is how I want cheap camera challenges, I hate DigitalRev’s version where they use kids toys. Maybe it should be “old camera challenge”. Anyways the D50 was my first DSLR, I took some amazing pics with it!

[@BehindTheCamera]

I like the new name idea! Old camera challenge it is

[@ayylmao9907]

Can I use this to stream with?

[@afan.pasalic]

D50 is still photo only, no video. Or I was wrong last 15 years...😨

[@shadowman1988]

I have quite a few of these older Nikon DSLRs, and it's funny to see a D50 fair better than a D3100 for example, due to a different sensor technology (and slightly bigger for that matter) but for a lower price on the used market. Granted a fast prime is needed to see the quality. That being said I still like my D80 for most things due to its speed and storage capacity.

[@oniojon]

Sold my D50 in 2010 and just picked it back up for $55 last month!

[@buzios999]

Not too sure who this vid is aimed at, perhaps just people who abuse old equipment and generally complain about how inferior the tech was 15 years ago. Well I never! Next time why don’t you stroll through the rain and drizzle with a 60/70 year old Leica M3 with an F1.4 50mm Summilux and toting a Weston Master lV for those trickly lighting shots when you are using ASA80 Ektachrome in low light. Yeh, maybe gotta schlep along with that old 20lb wooden Manfrotto with the 2lb head for max stability. After that can you test ride in the wet one of those old Rolleiflexes with the Distagons. They just soak up water by osmosis.

[@UrbCrafter]

🤣🤣🤣 Preach...

[@kenziehar316]

I have a Nikon d50 and I’m not gonna lie I got it when I was 11 because I really wanted a camera of my own and I take a lot of good pictures on it I know how to edit it on my MacBook laptop and I’m 14 now and I take good pics and I really need a new camera lol 😂

[@UrbCrafter]

If you struggled to get great pictures out of this camera you are no photographer... Try putting some real glass on that beast and watch it come to life...

[@blatz66]

exactly bros using kit glass and bitching

[@UrbCrafter]

@@blatz66 yup

[@pjc3163]

Actually I've used the 18-55mm lens on both D50 & D200 cameras & it's not a too bad lens. Just keep your ISO down to base & use a tripod especially shooting landscape. Yes the prime lenses are excellent of course! 😊

[@allanhughes7859]

It honestly makes me smile when I hear all this bullshit about cameras ! The camera is only as good as the eye of that individual using it so cut the crap its an art that a camera can help you with like a good brush for an artist my 8 year old daughter took a fantastic picture of a mountain range that I had tried to get for many many years she did it with a cheap Fuji film camera that cost £70 new with nothing like what the D50 has so lets cut to the chase the D50 is a great camera for the price and does what it says on the can !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@liquidiv]

I just used the Nikon D50 around mid January 2020 because I bought it second hand a few years ago for $30. It is old but still works good. Enough to make decent prints and viewing on the phone.

[@oscarhector2968]

aqui tengo fotos con esta camara .saludos.www.flickr.com/photos/161467308@N03/

[@CO8848_2]

Honestly I would care for D750 or whatever the other "sharper" cameras at all. The CCD and lower resolution cameras are simply superior in creating the images I actually want.