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Apr 08, 2011

Very Good Starter DSLR

Even to this day, the Nikon D50 DSLR remains a very good starter camera. While it doesn't have the higher megapixel counts nor some of the fancier features found on newer models such as the D3000 or the D3100, when used properly it is capable of taking stunning pictures. Pros: -6.1 Megapixels is *plenty* for 99% of the uses that people are likely to do. It is more than enough for 8x10 prints, and it is certainly enough for online use. -Instant on - the D50 is ready to take pictures as soon as the camera is turned on. -Battery life is GREAT! I typically go 300-400 shots (no flash) before the battery indicator shows 1/2 charge remaining -Bracketing - some newer starter DSLRs don't have a bracketing feature -Compatibility with older AF lenses. The D50 is compatible with AF, AF-D, and AF-S, it will meter with Ai-P lenses -1/500 flash sync speed (this is great!) -Compatible with older and newer i-TTL flash units -It's nice and light with the AF-S DX 18-55 lens -18-55 has a very versatile zoom range. For most of the stuff that I typically shoot, 18-55 is all I need. -18-55 has a 52mm filter size. (very common size and generally cheap!) Stuff I wish Was Better -Metering has a tendency to over expose. I have to dial in -0.3 or -0.7 exposure compensation -Although bracketing exists, you have to drop into a menu to access it -Only supports up to 2GB SD cards. Generally not a problem when shooting JPEG, but if you shoot RAW like I do, space can be a problem. -18-55 lens - when focusing, the front element rotates. This becomes a problem when using circular polarizing filters. Overall the picture quality is great. If you shoot RAW, then the images can come out a bit muddy looking. However most people shooting RAW do some post processing using Aperture or Photoshop. A properly post processed image out of a D50 looks great. JPEG quality is solid straight out of the camera. I think the best part of the D50 is that it doesn't throw lots of features and options at you (although there are quite a few there - they're just buried in the setup menus). This allows a newer DSLR user to get acquainted or re-acquainted with photography. The camera gets out of the way and you can just concentrate on taking pictures. If you shop wisely, you can get a great complete camera system at half the price of a newer starter kit.

Polaris OEM Factory Rebuild Kit for 280 Pool Cleaner A-48 A48 Replacement Parts

Jul 14, 2020

Great alternative to a new unit!

This kit basically rebuilds the entire Polaris 280. The only part you keep is the inner frame and some of the screws. After the rebuild, your cleaner is basically brand new again for about half the cost of a new one! This is highly recommended for anybody who doesn’t mind spending 30 minutes to take part and reassemble your cleaner.

Apr 08, 2011

Very Good Starter DSLR

Even to this day, the Nikon D50 DSLR remains a very good starter camera. While it doesn't have the higher megapixel counts nor some of the fancier features found on newer models such as the D3000 or the D3100, when used properly it is capable of taking stunning pictures. Pros: -6.1 Megapixels is *plenty* for 99% of the uses that people are likely to do. It is more than enough for 8x10 prints, and it is certainly enough for online use. -Instant on - the D50 is ready to take pictures as soon as the camera is turned on. -Battery life is GREAT! I typically go 300-400 shots (no flash) before the battery indicator shows 1/2 charge remaining -Bracketing - some newer starter DSLRs don't have a bracketing feature -Compatibility with older AF lenses. The D50 is compatible with AF, AF-D, and AF-S, it will meter with Ai-P lenses -1/500 flash sync speed (this is great!) -Compatible with older and newer i-TTL flash units -It's nice and light with the AF-S DX 18-55 lens -18-55 has a very versatile zoom range. For most of the stuff that I typically shoot, 18-55 is all I need. -18-55 has a 52mm filter size. (very common size and generally cheap!) Stuff I wish Was Better -Metering has a tendency to over expose. I have to dial in -0.3 or -0.7 exposure compensation -Although bracketing exists, you have to drop into a menu to access it -Only supports up to 2GB SD cards. Generally not a problem when shooting JPEG, but if you shoot RAW like I do, space can be a problem. -18-55 lens - when focusing, the front element rotates. This becomes a problem when using circular polarizing filters. Overall the picture quality is great. If you shoot RAW, then the images can come out a bit muddy looking. However most people shooting RAW do some post processing using Aperture or Photoshop. A properly post processed image out of a D50 looks great. JPEG quality is solid straight out of the camera. I think the best part of the D50 is that it doesn't throw lots of features and options at you (although there are quite a few there - they're just buried in the setup menus). This allows a newer DSLR user to get acquainted or re-acquainted with photography. The camera gets out of the way and you can just concentrate on taking pictures. If you shop wisely, you can get a great complete camera system at half the price of a newer starter kit.

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