The Nikon D5000 provides the best of both worlds. The simplicity of a digital camera combined with the capabilities of a DSLR camera. This is a camera that you will learn to appreciate regardless if you're just starting to learn photography or you already have earned your stripes on the photography game. Equipped with the legendary Nikkor optical system, this camera is guaranteed to create great images. While professional photographers aren't exactly the target audience for this camera, the D5000 is still very capable of dishing out professional quality photographs.
While this camera is being sold on a lower price bracket than the innovative Nikon D90, the D5000 shares a lot of bits with the D90. One of the more notable bits in this camera is the video function. In fact, this is only the second DSLR camera to ever have a video function. Video can be shot up to a resolution of 720p HD. Parts that the D5000 shares with the D90 include the 18-55 VR lens, the same sensor, and the 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, among others. Basically, the D5000 is the D90 without an internal motor for autofocus functions. However, if there's an advantage for lacking the aforementioned motor, is that it makes this camera light, more compact, and up to 300 dollars less expensive (compared to the D90). Also, some of the components that came from the D90, namely the video function and the software, are improved.
One of the best reasons to buy this camera is something that it shares with other Nikon cameras: The Nikon D5000 is user friendly. Even non-professionals in photography can use the different menus and functions properly, thanks to the simplicity of its functions. In fact, even the preset scene modes work very well, perfect when you suddenly find the urge to take a quick shot. Also, buyers of this camera won't be disappointed with the value for money this camera presents. It can give image quality that can be compared to cameras of a much higher end in a more affordable package. The performance of the D5000 during low light situations is also phenomenal: only a few can actually match it in these kinds of situations.
One weakness of the D5000 is the absence of an autofocus function. In order to have autofocus functions, you would have to install lenses with a built in autofocus motor integrated into it, like a Nikon AF-S lens. Another problem that this camera had has something to do with its power systems. This problem caused the system to not power on, even when it is plugged in. This problem was so bad that it forced Nikon to recall D5000 models in 2009.
For beginners that are looking for a good starting camera, the Nikon D5000 is a good camera to begin your learning with. With the simplicity of its functions, the good image quality, the ability to tinker with your shots like how DSLR cameras are supposed to be, and the relatively inexpensive price, the D90 is an amateur photographer's dream.
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