Pictur quality very best the d50 is a 6.1 megapixel entry level digital single lence reflex.launched in june 2005 with the upgrade d70 its designed for consumers looking to upgrade from all in one compact to thair first digital slr.althought the bodies of the nikon d50 tip the scales within a few ounces of each other the d50 s AF-S DX zoom nikon 18mm to 55mm f/3.5 to f/5.6g ed kit lence furnished whithout a lens. battry is long life.