Nikon D5000 Review

Nikon D5000 is a bit of an enigma. First of all, where does the “D5000″ come from? It sounds like it might be the start of a whole new series of Nikon cameras, though the truth might be a little more prosaic than that. This camera slots in between the D60 and the D90 in the Nikon range, and since the D70 and the D80 have already been and gone, what else could Nikon do? The other thing is that this camera has the most sophisticated Live View system yet, complete with a fold-out LCD display.  Like Canon, Nikon’s finding itself in the position of rolling out its latest technological developments in mid-range cameras rather than its flagship models, leading to a range with a slightly unbalanced feel about it.

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