Nikon D5000 one of the options for Beginner Photographers

Nikon D5000 also offers a number of new features that are popular in DSLR cameras. For example, features a live-view held by nearly all digital SLR cameras as Nikon is also present in D5000. Additionally, Nikon D5000 is also a second DSLR Nikon D90 after having video recording capabilities. And to maximize the second feature, the Nikon D5000 also comes with a folding screen. Then how the quality and performance?

Nikon D5000 positioning this as a beginner class digital SLR camera with an abundance of features. Physical form is relatively compact for the size of a DSLR camera, the size is similar to some of his predecessors in the class series Nikon D40 and D60 beginner like. Grip Nikon D5000 is also quite large, the use of plastic materials is also fairly good. Grip was also equipped with a texture so that the camera is firmly grasped. Body weight of about 560 grams (not including lensa.Di the top, in addition there is the holder for an external flash, there is also a dial button is placed on the right near the shutter button. In total there are 13 shooting modes selection, ranging from automatic to manual mode .

Nikon D5000 is the first Nikon digital SLR cameras in entry-level class that uses a CMOS sensor. This camera uses a CMOS sensor with APS-C format that is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 12 megapixels. For storage media, this camera uses SD memory card media / SDHC. Nikon D5000 have also used the new autofocus module. With the number of autofocus points as many as 11 pieces, of course, this product will be able to help you when taking the picture. Also expanded the reach of sensitivity ranging from ISO 200 to 3200. However, this range is still still extended to ISO 6400. Besides taking pictures with JPEG results in a variety of sizes and quality, this camera can take pictures with RAW format. Active D-Lighting feature is also present in this camera. This feature is useful to help memerluas dynamic range on the resulting image. In addition, there are various features retouching for direct editing in the camera.

At the beginning we had also mentioned that Nikon D5000 has a live-view capability and video recording. Yes, by 2.7-inch LCD screen can be used to perform composition and take pictures. Autofokusnya performance on a live-view mode is quite accurate, although still somewhat slow in finding a focus. Video recording feature on this camera offers recording up to a resolution of 1280x720 (HD) with frame-rate 24 fps. And to facilitate the user when using the live-view or video recording, the LCD screen mounted to be folded down. This screen can be folded down to 180 degrees and 270 degrees to the right. Because the hinge is placed at the bottom of the screen, this screen can not be in the fold when using a tripod.

For the beginner class digital SLR camera category, the Nikon D5000 offers a very attractive feature. The ability of live-view and video with folding screen would be very helpful when taking pictures in difficult positions. The picture is also fairly good. Photos appear clean with minimal noise at high sensitivity up to ISO 3200. The resulting dynamic range was fairly good, and can be further enhanced with the help of Active D-Lighting feature. Customization was fairly quite freely because you can configure itself to the parameters of the photo and save it as a custom setting. In addition, there are also quite interesting retouching facility to provide variations on the photo. Nikon D5000 Overall this is an extremely interesting digital SLR camera, good for beginners or who have advanced.