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Nikon D50 vs D5000 vs D70?
Aug 21, 2011 11:21:27   #
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hello
I have a NIkon D50 Digital SLR camera. Is it any different with a D5000, D70 or other Nikon cameras. Should ikeep what i have or upgrade. I want to learn about f-stops, shutterspeed, jpegs, i take many pic but feel i can do better. i am an amateur photographer.
thank you
Lydia

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Aug 21, 2011 11:50:28   #
laith
 
In fact all of them are goog cameras but you can find minor difference that do non affect the image quality as much as one thinks. The main difference occur in the program of processing , video ability and the time of storage .cameras have 3 main things:
1-the sensor which may differ in minor points.
2-lenses
3-the design software that makes the required process
the f no. control the opening of the lens in which light can enter within the time of the shutter speed, as it is low the e open is wide with shallow depth of field that can be seen sharp in the image while big no. means narrow opening and wide range of depth field.
Jpeg is the extension file(type) of image storage

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Aug 21, 2011 18:39:24   #
Freddie Loc: Orlando, FL
 
Do a Google search on Nikon D50 vs D70 or D5000. You will get lots of good information. LCD size, editing features, maximum flash sync, number of megapixels, focusing motor in the camera body, etc will be explained. Briefly, the D70 is a more advanced model, has 6 mp, a small LCD, but is now 7 years old. The D50 has 6 mp, a few less features, but is a year newer. The D5000 has 12 mp, a larger LCD, is 5 years newer, is easier to use, lighter weight, but requires AF-S lenses because it doesn't have an autofocus motor.
I think the D70 was the best of the three in it's day, but it is very old in Digital years. I still have 2 of them and love them.
Look at the D90 for lots of features and newer technology. It is 3 generations newer than the D70 with more of everything. I have a D90 as a backup camera. It will also do 720P video.

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Aug 21, 2011 18:56:14   #
laith
 
That true but i prefer that if one now should think of newer one if he has to buy (D5100 is a good option).

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Aug 22, 2011 11:39:05   #
Freddie Loc: Orlando, FL
 
Lydia, since you already have the D50, use it as your classroom. The D50 is a great camera to learn about f-stops and shutterspeed. Don't forget ISO settings. As Laith stated above, the different cameras have slightly different features, but your image quality will be the same. The quality is more about you than the camera. Photography is all about allowing light to your sensor. Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO have an effect on each other. There are some good articles on the internet. Read some articles, then get your D50, use manual, shutter priority, and aperture priority and take lots of pictures altering your settings. If you use a tripod, you will reduce camera shake so you can compare your results. When you look at your pix on the computer, open them, right click, choose properties (way down on the list) then the details tab. There you will find the settings you used to take the picture. You can learn a lot about the relationship between shutter speed and aperture there. Shallow or deep depth of field is often a goal when taking photos, learn about that. Higher ISO settings will let you use higher F settings and faster shutter speeds, but you image quality will suffer as you go higher. It's a great hobby, when you grasp these relationships, it gets to be more fun and your results will improve. Good Luck, Freddie

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