Nikon D5000

Made available for pre-order on April 24th 2009 for release shorly thereafter, the D5000 is a DSLR camera from Nikon. Featuring the D90's 12.3MP sensor, HD video capabilities and a new swiveling 2.7" LCD screen, the D5000 is built on a smaller frame. Designed to sit between the D90 and D60 in the Nikon lineup, the D5000 will cost $850 with a 8-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens or $730 for the body only.

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Nikon D5000
MSRP $849.95
Release date April, 2009
Brand Nikon
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includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
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720p video recording at 24fps
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2.7-inch articulating LCD
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same sensor as the D90
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same auto-focus system as the D90
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Quiet Release Mode - new mode reduces the noise made by the shutter
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uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
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smaller frame
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built in accessory port (for use with a GPS unit for easy geo-tagging or a wired remote)
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no autofocusing while recording video in HD
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low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)
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not all that much more affordable than the D90
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will not work with older screw-type autofocuses
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No DOF preview as EOS 500D
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No Mirror Lock-Up function as EOS 500D
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no Full HD support, like the D90
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lenses not optimized for video = no silent autofocus mode. Every cheap handheld full hd camera offers this feature
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Buy It

Nikon D5000 | Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens

• Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

• D5000 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens

UPC: 018208254545

EAN: 018208254545

MPN: D5000 18-55mm Kit

Nikon D5000 | Body only

• Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD (Body Only)

• D5000 Black SLR Digital Camera Body Only

UPC: 018208254521

EAN: 018208254521

MPN: D5000

Competitors

Nikon D5000 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Digital Cameras »
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

MSRP  $1,499.95    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • auto-focus can be used while recording video
  • stereo microphone for video recording
  • 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
Cons
  • only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
  • double the price of the standard DMC-G1
  • no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
ProSCORE
7 reviews
81
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Pentax K-7

Pentax K-7

MSRP  $1,299.95    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • ruggedized - fully sealed body
  • quiet shutter
  • quality construction
Cons
  • video is manual focus only - difficult to change focus, pan or zoom
  • not many current options for super-fast tele lenses
  • noise begins to get noticeable at lower ISO levels than competing options
ProSCORE
2 reviews
87
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vote Nikon D5000 0% vs. vote Pentax K-7 100%
Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i

MSRP  $799.99    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • utilizes easy to find, capacious and affordable SD/SDHC cards
  • large 3" LCD with 920k dots
  • 720p video recording at 30fps, or 1080p at 20fps
Cons
  • no auto-focus for video
  • no external microphone input
  • 1080p at 20fps only
ProSCORE
6 reviews
55
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Nikon D5000 0% vs. vote Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 100%

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Yale

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April 24, 2009
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9 pros
4 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
  • 720p video recording at 24fps
  • 2.7-inch articulating LCD
  • same sensor as the D90
  • same auto-focus system as the D90
  • Quiet Release Mode - new mode reduces the noise made by the shutter
  • uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
  • smaller frame
  • built in accessory port (for use with a GPS unit for easy geo-tagging or a wired remote)

Cons

  • no autofocusing while recording video in HD
  • low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)
  • not all that much more affordable than the D90
  • will not work with older screw-type autofocuses

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bugalaman

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July 12, 2009
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8 pros
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Pros

  • includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
  • 720p video recording at 24fps
  • 2.7-inch articulating LCD
  • same sensor as the D90
  • same auto-focus system as the D90
  • Quiet Release Mode - new mode reduces the noise made by the shutter
  • uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
  • smaller frame

Cons

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pcuser

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May 11, 2009
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2 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • 2.7-inch articulating LCD
  • smaller frame

Cons

  • no autofocusing while recording video in HD
  • low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)
  • not all that much more affordable than the D90
  • will not work with older screw-type autofocuses
  • no Full HD support, like the D90
  • lenses not optimized for video = no silent autofocus mode. Every cheap handheld full hd camera offers this feature

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Eli Sandlerman

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July 19, 2009
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50
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2 pros
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Pros

  • includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
  • 2.7-inch articulating LCD

Cons

  • no autofocusing while recording video in HD
  • low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)

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Nancy Cisneros DiBenedetto

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October 11, 2009
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mba28

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April 26, 2009
ProSCORE
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6 pros
6 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
  • 720p video recording at 24fps
  • same sensor as the D90
  • same auto-focus system as the D90
  • Quiet Release Mode - new mode reduces the noise made by the shutter
  • uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage

Cons

  • no autofocusing while recording video in HD
  • low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)
  • not all that much more affordable than the D90
  • will not work with older screw-type autofocuses
  • No DOF preview as EOS 500D
  • No Mirror Lock-Up function as EOS 500D

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