Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

Nikon : D5000 18-55mm Kit

Main Features

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization
D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Product Description

A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon's EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly.

Product Details

Title: Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
Sales Rank: 134 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Nikon, Model: D5000 18-55mm Kit
Maximum Resolution: 12.3 Megapixel
Zoom: x3 (optical)
LCD Display Size: 2.7 inches
Special Features: GPS Geo-tagging, 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking, 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
Item Dimensions: 9 x 11 x 9 inches, 2 pounds
Package Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 7.5 inches, 5.45 pounds

Customer Reviews

Great for Stills, Average for Videos: Pros:
1-Awesome picture quality.
2-Ability to magnify parts of the LCD screen before taking the picture and also for photos already taken.
3-Image stabilization (they call it VR-Vibration Reduction)
Cons:
1-Poor viewfinder forward swivel position. To see the LCD viewfinder while shooting yourself you can't swivel the LCD up or to the… More reviews

Wow! Nice job Nikon!: Wow! I'm impressed. First foray into DSLR photography and I can say this is a big leap from point-and-shoot. Haven't had a chance to use all the various settings available (there are so many, it's going to take a while!). Right out of the box, though, the pictures are amazing! 18-35mm lens does the job well for all-around shooting.… More reviews

Awesome starter DSLR camera!: I am purely an amature photographer, but I do have an eye for a great photo, so I wanted an easy to use camera that could "do it all." If truth be known, I bought this camera to take photos of my new GSP puppy as the point and shoot Nikon just didn't cut it with respect to the action shots, and neither did the expensive HD camcorder, so I was getting frustrated missing… More reviews

Nikon D-5000: I am retired from 45 years in the commercial mortgage banking business. All of our submissions to investors required a good deal of photography to tell the story well. I only wish we had been able to use a camera like the D-5000. I started out on the digital path with a Nikon D-100. Then upgraded to a D-80 and have added the D-5000 as a supplemental camera. It allows me to take… More reviews

excellent picture quality - good buy: I am novice user for the SLR world. D5000 was very easy to use and I really liked the picture quality.
There are loads of features, which I am still learning. And the features were well thought of and nicely designed.
Colors in the picture came excellent. I never knew that my backyard is so beautiful!
Coming to video part of it,… More reviews

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