The Nikon D5000 is rated as an excellent camera by the major Photography magazines online. It is considered an entry-level to enthusiast level DSLR. Costco has a package deal for the camera body, two VR zoom lenses and a camera bag for 824.99. BHAudioVideo has a very good deal on the body only or with one zoom.
A comparable camera, nikon d3000 with a two lens kit is 599.99 at best buy, at least here in our local store.
I am wavering between these two but will likely own one of them in a few days. Good luck.
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i think the nikon d3100 is very good it has a reasonable price, i would recommend
to also buy a telephoto lens with it. its very noisy but fast.
Sammy
Yes, it is labeled more as a entry level DSLR though. Keep that in mind.
I would recommend Nikon D5000 camera a newer version of Nikon D60
Nikon d90 0r nikon d5000 is the best cameras
No as long as they have the correct mount.
nikon d3000 or d5000 excellent camera:)
The D5100, the new edition of D5000 is the best
D90
Some criticisms of the Nikon D5000 are that is small and has less pixel resolution that other models. These criticisms are mainly aesthetic in quality and different people may view them as positive points in regards to price point or size.
Yes but older AF lenses that do not have an autofocus motor in them will not autofocus with the D5000.
April, 2009
No, image stabisation is performed by Nikon VR lenses.
How hard can it be to find the Nikon D5000 battery? The answer really depends on where you are looking for it. If you live in a remote area with few stores, going on the internet might be one good way to find the batteries that you are looking for.
No it does not, it only has 5.8 optical zoom.