Nikon D5000 Digital Camera
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Nikon D5000 Digital Camera

$538.00 8 stores
  • Digital Zoom: Without Digital Zoom
  • HD Recording Format: 1080p (HDTV)
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Weight: 1.24 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Resolution: 16.9 Megapixel
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Excellent Entry Level DSLR

byTrigger Jun 9, 2012
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Pro features at amateur price<br>shoots in raw or jpg<br>beautiful results
Cons lacks in-body focus<br>auto-focus is slow when using display as...
Recommended it? Yes

I've been using this camera for over a year. I grew up using Nikon film cameras, so I selected this over the Canon with the hope of being able to use my old lenses. As it turns out - my lenses from the 70s did indeed fit. Without in-body focus though, and given the age of the lenses, the results... Read full review »

1

Very good buy

bygyano Nov 29, 2011
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good quality, light weight and petite
Cons Wish monitor was higher resolution and took older AF lenses.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this to replace my Nikon D70. I wanted a decent DSLR becuase I discovered, after owning several point-and-shoot cameras, that the quality of the images in DSLRs was superior. I chose this camera becuase I wanted something small and light to travel with. Though I perfer to shoot... Read full review »

9

Nikon Quality

byALLPA Sep 8, 2011
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes Nikon Accessories
Cons Difficult manual Focus, could use splilt image.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a camera that lives up to the Nikon name.  Quality optics, solid body and a familiar feel for those who have film Nikons.  I'm impressed with the sharpness and resolution of 12 Megapixels, the outstanding color and the flexibility of the settings.I've gotten rave reviews of the... Read full review »

4

Great quality pictures, amazing camera!

bylex831 Aug 9, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great quality, easy to use, great settings, has video, good LCD screen
Cons Video quality is not as good as it could be
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this camera just over a year ago and I am in love with it. I was just starting out with photography, and this camera made it very easy and less confusing. The pre-set settings (Portrait, Landscape, etc.) take such great pictures that it was only until recently that I even bothered to... Read full review »

4

Great for a budding photographer

bynkochrn May 4, 2011
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros HD video <br>Great picture quality <br>Uses SD memory <br>Price
Cons Maunual Instructions not clear
Recommended it? Yes

I am a learning photographer and this camera has been great for learning how to shoot using manual mode.  I have owned it for approximately 1 year now and have learned a lot in that amount of time.  I decided on the Nikon after reading many reviews and playing with it in the store. ... Read full review »

1

Best Camera I Have Ever Owned

bykarihorn Jan 19, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great picture quality, easy to use, awesome fold down screen, lots of scenes.
Cons Can be confusing, expensive.
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased this camera used, but virtually brand new, from a friend. Since then I have become obsessed with taking photos. The picture quality is excellent and you'll never want to go back to another camera. I find it very easy to use but the manual and tutorials online will help a lot... Read full review »

2

great camera

byfearxofxflying Jan 19, 2011
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros long battery life, easy to use, good sized lens
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

The Nikon D5000 was my first experience with a professional camera. I love it! It comes everywhere with me. It was very easy to understand. Once i got it out of the package and got the battery charged, which didn't take nearly as long as i expected it to, I just started snapping random pictures of... Read full review »

30

BEST ONE YET!

bylilswtangel Oct 1, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Compact
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Professional photographers and those with a hobby in photography, do get this one! Best one ever in my opinion. A bit pricey but well worth it for all the features this baby offers. The pictures are beautiful even with the zoom. Great lens and excellent viewfinder! Gorgeous shots and just a tad... Read full review »

230

Excellent Camera

bycheer4chelsea Oct 1, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Recommended it? Yes

My daughter is the proud owner of a new Nikon D5000 Digital Camera that she received as an anniversary  gift from her husband.  Camera is very easy to operate (she let me play with it).  The pictures are of exceptional quality and the color is very vivid.  I would highly... Read full review »

1

Perfect Starter

bypungpung Sep 8, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Nice Screen, Good Value, Long Battery Life
Cons No auto focus motor
Recommended it? Yes

This is by far the best DSLR for starters.  The live view is so amazing.  Nikon products are a little more expensive than the competition but for good reason.  There is great quality in their products.  I have never been disappointed.  I screen flips down and around... Read full review »

2

Perfect camera, no need to buy another!

bysahartman Sep 6, 2010
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Recommended it? Yes

My husband bought me this camera for my birthday and mother's day, to replace my old Nikon SLR. I wasn't too keen on spending a bunch of money on a camera, but this camera is worth it! I am able to use my lenses from my old SLR on this camera, and the quality is still great! This camera is very... Read full review »

104

Great user-friendly DSLR!

byjlquick30 Sep 4, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Recommended it? Yes

I received this camera as a college graduation gift and absolutely love it. As a journalism teacher, it is perfect for using the settings that I teach my students -- fully adjustable aperture, shutter speed, etc. As a mom of a toddler, it's perfect for capturing all of those on-the-move moments... Read full review »

66

My new best friend!

bylosercher Sep 3, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons Bulky
Recommended it? Yes

I went from a regular small digital camera to the Nikon D5000 and love it!  It was definitely an adjustment because the D5000 is bigger and heavier, but it is one of the lighter DSLR cameras I have tried.  The battery life rocks, if I am using the camera for everyday use I can go a week... Read full review »

17

Fantastic DSLR!

bysweetalou22 Apr 26, 2010
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight, Great Design
Cons Bulky
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera in Feb. 2010 and this was the first DSLR that I have bought and used. It is an amazing camera! I am actually overwhelmed with all there is to learn about it, so I definently recommend reading the instruction manual to understand it. The pictures that come off of this camera are... Read full review »

2

Great Purchase

byallymurphree Apr 20, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons Heavy
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera about 3 months ago and have loved every picture I have taken with it. I bought this particular camera because it was the best one for my price range (mid range). The different settings and modes are easy to understand and use, but the automatic mode is just as great and the... Read full review »

10

Great camera! Easy to use!

bysschantz79 Apr 20, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Recommended it? Yes

I love this camera!  It has so many great features and it is very easy to use!  The picture quality is excellent, too! Read full review »

40

Love it

byangloville Apr 14, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use
Cons Short Battery Life
Recommended it? Yes

Works well for daily use. I am looking to upgrade soon, but this is great for starters. If you are not too adept with technology this will still work great for you. Read full review »

20

Our first DSLR and we're in love!

bychibb Apr 9, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design, Quality Construction
Cons Heavy, Manual focus only in video mod
Recommended it? Yes

This was our first purchase in the world of D-SLR's and we couldn't be happier!  The picture quality is unbelievably amazing.  I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but slowly learned the ropes.  I love the features this camera offers.  My complaints are minimal and are probably... Read full review »

10

Amazing camera! Simple yet fabulous!

bydunnucke Apr 8, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Recommended it? Yes

Wow, I got this camera for christmas this year and it is amazing! For the price, this camera really does it all.  It takes HD video, high resolution images and has a ton of pre-configured settings so you can just point and shoot and get amazing photo's in almost any lighting! I love using it,... Read full review »

2

Great SLR Camera ! Nikon is still going strong

bymikeyway Mar 9, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great photo quality, perfect for fast pictures and nice kit lens
Cons slippage on focus points, and middle quality video capture, also very small
Recommended it? Yes

Recently I've been able to check out this new camera to the market and its spectacular in most aspects. Great point and shoot camera compared to my "Coolpix". This camera peforms with a nice speed set and is great for fast performance and focus. Also I believe the image sensor is a lot quicker than... Read full review »

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The Nikon D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.Vari-angl e LCD MonitorCreativity from any point of viewTake pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100 s 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view. Effects ModeMore fun and artistic pictures and moviesThe D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show. Tell better storiesFull HD 1080p D-Movie with SoundThe D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in full-time autofocus takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion. Effortless moviemaking is at your fingertip thanks to D5100 s ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start button. Your D-Movies will come to life thanks to D5100 s sound recording capability get stereo sound with Nikon s optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone. HDR (High Dynamic Range) Exquisite detail in highlight and shadowIn scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of both equally. Not any more. D5100 combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before. Stunning image qualityImage quality in a class of its ownIncorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light. Speed and performance that deliversWith high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you ll never miss a moment and with D5100 s large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic composition, you ll get a precise view and focus in every situation. Capture your subjects preciselyD5100 s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it s located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon s exclusive 3D-tracking.

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Nikon D5100 16.2MP Black DSLR Camera, 18-55mm VR Lens, 3.0 LCD Display

The Nikon D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools including a 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time auto focus.

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Nikon D5100 16 Megapixel Digital SLR and Lens Kit

Riding after Nikon's innovative D5000, the D5100 offers more professional creativity for the aspiring digital photo artist seeking to carve a niche with 16 megapixel still and 1920x1080 HD movies.Nikon invites you to experience an affordable DSLR camera that has the features that make a Nikon a Nikon. Creativity sets a DSLR user apart from a simple point-&-shoot user. The D5100 has point-&-shoot abilities but offers many user controlled opportunities. The NIKON D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative. Take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100's 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candid, ground level and fun self-portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view.

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