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Digital SLR' photography course- aimed at both customers new to this area of photography or simply looking to brush up on their knowledge? Priced at only £84.99- you ca...
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high-definition D-movie clips with soundIncredibly easy to use it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you wantImpressive 12.3 megapixel ...
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The D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still images and ... more
high-definition D-movie clips with soundIncredibly easy to use it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you wantImpressive 12.3 megapixel ...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Did you know that at Park Cameras we offer an extremely popular 'Understanding Your ... more
Digital SLR' photography course- aimed at both customers new to this area of photography or simply looking to brush up on their knowledge? Priced at only £84.99- you can benefit from a day-long School of Photography course designed to ensure that you are able to get more out of your new DSLR. Please see our dedicated training section for more details. The D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still images and high-definition D-movie clips with sound. Incredibly easy to use- it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you want and an impressive 12.3 megapixel DX format image sensor that ensures exceptionally detailed results. The innovative vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easy to shoot from any angle- bringing an exciting new twist to using Live View. Whether you shoot still or moving images- you can flip- tilt or turn the monitor to take shots from above- below- to the side- or to create self-portraits. An array of automatic scene modes make it simple to capture clear images in a variety of situations and a range of retouch functions let you enhance photos in-camera. With so many powerful features packed into its compact- lightweight body- the D5000 offers people on the go a fantastic way to capture stunning shots from any angle. Key Features: Innovative vari-angle LCD monitor Live View and D-Movie Superior image quality 12.3 megapixels and wide ISO range Extensive in-camera retouch menu 19 Scene Modes document.write(\\);
Did you know that at Park Cameras we offer an extremely popular 'Understanding Your ... more
Digital SLR' photography course- aimed at both customers new to this area of photography or simply looking to brush up on their knowledge? Priced at only £84.99- you can benefit from a day-long School of Photography course designed to ensure that you are able to get more out of your new DSLR. Please see our dedicated training section for more details. The D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still images and high-definition D-movie clips with sound. Incredibly easy to use- it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you want and an impressive 12.3 megapixel DX format image sensor that ensures exceptionally detailed results. The innovative vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easy to shoot from any angle- bringing an exciting new twist to using Live View. Whether you shoot still or moving images- you can flip- tilt or turn the monitor to take shots from above- below- to the side- or to create self-portraits. An array of automatic scene modes make it simple to capture clear images in a variety of situations and a range of retouch functions let you enhance photos in-camera. With so many powerful features packed into its compact- lightweight body- the D5000 offers people on the go a fantastic way to capture stunning shots from any angle. Key Features: Innovative vari-angle LCD monitor Live View and D-Movie Superior image quality 12.3 megapixels and wide ISO range Extensive in-camera retouch menu 19 Scene Modes The D5000 18-55 II lens kit includes the D5000 camera body and the lightweight AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm lens that is perfect for interiors- weddings- portraits and breathtaking landscape shots. document.write(\\);
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one-button simplicity using the Auto function or countless options using the more complex manual controls in addition to the ability to shoot crisp HD video. The Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything a reader needs to know to capture amazing photographs using the Nikon D5000. Starting with a Quick Tour which will help you readers use their Nikon D5000 straight out of the box this book will help you graduate from using the Auto function in every situation to using the more complex manual and video controls with confidence. This full-color portable guide walks readers through the essential controls features and functions of the Nikon D5000 digital SLR using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only teaches how to adjust white balance autofocus exposure and choose lenses it also guides readers through when and why they should adjust each of these key settings. Additionally the Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography covering the essentials of lighting composition and exposure. Filled with amazing examples of actual Nikon D5000 photography this book also presents a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits candids sports travel macro photography and much more.
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Advantages: Excellent picture quality, lots of useful features, well designed controls, great kit lens Disadvantages: More expensive than some other DSLRs, quite big and heavy, limited movie mode
charge and lasted for weeks! Even when I use the screen and flash a lot, it only used half the battery after taking around 800 pictures on 2 week holiday.
Lenses
I would definitely recommend the 18-105 kit lens you can get with the D90. It has the VR vibration reduction feature, a speedy auto-focus motor and good image quality and a long enough zoom for all your everyday shots (much better than the 18 -55 lens that comes with other D models like the D5000). I also have a 70 - 300mm zooms lens for basic wildlife shots, which I bought on ebay for around £80. The D90 has the advantage on an inbuilt auto-focus motor, not found in the smaller bodied D40, D60 and D5000. This means that all Nikon lens can be used, rather than just the newer AF lenses.
Disadvantages
The only disadvantage I can think of aside from the price tag, is ...
potoroo99 15.09.2009 (22.09.2009)
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Advantages: Movies, LiveView, 12.3 mpixels, build quality, excellent lens range Disadvantages: Still quite bulky for casual use. Expensive if that's all you want it for
popularity elsewhere is the use of ?Eye-Fi? SD storage chips, which, with a tiny wi-fi transceiver inbuilt can send photos direct to printer using your home network without the need for cables
OPPOSITION?
Well, the Canon 5000D has a similar specification including the ability to shoot HD movie and boasts ?even more megapixels?. Before you start comparing prices though, check that the zoom lens supplied is as useful as the 18-105 mm that came with mine. When I looked on Amazon, the price was indeed about £100 lower, but the lens was an 18-55 mm job, which will probably be ?outgrown? by the hobbyist pretty quickly.
I?ve nothing against Canon, and indeed during the 35mm film years I owned a string of four of them, but I?ve always got this sneaking feeling that Nikon are better built, if a little chunkier.
CONCLUSION
At first I thought ...
BNibbles 04.08.2009
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Advantages: large resolution, great photos, easy to use, great battery life, great fun! Disadvantages: obviously its not a £2000 plus camera
I bought this camera June 5th 2009, it cost me close to £900 but so far has been worth every penny!. im sure if you have got to the point of reading this review you are well aware of the specs if not thats the best place to start. while looking for a DSLR I looked at this and the 2 other price range competitors the Canon EOS 500D and the other NikonD5000. this was a very hard choice I found that while playing around with all 3 in shops the D90 had the best video, and more vibrant pictures than the Canon. but that still left me with the two nikons the only thing that separated them in my books was the screens the larger screen on this D90 or the smaller lower resolution on the D5000. and as i like to take lots of photos and look at them i went for the D90. I have never looked back. I use the Camera for taking the normal photos holiday ...
mish4444 23.10.2009
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Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash
Exposure Range
EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Incandescent, fluorescent, sunlight, Flash, shade
White Balance Bracketing
Built-in
Digital Video Format
AVI, MJPEG
Still Image Format
JPEG, NEF (RAW), JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW)
Continuous Shooting Speed
4 frames per second
Video Capture
AVI - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
AVI - 640 x 424 - 24 fps
AVI - 320 x 216 - 24 fps
Sensor Features
Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Exposure Metering Zones
420
Remote Control
Optional
Memory / storage
Supported Flash Memory
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image Storage
4288 x 2848
3216 x 2136
2144 x 1424
Camera flash
Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, auto mode with red-eye reduction, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
12
Features
AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens system
Auto Focus
TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
11
Lens System Mounting
Nikon F
Features
VR (Vibration Reduction), Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens
Filter Size
52 mm
Lens Construction
8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Zoom Adjustment
Manual
Optical Zoom
3 x
Lens Aperture
F/3.5-5.6
Max View Angle
76 degree(s)
Min Focus Range
28 cm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Focal Length
18 mm - 55 mm
Type
Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
27 - 82.5mm
Additional features
Self Timer
Built-in
Self Timer Delay
2 - 20 sec, 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec
Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
Additional Features
DPOF support, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, LCD live view mode, Exif Print support
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical - eye-level mirror pentaprism
Field Coverage
95%
Magnification
0.78x
Dioptric Correction Range
-2 to +1
Viewfinder Frames
Autofocus frame
Display
Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Display Format
230,000 pixels
Microphone
Type
Microphone - built-in
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x HDMI output
1 x system accessory terminal, 1 x USB
1 x HDMI output
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SDHC Memory Card, 1 x SD Memory Card
System requirements for pc connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Eyepiece cover, body cap, eyecup, shoe cap, strap, Eyepiece cover, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, eyecup, shoe cap
Cables Included
A/V cable
USB cable
Power
Power Device
Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery
Nikon EN-EL9a
Supported Battery Details
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Lens system (2nd)
Features
Internal focusing system, ED glass, VR (Vibration Reduction), Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Filter Size
52 mm
Lens Construction
11 group(s) / 15 element(s)
Optical Zoom
3.6 x
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Lens Aperture
F/4.0-5.6
Min Focus Range
1.1 m
Focal Length
55 mm - 200 mm
Type
Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - f/4.0-5.6 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX VR
Software
Software
Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer's product description
Meet the D5000, a breed of Nikon digital SLR camera. A wonderful blend of fun, simplicity, and beautiful image quality, the D5000 features an innovative Vari-angle monitor for an exciting new take on photographic expression. Combined with Live View shooting, this monitor gives you the ability to shoot from nearly any angle. And your creativity is not limited to still images - Nikon's D-Movie function lets you record richly detailed HD movie clips, too. There's also a dazzling array of shooting features to help you get great pictures, shot-after-shot.
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