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Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my Send a noteboard - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM
From the sound of it, the D5000 is several hundred dollars cheaper and will better fit your needs at the same time.

D90: $1100-$1200

This price is for the kit, not just the body

A worthy, although pricey, successor to the highly rated D80, this is the first SLR with video capability. We found the HD video quality poor. It has excellent image quality when taking photos. Like its predecessor, it's very versatile with 11 AF points, making it well equipped to keep active subjects in focus. It also provides a top LCD panel, handy for displaying exposure info and camera settings. It's also one of the best basic SLRs for low-light shooting and has very long battery life. It offers a variety of post-editing modes, such as image cropping and contrast adjustments.


I have found the video to be without flaw. But maybe that's just me.
Don't ever use the post editing modes - that's why I have Photoshop

Highs - Excellent image quality. Can shoot HD video clips. Has max. ISO with best quality of 3200 ISO. VGA resolution LCD is very sharp and has live-view capability. Can shoot 4.5 fps, has 11 AF points and excellent battery life. Includes a hardware-based sensor cleaning system to keep dust off of sensor. Advanced features include vignetting and chromatic aberration correction and retouching options. It includes an HDMI out jack for connecting to an HDTV.

Lows - Expensive. Complex menus. Poor HD video quality. One of the heaviest basic SLRs.


I disagree with the lows. Yes, it's expensive, but it's not out of balance with other comparable cameras. They ALL have complex menus - but this camera has a very easy access to the stuff you use constantly on the top image display - ISO/White Balance/ Aperture and Shutter settings, exposure compensation.. and more.. all at a fingers touch w/out going into any settings at all.

Anyway, I know this has nothing to do with RT's questions, but I couldn't let this one go. I love my D90 too much to let it be slandered ;)



D5000: $600

With its combination of liveview functionality, swiveling display, and ability to shoot HD-resolution video, this Nikon offers you a very intuitive way of taking video, as well as very good photos, with one device. It's also relatively inexpensive and better than most SLRs in low-light situations without a flash.

Highs - Moderately priced for an SLR with video capability. Very good image quality. Can shoot HD video clips (1280 x 720) but only at 24 fps, which is slower than most HD camcorders. Has max. ISO with best quality of 3200 ISO, which is better than most SLRs, including advanced models, for shooting in low-light situations without a flash. It has a swiveling LCD that drops down from the camera body, which is rare on most SLRs. Can shoot 4 fps and has 11 AF points, both of which can be useful when shooting action. Includes an HDMI output for HDTV so you can easily watch slide shows and video.

Lows - Shorter battery life than most SLRs we've tested. Menus are complex, which can confuse beginners. No live histogram, a feature that provides real-time exposure information.

Amy
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Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 481 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 489 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 159 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 311 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 347 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 391 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 550 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 423 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 441 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 662 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 516 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 368 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 389 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 350 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 334 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 407 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 475 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 337 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 490 Views
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Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 388 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 356 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 166 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 369 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 399 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 661 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 315 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 370 Views
Okay. I'm not much of a photographer. But I do work in a photo lab so I do have helpful tips. callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 03:35:50 PM 340 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 172 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 470 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 335 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 347 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 312 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 443 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 392 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 385 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 362 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 297 Views
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