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Don't think so because the control of the photo taking process is not as refined as in the D90, Obviously plunked down between the D60 and the D90 in the product line. Might be a decent introductory camera. I really will have to handle one to be able to tell the difference.
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yeah i wouldnt say its better, unless one prefers the smaller body, tilt screen...
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The swivel screen is nice for difficult angle shot but for the rest of the features, the D90 still rules!
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Not by a long shot.
So the substantive differences vs. the D90 that I spot, as far as specs go, are that the D5000:
- lacks the built-in AF drive
- has a smaller screen by .3 inches
- has no Depth-of-field Control
- built-in speedlight cannot serve as the commander for the CLS
- has approx. half the battery life of the D90
- is 3 oz lighter
- viewfinder magnification is lower
- the screen rotates/flips around to store closed
- the D5000 lacks a second dial/LCD
- the D5000 lists 3 movie modes vs. the one on the D90 (no clue if that's significant, but I'm guessing it is.)
- the D5000 maxes out at 4 fps, vs the D90's 4.5 fps
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MontyM, good summary.. And I have heard that the launch price will be more than the current D90 price.
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I have heard the price is midway between the D60 and the D90 thus the reason for the comparison of the trio. The D90 still rocks!
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now lets think about this, amazon listed the sb-600 as discontinued by manufacturer a week ago, and pulled that statement down. The d5000 doesnt have a built in commander mode, could the replacement to the 600 have a built in commander mode?? nikon wouldnt get rid of their cls system.
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Here is from dpreview:
www.dpreview.com/news/0904/09041402nikond5000.asp
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As with all camera discussions I don't think its as easy as one being the better camera.
Each have their advantages and disadvantages:
What does the D5000 have that the D90 doesn't?
- Swivel Screen
- Subject Tracking for AF in Live View
- Color outline & perspective control in the in-camera retouching menu
- Airflow control as part of the sensor cleaning.
What does the D90 have that the D5000 doesn't?
- In-body focus motor
- Higher continuous shooting speed (only very slightly)
- Pentaprism vs. pentamirror
- Better viewfinder magnification and coverage area
- Higher resolution and larger screen (although it doesn't swivel)
With these being the major specification differences I'd pick the D90 hands down for the in-body focus motor alone. The pentaprism is a rather large advantage as well, as I understand.
As far as what the D5000 has that I want.... Well.. I never use the in-camera retouching so the extra options there are wasted on me. I also almost never use live view, so having an extra focus mode there, doesn't do much for me. The swiveling screen would be nice, especially when trying to take pictures in those hard to reach areas, but I'm not sure its worth the sacrifice in resolution and size of the screen. I'm not sure what Airflow control does as part of sensor cleaning, but sensor contamination has not been an issue for me since I got the D90...
In other words, I'd still prefer the D90 if shopping for a new camera today. The in-body focus motor alone makes it worth it. With the D5000 you are stuck with AF-S lenses only, which sucks if you are a budget used lens hunter like me.
Then there's all the stuff they don't mention in the specs that can make a difference, like the layers on the CCD etc. etc. which we won't know much about until there is a DXOmark test run for the D5000, but I suspect that the D90 will perform slightly better here.
As far as I'm concerned, the price difference would have to be much larger for me to consider the D5000. If the D5000 had been a straight replacement for the D40 and D60 at the same price, it would be more tempting.
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pffft. please. it's a starter camera.
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Well said, Matt! You nailed it right on the head. =)
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I must be getting confused here, but they say that the price of the D90 has been altered. From what I can see, this is up??
Surely not? If they were going to do that they would have to launch a D90x or something.
Please feel free to point out my ignorance
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@Infinite Monkey: I stand corrected with what I mentioned above. For the price comparison, dpreview stated that Nikon UK just revised the price as you can see in this link:
www.dpreview.com/news/0904/09041402nikond5000.asp
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sometime i get sick with nikon just bcz they tend to come out with a new model so fast, just few months after the D90's announcement.
does this a kind of their new marketing strategy?
i totally dont like the D5000! so ugly. (sorry if i sounded so offensive)
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I'm surprised that schmucks would fork out for the D5000, as it is priced approximately £100 above the D90 here in the UK.
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planewalker001 i guess some people will be fooled into getting it because they want a flip-out screen like their $200 point and shoot. It's amazing how little people actually research about their big purchases, and go with gut feeling. it lacks an in-body AF screw motor. that's a big no-no for me. i need that for my 85mm f/1.4D. Plus i really like the dual command dials and top LCD screen and built-in CLS commander.
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Additionally, no option of battery grip.
I think this will push D40/D60 sales even more.
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I bought my D90 about 2 weeks ago. When I heard about this new model, I thought probably I should have waited a little longer. But now I think, D90 is still a better choice over D5000.
However, D5000 will eat into some of the D90 market share - I guess.
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Well the targeted audience for the D5000 would most likely NOT own a whole lot of Nikkor lenses much less non-AF-S/AF-I lenses. I wont consider it as a D-90 lite (little brother) but more like a D-90 cousin because of too much reduction in closeness of features.
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I would say it is an attractive upgrade option for P&S users. Doubt if it can keep up with serious amateurs like us D90-ites:-)
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Zeroneg:
I didn't own any non AF-S lenses when I bought my D90 but it was one of my main reasons fir upgrading.
Right after I received it I ordered my 50mm f/1.4 D and started shopping around for a good used 35-70mm f/2.8 D
It seems silly to me to lock oneself out of such affordable quality glass in order to save - what- $100?
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I moved to the d90 from the d40 just so I'd have a camera with an internal focusing motor.
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Mattlach:
Well most of the target audience for the D5000 would be families using P&S and most would be first time DSLR buyers which more likely would be buying the D5000 as a kit so that means it comes with an AF-S lens.
I too didnt get any Af-S lenses much more so with any DX lenses. I stuck with using FX (Nikkor AF-D lenses) since I know eventually Nikon and myself would go FX in the future.
Having an AF motor is the reason why I am keeping my D50 as well than upgrade that or sell it.
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i think Nikon try to target w Canon 500D/T1i... d90 is still better quility
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I love the D90 for all it's great and easy functions and for having more goodies than the D40. A pleasure to use and own! I love being able to use the D40 lenses with the D90. I never had to buy more lenses! My thoughts on the name of the D5000 camera.
It should have been named the Nikon D95.
They never named a Nikon DSLR a D30. They should have started at Nikon D20 and then worked up to the hundreds.
And then named any new replacement models like Nikon D45, D55 D65 and so on.
That could have extened Nikon to making a lot more models!
Then the Nikon D101, D201 D301 etc.
Now we got D5000? This leaves a big gap between the D700 and the D5000. The D700 is a high end DSLR while the D5000 seems not to be high end. It's a big giant mix up. What happened to 1000? I just looked at the photos of the D5000. NO CONTROL PANEL. SORRY, LOVE THE CONTOL PANEL! The flip out screen would be nice, have it on my Nikon Coolpix 8700. But I love my control panel!
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The Nikon nomenclature for having FOUR (4) numbers after a letter is clearly a consumer camera designation dating back to the first Nikon consumer camera MF/AF:
N2002 (1982)
N2020 (1986)
N4004 (1987)
N8008 (1988)
N4004s (1989)
N6006 (1990)
N6000 (1990)
N8008s (Spring 1991)
N5005 (fall 1991)
So the D5000 falls in this slot nicely.
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just on specs, it sounds like an amp'd up coolpix, without the advantage of fitting in your pocket.
i'm sure someone will like it.
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Hi and I'm new here and I'm not a Nikonian....yet.
I've been doing street shooting for more years than I'm willing to report.
Lately I've been using a couple of small Panasonics. They're good!
But I also like to work with a DSLR. I bought a Sony A900 outfit and find the weight of the good lenses, the noisy shutter, and some other features not right for me......And I've waited for ever it seems to use a Nikon.
The D5000 tempts me, but doing research it seems that the main selling points as a street camera are misleading and I might be better off with a D90. The articulated Live View LCD seems like it might be a dead end in some ways and not as good as the articulated Live View on the Panasonic G1...far too much lag and too few pixels. The quiet shutter appears to only be a matter of holding your finger on the shutter button to keep it silent...until you release your finger.
On so many counts the D90 looks better and better to me. It's a bit heavier than I'd like (I'm close to 70) but compared to the Sony it should feel light.
So you folks have the experience. What's your take on the D90 for on the move unobtrusive street shooting?
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The D90's pretty big and heavy too (though much less than the A900). Have you tried it with a lens on?
Sony A900 850g (body weights without batteries)
Nikon D90 620g
Nikon D5000 560g
Canon 500D 480g
Panasonic G1 380g
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Markpsf...I use the D90 for street shooting. I use a wrist strap, plunk a small prime lens on it, say a 35mm f2 and the D90 becomes very unobtrusive. I also put it into monochrome mode so I can use a complete B&W workflow.
You can look at this set for some examples...
So the short answer - it's a wonderful
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Thanks guys. How's the shutter noise on the D90? As I mentioned, the shutter on the A900 is very loud. I'm not sure someone wouldn't hear it on the other side of the street!
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Also, Richard, after just an initial look, more when I'm not getting ready to make dinner, I like your photos a lot. Nice camera, better photographer.
Since it will be my next task, what lenses are you using?
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Shutter's going to be heard if it's quiet but any amount of street noise (passing cars, people talking, etc) and you'll be fine.
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Markpsf...what lenses? hmmm depends...
If I'm carrying my prime lens kit I use a Lowepro SlingShot 100 AW. I stuff the D90 body with a 20mm f2.8, a 35mm f2, a 50mm 1.8, and an 85mm f1.8. The least used lens, at least as far as street shooting goes, is the 85mm.
Lots of times I just use my Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home bag and carry the 35mm with either the 20mm or the 50mm on the side. depends on what I'm feeling. Lately I've been leaning toward the 35mm. In the past I used the 50mm a lot. I guess I go through phases.
Probably doesn't help much does it?
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I should mention that the shutter noise of the D90 isn't bad on "the street." It definitely isn't even close to my old 501cm. LOL!
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It all helps and is also just fun to read. The one catch is that with a slight age related hand tremor I need the VR. With those first primes though and with the lens speeds I may be okay.
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if you really want to hear the (pre focus) and shutter sound of the extraordinary Nikon D90, I think everybody from us can make a little record with our microphone for you, and send to you as an attachment in an email, just give us your email address
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I can not believe people can compare D90 to 5000.Screen is swivel hihh,so what about the resolution!!!!Let me tell ;same as d60...No AF drive...So that, no same category,no comparing...Like no woman,no cry...
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Bandika:
I've tried stuff like this before. It's difficult to judge actual volume level unless you compare it to something with a universally recognized volume level at the same distance.
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I agree with with aodaod5 ...Like no woman,no cry... well said aodaod5 HAHAHA
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I'm going to try not to obsess, despite my natural tendencies, about the sound level. There actually is a recording available on line that I've checked out. If I keep the volume down on my computer it is a really quiet shutter! As if in some mad comedy "ah that's the secret!"
But even at a normal level, though the shutter sound level is indeterminate, it is clearly a less harsh sound than that of the Sony.
The one thing I'm still debating about is the value of the tilted LCD screen in doing street shooting. I still have memories of doing this with my old Ricohflex years ago...shooting from the waist. But my guess is that the lag in Live View will make that idea inoperable. Absent that advantage the D90 is clearly the way to go.
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I shot with a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F707 (5 mega pixels and a Zeiss lens) for awhile and really loved the fact that the camera entire body could pivot so I could shoot from the waist.
I think it will be some time before Live View and tilt screen technology are good enough to use reliably.
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its a d90 without a motor, smaller screen and body.
no.
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What is the best compromise (ie, not too heavy and not too expensive)
wildlife ready telephoto with VR for the D90?
I mostly do street shooting but I also want to be able to shoot wildlife on occasion.
Also, Richard, which wrist strap do you like?
Convinced. Now just shopping places and prices.
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The D5000 looks pretty sweet, am hoping it's considerably cheaper than the D90, it would make a great dedicated timelapse camera if so.
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If I were to shoot wildlife I'd probably grab a Nikkor 70-300mm VR but take anything I say about wildlife, nature, and landscapes with a heavy dose of salt because I'm mainly an urban shooter and rarely go longer than 85mm. I'm sure a few other folks can drop some suggestions. Though I'd suggest starting a separate thread to get more attention to your question.
Wrist strap...
There are more complex straps but I prefer to use a simple ProStrap. Nice soft supple leather that has a cinch so it doesn't slide off my wrist.
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For me D5000 without focusing motor is an advantage. All new Nikon lenses are now AF-S. Why carry focusing motor in camera when most photographers will not use it? Like keep hand crank starter of Ford model T with modern automobiles.
Without focusing motor D5000 can use smaller battery that mean we can have 2 or 3 spare batteries in our pocket.
Swivel flip screen is very convenient for macro for insects.
I am willing to pay more for D5000 as I think it is an upgrade from the D90, the world first DSLR with video. It strange if the fourth DSLR with video is not better and cost more than the first one..
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Well ruchai if you look at the glass attached to the D90 in my previous posting it is a very fine Nikkor 35mm f2 AF-D and I have a few more of these fine little prime puppies and they will not work on the D5000. That 35mm is more like a Classic Corvette in comparison the New VW Bug of a 35mm DX lens that was just released.
Many more photographers use lenses without motors than you can imagine. In fact the 85mm f1.4 AI-s lens from the early 1980s is still the king of portrait lenses.
Don't get me wrong the D5000 will be useful for many folks but it is definitely a downward step from the D90.
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The D90 Rocks. I have been getting fantastic shots with my New 50mm. 1.8 and it is so sharp. We have to remember as much as we love Nikon they are still a company that will want to feed more gadgets into the Market. Many have not even really unlocked all the cool features inside of the D90. In the world of bigger better faster. I think the D90 has a good 2 years left before it would be time to upgrade. Then Full frames will be 50megapixles. full 1080i Hd.. for $2000
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Couldn't agree more. The motor is very important, unless you want to be limited to what is available in AF-S.
Outside of the very expensive 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 I can't really think of any AF-S lenses I really want.
Do people really use 85mm to take portraits on DX sensor cameras? I would have thought that 85mm would be perfect for FX, but a little long on a DX. 50mm seems perfect for a DX. I don't do much portrait photography, but the little I have done, I've used my 50mm f/1.4 D and it works beautifully.
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The 85mm f/1.8D and 85 f/1.4D gives amuch betetr 'bokeh' than the 50mm f/1.8/f1.4D on DX lenses.
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Mattlach Yes I know at least two guys using D300s with 85mm lenses. I'm using a tethered D3 in the studio so it really makes sense for me.
Zeroneg1 The 50mm f1.4 has extremely nice bokeh. The 50mm 1.8 not so much still it is more than adequate if handled well. The 85mm f1.4 is called the creme machine for a reason. If you point your browser to this discussion you'll find a spot where I discuss the differences between the two 85mm lenses along with some photos of the internals of the lenses. You'll instantly see why the f1.4 is better.
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just my two cents...
i think the D5000 is targeting a different market. Not us who have a d90, or those who are planning to get a d90.
its after the people upgrading from their P&S or d40/x/60 and those who don't mind spending the money for af-s lenses all the way.
for me, the in-body motor, the ability to AF the 50mm and other primes, and the ISO performance sells the d90, they can take all that in-cam retouching and live view back and it wouldn't make a diff.
cheers!
:-p
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mattlach Good detailed comparison, and i agree with your comments.
Houston Cougars ....
*Photo36 Yes, the D90 is a better choice. The D5000 is a D40/60 replacement, with a lot of D90 internals but some significant drawbacks as mattlach listed.
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I just ordered the D90! Your help was important in making a difficult decision...first to sell my A900 outfit (too heavy and didn't meet my needs however wonderful)...then to decide between the D90, D5000, and Pentax K20D. I decided the D90 met my needs better than the D5000 and would also be less of a come down from the A900 (all sorts of big big plusses too in the D90 for me over the A900 for my uses). I then spent a half hour handling the D90 and K20D. The Pentax is a very good camera too, but I wanted lighter and loved the way the D90 handled and felt. Then it was an easy decision.
I'm excited! After fifty years of photography my first Nikon too!
More from me when I put it into action.
Mark
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Some great points raised. Personally I don't care because I have and LOVE!! my D90.
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Good points, indeed. D5000 is pretty close to the D90. Its IQ looks really good but not enough for me to be insecure about my purchase. The D90 will be passed up at some point by some Nikon sub $1000 camera but it will not be obsolete. Bottom line - If you need other features that the D90 does not have, then move to it.
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The D5000 has inherited from the D90 the way the D90 inherited some things from the D300. The D5000 is NOT a D90 replacement and the lack of AF motor and LCD control panel and seconds control wheel are clear indicators of that. As far as I'm concerned most of the features I want that aren't available on the D90 are available on the D300, not the D5000. The only thing for me that the D5000 has over the D90 is the flip out screen. Maybe the D400 will have one of those when it comes out.
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D5000 is too expensive for an 'entry level' camera IMO
D5000 will retail for $1700 Australian with the 17-55VR? That's pretty rich. I paid $1500AU for my D90 with the 17-55VR in December.
Yes granted the world economy is nuts, and granted Nikon have jacked up the prices a bunch of times,
It does look like it will be a great camera, but I certainly don't have any regrets about buying the D90.
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With the world economy Nikon may try to replace D300 with D5000. DSLR users are fed up with heavier cameras. Making D300 quality camera with smaller size and lower price is the way Nikon try to survive the crisis. Canon did it with 500D. By putting D90 engine in D60 body I think Nikon is outsmart Canon this time.
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Replace the D300 with the D5000? Huh?
DSLR users are tired of heavier cameras? Again huh?
Baby Nikons (entry level DSLR) have inherited sensors from their bigger brothers for awhile. This is nothing new. Nikon was due to bring out an entry level DSLR for awhile, one with the CMOS sensor. Actually this is long overdue considering the Canon 400D (entry level Canon DSLR with CMOS sensor) has been out for over 2.5 years.
And from what I'm to understand the 500D has inherited the 50D's sensor (or something very similar).
Both companies play exactly the same game. For people starting out, a lot of the time it comes down to price. Basically when you buy a nikon or canon, you don't just buy a camera, you buy into an entire system, and once you've started accumulating gear, it can be very hard and very costly to change teams and go to the competitor should you want to.
It's in the companies best interests to keep the price of these bodies and kits down, even in the face of economic crisis, If they overprice them (or if one competitors camera costs significantly more than the other), then they'll be pricing themselves out of the market
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Because of the economic crisis and also photographers looking for smaller and lighter cameras. With new comers like Canon 500D and Panasonic 1GHD Nikon can not stand still. D300 D700 will hurt the most. Nikon start a new 5000D series mean Nikon will start the fight with D3 engine in D60 body 5000D. Nikon may stop the D300 and D90 lines. Just like Detroit start switching to small cars. What Nikon is thinking is D5000 or chapter 11?
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ruchai I think you're mistaken applying Detroit's problems to the camera market. While yes there is an economic downturn, many folks are thinking upward moves in purchasing cameras and not downward.
Thom Hogan tends to have some pretty good idea of where Nikon is heading and usually he's fairly accurate with his predictions.
The D5000 is a new numbering scheme related to consumer level cameras and we'll just have to see how it plays out. In the meantime we'll all hearing rumors of the new D400 and D750. So three new DSLRs in one year. How do this play into your theory?
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For now one can beat D90 with budget price :D
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ruchai;
If you compare the cameras like the way you did,it seems all about heaviness and portability and therefore i recommend you a P&S ...
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New technologies make products smaller. From portable tape music players to iPOD Nano, from big portable phone to modern cellphone, etc. Cameras also getting smaller, from Speed Graphics to D3 for news photographers was a good example. Nikon can put D300 censor into D5000 is a sign that others will have to follow. When I look for a lighter camera I did compare my D200 to D300 and found that D300 only 5 grams lighter than D200. I did not buy D300 and glad for my decision. I did not buy D90 because I thought at that time that Nikon will do better soon. Now Nikon put D3 sensor into the cute D60 body. I think it's time for me to 'up-grade' my D200 to D5000. It's the lenses and sensors that produce high quality photographs. Heavy cameras was a necessary because of poor technologies available at the time the cameras was designed.
Recent break through by Nikon were cute little D40 and super powerful D3. Putting D3 sensor into D40 body is what Nikon did now.
Keep up the good work, Nikon.
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erm we all have a d90 and really the other cameras in the line up obviously do not meet our requirements.. So lets all buck the trend and just stick with our D90's until they die. Then the camera manufacturers might slow down and release some really well developed bodies, rather than as just now tiny incremental jumps in the product line.
Nikon took how many years between F series jumps before? Now all it really seems to do is slam in a bigger sensor and lcd. Without much else.
In terms of stuff getting smaller. Yes this is great and all, but physically humans are increasing in size as health etc is getting better. So maybe form over function is coming into play here too much. I have an old film F3, which I have just added a MD-4 motor drive. This ergonomically makes the camera infinitely more hand holdable and gives a nice weight to steady with. The d90 even with the grip still is too light to balance all but a 50mm 1.8 AF correctly.
Also anyone ever held a D3? They weigh like they should ... Mag Alloy Bricks.
I'd love say a d40 sized body with video. All flash stuff removed and a massive battery in there for the ultimate travel camera, but I'd also love a d90 with enough space and heft to accommodate a comfier rounded grip. Not more megapixels etc ...
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I am retired and spend all days taking birds and insects pictures in rain forest more than twenty years now. Carrying the heavy camera and lens all day is what I shall avoid at all cost. The trend is toward smaller cameras anyway, look at D90, Panasonic G1, and now D5000. If I own a D90 I shall never think of D5000 as the differences are not big, but as I am to choose between the two I shall get the D5000.
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I feel that the D5000 suits people that want to upgrade from their D40 but does not want the "bigger" D90 housing and get new stuff like D-movie and Swivel screen that the D60 doesn't have. For me, the D5000 doesn't complete with the D90. They have different parts of the customer segment.
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Spot on Fredrik. Agree 100%
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have always thought technology to be a good thing but not the most important factor. Light, creativity then technology/equipment.
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ah nice levijwebb ! I will have to qoute you one day when someone questions my gear.
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does anyone know the hight ISO quality difference between the d90 and d5000? or is it the same?
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Would you all suggest the d5000 to someone who is stepping up from a P&S (olympus 770 sw to be specific) to a DSLR (who has no experience with DSLR's whatsoever)?
Would it be good for some one who can only afford to own one dslr?
or am i better off trying to save up money for the more expensive D90 (I barely have enough to purchase the d5000... I have to keep my total camera budget well under a $1,000)?
[I'd like to buy one as soon as possible because my Olympus croaked after a freak accident while doing a routine cleaning in march of this year... it was my one and only camera :'( ]
thank you all for the help!
Ashley
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Ashley, any camera in Nikon's lower end are fine ways to step into the DSLR realm. The D40 (6mp), the D60 (10.2mp) and the D5000 (12.3mp) are great ways to get in the door. There's also the D80 (10.2mp) which is rapidly disappearing as part of the Nikon line because of close-outs. I mention the alternatives because you would have extra cash to purchase lenses. And those would move up with you when you get an more technologically advanced body. So the short answer is, yes, a D5000 is a great way to step up from that P&S.
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In the Viewfinder edited this topic 37 months ago.
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The only time I use live view is for composition, but focus manually anyway, Can't say I'd go for the D5000 over the D90, It's a better camera IMHO
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ok, thank you for the advise! :)
I will think more about it. The alternatives may be a good idea, and I will have to do more research before I make any final decisions, but I really do appreciate the advise.
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Interestingly I was in a Jessops looking at a lens (they're Britain biggest camera store) and one of the sales staff was explaining to a customer that the D5000 was going to end up replacing the D90 and D60.
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D90>D5000
D5000 lacks too many controls that D90 has like someone else stated...
D90's controls are so much simpler to go through instead of looking through all the tiddy menu items and changing them.
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For what it's worth, I recently bought a D90 in preference to a D5000. I have held and shot with both. What really put me over the top was 2 things:
1. The articulated LCD isn't a big deal on nikon cameras. Let's be honest here, compared to Panasonic and Sony Nikon's live view is problematic at best (and the autofocus is go-get-yourself-a-coffee slow). It's a much bigger deal on cameras with snappy autofocus in live view.
2. The D90 viewfinder and screen are awesome. The D5000 is less so. Seriously, the D90 viewfinder is as nice as my friend's Canon 5Dmk2 viewfinder. Everyone who looks through it says, "Damn, that is a nice viewfinder."
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So what if it is?
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MKSAGAR81 [deleted] says:
I inspected the D5000 yesterday at the camera retailer. I find it to small for my hands, LCD swivel is quite delicate and of course there is no LCD on the side unline D90.
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Jim Bowen,
I think he is mistaken. Talking with both the sales guy at Ritz and a Nikon rep who was in at that moment. It is a replacement for the D60, as a matter of fact, you will see less of them available at your local stores, still a lot in warehouses, so the big stores will still have time for a while.
The idea as they figure was to get the D60 new buyers who do not want to spend the cash on the D90 to something a little better (and I would add a little more money).
I started looking around, and Ritz in there Web site does not even have the D60 (Body Only) they only have the D60 in packages. B&H Still has both.
I compared prices of them all (here they are below) and it is funny they put it below the D90 enough to get your attention, but high enough that they are getting you to spend more....
B&H
Nikon
D60 SE SLR Digital Camera (Body Only)
$499.95 (no longer sell it at Ritz)
Nikon
D90 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)
$974.95 (999.95 at Ritz)
Nikon
D5000 Digital SLR Camera (Camera Body)
$729.95 (same at Ritz)
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coachsingleton edited this topic 37 months ago.
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Fair enough. At the time I wondered if it was a way too close the sale. As I listened, it seemed if the customer was almost being sold the idea that he was getting a D90 for less than D90 money.
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Hola a todo@s:
Ojala me pudieran ayudar... al enfocar se escuchaba un pitido el cual nos hacia saber que el objetivo estaba enfocado. Mande a servicio mi D5000 y ahora que la tengo de vuelta no se si me falta configurar o estoy haciendo algo mal ya que a la hr de enfocar no escucho este sonido.
Que estare haciendo mal????
De antemano gracias!!!!
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Irving: el "beep" puede ser configurado apagado/encendido dentro de los menus de tu camara, no recuerdo exactamente donde (ademas que no tengo una D5000), pero en tu manual debe venir.
Recuerda que flickr es "internacional", y asi lo son la mayoria de sus grupos a menos que se especifique otra cosa, y es recomendable usar ingles para que te puedan entender, y ademas que recibas respuestas mas prontamente.
Saludos y buena suerte!
translation: The AF beep can be configured within the menus of the D5000, don't know exactly where (as I don't have a D5000), but the manual should tell you.
Remember to post in english, so more people can understand you and you can get a faster response.
Thanks!
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Buy both,shoot photos and decide.
Next month there will be another to choose from.
I love the D90 and I'm sticking with it, unless I hit the lottery then I'm out of this minor league stuff. Back to medium format.
Put them in your hand and see which fits you best, buying a camera is like buying a car, which fits your needs and ass best.
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For me personally, the extra LCD on the top + the control shortcut buttons + the camera weight + grip + The fact that I can still use the older still going strong lenses, in D90 as compared to D5000, is enough for me to put in those extra bucks and be happy about investing in a long running camera.
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I just bought a D90 as an upgrade from D40 and I am so happy with it. ;)
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I just bought my D90 today,,just barely 4 hours ago...:) & lovin' it...paired with a nifty-fifty 1.8D,,,impressed, I am..:) i have my D5000 for 5 months & was happy with it,now im more happier with my D90.:) im planning to sell my D5000 to compensate for my D90,as i would love to buy more lenses..i would definitely Grow with this Camera,,,in all my photographic endeavors this would be a big boost...just so Happy, *wink.
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with the super low price of the d90 body now being as close to the price of the d5000 and a d3100 kit I would even go as far as saying the d3100 would be the better buy for those that want a smaller body.
It really depends on what your shooting and if that extra control dial, instant access buttons and LCD are worth it for you. Not including the overall feel of having a larger body might feel better in your hands too.
I was considering a d5000 previously as a 2nd body to my d90 but I'm thinking more d3100 now.
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most important thing on behalf of the d5000 - it has the same sensor as the d90 and the pics are as stunning --> LOW LIGHT!
you have the same possibilities to adjust almost all parameters. it´s a damn good camera for a very descent price - but i wouldn´t trade it for my d90 - it´s a little more comfortable to set up and the xtra AF motor helps too..although i rly like the moveable monitor
;-)
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pixxar [brackets] edited this topic 16 months ago.
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I find the D90 very loud..........
The D7000 is supposed to be the replacement model for it, but its more expensive. I only got my D90 a few months back.
I love it but the shutter is loud and I noticed some pictures have dark corners due to the lens that came with it. Some distortion at the edges.
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I personally would never need to upgrade out of the D90 if it had 3 extra things.
1. Faster FPS (atleast 7)
2. Higher Effective ISO Range (6400 would be nice)
3. Faster Focus AF in Live View and AF during video recording. (cause AF in LV just straight up blows)
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Well guys, it's been almost 2 years since the original post and both cameras are now "outdated" so the comparison is not really that valid anymore.
I do remember taking some grief from D5000 users who thought it was wrong to call their camera entry level for not having flash commander mode nor an AF motor and I stand by that, but I'm curious if any of you now D90 users upgraded from the D5000 and what was the reason?
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The D90's pretty big and heavy too (though much less than the A900). Have you tried it with a lens on?
Mattlach Yes I know at least two guys using D300s with 85mm lenses. I'm using a tethered D3 in the studio so it really makes sense for me.
Zeroneg1 The 50mm f1.4 has extremely nice bokeh. The 50mm 1.8 not so much still it is more than adequate if handled well. The 85mm f1.4 is called the creme machine for a reason. If you point your browser 
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*Photo36 Yes, the D90 is a better choice. The D5000 is a D40/60 replacement, with a lot of D90 internals but some significant drawbacks as mattlach listed.
ruchai I think you're mistaken applying Detroit's problems to the camera market. While yes there is an economic downturn, many folks are thinking upward moves in purchasing cameras and not downward. 
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