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Information is generally a good thing. The better informed we are, the decisions we tend to make are expected to make more sense. An overload of inconclusive information is however a pain.

I am hoping to make the switch to a DSLR soon (my P&S is only 6 months old and am feeling guilty about that, but I really think I will utilize an SLR) and am not able to choose between Nikon D50 and D70s.

They seem very similar and the price difference is too big (approx. SGD 400) to just go for the fancier model (The differce will probably go a long way towards buying a good used lens). I have read almost every single review on the net (some more than a dozen times). I have no idea if the differences matter to me.

Do I need the 2 dials in manual mode (do I need the manual mode, well yes I like using my friend's Nikon FM10 and manually focussing a shot makes me take my time and look at the scene and compose better, I tend to get trigger happy with autofocus), do I need the DOF preview button (the screen seems to go dark and I see very little) but everone keeps talking about it as if its the holy grail. The D70s kit lens is better (but what about the cost savings and I could probably use that to get a good lens).

I am confused and would love to hear from some one who has actually tested these two side by side (I would love to test them, though I dont know anyone using the D50 personally).

Any and all opinions welcome (including nikon sucks, move to yada yada yada).

Update: 1 Dec 2005 3:46 PM

I bought my Nikon D50 today. Need to take it out for a spin, to read the manual and generally shoot like crazy. Got it from Cathay in Peninsular Plaza for SGD 1300 with 1GB of memory and a nice camera bag (with enough compartments to hold 2 bodies with lenses mounted and a spare lens. I also have the option of buying the AF DX 255-200mm lens from Nikon for $199. I dont think I will exercise this option as I want to have a telephoto lens I can use on a film body as well (looking at a used F80). If anyone wants to buy the 55-200 lens please let me know, you can use my offer and buy it.

First impressions:

The kit lens is ok. I prefer the 50mm f/1.8 that I have been using with the FM10 (AF D lens and hence can be used with the D50).

The camera handling is great. I haven't yet tried putting it in manual mode and I have not had the time to do outdoor shots. Will publish a detailed analysis after I have handled the camera for a while. Some of my internal shots shook (I need to first find the buttons to control ISO, or how to invoke the flash), need to take a better look at the images on the computer.

I am planning to go take photos of the marathon this weekend. If anyone is going please give me a buzz and I shall join you.

Will put up snaps soon.

"Nikon D50 vs D70s - The more informed you are the more confused you are" by nmk
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