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337 of 340 people found the following review helpful
By M. Arscott
With a holiday to southern Ireland coming up that'll probably be the last family holiday before my eldest wants to start going away with friends instead, I wanted to be sure I come back with some great photos. My 8 year old Nikon Coolpix & much older still F601 just don't cut it anymore and I've fancied getting back into photography with a decent digital SLR for some time now.
Many evenings of trawling through reviews, spec sheets and sample photos, and I settled on the D5000. I chose it over the D60 because of some significantly better features (such as the 11 area Auto Focus and more flexible D-Lighting), and in preference to the D90 because I wanted some spare cash for accessories like a graduated ND filter kit. Other makes such as the Canon 500D just didn't match the Nikon for picture quality and that's the prime criteria for me.
I'm absolutely over the moon with my choice. Although the almost absurd array of features and settings was daunting when I first switched it on, after reading the manual (all 200 pages of it, I made a rare exception in this instance and it proved to be time well worth spending) I very soon found the D5000 to be surprisingly quick and easy to use. Changing any setting such as the ISO, metering, exposure compensation or AF area etc takes a split second. All of the key settings are displayed on the LCD during normal operation and a quick press of the "i" button lets you tab through them and make adjustments (it even remembers the last one you accessed which is really handy if, say, you want to change to spot metering for 1 photo then back to centre weighted afterwards) so it's rarely necessary to go into the menu itself.... Read more ›
Many evenings of trawling through reviews, spec sheets and sample photos, and I settled on the D5000. I chose it over the D60 because of some significantly better features (such as the 11 area Auto Focus and more flexible D-Lighting), and in preference to the D90 because I wanted some spare cash for accessories like a graduated ND filter kit. Other makes such as the Canon 500D just didn't match the Nikon for picture quality and that's the prime criteria for me.
I'm absolutely over the moon with my choice. Although the almost absurd array of features and settings was daunting when I first switched it on, after reading the manual (all 200 pages of it, I made a rare exception in this instance and it proved to be time well worth spending) I very soon found the D5000 to be surprisingly quick and easy to use. Changing any setting such as the ISO, metering, exposure compensation or AF area etc takes a split second. All of the key settings are displayed on the LCD during normal operation and a quick press of the "i" button lets you tab through them and make adjustments (it even remembers the last one you accessed which is really handy if, say, you want to change to spot metering for 1 photo then back to centre weighted afterwards) so it's rarely necessary to go into the menu itself.... Read more ›
40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
I bought this camera to replace my D40. I've taken 1300 pictures in the first two weeks (I was on holiday!) and I am absolutely delighted with the results. The camera is very easy to get used to; it's very similar to the D40 but with some added features. It is noticeably faster than the D40; you can take a picture within a fraction of a second from switch on. I sold on the 18-55mm lens that it came with and used my existing 18-105mm VR lens. However the standard lens also has VR (Vibration Reduction). I've no idea how one is supposed to tell if VR is making a difference and while it can be switched off I can't see any point in that so I keep it on all the time. The Auto Focus is very quick and I find the 11 point system easier to target than the 3 point system on the D40. Live view also has it's uses in a tight spot. I very much like the moveable LCD screen on the back, it's big and one can face it in any direction as required or close it up completely for protection. The automatic settings are good; I also like the Scenes feature which I found very good for some of those difficult situations like sun rise, sun set, and party shots in the evening darkness. I use a Speedlight SB-600 flash and it works perfectly with the camera; it's easy to adjust to situations and get good pics out of difficult lighting conditions
A 4GB card holds just over 1300 pics. That should be enough for anyone!
The only problem I have identified is the way Nikon manage the picture folders and numbering. Once there are 1,000 pictures in the folder the camera opens a new folder and re-starts numbering from 0001. This is a nuisance for me because I like to number my pictures continuously (when they go on the PC I upgrade the numbers to 5 digits).... Read more ›
A 4GB card holds just over 1300 pics. That should be enough for anyone!
The only problem I have identified is the way Nikon manage the picture folders and numbering. Once there are 1,000 pictures in the folder the camera opens a new folder and re-starts numbering from 0001. This is a nuisance for me because I like to number my pictures continuously (when they go on the PC I upgrade the numbers to 5 digits).... Read more ›
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Brownbear101
First some background on how I came to buy this kit. I found buying a Digital SLR a very confusing process given the huge numbers of very similar models available. It becomes clear pretty early on however that the choice is essentially down to Canon Vs Nikon. I was tempted, for example, by the Pentax K7 which is a semi-professional camera with a very high specification. But the Pentax has a limited range of lenses available compared to Canon or Nikon. I then started on a model by model comparison of Canon and Nikon, beginning at the higher end of their ranges with models like the Canon EOS5, which is also a semi-professional camera. However, these kinds of semi-pro models weigh a lot (900gms) and I concluded that I would be reluctant to take them out with me. That left me looking at the top end of the consumer ranges of each manufacturer, comparing the Nikon D90 with the Canon EOS 50D. To be quite honest there is nothing to choose between these cameras and it comes down to personal taste and how you like the handling. My preference was for the Nikon. At this point my camera dealer suggested I look also at the cheaper Nikon D5000. This has 90% of the features of the D90 and has the advantage (to my mind) that the LCD screen on the back of the camera swivels round so that it doesn't get scratched. My dealer told me that he hardly sells any D90s now that the D5000 is around.
I bought the body only and paired it with the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S G VR II DX Nikkor Lens. This is a fabulous combination. Not too heavy, physically compact and covers nearly every focal length you could reasonably want so that it is only necessary to carry one lens around.... Read more ›
I bought the body only and paired it with the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S G VR II DX Nikkor Lens. This is a fabulous combination. Not too heavy, physically compact and covers nearly every focal length you could reasonably want so that it is only necessary to carry one lens around.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal camera for those wanting something more than basic
This camera was bought primarily for clinical photography and it certainly does not disappoint. For this type of work you really want to be able to pick up a camera and take the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dr. G. Fullerton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
The D5000 has a massive menu system compared to say the Nikon D70, Which I was far more used to. Finding some things can be a chore if you aren't used to the new or newer menu, for... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Dk Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nikon D 5000
I have always had an interest in photography and had wanted a new DSLR for a while and purchased this camera about 12 months ago. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andy B (Kent)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect camera for a budding DSLR photographer
I have now owned this camera for a month and have already managed to take some really good pictures. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2011 by Mr. A. L. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Camera!
As an amateur photographer, this is just an amazing Camera. I have had it for 2 weeks now and am still finding new stuff that I can do with it. Read more
Published on 5 May 2011 by Will
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nikon D5000
First class piece of kit with an extraordinary battery life.
Charged it up when I got it I have taken some 258 shots still not charged the battery 4 weeks later. Read more
Charged it up when I got it I have taken some 258 shots still not charged the battery 4 weeks later. Read more
Published on 3 May 2011 by BoBM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take pictures round corners!
Great, easy and fun to use. The first digital SLR I've bought and I'm happy I went with this one. The swivel viewer is so useful and it's very well built so no worries about... Read more
Published on 13 April 2011 by T
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do not buy
I just got nikon d5000 con is the word I have power it up just one I taken two photos
But now it will not power up anymore I look on the web to see that this is bug with the d... Read more
But now it will not power up anymore I look on the web to see that this is bug with the d... Read more
Published on 9 April 2011 by Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Camera
This is my first DSLR, which I have had for about 18 months now. It's so easy to use, whether using on automatic settings or making use of the manual controls. Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by Kayleigh Tipper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nikon D5000
I got this camera as I have 3 small children and just love capturing every moment of them growing up. This camera is everything I was looking for. Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by Kristy
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