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Technical Notes—Optional Accessories
Filters
• 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.
• 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
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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.
