Nikon D5000 12 3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR Lens and 2 7 inch Vari angle LCD
A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon’s EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Nice camera, mediocre lens
I purchased this camera a little over a month ago as my first DSLR; previously I have used manual film SLR cameras, and I wanted a digital camera that gave me the same kind of control as the film SLRs. The camera itself is nice and takes excellent images. The interface could be faster; in a fast moving situation I often don’t have the time to navigate through the menu to select the precise ISO or white balance setting I’d like to use, but this is a minor quibble. Some of the preset “scene” settings are better than others; the snow setting produced excellent pictures with excellent, well saturated color during a recent blizzard, but the portrait settings often leave the subject looking greenish. I can get around this using the auto or manual setting, however.
My major gripe about the camera is the lens kit; at about 45-55mm zoom, the smallest aperture setting goes all the way up to 5.2, which sometimes makes it difficult to create a soft, out of focus background for a tightly framed subject in the foreground. I’ve also noticed significant barrel distortion at the higher end of the zoom range, again 45-55 mm.
5 Stars great buy!
this is my first slr camera and love it! easy to use. i’ve never used slr camera before but it only took me a while to master it. there’s a lot of features and youll have fun working with this baby!
4 Stars Rookie
Got this camera a month ago, maybe 1000 pictures, to replace a few different point and shoots. My wife used to use a Canon 35mm and my sister has a Digitial Canon, not sure which model. I was determined to buy a Canon. Read all of the reviews and had my mind made up. Went to the store and was able to handle both cameras for about a half an hour. Nikon had me from that minute. I really love this camera. Feels great, easy controls, good build quality, lots of options. I have a baby due soon and was tired of missing shots with spotty point and shoots. I am a rookie and I am still learning how to use this thing but so far so good. My friends have all asked if I got a new camera because I instantly started to taking better pictures. No, I’m not quitting my day job. The software that came with the camera was weak. I will have to invest in Elements or something.
I am sure all the experts can tell you why “x” is so much better than “y” but I’m telling you, as an average joe, if you want to get an entry level DSLR with more than just basic features, then you can’t go wrong with the D5000.
5 Stars turning an amateur photographer to Pro
first and foremost i wanted to thank my good friend KHQ for cutting me a sweet deal on this camera! i was really about to get into the SLR until i saw some of the photos he took with it. He apparently was opting for another camera which allowed me to get my grubby hands on this! I wish i would have gotten the Nikon School DVD, Fast, Fun and Easy III Featuring the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR to understand it immediately. But after messing with it in Dubai and after 800 varying pictures which leads me to believe i have a very long way in photography! But this camera has it all! you see creative sides of yourself with this!
5 Stars Newbie to Digital SLR and love this camera
The D5000 has surpassed all our expectations. Image quality, the Vibration Reduction, manual settings, ease of use, easily understood menus and quick keys on the exterior of the camera. The Battery life is amazing and lasts much longer than our old point and shoot camera even with the flash being used 50% of the shots and over 500 pictures taken. The video (Live View) is good but is not why we bought the camera and we haven’t used the software.
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