| Design | 4.5/5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 4.4/5 |
| Menus & Buttons | 4.6/5 |
| Features | 4.8/5 |
| Image quality | 4.6/5 |
| Sensor | 4.5/5 |
| Lens | 4/5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 4/5 |
| Accessories | 3.5/5 |
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Pros:
Great overall image quality. Excellent Interface. Oodles ‘o manual controls. |
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Cons:
Mediocre HD video performance. Limited Shutter Speed. Heavy. |
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| The Nikon D5000 proceeded to kick ass in every category we tested it in, so it was no mystery that this was the entry-level DSLR to beat for 2009 after our journey. We loved the D5000's advanced interface and external controls were plentiful. This is a DSLR that has a little something for every shooter, though the heavy artillery was there when we wanted to pull out the big guns. The flip-down LCD was a major help in tight shooting environments, though the camera was a bit bulky. Image quality was top notch, and even the Pentax K2000 couldn't keep up with the D5000 on that front. HD video recording was okay, but the D5000's overall RAW performance made us forget the camera was even capable of shooting video. The D5000 is also offered in two different lens kits available at B&H, so there's no excuse not to buy this camera. If you're serious about photography but can't justify the financial long jump to a D300, get this camera. If the Nikon D5000 is too much, then go for a Pentax K2000. That's the bottom line and we're sticking to it. |
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86%
Very good
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