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How do you guys rate the Nikon D5000? Reason i ask is that i have been offered one, hardly used, mint for £400. Is that a good deal?
 
Is it worth spend more and buying the D5000 new as oppossed to a Sony A230?
 
D5000 is a great camera, only prob I have is the lack of motor drive for focus, if you stretch to a D90, you will be more than happy!
 
phil8139 said:
D5000 is a great camera, only prob I have is the lack of motor drive for focus, if you stretch to a D90, you will be more than happy!
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:agree: second vote for the D90, however if the budget doesn't stretch then the D5000 is a very good camera, seeing that you are getting it new as in mint, sounds like a good deal :thumbs:
 
Coming from a d200 then a short break from dslrs back to owning a d5000 I would certainly recommend one!.What a lovely camera to use and yes you will get the "save up and get a d90" brigade on your back but tbh would love to see the same people spot the differences between images. Yes the d90 has the motor and if you have older lenses this maybe a plus but if not then the d5000 is a great choice.At first i missed the instant access to certain features which I had on the d200 but you soon become used the the very intuitive menu on the d5k.The tilt screen is also a very big plus for me for my type of shooting.As mentioned try both out see what you think.I did compare the d5k and d90 side by side and I will admit that the d90 had the slight edge with regards to comfort in my rather large hands but after only a short while the d5000 felt very nice,slightly lighter but yet solid enough.
I assigned the function button to "Iso" and shoot raw so can change wb etc in PP.No the screen doesnt have the clarity of the d90 but I shoot so many pics at one time I dont review each one whilst chimping!I save that for my home pc.
Just to add if low light photography interests you then results will be very pleasing indeed!:cool:
So in a nutshell I would whole heartedly recommend the d5000.By the way if you want great movies get a camcorder..;)
 
the D5000 doesn't have the motor so older non AF-S lenses will only be manual focus. Unless you have old Nikon lenses to hand I dont see that as a problem and the kit lens is very good anyway!
 
Koolpc said:
What is the issue with the Lens Motor?
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the older Nikon lens (those designated AF-D and before) don't have a motor in the lens but rely on one in the body to turn a screw drive to focus instead. On the entry level Nikon bodies there is no motor in the body so these lens won't autofocus.

Its often mentioned as an issue, but tbh, I don't get why - if your buying a d5000 it seems likely that more modern (zoom) lenses will be of interest to you and not what tend now to be older lenses that have for the large part been superseeded or be a bit more specialised (with the possible exception of the 50mm 1.8)

I don't think only being able to mf lens designs older then about 15 years or so is a big deal - but some turn it into one. Anything designated AF-S has a motor in the lens and works fine

Hugh
 
a fair proportion of the current lens range are AF not AFS and will not autofocus.

There is no cheap niffty fifty afs lens either.

But, that said, lovely camera.
 
phototuition said:
a fair proportion of the current lens range are AF not AFS and will not autofocus.

There is no cheap niffty fifty afs lens either.

But, that said, lovely camera.
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have a look at the current range af-s or af-d and aside from the 50 1.8 which of those lenses, either

will realistically be used on an entry level body or

hasn't been supersceeded?
 
I found the d90 very heavy, and as for the lack of af built in, is really not a problem, because Nikon have a fair range of lenses with af, at a decent price for someone looking to get into photography at this price point.PS i found it £10 dearer brand new.
 
Koolpc said:
D3000 worth considering?
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No, I would not consider the D3000. Its been said in another thread on here, the D3000 does not have a very good sensor, wheras the D5000, and D90 share the excellent sensor from the D300 and D300S. The hi ISO on the 3000 is pretty rubbish in comparison.
 
lawrenceots said:
No, I would not consider the D3000. Its been said in another thread on here, the D3000 does not have a very good sensor, wheras the D5000, and D90 share the excellent sensor from the D300 and D300S. The hi ISO on the 3000 is pretty rubbish in comparison.
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If you're looking at the D3000, also look at used D40, D40Xs and D60s. Very similiar to the D3000 (D40X & D60 use same sensor), biggest difference is they only have 3 point AF.
 
Why do mags rate the D3000 so highly then if it has a poor sensor etc?
 
I think the d3000 reviews well because of it's low price and as an entry level camera it's decent. The d5000 is quite a step up in quality though and I well worth the extra cost
 
Just the extra cost is too much for me at the moment. Trying to decide if i should go for a D3000 or a Sony A230!
 
Koolpc said:
Just the extra cost is too much for me at the moment. Trying to decide if i should go for a D3000 or a Sony A230!
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may i suggest a D40....it will get you started as it did for me

mine is for sale "here" ....body only

the advantage of buying a body is you have more options..........

1...buy the kit lens 18-55 AF-S DX GII ---dont need "VR" at this focal length
OR BETTER - a used Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 DC Macro - a superb walk-about lens

then 2...add a Nikon 55-200 AF-S "VR" ......used for about £120/130

if indoors wanted ,then 3....add a Nikon AF-S 35mm AF-S 1.8.....about £140

all these will autofocus on a D40 - this packet will do you for many years
until you trade up to a D5000 as I am doing now..........:thumbs:

also the D40 will resell for you at a good price
 
Koolpc said:
Just the extra cost is too much for me at the moment. Trying to decide if i should go for a D3000 or a Sony A230!
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PS
dont want to upset Sony uses - but I think there are more options to buy used lenses in Nikon [or Canon]

no personal experience of D3000 but the reports are not as good as the D5000
 
I bought a D3000 as I couldn't afford the D5000. I bought it from Currys with the 18-55VR for something like £330.

I've only had it for a couple of weeks but I'm liking it so far. Pictures can get noisy is you put the ISO on 3200 but noise reduction software should help with that.

Here's a couple of quick pictures I took the other day with it.

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"the advantage of buying a body is you have more options..........

just had a look at Parks Cameras..."here"
18-55 AF-S DX GI "VR" ......£80 .......I'd go for this one plus a Nikon body...
 
Koolpc said:
Just the extra cost is too much for me at the moment. Trying to decide if i should go for a D3000 or a Sony A230!
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What about a Canon 1000D, i have read many reviews comparing it with the D3000 and A230 and the Canon has come out on top.
 
boyfalldown said:
the major problem you'll have with sony is the comparative lack of lenses that are available for them. What makes you think this will be a better choice then the d5000?
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Comparative lack? How come?

Plenty of Konica Minolta lenses that will work fine with it!

How many different lenses does one need anyway!
 
Koolpc said:
Comparative lack? How come?

Plenty of Konica Minolta lenses that will work fine with it!

How many different lenses does one need anyway!
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thought you were interested in the D5000............:thinking:
 
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