We could argue whether it’s serious gear or Uncle Bob’s next camera.
DP Review has posted one of those incredibly thorough 33 page reviews of Nikon’s new D5000. The camera has a swivel LCD and does 720p video at a very attractive price point. DP Review concludes ithe D5000 has excellent image quality (good for weddings), but the controls require multiple button presses (bad for weddings). It’s a very impressive high ISO performer (good for.. ), but contrast detect autofocus is almost useless. (bad for.. )
Below, you’ll see a shot from a Nikon D5000 which doesn’t really make any major point about the camera. I post it because (a) my son is so cool in a prom tux that looks like a Yankee uniform, and (b) the framing is horrible: The photo was shot by an Uncle Bob. Draw your own conclusion.
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3 Comments at "Nikon D5000 review posted"
I may be off base, but to me this is a hobby camera at best. I might consider the next generation when the have auto-focus for the video. Until then I’ll use my D700, D3 and then my FlipUltra for video. I’ll be sold on Fusion when generation 2 comes along.
I haven’t wasted any time reading anything about this camera. I am not going to take anything seriously from Nikon until I see something with a solid body and 1080p HD video capabilities like the Canon 5d II. I’m committed to Nikon and just hoping for something comparable to the 5d now.
Wow- cool tux!
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