Nikon D70s and D50 officially launched

Yesterday Nikon has officially announced 2 new D-SLR cameras, D70s and D50.

D70s is the upgraded version of D70. It has improved auto focus accuracy, slightly wider flash coverage, a higher capacity battery, a new larger 2.0" LCD monitor and re-designed menus.
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Good news for existing D70 owners is that Nikon also release new firmware for D70 so that
they can enjoy the improved function introduced in D70s as well. The D70 firmware updater will be released worldwide in mid-May.
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D50 is the newest and smallest D-SLR in Nikon family. The D50 is clearly an entry level market camera targeted for amateurs who want to switch from compact cammera. Noted that it uses SD cards and not CF, whereby most compact camera users should already have a them.
With the starting price of $899 (kit) and available in two colors; black and silver, this will surely effect the high-end prosumer camera producer like Sony DSC-F828 or Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 and of course the direct opponent - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT .
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Along with that, two new Nikon AF-S DX lenses are also being introduced. The new D50 kit lenses - AF-S DX 18-55 mm F3.5-F5.6G ED and the complementary AF-S DX 55-200mm F4.5-F5.6G ED. Both lenses will be available in black and silver to match body colors of the D50.
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