Review on Nikon D5000 2 7 Inch Vari Angle Body by Ricardo Anderson

If you're looking at this camera, I think you've done your homework and figured out that when it comes to a good DSLR on a budget your choice tends to come down to the D5000 or the Rebel. I came to that conclusion pretty quickly, but it wasn't an easy decision. On paper, Canon had the best specs for the price, but both cameras looked the same. There are many reviews comparing these cameras. Most are long, detailed, and come to the same conclusion - both cameras are good - don't help much in the end. So here I'll try to focus and talk about the main differences that helped me decide.1. Taking pictures in low light. I was at a party the other day and my boyfriend gave me his Rebel. What I didn't realize before is that you have to flip the flash up and trigger a couple of times for the Rebel to autofocus. Not at full capacity, of course, but it still spoils everything because you can't take a picture without distracting people. You capture an interesting face, point, shoot, and those few flashes completely distract the person. The Nikon has a white lamp, enough for focusing, but most people won't get distracted. So if you plan on photographing people at a party, for example in an environment, Nikon will have an advantage for you. (To be honest, you can get an external flash with an autofocus assist lamp, but we're talking cameras here)2. Tiltable LCD display. The Rebel LCD is bigger and better. However, I'm not a paparazzi, but from time to time I have to shoot through the line of people in front of me (parades, street performances, small crowded spaces, etc.). Thanks to the tilting LCD display, you can raise the camera above your head and still frame your picture. I found it very helpful and Nikon has the advantage.3. Additional preset modes. Like most people, I probably kept the dial in the "Auto" position most of the time. And it mostly worked fine. But I've never been able to quickly figure out how to photograph my daughter blowing out her birthday candles, or the perfect sunset, or something white on white, etc. So when I tried Nikon's additional preset scene modes, I was really surprised at how much better they compare these photos to "Auto". Try them out and remember that Rebel doesn't have many of these modes.4. Feeling. The Nikon is very solid in the hand. Maybe it's subjective, but I like the feeling. All in all, the Rebel has a lot of specifications, slightly better than the Nikon. It's smaller, lighter, bigger screen and better resolution, more megapixels. Yes, it's all nice to have, but it's a choice between good and even better. However, Nikon offers a few things that Rebel simply doesn't have (see above). So I bought a Nikon and am happy with it. A few notes. Cameras are getting better and better and in a few years you will be able to buy a much better camera for the same price. Lenses and Flares, on the other hand, don't change much and retain their value very well. So if you have a choice, try to buy the best lens (and don't forget to buy a protective filter if you have an expensive lens) and a flash that you can afford and maybe save some money on the body and upgrade it in a few years when some cool new tech shows up. I hope my review helps you decide one way or another.