Despite the numbering, which is more likely a spoiler for Canon’s 10D, 20D, 30D sequence, this camera is an improvement on the D50 which it is set to replace. Aggressively aimed at those not happy with response times from digital compacts and bridge cameras, as well as film shooters who want an economic route into digital and first time family snappers, the camera majors on ease of use. To suit the first and third groups, the camera will only be available in kit form, packaged with an all-new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens. It is here that the aim of getting film users to migrate to digital that the camera falls down, only being able to use their DX lenses fitted with SWM autofocus motors. It also restricts the range of third party lenses available to use on the camera.



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