nikon D50 or D70

[big si]

im in the market for a new camera and realy like the D70 but the price of he
D50 is more appealing.


so can i ask you all for some advice on which to choose

thanks in advance

si

[jimmy]

I've never used a d50 in anger, its essentially the same as a d70 but slightly smaller and with just the one dial on it for adjusting things. It's still a very capable camera.

[Slowhand]

Understood from a recent test here in a German photo magazine, that the D70 is above the D50 featurewise, only on par in terms of picture quality (here and there they better each other) and inferior on connectivity, as the D70 only features USB 1.1....oh oh...

I'm in the same situation, but wait for the Photokina in Cologn/Germany to pass in autumn to wait for new stuff to come out....

[big si]

thanks guys i think i will go for the D70 because im after a camera to last me a long time and im a gadget freak so more features will be top of the order

[Slowhand]

Just be aware there is a D70 and D70s. The difference is a different colored menu, but an increased monitor from 1,8 to 2 inches diagonal. Unfortunately, both have that lame USB 1.1 connection fot data download.

I was hoping that due to the new Sony 100 SLR 10MP camera the Nikon D200 would get under substantial price pressure sucking down all other models as well....

So, waiting another 3 month til the Photokina could be wise.....may be not all...

[jimmy]

My original D70 has the new menus, its just a software upgrade, no biggie. The bigger screen is always nice so you can see if your photos are any good though.

My d70 is my backup / short lens camera (how posh) but might make a return to being my only camera in a month or so. I really like it.