Make sure this fitsby entering your model number. 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor Body only; lenses sold separately D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
I love this camera! Ive used it for about 7 months now. I wanted to get into photography a little more and was looking to save some money on an older model. I bought this and paired it with a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 lens. I love the photos I take with the camera! The camera is easy to learn and understand with a little bit of practice. I prefer Nikon cameras to other models for this reason. The battery lasts a long time and charges quickly. All of my expectations were met. I take it everywhere I go when I want to take higher quality photos. I would recommend this camera to anyone, new to photography or not!
V. Payne
3
This is good for amateurs and just playing around. If you want a real SLR for professional use, this one will frustrate you! I would let my students and family members use this one, and they never complained about it being hard to use.
thepinoy
4
I bought this camera last year, after owning a D60 for just a few months. The D60 was an ok camera, but I quickly outgrew it. I wanted a camera with more features and better ISO performance. The D60 pics would get noticeably grainy after around ISO 800. With the D5000 I can set auto ISO to 1600 and be totally happy with the images. Even ISO 3200 is usable. My camera was part of the recall, but I never had a problem with it. I sent it back anyway to have it repaired, and got it back in about a week. Ive taken almost 10,000 images and have yet to experience any problems. My only gripe with the D5000 is having to go through the menus whenever I need to change something. It would be nice to have dedicated buttons for my most frequently used settings. That D7000 looks pretty tempting... :)
jdkinman
5
Bought this as a replacement for our oldest daughter who took a nasty fall and managed to actually break a Nikon camera. Plenty of megapixels and easy to use in manual mode. If you do your part, this Nikon will do its and youll have excellent pictures.
D. Noggle
5
I have had the camera in my hands for five days. It does so much more than my old Nikon FN. The Tamron lens that I matched with the camera is a great combination 18-250. I have super light sensitive shots of friends and objects. Nature provides nice light contrast as well! The user manual is full of examples and cross-references to get you going. I really like the heft and placement of the controls of this camera. I have had photography classes and darkroom experiences. I am Adobe Photoshop experienced, as well. This is going to be an exciting adventure in photography. Give Nikon a try. The few extra bucks for the name is part of the end result. The lens you buy makes a difference as well.
bob
5
I have yet to try it but from what I see it my be what I was looking for. I got it mainly to use on my telescope. When we get a clear evening again (NW weather) Ill be able to see if it works better than my other DSLR camera. Tried it after getting a lens for it. It worked great even being a used camera. It has some interesting features. Lots to explore and see what there is to use. Very clear photos.
Dipen N. Desai
4
Equipments: Nikon D5000 + Nikkor 18-200mm VR II Experience: Amature Usage: 1 Year 6 Months Clear your mind and remove all -ve thoughts about this lense. JUST BUY IT. Use it and then you will realize what is the potential of this lense. Even a lot of PRO photographers are using this lense 70% of the time when they want to travel light. A perfect lense for all situations. Definately not a PRO Lenase, but can do more than required for an amature / semi-professional photographer. I want to start my photography career with a decent investment and want to buy a lense that works fine in most of the conditions. I spent months reading reviews for this lense. See the website list..... - Amazon - B & H Photo Video - Adorama - Abes of Maine - Ken Rockwell - DPReview - Camera Labs - Nikonians - Shutterbug -------- and list goes on. Here are some Pros-Cons based upon real life scenarios that I faced..... -- Can not use in-built Flash of D5000 when 18-200mm lense is set to the widest angel of 18mm. Gives a ghosty lense shadow at center-bottom of photo. Flash works fine with 24-200mm range even when barral is fully extended at 200mm. -- Nikon D5000 is a not too heavy (only 560 gms). Nikon 18-200mm is heavy (again 560 gms). When this combination is around the neck, because of weight of the lense, it doesnt stay in place. A user feels unsecure when constantly lense is pointed towards ground. Also creeping of lense makes condition even worse. Make sure to use 18mm LOCK more frequently. -- There is significant BARREL and PIN CUSHION distortation (In General: BENDING) acroos focal range. After reading a lot of reviews, this came to my attantion and now I am observing it more frequently during photography practices. THIS IS NOT A BIG DEAL. Not a big deal unless someone photographs straight lines, architectural systems or buildings. ---- Camera has inbuild correction menu, where this can be corrected. Bending can also be corrected thru PhotoShop or other similar softwares, but can not be removed 100%. -- Focus ring has very small movement. Average focusing distance is 4~6 inches. -- Lense uses 72mm filter. They are not tough to find, but they are not widely used. A buyer can easily find cheap filters (to start with) on Amazon. ++ Camera is designed very well ergonomically. Only person with bigger hands needs some adjustment time initially. Overall very much satisfied with size and design. ++ Lense is super sharp and focuses extremely quickly in average to bright light situations. It has some lag when light is not sufficient. AF illuminator is very handy in certain situations. But keep in mind that AF illuminator can be disturbing for a close potrait shoots and for wild life photography. UPDATE: Nikon has introduced Nikon D5100 with slightly higher price. But some of the additional features are, - Display opens up side-ways. Much better for a tripod mounted camera. - A better, brighter LCD - All buttons are moved to the left of the camears. One handed navigation and photography is possible. - Captures 10880p full HD movie - Auto-Focus during the movie VERDICT: Just buy the combination and head to the field.
A-Tom
5
I had a Nikon D40 for two years before deciding to upgrade. This may not be the best fit for a beginner (who might do well to try something simpler and cheaper first) but for the advanced amateur such as myself, it is fantastic. There are a lot of features to help you out -- possibly more than you will need. Whatever your style and preference, I predict you will be able to customize the settings on this camera to suit and benefit you. One feature that is a big help is the self-cleaning image sensor. The 12.3 MP resolution (vs 6.1 MP on the D40), if coupled with a quality lens -- will give you amazingly detailed pictures.
richard jasmin
5
* middle consumer grade. excellent deal- now I have to get it out of hawk bc of greendot.... its decent- most features you expect, crappy video capture.
Kw4nikon
5
I bought this as an astrophotography camera. I sent it off to be modified to see more red, like in the Orion nebula. I like it because it is relatively inexpensive but is light and performs well. This camera is made for lenses with built-in motors, so the body is light. But it accepts older Nikon lenses with some loss of functionality. It has the live view and magnification for focusing, the screen tilts and turns, and it has a 1-sec delay option to reduce mirror slap vibration. I have a remote shutter release with timer and let it shoot all night. Not the most sensitive, but you cant beat it for the money.
