Nikon D5000

[jdbeier38]

What? I saw this in the best buy add ... wtf?

[Parkerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by jdbeier38

What? I saw this in the best buy add ... wtf?

D60 + D90/300 sensor + weird screen = D5000

[TrinitySXT]

been out for a while

[DJOrtiz]

yeah i saw that at best buy yesterday... i thought it was gimmick that nikon is doin with that fucking name...

is it worth it guys?

[SRT-4_UK]

I would think so. As far as image quality goes, it will rival the D90/D300.

[Duncan64]

saw it for around 850 bux online here ... Nikon D5000 Black 12.3 Megapixels Digital SLR Camera - D5000OUTFIT ... so this camera will let you use the lcd screen to see what your shooting instead of looking through the eye piece? Makes me wanna sell my D60 for it cuz i wanna take some HD video too - sounds cool

[SRT-4_UK]

wow, I didnt realize it was so expensive. I would spend the little extra and get the D90.

[TrinitySXT]

850 isnt expensive really. the Canon counterpart is 900.

the D90 body only is 1000. with kit lens is 1300

[DutchKingkong]

But where is the D90 better than this D5000??
I can't find anything...
the D5000 is just a little different looking and some fancy flip screen! any quality difference?

they are both 12.3mp,
and also small sensor

I can buy the D90 here for: € 699,-
the D5000 would cost me: € 649,-

Not that much of a difference.. but I still can't figure out why the 5000 is placed under the 90?!?! Trinity??

btw: have the D60 right now. but have to share it with my bro... so looking for another cam! Only need the body. cause I have a 18-200 and later on will find myselfe some other lenses!

[TrinitySXT]

the D5000 is on the level with the D40/D60

same size. no AF motor... etc.

its a baby D90 thats all it is

[SRT-4_UK]

Quote: Originally Posted by DutchKingkong

But where is the D90 better than this D5000??
I can't find anything...
the D5000 is just a little different looking and some fancy flip screen! any quality difference?

D90 has a larger (3" vs 2.7" and higher res(920K vs. 230K) screen
D90 will AF screw driven lenses
D90 will act as a CLS controller
Larger viewfinder

That is just what I thought of off the top of my head.

[DutchKingkong]

Aah ok! thnx man!
I didn't look in those specs
D90 it is

[Duncan64]

i just really like the D5000 ... YouTube - Nikon D5000 hands on preview by What Digital Camera but most of the comments suggest the D90 is much better also... nobody has really showed a video clip though cuz i'm interested in the HD video even if its just 720p cuz i want a video camera as well... and if i can get something comparable to what i have in a DSLR like the D60 plus an HD camera in one... then it should be a no brainer right?

[SRT-4_UK]

The video on the D90 is nice. I would assume it is the same as the D5000. Not having AF while in video mode sucks ass though.