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LDfan

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I'm trying to research a decent entry level DSLR but from what I've read the D50/70 don't have the ability to use a shutter release cable? Is this true? I find this kind of odd for a SLR camera. Otherwise I may have to get a digital Rebel.

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The D50 and D70 don't have actual cable release option, but you can use an IR remote to trigger the shutter. If you do go for a remote, you might want to check out Pogo's personal universal remote instead of going w/ the Nikon branded remote, which is quite weak in IR range. I never got around to it myself, but many others have had no problems w/ using the Pogo remote (or some other universal remote) -- one co-worker of mine went that route for his D70.

Too bad I can't have that inexpensive option for the D200 though...
 

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Interesting. How does this remote work? Do you basically set the camera to Bulb then click the remote?

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You just click the remote (period). :D If you need this for bulb mode, you might need to do some more digging to find out how it'd work for that. I'll see if my coworker knows.
 

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Oh, the D70 allows both a wired and remote option for a release, while the D50 only offers remote release.

I'm with you, I'm trying to decide which one to get, and I'm having a hard time deciding. I won't be making any money with this, it will be purely for fun, but the 18-70 on the d70 is almost enough for me to spend the extra $$ The feature set isn't tha much better, but the stock lens is better.

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Brent,

You must be thinking of the D70s, not original D70, w/ a wired remote option. I had forgotten that the D70s has that option.

I would suggest giving both D50 and D70/D70s a hands-on try before choosing. You can always buy the 18-70 DX lens separately, if that's what you want on a D50.

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Thanks, you're right.

The 70 fills up my hand nicely, just like my old 35MM stuff with motor drive attached. While the 50 feels just as well made, it is quite a bit smaller.

The accessories catalog for the 70 is much larger than the 50 too.

Brent
 

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Consider the 50 if:

You don't already have a collection of Compact Flash Cards
You're never going to buy a Nikon flashgun (D50 must use the more expensive SB-800 for wireless flash)
If you don't mind the slightly more clunky ergonomics (2nd command dial on the 70 is invaluable, I find)
If you want better JPGs straight out of the camera (the 70 generally needs some post work on most shots but you can minimise this).
 

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Hi Jeff,

I have a D50 and so far I love it. I used Minolta SLR film cameras forever and then several differnet digital point and shoot cameras.

I also bought the 18-70 DX lens and it has been great for me. I plan to add a larger zoom next and I am looking into that now.

Good luck,
Glenn
 

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