Comments on: Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

By: D. Tran

D. Tran — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:55:50 +0000

I had a D40 previously and this is a major upgrade image and use-wise. It can take low light shots where the d40/d60 will have problems focusing. Photos using the 35mm 1.8 is super sharp and crisp. The only reason I did not get the d90 is because all my lenses are already AF-S. So the D90 will pretty much be a waste of money for more in camera programs I will not be useing. Although i had to buy the new Tokina 12-24mm DX II with the motor for a $100 more because there’s no AF motor in the d5000 body but I am still happy with my lens collection and the money i still saved going for the d5000 over the d90…i bought the d5000 body only on amazon for $659.95
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Steven G. Oliver

Steven G. Oliver — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:14:42 +0000

I bought it in Dec 2009 at Best Buy as a “kit” with 2 lens & camera bag (which was good quality; however, I found this bag could not hold enough when I added a separate flash: SB-600).

The 12.3 MP gives good quality. The built in flash always pops up in Auto mode; however, there is a way to turn it off (the Mode dial should be set to the “lightning bolt” icon with a slash through it).

I have only used the AF-S 18-55 mm lens and have taken over a thousand photos at this setting: family, Christmas decorating and Christmas Eve family gift exchange, New Years party, & grandchildren. All the photos have been good: clear detail and enlargable. I shoot at the full 12.3 MP setting (large). This allows for cropping with no grainy appearance.

This was a much camera as I could afford, costing about $700 in the “Kit”. I wanted the Nikon D700, but could not afford it ($3,000 body only); however, the lenses and flash would work with the D700 when I am able to afford it. Avoid the D300 (poor photo quality according to reviews).

The D5000 uses SD cards & I use an 8 GB one. Some grandkid motion is too fast for the auto-focus to follow; but with my previous Minolta DiImage A2 (long obsolete) could not catch that motion either.

When my Minolta died, I tried some other D-SLRs: Kodak Z980, Canon PowerShot SX20 and SX120. None compare to the D5000 (but they are less expensive).
Rating: 5 / 5

By: F. Crociata

F. Crociata — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:11:05 +0000

I’ve been an amateur photographer for almost 20years and the D90 was well worth waiting for. I wont go into all the reasons I love the DSLR features, like ease of use, versatility and thoughtfully laid out menu and camera buttons. Those have been well detailed in other reviews. Its easy to say that the HD video feature is a just a gimmick. After all I have yet to see a really good still camera built into a reasonably priced video camera. But as it turns out the visual quality of the videos are amazing and to me have an almost nostalgic feel to them. Especially when shooting wide open with an f/2.8 or faster lens. The videos of my 2 yo twins that have been spontaneously recorded will be treasured more than any of the videos done on our traditional HD video camera. I dont know if just having the camera on hand more often leads to more opportunities to shoot candid moments, but from the day I took it out of the box we have recorded some great moments that we’ll cherish forever. If there is one camera to own this is it!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Michael I. Proctor

Michael I. Proctor — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:03:27 +0000

Camera arrived as promised. Photos are excellent. I am a long time user of 35 mm slrs and this is my first jump into digital slrs. A lot to learn but I am excited about the prospects. We are headed to Cape Cod and Boston soon so I will get to try it out.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: James M. Ingraham

James M. Ingraham — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:02:29 +0000

Great Camera we only had the camera a few weeks before going to Alaska, which was the reason to buy at this time. The camera did a great job over 984 pictures. The pictures were taken from moving buses, boats, train and dog sledge. We were able to capture Moose, Grizzly Bears, Fox, Wolf, Deli Sheep, Whales, Sea Lions, Eagles, Swans, and Caribou. The scenery picture are outstanding the one of Mt. McKinley in the evening is just breath taking, the Tundra was getting its Fall colors when we were there and those shots are beautiful, as well as the close up shots of the flora and Fiona. The videos when we were riding the Dog Sledge (summer trainer had wheels) are great you can hear the Musher working the dogs and answering our questions. We could not be more pleased with the camera 5 stars all the way.

The low rating is Amazon.com free shipping ploy, free shipping if you are willing to wait 3 months for delivery, but if you want it now it is extra. Well they got their pound of flesh this time but not again, they are not the company they use to be so buyers beware. There are a couple of other camera supply that are better and better priced once you take in amazon.coms’ shipping ploy, try [...]

Rating: 3 / 5