Mediocre HD video performance. Limited Shutter Speed. Heavy. ...
The Nikon D5000 proceeded to kick ass in every category we tested it in, so it was no mystery that this was the entry-level DSLR to beat for 2009 after our journey. We loved the D5000s advanced interface and external controls were plentiful. This is...
Abstract: The Nikon D5000 is an interesting digital SLR camera for novices and amateur photographers. This camera is the start of a new segment within Nikons assortment. The D5000 looks a lot like the D90; yet it also inherited features from the entry-level mod...
Abstract: If you’ve been saving up to purchase a new camera that will take you gently from the compact realm in to the more advanced world of digital SLR, or you’re wanting to upgrade your current entry-level DSLR to something more capable and current...
Great image quality with low noise, Fully-articulated screen with Live View, 720p HD movie mode, 11-point AF and viewfinder guides.
No AF motor for older lenses, UI slow for experienced owners, Relatively small optical viewfinder, Screen hinged at bottom, not side.
There’s a lot to like about the Nikon D5000. It takes the great image quality of the D90, not to mention its HD movie mode and AF system, repackages it into a D60-styled body with beginner-friendly controls, and completes it with a fully-articulated...
Theres no doubting the abilities of this camera to produce stunning still images – and moving images – but it does sit against some tough competitors, including some of Nikons own models. The vari-angle LCD screen is a hugely impressive featur...
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Published: 2009-05-08, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; nice kit lens; built-in wireless flash controller.
Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; too easy to accidentally change focus points.
Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money. Price range: $635.99 - $729.99 check prices See all products in the series
