Any experience with the Nikon D5000?

[Orrex]

We've had a CoolPix 5600 for over five years, and although it's served us reasonably well we're inclined to upgrade.

Searching online and discussing with friends, we're interested in the D5000 but hoped for additional feedback. It seems to offer everything that we'll need but are cautious about jumping into a largish purchase less than full awareness.

For example, only after we bought our CoolPix camera did we learn that it takes about three weeks to refresh after each use of the flash. A real pain in the butt!

Any thoughts? The D5000 is priced around $750 which is the probably the absolute top end of what we'd like to invest.


Your suggestions are much appreciated!

[rdking647]

1. i had one

I loved it.. It was a great camera.. the only reason I got rid of it was I bought a d7000 which has better hi ISO performance which I needed. BUt if i didnt need that I would say you cant go wrong with the d5000

[Orrex]

2. Sounds good to me!

Thanks very much for your input. We don't often drop a lot of cash on gadgets or the like, but this seemed like a worthy investment.

Glad to hear about your good experience!

[rdking647]

3. if your interseted in the d5000

you can buy a used package from keh.com for around $600. ive bought used camera from them before and they are reputable.

[CC]

4. I don't have one but do have

a Nikon DSLR. I like the feel of the Nikon's and haven't been disappointed yet. I would suggest actually holding the camera and playing with the controls before buying. Also try some other brands comparable cameras. The "feel" can really make a difference. I also always check Steve's digicam reviews. First I trust them and second they are the best starter guide going for a camera. Here is the D5000 http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon/d5000-slr/nikon-d5000-slr-review.html

[ManiacJoe]

5. You would be buying into a "system".

Required: Camera body, one or more lenses, picture editing software.
Optional accessories: external flash, tripod, more lenses, etc.

What kind of subjects you like to shoot, and under what circumstances you tend to shoot them, will point you in specific directions for your equipment needs based on your budget.

[postatomic]

6. For 1/2 the cost the Olympus E-PL1 is a better camera

Look at any of the photos that alfredo has posted. This camera can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Too many people believe that you need a camera that looks like a "real" camera to take good photos. Hog shit.

With the exception of the Flower that I cleaned off a few pieces of dirt these are all 'in-camera'. The Oly meters as well as my expensive professional Canon DSLR. I can also do way cool in camera adjustments and art filter effects so you wouldn't even need to buy software to get creative.













I'm still learning and playing around with this camera but everything I've done so far (for me) has been very impressive. And... I'm not even posting photos taken with a Zeiss or Leica lens. These were all done with the "kit" lens.

[bluedigger]

7. Here's a photobucket lesson...

When you move your files around in photobucket, you break your links. :)

The first part, I agree with. Modern cameras have great capability out of the box. I just picked up an Olympus 8010 for around $230 w/accessories and am very impressed. My other camera is a Nikon d60, which has served me well. That replaced a Nikon 5700 which died a heroic death. The Oly is always with me now.