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Technical Notes—Optional Accessories
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Nikon fi lters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rear-
interchange.
Use Nikon fi lters; other fi lters may interfere with au to fo cus
or elec tron ic range fi nd ing.
•The D50 can not be used with linear polarizing fi lters. Use the C-PL
circular polarizing fi lter instead.
•The NC and L37C fi lters are recommended for pro tect ing the lens.
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When using an R60 fi lter,
set exposure compensation to +1.
•To prevent moiré, use of a fi lter is not recommended when the sub-
ject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is
in the frame.
•Center-weighted metering is recommended with fi lters with exposure
factors (fi lter factors) over 1 × (Y48, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND4S,
ND8S, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12).
Software
♦ Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.3 or Later): Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3
or later can be used to capture photos to a computer and to edit and
save RAW images in other formats.
Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D50:
SanDisk 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
Toshiba 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on
the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
Memory Cards
•Format memory cards in the camera before fi rst use.
•Turn the pow er off before in sert ing or re mov ing mem o ry cards. Do not remove
mem o ry cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or re move or disconnect the
power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or cop-
ied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data
or in dam age to the camera or card.
•Do not touch the card terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects.
•Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to ob serve this precaution could dam-
age the card.
•Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
•Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.