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Title: Nikon D5000?
Post by: Elkslayer on April 20, 2010, 07:06:08 PM

Looking at getting a new camera. Anyone have the Nikon D5000? Is this a good camera to get?

Title: Re: Nikon D5000?
Post by: MichaelD on April 20, 2010, 09:55:15 PM

I picked up the D5000 after doing some "newbie" research.  I got the kit with the two lenses, bag, etc.  One reason I bought the 5000 was it was new - any problems and I could take it back if needed.  I didn't feel comfortable enough to purchase a used camera and get a good deal with that kind of return guarantee.
Second - there is a lot of good advice about spending the money on a "decent" camera body and then get a lot better glass.  I don't disagree with this, but for the kind of pictures I was going to be taking the two lenses work great and I will upgrade when time/money/experience are available.
That being said, my wife and I love the camera and we take it everywhere we go, which is not the case with our tiny little sony camera even though it was more convenient.  Here is a pic I took a few weeks ago when the flowers were just coming up.  This was the second or third picture I took with the camera - right out of the box - no editing, etc.  Not bad for a shaky handed bald fat guy without trying!  :chuckle: