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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.
MSRP $849.95
Release date April, 2009
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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
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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
Nikon D5000
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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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
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Pentax K-7
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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
Nikon D5000
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i
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Reviews
April 24, 2009
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Pros
- 720p video recording at 24fps
- includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
- uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
- 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
- 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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July 12, 2009
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Pros
- 720p video recording at 24fps
- includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
- uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
- 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
- smaller frame
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May 11, 2009
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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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July 19, 2009
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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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November 9, 2009
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Pros
- 720p video recording at 24fps
- uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
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Today, 1:45 AM
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Cons
- Poor viewfinder with 0.78x, 95% coverage, Pentamirror, VS. T1i or even the Xsi much larger!
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October 11, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 720p video recording at 24fps
- includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
- uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
- same sensor as the D90
- same auto-focus system as the D90
- Quiet Release Mode - new mode reduces the noise made by the shutter
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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