D50 is ok, i'd pick it ovear a D40 (i think that's what ur referring to in your D50 + weight) The D50 is bigger, and has the dedicated information panel, which they took out to make the D40 smaller. Also D50 can use all the Nikon lenses, not just the AF-S/AF-I lenses. There's one thats in the RS Buy and Sell for 700....might be the same guy.
i personally was trying to get a D50 but ended up settling for a used XT
here, check this link out
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp...n_d40&show=all