Buy Cheap 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
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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.
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Technical Details
- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
- Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization
- D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
- Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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"Price review." 2010-03-27By
Turab Nazar (Pleasanton, CA)
This is not a product review, its a complaint.
With in two weeks/less the price went down on your website for this product.
Is it standard, do I get the difference back.
I paid $682.00.
Please advice.
Thanks for your consideration.
Turab Nazar.
925-238-5679
"Excellent choice for newbies and experienced users" 2010-03-27By
Surgery100 (Washington, DC)
Pros: Strong feature set for the money. Excellent picture quality. Good lens kit (vibration reduction works great). Great camera for beginners and non-hardcore enthusiasts (Hard core enthusiasts might want to consider the D300s). Many automatic presets allow beginners to feel comfortable, easy controls allow creativity for more experienced users. Articulated LCD.
Cons: No autofocus in video mode. No autofocus motor in camera body (on the flip side this keeps weight and cost down).
Summary: Most common controls are intuitive and a small learning curve unveils the rest. The flip screen is a big plus, particularly in conjunction with the live-view mode which allows to frame and construct the picture without using the viewfinder. Very fast processor (same as in D90) and a 20 picture plus buffer allows for bursts at maximum resolution (maximum resolution and JPEG fine quality with a class 6 memory card allows 8-10 picture burst without decreasing quality, less if taking pictures in RAW format).
The camera does not have an autofocus motor (like most in this class). While this makes the camera lighter and reduces the price, it also limits the autofocus lenses available (will only autofocus with AF-S or the more expensive AF-I lenses). Any Nikon mount lens is compatible, but if they are not AF-S or -I you'll need to focus manually. That being said, Nikon offers 2 great basic lenses with vibration reduction for under $250 each. Sigma and Tamron also offer a host of compatible lenses.
The camera allows to shoot short (5 min) hi-def video (720). This is a nice extra, but keep in mind a couple of things, it will not autofocus after video capture starts, and the mic is quite poor. Again, a nice addition, but not really a strong feature.
Among the three $1100 and less Nikon models, compared to the D3000, the D5000 has a much more robust feature set, faster processor and better resolution. It also shoots video and all this for about $125-150 more. Most certainly worth the step up. Compared to the D90, it has similar photo quality and features. The controls on the D90 allow for slightly easier selection, also the camera has an autofocus motor, and finally, it can autofocus even after capture has started. At about $350-400 more (around $1150) consider whether these features are worth the extra expense, but it seems like a big jump in price for a small jump in features (and almost imperceptible difference in quality).
"Love the DOF with Video" 2010-03-19By
P. OzolsLove the depth of feld with video on this camera. If you are going for the movie look, this is for you. You will need to watch out for panning as DSLR cameras don't handle that well. However, if you plan your shots, it's great.
"The Camera that's with you is the best one for you!" 2010-03-18By
BIGGSTR (Virginia)
I've been into serious photography since the early 1970s when photography was about film speed, shutter speed, and f-stop. I've owned three Nikon prosumer and professional-grade film cameras and three Nikon digital cameras and their associated lenses. This includes almost complete sets of AIS and AF-D primes and a smattering of professional zooms (I've never been short of equipment). However, I noticed that my D200 and professional zooms tended to sit on the shelf because they were too heavy to comfortably take on photo expeditions. There was also the issue of complexity in the D200. Of late, what I always seemed to have with me were the lighter and simpler to use D60 and the Nikon AF-S 16-85mm VR zoom. After losing the D60 to an accident, I replaced it with the D5000. I love it! It's with me every day as I take walks in the woods. (Contrary to what you might read, I have also successfully used the D5000 with AIS manual focus lenses and a hand-held light meter with excellent results.) As features, I especially like the D5000's swivel monitor and the ability to see and change setting on the monitor rather than delve into layers of menus. Using the D5000, I recently did a comparison between the venerable AIS 20mm prime lens and the AF-S 16-85mm VR zoom at 20mm. It was a revelation! The 16-85mm zoom beat the AIS prime hands down for clarify, sharpness, and chromatic aberration. In short, when simplicity and easy of use matter, the D5000 + 16-85mm VR zoom is an impressive kit.
"Used to be a 35mm SLR buff and tired of "point and shoot" cameras" 2010-03-10By
T. Arceneaux (New Orleans, LA)
I used to be a semi-pro 35mm photographer and loved choosing aperture (for selecting depth of field) or shutter speed (for stop action or capturing motion), but when the digital cameras came out, I put away the 35mm and started purchasing point-and-shoot digital cameras. They were great under existing light conditions, but other than that, they sucked. Didn't have good flash capability, and settings were chosen for you. Sometimes photos came out blurry, too dark, too light, or just plain ol' crappy.
Finally, a DSLR came out with a reasonable price tag (under $700) and it was a name I trusted..... NIKON. I was going to purchase the D-3000, but finally put up the extra hundred bucks or so, and purchased the upgrade D5000. Man is it a nice camera.
Negatives first: The camera seems to be made of plastic and I'm afraid after a while, it will become damaged. The lens' flanges are plastic and I am extremely careful when removing or putting on lenses. If you drop it, I think you can kiss it good-bye. WEAR THE STRAP AT ALL TIMES.
Positives: READ, READ, READ the manual over and over again. I've had this camera since early December 2009 (its now November 11, 2010) and I started reading the manual before the camera was delivered. I still pick up the manual every now and then and read up on features that I don't use very often. Its a complex little unit, but that's half the fun. You can do so much with this camera. Set it for Aperture priority and adjust F-stops. Set it for shutter priority and adjust the speed. Set it on Program and point and shoot, or set it on Auto and pick a dozen pre-set settings for specific types of photos. It is fantastic.
I also like the tilt out view screen. Very handy. And reviewing images and deleting them is a snap.
It takes fantastic pictures with rich color and clear definition. I really like it.
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