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20-05-2006, 10:26 PM
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| | | Nikon D50 or D70 ?
hi ive been scanning through some of the threads here and i can see that you know your cameras  id appreaciate some advice on the differences of the D50 and D70.
Ive been after an DSLR for some time now and was wondering if it is worth me waiting and saving abit more to get the D70 or should i go ahead and get the D50? (the D200 is out of my price range hehe) im abit of a newbe in photography but ive used my Fuji S5000 to death and have now sold it to go towards one of them.
I really like the way the D50 feels ive tested one out in jessops and it felt perfect plus the D50 is going for £396 now in that store and the D70 is over £700 |
20-05-2006, 10:31 PM
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Go for the D50, I am a canon user, but my brother in law has had the D70s and now owns the D50 and D200 he reckons that the D50 is a really really good. Having seen some of his images I would agree! |
20-05-2006, 10:32 PM
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The difference is not worth the difference in money.
Buy the D50 and spend the extra on better glass.
(Try to wangle a deal to replace the 18-55mm kit lens with the 18-70mm DX off the D70s)
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20-05-2006, 10:40 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys i think im gonna go for the D50 then and ill try and get the 18-70mm DX with it instead of the 18-55mm  |
20-05-2006, 10:50 PM
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I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it. |
20-05-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bunny I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it. | I totaly agree. I bought a Nikon D50 with twoZoom lens and am overjoyed with it and the results I am getting
I got the 18-55 lens and the 55-200 lens |
20-05-2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bunny I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it. | Nice to have you with us Bunny and look forward to seeing some of your images in the Gallery! |
20-05-2006, 11:07 PM
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once again thanks for the advice guys , also i enjoyed taking macro shots with my Fuji s5000 what decent macro lens would you recommend to go with the D50? |
20-05-2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tokay once again thanks for the advice guys , also i enjoyed taking macro shots with my Fuji s5000 what decent macro lens would you recommend to go with the D50? | Sigma 150 |
20-05-2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JM Sigma 150 |
I have the Sigma 150mm - an awesome lens but costs more than he's probably paying for the D50.
I'd recommend the Sigma 50mm - you need to get closer but it's less than half the price and great quality!
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20-05-2006, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Oy I have the Sigma 150mm - an awesome lens but costs more than he's probably paying for the D50.
I'd recommend the Sigma 50mm - you need to get closer but it's less than half the price and great quality! | Very true used to own one but ebayed it for the canon 100mm |
21-05-2006, 12:38 AM
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| | | Re: Nikon D50 or D70 ?
The Sigma 105mm macro is worth a look as well, it's a tidy little lens and does just offer that bit more distance between lens and subject, and that can make the world of difference when trying to photograph some species. |
21-05-2006, 09:25 PM
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cool advice people ill be getting the D50 with the 18-70mm DX and sigma 105mm macro lens this friday (payday) , then next month more lens hehe , once thanks alot people i appreciate the advice |
21-05-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tokay cool advice people ill be getting the D50 with the 18-70mm DX and sigma 105mm macro lens this friday (payday) , then next month more lens hehe , once thanks alot people i appreciate the advice | If you are buying it from Jessops check the Jessops web price first as the instore price is sometimes different and you can then make them let you have it for the web price.
Good luck with your purchase...........had my D50 just over a week and it's great. |
21-05-2006, 09:30 PM
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The D50 is excellent,the Sigma 150 also very good if you find yourself short of ackers look at the Tamron 90 SP di macro
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21-05-2006, 09:55 PM
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cool i was looking at the tamron macro lens today on my lunch break didnt have a price on it thou |
21-05-2006, 10:25 PM
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Im new to photography but I have just got a D200 and for a Macro lens im using a Tamron 90mm Macro. Im very pleased with the Lens, I got it for £279.99 It gets the top marks in a photography mag this week beating Nikon, cannon and Sigma Macro lenses. As I say im no expert yet but I do like that lens and have some experience with macro albeit limited.
One tip though shop around as Jessops are up to £100-£500 more on some lenses and memory cards! Check out camera world or warehouse express as they always have the best prices and a much better service in my opinion. I always find Jessop to be pricey with lenses and cards. |
21-05-2006, 10:44 PM
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Just to let you know the D50 body is only £327 at http://www.warehouseexpress.com/
plus some package deals. |
21-05-2006, 10:49 PM
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| | | Re: Nikon D50 or D70 ?
Got my memory card: Sandisk Extreme 3, 1GB, off Amazon Market Place for £31 + p&p.
Good card |
21-05-2006, 10:52 PM
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Thats a bit Jammy Alan, as you say very good card though. I just paid £88.99 for a 2G extream 3 but Jessops want £221.99 for it!!! How can they claim to have such low prices? |
21-05-2006, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bushcraft Thats a bit Jammy Alan, as you say very good card though. I just paid £88.99 for a 2G extream 3 but Jessops want £221.99 for it!!! How can they claim to have such low prices? | They cant count mate, they never could!. Plenty of Ex 3's on Amazon at the min. |
21-05-2006, 11:01 PM
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Just had a look at your paintings Alan, very very good, your extremely talented.
I used Amazon to get my Nikon coolpix 4500, at the time they had the best price for it anywhere as far as I know, I got it for £360 and this was back in the days when it was £599 I believe. I will have a look tomorrow and find somthing I paid over the odds for lol. |
22-05-2006, 02:58 PM
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| | | Re: Nikon D50 or D70 ?
just been looking on warehouseexpress.com/
at some package deals. they have a Nikon D50 Black plus
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G SG IF ED for £499 thanks for the link Bushcraft |
22-05-2006, 03:03 PM
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| | | Re: Nikon D50 or D70 ?
Check out the advert for Calumet in Amateur Photographer. They are offering a D50 kit with the following:
D50 Body
Nikon 70-300mm lens
Calumet Tripod Legs
Calumet Tripod Head
Shoulder Bag
Spare rechargeable battery
Sandisk 512mb card
All for £499.95 
For another £200 you can add a Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG Macro lens !
Olly |
22-05-2006, 03:16 PM
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Indeed...and the offers on the D70 and D200 aren't to be sniffed at either (both come with a SanDisk 2gb card which has gotta be worth a bit)....shame I cut up the credit card at the weekend 
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