The Nikon D5000 offers the ease of use of a compact camera and is clearly aimed at the beginner or intermediate shooter or digital camera enthusiasts and is the third digital SLR offering from Nikon when you count upwards from the bottom of the Nikon lineup. The Nikon D40 and the Nikon D3000 are the two models that fall under the Nikon D5000.
12.3 megapixels is the first and primary feature of this digital slr from Nikon, but the biggest feature and the one that offers the most wow factor when seeing it in action for the first time is the high definition variable angle LCD display that not only swings out from the Nikon D500 body but also rotates 270 degrees as well. One button live view video shooting and a fast frame per second – especially when compared to compact cameras round out the main feature set on the Nikon D5000.
Video Recording in high definition is no problem with the Nikon D5000 thanks to the one button live view recording that allows easy access to the high definition video recording at the touch of a button up to 720p HD video recording can be accomplished with the Nikon D5000.
The variable angle display allows for easy composition and reviewing of your photos regardless of what angle you are viewing your photos at. This angling of the display is similar to what you might expect when using a high definition video camera and that makes sense due to the fact that that’s what the Nikon D5000 can also be used as.
Four frames per second shooting speeds means you will never miss a shot when you are shooting sports such as your kid’s soccer game or when you want to get a shot of that bird in flight in your yard. Kids move fast and the Nikon D500 can keep up to speed
High ISO shooting allows for shooting and getting great shots even in the dark such as indoors or when the lighting situations aren’t in your favor. With the low light shooting capabilities of the new Nikon even common low light situations like indoors at birthday parties mean you’ll never miss a shot in the dark.
Dust is not a concern when changing lenses due to the built in dust removal system that offers ultrasonic dust removal from the sensor every time you turn off or on your digital camera. Your photos will be dust free with the use of the Nikon D5000. Concentrate on your subjects, not dust on the camera.
Lastly the Nikon D5000 ships complete with an versatile image stabilized zoom lens that zooms from 18mm to 55mm which offers both a wide angle view and medium telephoto zoom option that is enough of a zoom range except for the most advanced shooter. The included lens is fast and includes image stabilization.
The suggested retail price on the Nikon D5000 is $849.00, but most online vendors offer a $200 discount on this Nikon camera with the average price being $650.00 from Amazon, Ritz, B+H and Adorama.
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