HomeNikon D5000 – Nikon’s Newest Entry Level DLSR sporting Live View, Video Mode, and Vari-angle LCD By Marcos Detourist on April 22, 2009I’m currently drooling over the new NIKON DSLR — The D5000. I was walking around downtown when a friend text me that the rumored entry level SLR had already been released, I was ecstatic and wanted to go home as soon as possible so that I can read more about its specs. When I finally got to see a first glance of the new unit, I was way past the edge of my seat and my fingers were tingling, wanting to be able to hold it in my hands.The D60 was a bit disappointing since it didn’t introduce a remarkable difference from the D40 but this camera not only has a big leap over the D40 but also differentiates itself from other DSLRs in the market right now. It is probably at a level between the D60 and the D90. Here’s some of the features that really got me excited (listed according to level of excitability), being a D40 user and thinking about upgrading my camera in the short term. Vari-angle 2.7″ LCD Monitor (perfect for artsy angles and self-portraits) HD Video Same sensor as the D90 and D300 Built-in Dust Control System 12.9 Total MegaPixels ISO 100-6400 equivalent Face detection technologyThe hype eventually died down and I got to think about the most important question when buying new equipment – Will this improve my pictures? It’s easy to be caught up in the gadgetry of photography with new stuff being released continually so being a smart consumer is very important since these things doesn’t come cheap. While the new features are uber cool, it will not significantly widen my creative potential. I’ll probably be better off buying more lenses, filters, and a flash.I’m still eyeing on the Nikkon 35mm F1.8 AF-S DX Prime Lens, a high quality polarizing filter (67mm), any quality neutral density filter (67mm), a decent flash. Have to find where to get the moolah to buy these first.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!My Camera Gears and Reviews for Travel BackpackingRevision with SLR Camera PlanSelf-portrait Photography Tips: Taking Better…My First PyroMusical Experience; Fireworks Photography TipsPetronas Twin Towers Skybridge ViewGetting the Perfect Travel Blogging WorkflowComments Webbielady saysApril 23, 2009 at 11:05 pmI cannot relate much as I am not into that kind of very high photo quality. Indeed stuff come not so cheap so you have to think over when planning to have new gadget…. now you awaken my cusriosity about photography… but I wonder if this is something that be learned in reading (at least for the basics ad theories). Rex saysApril 26, 2009 at 1:10 pmInvest in the lenses, not in the body. I learned that from Mayad Studios. chymera00 saysApril 27, 2009 at 10:45 pm@Webbielady: Most of what I’ve learned about photography comes from blog posts about tips and techniques. I highly recommend you try reading http://digital-photography-school.com/ to learn about the basics.@Rex: That’s the general rule but you also have to consider the body.That’s what I was thinking … the vari-angle LCD really caught my attention for a moment (bal-an mo naman kung nga-a, hehe). As soon as I knew that the D5000 doesn’t have an internal motor (like the D40), I was instantly held aback. Rex saysApril 29, 2009 at 9:53 pmUh, so having no internal motor is a disadvantage right? Anyway, I was just suggesting that you put your money on the lenses first before grabbing the vari-angle.. haha.. still, of course, it’s your choice to make. chymera00 saysApril 30, 2009 at 12:32 amAh, hehe. Lenses should be given more priority than vari-angle gd man.Nikon bodies like the D40, D60, and D5000 are cheaper than their Canon counterparts because they have no internal focus motor. You have to buy lenses with built-in focus motor so that you can auto focus. These lenses are few and are generally more expensive. Nikon D80 and upwards have internal focus motors so they can use the older nikon lenses, which are cheaper, without any problems. Al saysJuly 12, 2009 at 6:32 pmhi! am interested to know more about photography. been wanting to get a D90. is that a good camera? does it have the internal focus motor that you mentioned above? coz i don’t think i can afford really expensive lenses. and by the way, are tamron lenses good enough if i have a D90? what about the EOS 500D plus tamron lenses? EOS 500D is much cheaper than the D90, i noticed. Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Webbielady saysApril 23, 2009 at 11:05 pmI cannot relate much as I am not into that kind of very high photo quality. Indeed stuff come not so cheap so you have to think over when planning to have new gadget…. now you awaken my cusriosity about photography… but I wonder if this is something that be learned in reading (at least for the basics ad theories).
Rex saysApril 26, 2009 at 1:10 pmInvest in the lenses, not in the body. I learned that from Mayad Studios.
chymera00 saysApril 27, 2009 at 10:45 pm@Webbielady: Most of what I’ve learned about photography comes from blog posts about tips and techniques. I highly recommend you try reading http://digital-photography-school.com/ to learn about the basics.@Rex: That’s the general rule but you also have to consider the body.That’s what I was thinking … the vari-angle LCD really caught my attention for a moment (bal-an mo naman kung nga-a, hehe). As soon as I knew that the D5000 doesn’t have an internal motor (like the D40), I was instantly held aback.
Rex saysApril 29, 2009 at 9:53 pmUh, so having no internal motor is a disadvantage right? Anyway, I was just suggesting that you put your money on the lenses first before grabbing the vari-angle.. haha.. still, of course, it’s your choice to make.
chymera00 saysApril 30, 2009 at 12:32 amAh, hehe. Lenses should be given more priority than vari-angle gd man.Nikon bodies like the D40, D60, and D5000 are cheaper than their Canon counterparts because they have no internal focus motor. You have to buy lenses with built-in focus motor so that you can auto focus. These lenses are few and are generally more expensive. Nikon D80 and upwards have internal focus motors so they can use the older nikon lenses, which are cheaper, without any problems.
Al saysJuly 12, 2009 at 6:32 pmhi! am interested to know more about photography. been wanting to get a D90. is that a good camera? does it have the internal focus motor that you mentioned above? coz i don’t think i can afford really expensive lenses. and by the way, are tamron lenses good enough if i have a D90? what about the EOS 500D plus tamron lenses? EOS 500D is much cheaper than the D90, i noticed.