Which one is better between D50 vs D70/D70s.
Some people strongly say that D50 is better since it's later version.
However I believe that they are same in picture quality.
The D50 and D70s should be the closest in technology, and I personally don't think there's a whit of difference between the three of them. None of them are 'better' than the other as far as image quality goes. FWIW, Nikon has published images in Nikon World magazine taken with the D50.
The question is does the d50 have the features that you need? If it does then go for it -- I can't imagine the quality of the end result being that much different.
One of my first modern Nikon cameras was an F70. It probably had the most ..."interesting" menu system. It did have only one command dial (like the D50) and all I can say is once you have realized the benefit of two, I really couldn't see myself going back. It's personal opinion of course but I like the two command dial setup.
I wouldn't expect too much difference in image quality. Not enough to say it makes a difference or atleast a quantifiable difference. Stunning photo's could be created with either!
D50 has even more in-camera processing than D70(S) so does the alleged better image quality. If you dislike post-processing or like high saturation/sharpened image out of camera, D50 probably better suits your need.
nikonpenguin wrote:
Which one is better between D50 vs D70/D70s.
Some people strongly say that D50 is better since it's later version.
However I believe that they are same in picture quality.
I do a lot of night photography, and I would have serious problems with a D50 because the top display is not lit. Another thing is that the on-board flash cannot be used as a commander. Other thing I use all the time: the grid in the viewer... I also like (and use) the two wheels a lot.
Picture quality will not be an issue, but even if the D50 is an incredible bargain and excellent quality camera, I would think twice because of the limitations...
Just my 2 cts
Once post-processing is done, the differences would be indistinguishable. "In-camera results" really has no meaning in the real world. Steps taken in postprocessing which include unsharp masking, render all original in-camera differeces, irrelevant and moot,
Once post-processing is done, the differences would be indistinguishable. "In-camera results" really has no meaning in the real world. Steps taken in postprocessing which include unsharp masking, render all original in-camera differeces, irrelevant and moot,
This will generally hold true for almost every DSLR in the 6 MP range.
And especially in print you would find it quite impossible to distinguish one camera from the other.
Only on screen at 100% and when identified in a side by side comparison can most of us know for sure what camera was used.
John
I own both the D50 and the D70s and use both fairly often. The grid, the backlight and the peace of mind of the aftermarket battery grip on the D70S make it my favorite. The D50 however is also great, actually I usually attach a telelens on the D50 and the D70s I personally use for smaller lenses.
Interestingly enough I just purchased a nearly mint F4s so I'm not sure if I'll still be using the D70s as my primary camera in the near future
I thought that D50 has better high iso performance, especially at ISO1600. I have seen a 20x30 print shot at ISO1600 from the D50. I don't think my D70 is nearly as clean at ISO1600.
I have played with them both at a store back to back. The D50 is tweaked with a consumer more in mind and the image quality is mindblowing for such a little camera. I prefer less done to the shot - you know soft out of the camera meself personaly but was very impressed with the D50 anyway. Not that it matters because I'm one of those that has to be reminded that a jpg isn't the last step in a raw workflow only ( some guys still shoot jpgs?? ) and it makes an insignificant difference then.
Reviews like DPreview and Steves digicams note that the focus on the D50 is actually better than on the D70 - that makes a bigger difference to me than the D70's second comand dial and faster frame rate. Add the size difference and the 300-400 difference when new (about 40-50 percent!) and I lean towards the D50 for myself.
Unbelievable how much you get for how little!
If you dislike post-processing or like high saturation/sharpened image out of camera, D50 probably better suits your need.
