The Incomparable Nikon D50

I used a Nikon D90 and an AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens to make this image of the D50. It's fitted with the Nikon AH-4 Handstrap which I didn't much get on with. I am a Professor of Camera Strapage and after years of comprehensive study, I favour the sort of lightweight shoulder strap that you can wrap around your wrist.

The D50 was Nikon's first DSLR aimed at the consumer market and sold from June 2005 until November 2006. It was properly set up from the start and never needed any 'firmware' updates. It was equipped with five focus points which was generous compared to its D40 and D60 successors.

It is the only entry-level Nikon DSLR to have the autofocus motor ('screw drive') built into the camera body where the camera is backwards-compatible with mechanical autofocus lenses. This feature has been eliminated on later entry-level models and is currently only available on mid-range and advanced models. This makes the 19 ounce D50 the lightest Nikon DSLR to have the autofocus motor.