Yesterday Nikon announced the D5000 digital SLR. We haven’t seen one up close and personal yet but the specs on it look pretty sweet. The camera is built around a 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing. That makes this model a light version of the Nikon D90 which in turn is a lightweight version of the Nikon D300. At 1 lb. 4 oz. (without battery or lens) the D5000 will make for a lightweight, accurate and easy to use camera for anyone just starting out in digital photography up to a seasoned photographer who wants something lightweight without dropping to the point and shoot line of cameras.
Key Features:
- Digital Movie Mode with sound Vari-angle color LCD monitor - a first for Nikon DSLR’s
- 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
- One-button Live View Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames-per-second
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
- Built-in image sensor cleaning
- 11-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking
- Auto Active D-Lighting
- In-camera Retouch image editing
- Picture Control Settings for personal image control
- Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- Durable, high precision shutter
Street Price: Body - $729.95
Body with 18-55 VR zoom lens $849.95