The Nikon D5000 is the follow-up to the ever-popular Nikon D90. More affordible, it is a very versatile camera. With fast shooting speeds (tested up to a fastest of 4 frames per second), it quite good for capturing motion. It has 12.3 megapixels so the pictures will be able to capture whatever you are trying to capture. Some of the nicer features that is limited to the D5000 and big brother D90 is that both cameras have the ability for live-view and up to 720p HD video. The main problem with the D5000 is the fact that the mike picks up quite a bit of white-noise. 
One of the big features of the D5000 compared to the D90 is the fact the screen is able to flip around. It is very useful when shooting pictures and videos in awkward angles.
All in all, a very good camera for it's price. Dispite some of it's minor flaws, it is well worth the investment. With the body with lens kit running about $900, it will set your wallet behind a bit, but is well worth the investment.
The Nikon D5000 is the follow-up to the ever-popular Nikon D90. More affordible, it is a very versatile camera. With fast shooting speeds (tested up to a fastest of 4 frames per second), it quite good for capturing motion. It has 12.3 megapixels so the pictures will be able to capture whatever you are trying to capture. Some of the nicer features that is limited to the D5000 and big brother D90 is that both cameras have the ability for live-view and up to 720p HD video. The main problem with the D5000 is the fact that the mike picks up quite a bit of white-noise. 
One of the big features of the D5000 compared to the D90 is the fact the screen is able to flip around. It is very useful when shooting pictures and videos in awkward angles.
All in all, a very good camera for it's price. Dispite some of it's minor flaws, it is well worth the investment. With the body with lens kit running about $900, it will set your wallet behind a bit, but is well worth the investment.
