Review on Nikon D5000 2 7 Inch Vari Angle Body by Jose Guevara

has been damaged Summary: - Outstanding (absolutely amazing) image quality, especially in low light and difficult lighting conditions (high dynamic range) - 19 automatic point-and-shoot modes Modes are ideal for beginners who are new to digital SLR cameras. Extremely easy to use menu system. Think of it as a replacement for a viewfinder in most situations - Nice, compact body that's easier to transport around the D5000 compared to the Nikon D60: - Significant improvement in image quality in low light and difficult lighting conditions - Improved auto white balance (but still not perfect) - Slightly more (bigger and deeper) body, slightly heavier - 11 AF points, 3D matrix metering, Auto D-Lighting - Faster continuous shooting (4fps vs. 3) - Up to 63 JPEG/11 RAW- Burst mode images (D60 can shoot up to 100 JPEG/9 RAW images) - RAW+JPG with selectable JPEG compression - Full feature set including bracketing - 13 additional auto/scene presets - Advanced in-camera editing including perspective control and fisheye - Viewfinder a little smaller, but with additional support for grid lines - LiveView with HD Movie mode - Multi-selector unders supports diagonal movement along four directions - Quiet shooting mode reduces shutter noise in quiet situations - Supports optional Nikon GPS module - HDMI output - Same excellent 18-55VRD5000 kit lens compared to the Nikon D90: - Same image quality, although the D5000 does tends to overexpose high contrast shots compared to underexposed D90 tends to overexpose - D5000 LiveView mode adds subject tracking - Easy-to-use auto/scene presets along with context-sensitive support - Advanced time-lapse and time-lapse modes - Advanced in-camera -Editing including perspective and fisheye control - Significantly more compact and lighter body - No built-in autofocus motor for older or more professional lenses - No top-of-the-line LCD; Rear display required to view settings - No depth-of-field preview - Lower resolution screen than D90, but vari-angle allows for hard-to-reach shots - Slightly slower continuous shooting performance (4fps vs. 4.5) - Up to 63 JPEG/ 11 RAW images can be captured can be captured in burst mode (D90 burst capture is limited to 25 JPEG/7 RAW images) — Quiet capture mode reduces shutter noise in quiet situations — 0.78x pentaprism viewfinder vs. brighter pentaprism 0.94x on D90 - Single Dial command means more menu access to change settings. The built-in flash cannot control external flashes with the Nikon Creative Lighting System. There is no option for an optional battery grip. The lens contained only 18-55VR versus 18-105VR. to the dust suppression system - Best value for money, especially just the case. Full review: Having bought my first DSLR (Nikon D60) last November, I was intrigued by the announcement of the D5000. When I bought the D60 I had the D90 in mind, but having personally used both I settled on the D60 for its much smaller form factor, lighter weight and much lower price. I was fairly happy with the D60, although while its low-light performance was significantly better than my old point-and-shoot camera, it's still not fantastic. Since the D5000 uses the same sensor and image sensor as the D90 but in a lighter body, I decided to upgrade. And I must say that I am very satisfied with the D5000. What can you like compared to the D60? 1) Stunning image quality even in low light conditions, without a tripod or fast lens, the D5000 takes exceptional pictures, especially in low light and difficult conditions. light scenarios. The D5000 is my first camera that can shoot at night and capture everything (and in some cases more) that my eye sees. And this in automatic mode (flash off), without a tripod, with a Nikon VR lens with a medium aperture (f3.5-f5.6). Very impressive. I went back and took the same night shots with the same settings with the same Nikon 16-85 VR lens and the results are significantly better with the D5000 than with my D60. The difference between the D5000 and the D60 is almost as big (in low light) as the difference between my D60 and a compact camera. I've posted some sample images to illustrate. Images captured even at ISO 1600 show exceptional detail and a very low noise level. Even at 100% zoom, the D5000 reproduces these complex shots beautifully. Highlights are controlled and not overexposed, and even low-contrast image areas are captured. 2) Ability to automatically capture detail in difficult environments Capturing all of the image detail, even at night with areas of high contrast lighting, is even more impressive than its low-light performance. As some have pointed out, the D5000 tends to underexpose these shots a bit to preserve detail. (The D90 tends to overexpose these shots, showing that the D5000 isn't exactly a "D90 in a small body.") In one example (images sent to a client) a night shot of the famous theater in the Castro Street, the D5000 captured bright neon signs, architectural facade lighting, and even mosaic tiles and billboards in a very poorly lit entryway. Everything back to auto, no tripod, F3.8 ISO 800. When I post sample shots, they tell a story better than I could ever describe. I can only think that this performance is due to a combination of improvements over the D5000. : 11 AF points, 3D matrix metering, next-generation Active D-Lighting, latest Nikon EXPEED processor.3) An uncompromising range of functions that is easy to use even for beginners. Functions (e.g. bracketing) designed to "silence the camera”. The D5000 has all the controls you could want, yet the menu system remains extremely easy to use, even for beginners. , fine) - bracketing (useful for HDR post-processing) and I'm sure there are many others that I missed. The D5000 also includes a number of additional SCENE modes (19 in total) for beginners used to shooting with ease. Anything from nightscape, sunset, food, pet portrait, sports, etc. Despite the technical specifications on paper (230,000 pixels vs. 920,000 pixels on the D90), the screen quality is excellent - very bright and clearly visible even in the sun. such as looking up over a crowd or from a low angle, or taking a self-portrait. What doesn't work so well with Nikon's implementation is that the hinge is on the bottom of the camera. So if you use a tripod, your options are limited. This keeps a moving subject in focus in the frame. As others have noted, the D5000 LiveView's autofocus performance is very slow. The more I've used it, I have to say that LiveView's performance is probably worse than your point-and-shoot camera. Some other owners on the Nikon forums report that LiveView AF fails completely even though it works on my D5000. Well, I compose 99% of my shots in the viewfinder, which is what gives you that ultra-fast DSLR response in the first place. For me, the ability to use LiveView in hard-to-reach situations is a nice feature. What could be improved? - Well, first of all, the video is more of a marketing idea - the audio is mono, the autofocus doesn't change anymore once you start recording, and the video has the infamous "jelly effect" when you move Side to side. Although the body is much smaller than that of the D90, it's still over 1/4 inch larger than that of my D60. I'm almost as comfortable in my hands. The tilt screen is great, but the bottom hinge design has limited effectiveness when using a tripod. Autofocus in Live View is very slow for a DSLR (even worse than a compact DSLR in some situations) - Auto WB just doesn't work in certain lighting conditions, but it's easily fixed with a custom white balance (if you have the time). recording) or post-processing of the RAW image. I just don't understand why my $300 Canon SD870 does the auto white balance so much better. The best image quality, especially in low light, and features compensate for very small areas that could be improved. For that, the D5000 gets my 5-star rating.