I can't get the FatCash discount to apply.

ssih said:I can't get the FatCash discount to apply.

click "stores", and then "overstock",and then 15% link that place. and FatCash will apply in that link.

I just bought this yesterday, didn't opt to get the 2 year platinum protection plan,

Waiting for my 18-200mm VR lens to come in.

JayGatsby said:Be aware that if you get a 28-75mm lens, you will have no wide angle capability (which the range in which most people shoot most shots, especially indoors). This is due to the 1.6 crop factor, making the lens equivalent to a 45-120mm lens for a 35mm film camera.

You still have the alternative of picking up either the kit lens, or something similar, on eBay.

wrong info here.

Nikon D50's FOV crop factor is 1.5x

thus 28-75mm equals to 42-112.5mm.

while it is generally true that people use some wide angle side, you cannot strictly assume that most people shoot in wide angle. besides, with DSLR, you probably need more than one lens to cover your shooting needs.

heh great deal on this camera, I was gonna post this last night, but forgot. Too bad I lack the funds for this

Know that you are getting a refurbished product tho, and with nikons average shutter life being 50k shots, you camera may show up with a shutter that will need to be replaced soon.

daydaydvd said:
this body only deal is good for people hate the kit lens.

Just so people know, the kit lens on the d50 is a piece of crap and should be avoided.
Manually focusing this lens is akward, not only because the range of motion is small - making it difficult to do small adjustments - but the lens will focus "past infinity" quite a bit (like 20%). Also, if you "bump" the camera (even very) gently, the manual focus will get "bumped" out of position - fireworks exploding overhead will mess up your manual focus. D50 does have some issues with auto focusing at night at the stars, moon, etc.

IR Remotes are cheap for the d50 ($18), but overstock doesn't have any.
Oh, get screen protectors for the lcd (get some pda ones and cut to fit) the back doesn't scratch easily, but you can scratch it. Kind of surprised that Nikon didn't put in a bevel or something to protect it.

Also, (just a FYI/do you know how lucky you are) a d50 kit in Caada at costco is $999 plus 15% tax.

lostspyder said:heh great deal on this camera, I was gonna post this last night, but forgot. Too bad I lack the funds for this

Know that you are getting a refurbished product tho, and with nikons average shutter life being 50k shots, you camera may show up with a shutter that will need to be replaced soon.

So, if you see something like this...
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Warranty is only 90 days, which makes this a bit iffy. I'd toss down $80 for a camera bag and an additional 2 year warranty from nikon - not sure if the warranty works with refurbs tho
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Would sure suck if it broke on a trip though...

I've read that you can actually use Nikkor AI lenses...they won't meter so you have to use external metering (I've several Nikkor normal, wide and 100 and 200...but alas without the coupling for metering).

Is it correct that I can use these? Anyone have experience? I've read several great websites that speak to this issue, and I would like to hear from those who have used these lenses with the D series.

Appreciate the comments from those who have. (Or have decided that's an awful idea, too.)

sap1437 said:Thanks OP! I've ordered one!

Been eyeing the D50 for the longest time and gave this one a shot! Best price I've seen around....

Great price on a highly recommended camera - just check www.dpreview.com

Ditto and snagged one.