D50 questions

fatjp · 9th August 2005

Hi all just bought the D50 time to get some things to protect this baby
1) is there a screen protector fro the camera just like D70,
if yes how much, where to buy

2) 3rd party battery, recommendation pls

3) is there a firmware upgrade for D50 at the moment ?

MyNikon · 9th August 2005

1) There's no clip-on LCD protector for D50. You can use those stick-on types used on PDAs.

2) You can try the Eastgear batteries. Not as long lasting as the original still able to get a few hundred shots out of a fully charged one. Cheap too, $30 or less.

3) Firmware upgrades won't be out so soon as the camera has only been released. It will take some months.

fatjp · 9th August 2005

Oh i see

How about the remote controller is there 3rd party ones or must use original

if yes where to find

Thx

donchua · 9th August 2005

I bought a 3rd party batt for $25, not EastGear as no stock at that time, taken 500+ pic
but not uisng the build in flash and batt drop only 1 bar.
The original batt will last mouch more long but I bought 1 more just in case..

LCD protector I used those PDA flim type and cut myself.

The infra remote is Nikon ML-L3, cost only $16.
CP no stock at that time, bought from AP funan.
You might wanna call them up to check stock..

itchy · 9th August 2005

I use a pda sticker for the lcd screen. Luckily when I bought it was the eXACT fit. heh heh heh... can't remember the model of pda that will fit exactly though. bought from harvey norman and the price is not nice,

don: din think the remote would be so cheap!

Today at botanic gardens noticed the first drop in the battery bar whilst shooting, subsequently it dropped faster. Quite the opposite of nokia phones which usually have a strong last bar. Anyone experienced otherwise?

donchua · 9th August 2005

Originally Posted by itchy

I use a pda sticker for the lcd screen. Luckily when I bought it was the eXACT fit. heh heh heh... can't remember the model of pda that will fit exactly though. bought from harvey norman and the price is not nice,

don: din think the remote would be so cheap!

Today at botanic gardens noticed the first drop in the battery bar whilst shooting, subsequently it dropped faster. Quite the opposite of nokia phones which usually have a strong last bar. Anyone experienced otherwise?

I already bought it and Nikon site also stated RRP $16 for ML-L3 Infra Remote.
Want to see my receipt?

BTW, how many pic you taken at botanic gardens when you notice the 1st drop?
Batt full charge?
I today taken 281 pics on Sheares Bridge and batt still show full bars.

espn · 9th August 2005

Nikon EN-EL3s can last very long, but once the battery drops 1 single bar, be prepared it can die very fast after that.

1) Is there a need for protector? A film protector only prevents scratches, it won't prevent knocks.

2) Why 3rd party, you've made a thousand dollar investment only to scrimp on originals?

3) If it isn't broken, why worry about firmware upgrades? Anyway if it's out, you'll know, cos the forum gets updated fast.

xtemujin · 10th August 2005

I'm using a PDA film protector which cost me $9.90 bought at Sim Lim Square.

I would suggest that you bring the D50 and try out the camera film protector as there are the 2" and 3".

I bought the 3rd party En-EL3 from Eastgear 1800mAH at $29.95 and it is good to go.

HTH.

obewan · 10th August 2005

Seem like the owners for D50 is expanding. Soon we can start a D50 owners list.

Or is there such a thread already ???

9th August 2005	#1
fatjp Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Khatib Posts: 649	D50 questions Hi all just bought the D50 time to get some things to protect this baby 1) is there a screen protector fro the camera just like D70, if yes how much, where to buy 2) 3rd party battery, recommendation pls 3) is there a firmware upgrade for D50 at the moment ?

9th August 2005	#2
MyNikon Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bedok North Posts: 290	1) There's no clip-on LCD protector for D50. You can use those stick-on types used on PDAs. 2) You can try the Eastgear batteries. Not as long lasting as the original still able to get a few hundred shots out of a fully charged one. Cheap too, $30 or less. 3) Firmware upgrades won't be out so soon as the camera has only been released. It will take some months.

9th August 2005	#4
donchua Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 7,814	I bought a 3rd party batt for $25, not EastGear as no stock at that time, taken 500+ pic but not uisng the build in flash and batt drop only 1 bar. The original batt will last mouch more long but I bought 1 more just in case.. LCD protector I used those PDA flim type and cut myself. The infra remote is Nikon ML-L3, cost only $16. CP no stock at that time, bought from AP funan. You might wanna call them up to check stock..

9th August 2005	#5
itchy Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katong Posts: 394	I use a pda sticker for the lcd screen. Luckily when I bought it was the eXACT fit. heh heh heh... can't remember the model of pda that will fit exactly though. bought from harvey norman and the price is not nice, don: din think the remote would be so cheap! Today at botanic gardens noticed the first drop in the battery bar whilst shooting, subsequently it dropped faster. Quite the opposite of nokia phones which usually have a strong last bar. Anyone experienced otherwise?

9th August 2005	#7
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Nikon EN-EL3s can last very long, but once the battery drops 1 single bar, be prepared it can die very fast after that. 1) Is there a need for protector? A film protector only prevents scratches, it won't prevent knocks. 2) Why 3rd party, you've made a thousand dollar investment only to scrimp on originals? 3) If it isn't broken, why worry about firmware upgrades? Anyway if it's out, you'll know, cos the forum gets updated fast.

10th August 2005	#8
xtemujin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapura, Singapore Posts: 1,892	I'm using a PDA film protector which cost me $9.90 bought at Sim Lim Square. I would suggest that you bring the D50 and try out the camera film protector as there are the 2" and 3". I bought the 3rd party En-EL3 from Eastgear 1800mAH at $29.95 and it is good to go. HTH.

10th August 2005	#9
obewan Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,795	Seem like the owners for D50 is expanding. Soon we can start a D50 owners list. Or is there such a thread already ???