Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

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You have to remember to hit the shutter release twice to get both of your shots -- it doesn't save two files for each shot -- but it's a helpful feature if you're unsure of your lighting.

After looking at the D5000's images, especially the high ISO ones, it's clear that whatever Expeed consists of in the Nikon D5000, it works quite well. Be aware of one thing though: after the auto meter-off delay specified in Custom Function 'c2', the camera goes into a sort of sleep mode, in which you cannot set the shutter speed, the f-number or indeed the active AF point until you half-press the shutter release button to wake the camera fully up.

Adding D-Movie mode and an articulating LCD gives the Nikon D5000 two more excellent selling points that can actually serve consumer and enthusiast photographers well. The D90 also adds many more features useful to skilled photographers not present in the D5000, like Kelvin settings for WB adjustment. Instead, you should hold the Nikon D5000 by the lens with your left hand, then lower the LCD and turn it to the right. Ears work better than dB meters when comparing which is loudest, even if you can't show impressive-looking but relatively meaningless numbers.

For example, you can change the lens for a new perspective and enhance the emotional impact of your movies using the Picture Control settings before you even start shooting. The Nikon D5000, however, has a dedicated Live view button on the back, just right of the LCD, within easy reach of the thumb. HD movie mode is the second major feature of the Nikon D5000, capturing 1,280 x 720 resolution movies at 24 frames per second. The Canon XTi I have at my desk is considerably faster in both modes, though it too is slower in auto-area AF, just not as slow.In addition to the Auto Active D-Lighting mode added with the D700, the Nikon D5000 gets the D90's Extra High setting to add even more punch to shadow detail.