Review on High-Performance Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and Versatile 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD by Sarah Mailyafemail

I received the Nikon D5000 - VERY FAST - from Revain.com and got to work straight away. I knew NOTHING (and I mean NOTHING) about photography (f-numbers, f-stop size and shutter speed didn't tell me anything 4 weeks ago) but thanks to the excellent documentation that comes with the D5000 (along with lots of great web tutorials) I did able to have meaningful conversations with much more experienced photographers within the first week. Shooting indoors is difficult at first (because it's all about light, light and more light), but once you pay close attention to the D5000's features, it becomes a lot easier. Shots I thought would be difficult to capture with good quality (like night shots, long exposures) were the easiest, and the starter lens that comes with the D5000 makes for great shots out of the box. Do yourself a favor and use cambridgeincolour.com along with the included (multilingual) user manual. You'll be snapping great pictures in no time. With the help of this little miracle, I learned how to use both deep and shallow depth of field with ease, and the quality of the pictures taken with the portrait setting will please any beginner. Any photographer will need a little patience, but make sure (if you're just buying the body first) that you get at least Nikkor 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses. A long lens expands your creative possibilities many times over. You'll find that the D5000 will last forever on a modular lithium-ion battery charge (the battery is also a real workhorse, rated at over 1Ah). You'll love how the D5000 feels in your hand, as will the multi-angle LCD (which can be rotated to face the camera for protection, or rotated to be inside the body but for a easy continuous use outwards). I've been told they sell LCD screen protectors, so do yourself a favor (like I intend to) and get these, as well as UV filters (if not for the good, then to protect your expensive lenses, as the filter is 20 $ is much cheaper). ). to replace a lens that costs more than $200). The best advice I can give is to practice a lot with this thing, read the manual (it's a pleasure to read even though it's a tricky little device) and share your recordings with others to see how well you do it. Oh, and get a tripod—it opens up a whole new level of photography. Your photographer friends (if they're anything like mine) will mostly help and encourage and offer advice (even without being asked). Avoid those who give destructive advice, but listen to everyone else. Take what you need from them and keep learning with this great learning chamber!