Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D5000 Digital SLR
It's finally here, It hit the shelves (May 2009). This digital SLR camera is much better than the D40. And a bit better than the D60. The high ISO settings (it's ability to shoot in low light is where it beats the D60.
However, I don't like it as much as the as the D90.

What's Cool

• The 11 point auto focus is much better than the D40 & D60.
• The low light (High ISO) capabilities are better than the D40 & D60.
  
• 12.3 megapixals (Matches the D300 and D90) Double the number of than D40 and it's a little higher than the 10 megapixal D60.
  
• You can film HD movies like the D90.
  

Not so Cool

• The D5000 has Live View - Live view works like cheaper point and shoot cameras. I find it very difficult to compose shots with live view. I always use the view finder (eye piece). You can use the view finder (eye piece) on all digital SLR cameras.
  
• Vari-angle (swivel), 2.7-in monitor. I think the uses for this are rare and I'm worried about the durability. I like the monitor on the D90 and D300 much better and the D90/D300 monitor is larger and the resolution is higher.
  
• 4 frames per second a little slower than the D90 and little faster than the D60 (I wish it shot 5 or 6 frames per second)

Summary
For a little extra money I would go with the Nikon D90 Digital SLR. However, If you have the need to shoot in low light and the price of the D90 is too high, I like this camera much better than the D40 and D60.

The D5000 is currently running about $200 - $250 more than the D60. If you don't see yourself shooting in low light without the flash and don't care about the video then go with the D60.

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Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera (Camera Body)

Nikon D5000 Digital SLR w/18-55 and 55-200 VR Lens

Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm VR Lens

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