nikon D5000

[caveman]

Is this a good cam?

 

[G3_Guy]

Hey Caveman. Glad to see another fellow East TN member. I'm a Canon person myself but have a couple of friends who use Nikons and really like them. Although I can't comment on this particular model, I can offer a few websites where you might get some additional insite.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Digital-Photography/ci/989/N/4294538916

https://www.dpreview.com/

https://www.wolfcamera.com/

Please let us know what you find out.

 

[bobberboy]

Last summer I bought a digital SLR. I have used Olympus cameras for 35 years and again went with Olympus. I know Nikon has superior optics but frankly I couldn't afford Nikon. One thing to look for when you decide is the image stabilization feature. In many cameras it it built into the lens and therefore drives up the cost of each lens. In Olympus it is built into the body so you don't have to pay for it every time you buy another lens. I bought an Olympus E-520 and am very happy with it.

Here's a review on the Nikon D5000 https://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/c...words-intoff&gclid=CKPhntn0rZ4CFQ8eDQodfUIwmA

If you are going to buy online, I have purchased through Calumet several times and have always had good service https://www.calumetphoto.com/

 

[caveman]

Thanks for the input.Will i did something on a whim of the moment,on black fri. and got this cam with out any research on it because 1st because it looked like good deal. 2ND i was tired of the small dig. cams. and want to get back into taking pics. I use to take allot of pics with 35mm cams. and enjoyed doing so.
I always look at all obcens be for letting go of cash just not this time hope i was not wrong.
Here is what i got


Nikon D 5000
12.3 MP D-SLR W/18-55MM LENS
55-200MM F/4-5.6 ED ZOOM LENS
ACCESSORY BAG
Instructional DVD (I NEED THIS BAD) :wink:
AND 8GB CARD

Best part it was same as cash for 24 months

all for 799.oo
was this a good deal looking around i think so

 

[mpreece]

I have had several Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. I currently have a Canon SX10IS, got tired of changing lenses. You didn't go wrong with the Nikon. I like Canon but personally think Nikon has the better lenses.