Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Lenses and 2.7 inch Vari-angle LCD

12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (vibration reduction) lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * 3X optical zoom (approximate) * AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR (vibration reduction) lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 82-300mm) * 3.6X optical zoom (approximate) * high-def movie mode with sound * 2-11/16" tilt-and-swivel LCD with Live View for composing shots on-screen in real-time * optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon EXPEED image processor for fast, accurate shooting and longer battery life * 11-point autofocus system for rapid, precise autofocusing * 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate automatic exposure control, plus center-weighted and spot metering modes * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * intelligent pop-up flash and flash exposure compensation * in-camera image editing functions, including: D-Lighting, red-eye correction, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, filter effects, NEF (RAW) processing, fisheye effect, and perspective control * AVI movie files (Motion JPEG) up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 24 frames per second with mono sound, manual focus only *
Customer Review: Why spend more ?
Every product has a market and trying to criticize the D5000 for slightly lower quality pictures when using ISO at 1600 or above when compared with more expensive cameras or talking about the fact that the continues shooting speed is more like 3 than 4 and not as fast as the D90 or higher models makes no sense. The sensor is the same as the d300, a camera 1000 dollars more expensive, even it autofocus is not available when filming, the simple fact that high res video recording is available is great for a camera at that price range. I have taken amazing photos with this camera, there is enough settings to play with to get great details and colors in different environment. If you don't need a camera for professional reason there is no need to spend one more dime than what this camera cost to get beautiful photos.
Customer Review: Best entry level camera
I was going to buy the Nikon D60, but got this one instead for about the same price It's really a great beginner's camera, with everything the D60 has, most of what the D90 has (including movie-shooting) and some things that neither one have, like the useful swiveling LCD. It's only 2.7 inches instead of three inches, but the ability to shoot from waist level or by holding the camera over my head is really useful. I even have shot a self portrait with it. If your more advanced, you'll probably want the D90, but if just starting out the D5000 is a great camera. I also recommend David Busch's Nikon D5000 Guide to Digital SLR Photography as a guide. It's much more complete than the manual that comes with the camera and will teach you about photography as well as the D5000.


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