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Testseek.com have collected 127 expert reviews of the Nikon D5000 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D5000.
Award: Good Buy May 2009
May 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Good image quality and performance
  • HD video capability
  • Essentially a D90 for less money
  • Great features for the price
  • Records HD-resolution video
  • Good kit lens offers VR (image stabilization)
  • Camera automatically corrects chromatic aberration in camera JPEGs
  • Further increasing the apparent quality of the lens
  • Excellent high-ISO perfor...
  • Excellent value. Stellar image quality. HD video capture. LCD screen rotates and swivels. HDMI out.
  • Articulated LCD
  • Excellent image quality
  • Image quality and ISO levels
  • Relatively fast 4FPS burst shooting
  • Inexpensive for HD video.
  • Modestly priced with solid optics. Compact and light
  • Good exposure and image controls in video mode
  • With versatile LED view screen.
  • Swiveling screen. While video settings are minimal
  • Aperture adjustment lets you control depth of field.
  • Strong low-light performance
  • Long battery life
  • Crisp HD video recording
  • Image quality is excellent
  • D5000 provides great mix of manual control and ease of use for a DSLR
  • LCD can twist and swivel away from the camera
  • Battery life is good for DSLR camera
  • Good collection of printed materials quick start guide and user guide
  • Very good photo quality
  • Fast
  • Video capture
  • Nice kit lens
  • Built-in wireless flash controller.
  • Good tonal response and dynamic range
  • Very impressive high ISO performance
  • Easy-to-use control system
  • Feels very fast and responsive in use
  • Twist and swivel screen useful for certain shooting types
  • Useful in-camera RAW proces...
  • Affordable 12MP D-SLR with HD video
  • Tilt and swivel screen
  • Compact size.
  • Compact size
  • Great image quality with low noise
  • Fully-articulated screen with Live View
  • 720p HD movie mode
  • 11-point AF and viewfinder guides.
  • Variangle screen
  • Build and picture quality
  • Great overall image quality. Excellent Interface. Oodles ‘o manual controls. ...

The editors didn't like

  • HD video time limited
  • No AF for video
  • Too expensive for an entrylevel camera
  • "Rolling-shutter" motion artifacts in HD movie recording are distracting
  • No provision for external audio input for movie recording
  • Multi-point AF in low light is very slow
  • Autofocus in Live View mode is slow
  • Limited to contrast-detect onl...
  • Cant automatically refocus when shooting video. No microphone input. Low-res screen compared with competition. Proprietary USB port.
  • No autofocus with video
  • Low-res LCD
  • A bit too small
  • Buttons crowded and reduced.
  • Limited video shooting modes
  • Typical DSLR ergonomics and audio issues.
  • Prepare to miss some great shots while you dig though multiple screens to make adjustments. Menus use ambiguous sample photos instead of words
  • Which makes some controls indecipherable. Claustrophobic viewfinder and smallish 2.7inch LCD.
  • HD movie recording lacks auto focus
  • Mediocre still photo focus in Live View mode
  • Learning the function of each button could be time consuming
  • Autofocus can be slow
  • Especially in low light
  • Experienced photographers will want more features
  • LCD could use more resolution
  • Small
  • Dim viewfinder
  • Middling video quality
  • Too easy to accidentally change focus points.
  • Control system rather dependant on multiple button presses
  • Contrast detect AF so slow its useless for most types of photography (which is often the case on DSLRs)
  • No built-in AF motor restricts lens choice (though most popular lenses do work)
  • Default J...
  • Slow Live View
  • Difficult movie focusing
  • Video doesn’t autofocus
  • Battery life unimpressive.
  • Video doesnt autofocus
  • Battery life unimpressive
  • No AF motor for older lenses
  • UI slow for experienced owners
  • Relatively small optical viewfinder
  • Screen hinged at bottom
  • Not side.
  • Screen resolution
  • Lack of high ISO
  • Price point
  • Mediocre HD video performance. Limited Shutter Speed. Heavy. ...

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  Published: 2009-04-27, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Excellent Live View implementation, useful scene modes and shooting hints, comfortable to use, fast shot-to-shot and burst mode performance
  • No dedicated aperture dial, no shortcut for ISO setting, videos were jumpy
  • Nikon’s D5000 is an easy-to-use digital SLR. It’s not a big camera, so it won’t be too hard to carry on outdoor adventures and overseas trips — unless you also pack plenty of lenses and accessories. We recommend it for anyone who w...

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  Published: 2009-04-01, Author: Margaret , review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  Just over six months after launching the D90 - the first DSLR to offer video capture - Nikon has released a second video-enabled model, the D5000. Positioned between the D60 and D90 models, this new DSLR combines features of them both. Its priced $200...

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  Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Adam , review by: uk.askmen.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D5000 carries a trait often found in great gadgets. From the moment you unwrap this impressive camera, you will find yourself wanting to fiddle with it and explore all of its potential. Weighing in at about half a kilo, and with a 6-inch depth, ...

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  Published: 2010-01-01, review by: amateurphotographer.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Nikon D5000 at a glance: 12.3-million-pixel CMOS sensor 2.7in vari-angle LCD screen Live View with face priority 
and new subject-tracking AF 720p HD video (same as D90) Street price around £700 (body only) or around £750 with 18-55mm kit lens Scores:...

 
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  Published: 2009-12-17, review by: electricpig.co.uk

  • RAW processing, 720p video
  • Folding screen a tad low res
  • A killer camera with some neat extras, the D5000 will woo hardcore snappers and newbies alike...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-14, review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Class-leading results in low light at highest ISO settings, fairly priced, kit lens is reasonably sharp and image stabilised also
  • To nit pick, video isn’t Full HD quality and sound is mono, plus the recommended lens requires additional spend, but there’s little else here amiss

 
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  Published: 2009-10-14, review by: alphr.com

  • A huge amount of camera for the money, and with HD video to boot, the D5000 walks away with a well-deserved prize ...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-05, review by: digitalartsonline.co.uk

  • Abstract:  This camera is reviewed as part of our group test of Digital SLR HD Video Cameras A well-constructed model aimed at both hobbyists and family users, the D5000, with its 12.3 million effective pixels, does direct battle with Canon’s 500D. It’s also Niko...

 
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  Published: 2009-09-11, Author: Cliff , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  Digital SLRs have become very popular over the past few years, thanks to the ready availability and comparatively low cost of good quality entry-level models. It's possible to get a decent DSLR with a standard zoom lens for under £300, less than the cost ...

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  Published: 2009-09-07, review by: itreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D5000 is a durable, well-rounded performer offering a good balance between manual and auto scene modes. Picture quality is excellent and the addition of a vari-angle LCD monitor means its easy to compose shots even at awkward angles. It als...

 
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