@karthiksrichandra If its Nikon Mount, and if its DX compatible. Also you may want to make sure it will have a built in focus motor. The major difference between the D90 and D5000 are the design and controls. D90 has a top LCD and better build quality than the D5000.
I'm looking into getting my first DSLR. Although it's going to be my first one, I consider myself an amateur or advanced beginner. I'm on a tight budget, and can't decide between this and a D80. Which do you suggest?
You already have an entry level DSLR. Why not buy a mid range like the Nikon D90? The D5000 is basically a D60 with the D90's sensor and HD movie recording. The D90 offers faster 4.5fps, built in focus motor, better viewfinder and screen, top LCD screen, two control dials, superior build quality, more powerful battery life at similar costs now days. The D90 has gone down in price compared to when I was buying my D5000. Get the D90!
so im unsure of wich camera to actually get im a beginner with digital but used the black and white can you help me decide wether i should get the D5000 or D3000...
Unfortunately, there is no way to remove that unless I retake the video and re upload it. I am working on an in-depth review so be sure to check back and it will just have a small tiny logo, none of the subscribe text or big logo like in this one. I have been getting a lot of complaints.
Does the screen turn off when you flip it? Like the screen facing inward? How is this camera for abstract photos? and What kind of photography do you do? Thanks.
Yes that is because I have to approve the comments. After you hit post comment, the button will say Pending Approval! I will personally send you a message.
Hi I have just bought this camera and I can't seem to find how to take the 4 pictures a second... I know you have to hold the button down but I put it on the M and it just took the one shot.... I am obviously missing something please help thanks
I will be making a video on how to use the different release modes here soon and that will show you how to get the 4fps and all that good stuff. Now in order to take full advantage of the 4fps, you need to have very good light and you can use this mode in AUTO and NO FLASH AUTO as well.
Apeature is the iris of the camera. You can control your depth of field. If you are a real beginner and have NO experience in photography, the D3000 would be a great choice because it has a GUIDE mode which will guide you through taking pictures. However though, the D5000 would be the ultimate choice out of those two. Anymore questions please reply.
Please subscribe because I am going to be doing a video on this topic. You can also use a remote control, but the operation with a remote control is different. You need to change your release mode to remote, then you need to go to M mode and turn you command dial until you see bulb. Then press the button on your remote ONCE, then the shutter will open. When you want it to close, press the button on remote control again and it will close. Anymore questions please reply!
Yes it does have the bulb feature. Basically what this does is when you hold down your shutter button, it opens the shutter and when you take your finger off of the button, the shutter closes allowing for a time controlled exposure.
Great job on this review! I am buying my wife a DSLR for christmas and am torn between the D3000 and D5000. The 'Live View' Mode is a huge selling feature for me. I could care less about the HD video as I have a nice camcorder for that. Quick Question: Does the stock flash perform well or do you recommen an upgrade?
The stock flash preforms pretty good. If you are taking pictures of things that are far away and/or need a more powerful flash AND rapid firing with flash, then that is when the external flash guns come in handy.
Yeah I've gone over each of the options in my head myself haha. Thanks for the awesome review you sir have won a new subscriber for being so awesome! :P Thanks again!
PS im thinking of getting a 18-105mm lens think it's worth it?
The reason I responded so fast is because I have my Palm Pre alert me when there is a new comment, subscriber etc on my videos or channel. The lens you mentioned has its advantages and disadvantages. I suggest that you get the 18-200mm VR which basically a telephoto and wide angle lens and its basically killing two birds with one stone. If you do not intend on doing telephoto photography, then the 18-105mm VR lens would suffice. Just remember to contact me again if you have anymore questions!
If you are on a budget, then get the cheaper 18-105mm lens which also has telephoto capability but 200mm will give you even clearer results because you can zoom in more.
No there will be no guide mode on the D5000. But keep in mind that it still has a user friendly interface. If you just put in in AUTO or in one of the SCENE modes, you will still be getting great photos. I recommend the D5000 over the D3000 for several reasons. One, it has more megapixels, Two, it can shoot 4 pictures per second unlike with the D3000 which can only do 3 per second,Third, it has an articulated screen and HD movie recording. Anymore questions please reply or send a messagel!
One other thing I forgot to mention is it has LiveView which is basically looking at the preview of the object/thing you are going to be taking a picture of on the LCD screen (most entry level DSLRs and other DSLRs do not have liveview and you must look through the viewfinder but with liveview, you can view it both ways).
That´s a nice SLR. I´m still choosing between a Canon 500D or this D5000. But i got a question. Is there an option to turn of the LCD screen when you want to make a picture with the optical viewfinder? The Canon has a sensor so you won´t be ´blinded´ by the screen. Thanks
Yes it is a nice DSLR. I would recommend the D5000 over the 500D because the D5000 has an articulated screen, 4fps unlike with 3.4fps, has the upper hand when it comes to low noise pictures, and has interval timer shooting. Yes there is a way to turn off the information screen when looking through the viewfinder. On the top of the D5000, there is an info button where you can toggle the information screen to be on or off! Anymore questions please reply!
nice nikon vids, ill sub. hey im lookin in getting a D5000 instead of stupid d90 cuse my stupid mirror fell out and i dropped it so hard on my driveway.
Great video (although the picture in the right-hand corner gets annoying)! I think I'm going to buy the D5000 and sell my Olympus E-420 because the Nikon seems to be such a great camera!
That picture is our channel logo so no one can download this video and claim it is theres because it has our channel logo. We will try to make it smaller and not in the video in the future. Yes I would agree, the Nikon D5000 is better than the E-420.
yah dat wuld be smart to sell ur olympus and get a nikon cuse its better than olympus. now why the hell did u buy olympus? i think dat wuz a dumb misake. TIHNK NEXT TIME
im new and am having a bit of a problem choosing between d5000 and d60. d5000 is better i guess, but again there's quite a price difference. i woud just like to ask if the d60 is, in any way, better than the d5000 anyway? thanks.
Yes there are some things that are better about the D60 than the D5000. Its a little smaller, you get sensors to detect whether your looking through the viewfinder or not (D5000 does not have that), and its a lot cheaper. I heard a rumor that in August 2009, Nikon will announce the D3000 which is suppose to be the sucessor to the D40 and should feature some features like the D5000. Anymore questions about the D60 or D5000, pleaes reply!
Thanks! I just checked on the news on D3000, thanks for telling me about it. It's rumored to not have video-recording, so do you think it would have much impact on the cost of the DSLRs? Also, does being the successor of D40 mean the successor of D60 too? Thanks a lot!! PS. Sorry for disturbing you so much
Please dont say sorry because your not disturbing me. I believe it will have some impact and it just depends on how they make it (parts, labor, etc). Also the D5000 is the successor of the D60. Again your not disturbing me so if you have ANY and i'm talking anymore questions around any other Nikon D-SLR, please reply or send me a message!
I would go for the D5000 because it has the pop out screen which the D90 doesn't have. That is a great feature because you can see what your taking a picture of in places where it would be harder to look through the screen or viewfinder. I would get the D5000 if I were you but if your really serious about photography and intend on doing this as a regular hobby, then I would get the D90.
thanks a lot
kolika89 1 year ago
hey im getting this camera in a week which sd card would you recomend?
Nivek245 1 year ago
@Nivek245 SanDisk Ultra III or II series is a good memory card.
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
@Hazardteamck damn I already bought a san disk extreme
Nivek245 1 year ago
vatz major difference between d90 and d5000 .is d5000 compactable with 650-1300 mm telephoto lenses??
karthiksrichandra 1 year ago
@karthiksrichandra If its Nikon Mount, and if its DX compatible. Also you may want to make sure it will have a built in focus motor. The major difference between the D90 and D5000 are the design and controls. D90 has a top LCD and better build quality than the D5000.
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
I'm looking into getting my first DSLR. Although it's going to be my first one, I consider myself an amateur or advanced beginner. I'm on a tight budget, and can't decide between this and a D80. Which do you suggest?
rockergrrrl 1 year ago
I will send you a message.
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
the real question is, WILL IT BLEND?!?!
xchlppprsx 1 year ago
@xchlppprsx Interesting thought.
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
i have a d60 and i was planning to buy another dslr, is this a good one to buy after? ive had my d60 for quiet some time now
Pnoysneakerhead24 1 year ago
You already have an entry level DSLR. Why not buy a mid range like the Nikon D90? The D5000 is basically a D60 with the D90's sensor and HD movie recording. The D90 offers faster 4.5fps, built in focus motor, better viewfinder and screen, top LCD screen, two control dials, superior build quality, more powerful battery life at similar costs now days. The D90 has gone down in price compared to when I was buying my D5000. Get the D90!
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
@Hazardteamck
THANKS dawg
Pnoysneakerhead24 1 year ago
great video - i just bought a d5000 and am a little overwhelmed with all the features........
Feverant 1 year ago
cost ???
CRUSADERENT 1 year ago
Such a fool hearty proposal suggests lack of proper knowledge. May I remind you that prices will vary year after year.
Hazardteamck 1 year ago
please,is posible the video in spanish? thank you.
tatasoucua 2 years ago
No I haven't.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
so im unsure of wich camera to actually get im a beginner with digital but used the black and white can you help me decide wether i should get the D5000 or D3000...
jandywhat 2 years ago
great review.
just take this annoying subscribe now and logo off th evideo.
sandiegomarino 2 years ago
Unfortunately, there is no way to remove that unless I retake the video and re upload it. I am working on an in-depth review so be sure to check back and it will just have a small tiny logo, none of the subscribe text or big logo like in this one. I have been getting a lot of complaints.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Does the screen turn off when you flip it? Like the screen facing inward? How is this camera for abstract photos? and What kind of photography do you do? Thanks.
PhotoTech12 2 years ago
you sound like a robot, nice review though
ithree6mafia 2 years ago
help me to choose: d5000 or d3000
wwwboytoyro 2 years ago
i placed a comment but seems like it didn't appear. hmmm....
syahrilsahid 2 years ago
Yes that is because I have to approve the comments. After you hit post comment, the button will say Pending Approval! I will personally send you a message.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Hi I have just bought this camera and I can't seem to find how to take the 4 pictures a second... I know you have to hold the button down but I put it on the M and it just took the one shot.... I am obviously missing something please help thanks
lorettaoliveri 2 years ago
I will be making a video on how to use the different release modes here soon and that will show you how to get the 4fps and all that good stuff. Now in order to take full advantage of the 4fps, you need to have very good light and you can use this mode in AUTO and NO FLASH AUTO as well.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
what is the aperture?
iam new in the worldofpgotography
i am plannig to buy a d3000 or a d5000 or an alpha (sony) a330 whis is better
rancholacurva 2 years ago
Apeature is the iris of the camera. You can control your depth of field. If you are a real beginner and have NO experience in photography, the D3000 would be a great choice because it has a GUIDE mode which will guide you through taking pictures. However though, the D5000 would be the ultimate choice out of those two. Anymore questions please reply.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
if you edit in camera, like cropping.. will that save over the original or make another picture?
koreflex 2 years ago
No, it will not overwrite the original, it will only create a new file.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
how would you upload the video in hd
WhoIsTreG 2 years ago
hit upload
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
hahaha nice
WhoIsTreG 2 years ago
Was this some kind of a joke?
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
how can i change the language settings..thanx
8girlangel8 2 years ago
Press the MENU button then go to SETTINGS.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
But would I need a remote control for that?
goldenrod2 2 years ago
Please subscribe because I am going to be doing a video on this topic. You can also use a remote control, but the operation with a remote control is different. You need to change your release mode to remote, then you need to go to M mode and turn you command dial until you see bulb. Then press the button on your remote ONCE, then the shutter will open. When you want it to close, press the button on remote control again and it will close. Anymore questions please reply!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Does it have 'bulb' mode so I can do some flashlight photography?
goldenrod2 2 years ago
Yes it does have the bulb feature. Basically what this does is when you hold down your shutter button, it opens the shutter and when you take your finger off of the button, the shutter closes allowing for a time controlled exposure.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
And since you're being so helpful and such a great source of knowledge, please respond soon, 1 day sale. Peace, thanks for help
bonapartist 2 years ago
No problem!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Is 500 dollars for this and a low end lens a good deal?
bonapartist 2 years ago
Yes it is but be careful it is not a fraud because I have never seen the price of a kit this low.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
very helpfull!
just got my baby today and you really help me!
thanks!!!
wanessa27ny 2 years ago
Anymore questions please reply!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Great job on this review! I am buying my wife a DSLR for christmas and am torn between the D3000 and D5000. The 'Live View' Mode is a huge selling feature for me. I could care less about the HD video as I have a nice camcorder for that. Quick Question: Does the stock flash perform well or do you recommen an upgrade?
zeroxpectations 2 years ago
The stock flash preforms pretty good. If you are taking pictures of things that are far away and/or need a more powerful flash AND rapid firing with flash, then that is when the external flash guns come in handy.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
That was a FAST response! lol
Yeah I've gone over each of the options in my head myself haha. Thanks for the awesome review you sir have won a new subscriber for being so awesome! :P Thanks again!
PS im thinking of getting a 18-105mm lens think it's worth it?
darvenung 2 years ago
The reason I responded so fast is because I have my Palm Pre alert me when there is a new comment, subscriber etc on my videos or channel. The lens you mentioned has its advantages and disadvantages. I suggest that you get the 18-200mm VR which basically a telephoto and wide angle lens and its basically killing two birds with one stone. If you do not intend on doing telephoto photography, then the 18-105mm VR lens would suffice. Just remember to contact me again if you have anymore questions!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
If you are on a budget, then get the cheaper 18-105mm lens which also has telephoto capability but 200mm will give you even clearer results because you can zoom in more.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Will there be the guide mode like the d3000? I'm planning to get this one but I am still new but I think i'd get more from this cam. Thanks!
darvenung 2 years ago
No there will be no guide mode on the D5000. But keep in mind that it still has a user friendly interface. If you just put in in AUTO or in one of the SCENE modes, you will still be getting great photos. I recommend the D5000 over the D3000 for several reasons. One, it has more megapixels, Two, it can shoot 4 pictures per second unlike with the D3000 which can only do 3 per second,Third, it has an articulated screen and HD movie recording. Anymore questions please reply or send a messagel!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
One other thing I forgot to mention is it has LiveView which is basically looking at the preview of the object/thing you are going to be taking a picture of on the LCD screen (most entry level DSLRs and other DSLRs do not have liveview and you must look through the viewfinder but with liveview, you can view it both ways).
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
That's what sold me on this cam! I needed that extra feature along with the articulated screen with the postures I get into when takings photos haha
darvenung 2 years ago
Yes, the articulated screen comes very handy.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
That´s a nice SLR. I´m still choosing between a Canon 500D or this D5000. But i got a question. Is there an option to turn of the LCD screen when you want to make a picture with the optical viewfinder? The Canon has a sensor so you won´t be ´blinded´ by the screen. Thanks
gigicalifornia 2 years ago
Yes it is a nice DSLR. I would recommend the D5000 over the 500D because the D5000 has an articulated screen, 4fps unlike with 3.4fps, has the upper hand when it comes to low noise pictures, and has interval timer shooting. Yes there is a way to turn off the information screen when looking through the viewfinder. On the top of the D5000, there is an info button where you can toggle the information screen to be on or off! Anymore questions please reply!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Alright, thanks a lot! I made my choice. The Nikon will be my DSLR soon :-)
gigicalifornia 2 years ago
Thats great! Let me know when you get it!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
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gigicalifornia 2 years ago
Please refer to the other comment! Thank you!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Can you show the way to activated the face priority mode?
Callcitrate 2 years ago
Portrait?
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Oh yes, i got it, i was ask my friend who got the d90, thanks for reply...
Callcitrate 2 years ago
Anymore questions please reply!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
what do u think of the quality of the 230 k 2.7 inch screen of the d5000. other cameras in this price range are offering 920 k 3 inch screens.
leeswordfish1975 2 years ago
The quality is pretty good for that size. See with a bigger moniter, you are using more power.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
stupid d90 dont got pop out screen. how dumb
rtg84729 2 years ago
nice nikon vids, ill sub. hey im lookin in getting a D5000 instead of stupid d90 cuse my stupid mirror fell out and i dropped it so hard on my driveway.
rtg84729 2 years ago
Great video (although the picture in the right-hand corner gets annoying)! I think I'm going to buy the D5000 and sell my Olympus E-420 because the Nikon seems to be such a great camera!
Kaktusfeigenzuechter 2 years ago
That picture is our channel logo so no one can download this video and claim it is theres because it has our channel logo. We will try to make it smaller and not in the video in the future. Yes I would agree, the Nikon D5000 is better than the E-420.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
yah dat wuld be smart to sell ur olympus and get a nikon cuse its better than olympus. now why the hell did u buy olympus? i think dat wuz a dumb misake. TIHNK NEXT TIME
rtg84729 2 years ago
i heard this camera has defect.
izleep 2 years ago
Yes, in some models, but not all.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
i was planning to buy this comming week. they saying that old shipment mostly have defect. im confuse
izleep 2 years ago
Don't be
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
yah but d90 got more defects than the d5000 eh.
rtg84729 2 years ago
im new and am having a bit of a problem choosing between d5000 and d60. d5000 is better i guess, but again there's quite a price difference. i woud just like to ask if the d60 is, in any way, better than the d5000 anyway? thanks.
jessicang6 2 years ago
Yes there are some things that are better about the D60 than the D5000. Its a little smaller, you get sensors to detect whether your looking through the viewfinder or not (D5000 does not have that), and its a lot cheaper. I heard a rumor that in August 2009, Nikon will announce the D3000 which is suppose to be the sucessor to the D40 and should feature some features like the D5000. Anymore questions about the D60 or D5000, pleaes reply!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Thanks! I just checked on the news on D3000, thanks for telling me about it. It's rumored to not have video-recording, so do you think it would have much impact on the cost of the DSLRs? Also, does being the successor of D40 mean the successor of D60 too? Thanks a lot!! PS. Sorry for disturbing you so much
jessicang6 2 years ago
Please dont say sorry because your not disturbing me. I believe it will have some impact and it just depends on how they make it (parts, labor, etc). Also the D5000 is the successor of the D60. Again your not disturbing me so if you have ANY and i'm talking anymore questions around any other Nikon D-SLR, please reply or send me a message!
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Hey great review, wich one you recommend as a great upgrade d90 or
d5000?
jafp63 2 years ago
I would go for the D5000 because it has the pop out screen which the D90 doesn't have. That is a great feature because you can see what your taking a picture of in places where it would be harder to look through the screen or viewfinder. I would get the D5000 if I were you but if your really serious about photography and intend on doing this as a regular hobby, then I would get the D90.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago
Hey whats good buddy, Another question does this camera allow you to shoot in black and white mode?
blztank 2 years ago
I have just looked through the settings again and yes it can shoot in black and white.
Hazardteamck 2 years ago