Nikon D3000 vs D5000

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · Nov 24, 2009

which one? tell me all your opinions and comments. this will be my first DSLR and planning on purchasing from newegg on wednesday. with the 10% cashback, 2% bing cashback, and 2% discover cash back =]

i know the d5000 has some recalling issues but as long as i dont get the one with the serial number requested, im fine right?

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GoneTomorrow

· #2 · Nov 24, 2009

I would go with the D5000 despite the recall issues. The D5000 has video capability and the articulating screen.

iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 24, 2009

yeah i was thinkin of the d5000 due to it having a different image processor being the same one as the higher models as well as have the LV capability and 720p video recording. anyone know how loud the AF motor will be when focusing during recording? i tried the T1i and it was fairly loud in the video.

tK FuRY

· #4 · Nov 24, 2009

I thought the D5000 couldn't autofocus during video like the D90. I might be wrong though.

But anyways, autofocus during video is somewhat loud in most cameras, you can definitely hear it during playback.

iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 24, 2009

i was lookin at a review on it. apparently it cant AF during recording. i was thinkin of doing it manually since playing with the T1i to reduce the noise from the motor. good idea?

tK FuRY

· #6 · Nov 24, 2009

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There's no other choice than to manual focus during

, you can AF before hand on the subject then record though.

PS. You shouldn't use that K.R. word around photog people

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 24, 2009

what k.r. word ;D

Ryan747

· #8 · Nov 25, 2009

Probably the D5000 for the extra money, it has a bit more capabilities one major one is video. Dont ponder on the Re-Calls its not a big issue bets are they are fixed already.

GoneTomorrow

· #9 · Nov 25, 2009

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i was lookin at a review on it. apparently it cant AF during recording. i was thinkin of doing it manually since playing with the T1i to reduce the noise from the motor. good idea?

As someone said on a another forum, AF during video on any DSLR is first gen. Even on my 7D it's unreliable, slow and hunts a lot. I MF most of the time. And AF noise depends on the lens. My 70-200 is silent when AF in video, owing to the USM.

EDIT: Funny, just read this about noisy AF during video:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09...technology.asp

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 25, 2009

no oppositions to getting the D5000 then? order tomorrow afternoon then =]

Ryan747

· #11 · Nov 25, 2009

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no oppositions to getting the D5000 then? order tomorrow afternoon then =]

Negative, its worth the extra money.

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Mootsfox

· #12 · Nov 25, 2009

The D300s is the first/cheapest camera with AF during video from Nikon. The D3s also has AF during. The 5DmkII had the feature added recently, and the 7D was the first to come with it I believe from the Canon side.

The D5000 is a leap over the D3000, and worth the extra money. The D90 may not be worth it to you.

The focus of ANY lens in any mode will be the same on your camera, and well be nearly silent. The only lenses that AF are AF-S ones, since the D5000 lacks an in-body AF motor.

i_ame_killer_2

· #13 · Nov 25, 2009

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Nikon's D5000 is the next model up in the range, and while both it and the D3000 share the same AF system, on-demand viewfinder grid lines and DX 18-55mm VR kit lens, there are many key differences.

Most notably, the D5000 features Nikon's 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, widely used across its range including the D90 and D300s. Not only does this sensor deliver two extra Megapixels and some of the cleanest, noise-free images in its class, it also equips the D5000 (and the D90 and D300s) with Live View and an HD Movie Mode.

The D5000 may have a slightly smaller 2.7in screen, but it's fully articulated, allowing you to easily compose at unusual angles in Live View - and advantage it also has over the D90 and D300s, although those models boast higher resolution VGA screens. Continuous shooting on the D5000 is also one third quicker than the D3000 at 4fps.

In its favour, the D3000 has a slightly larger 3in screen (fixed in position, but then without Live View, it doesn't matter), the new easy-to-use Guide mode, and is of course cheaper. But the D5000 already has a very capable help system, and if your budget can stretch it simply offers a lot more features for the money, including 2009's key features of Live View and HD Movies. See our Nikon D5000 review for more details.

Source: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Ni.../verdict.shtml

I was also speculating to get a D3000 or D5000. But after a bit reading I found out that the D5000 uses the same sensor as in D90 which provides better quality photos over D3000. Well worth the money.

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 25, 2009

theres two d90's in the family as well as a d80. xD lots of nice lenses too from 35mm - 85mm to 18-200mm's to 24-70mm's. xD

Mootsfox

· #15 · Nov 25, 2009

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theres two d90's in the family as well as a d80. xD lots of nice lenses too from 35mm - 85mm to 18-200mm's to 24-70mm's. xD

Any pieces that are not AF-S will not auto focus on the D5000. Just keep that in mind.

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 25, 2009

too bad the 50mm AF-S f/1.4 is so much more than the 50mm AF f/1.8 T_T

Mootsfox

· #17 · Nov 25, 2009

Well...

Since your family has a lot of Nikon cameras, tell them they need it

Though really, the 50mm f/1.8 is a very nice piece (<3 mine) and very affordable. You may be able to justify the upgrade to a D90 if you think about saving money on the glass.

Or, you could look into the D50, D70, or D70s all of which can be had for <$300 if you shop around.

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #18 · Nov 25, 2009

i was lookin into those but htose are like bulkier DSLRs also using different memory type.

cant justify getting d90. dont have that much. barely struggled enough to get d5000 kit with black friday deals and all these discounts... and selling things on OCN

and the family i talk about are cousins and uncle. not in same city. xD

Mootsfox

· #19 · Nov 25, 2009

Oh...

Well, the Nikkor 50mm f/2.0 is a cheap ($30-40) piece of glass that will mount to the D5000 (no metering or auto focus), if you're looking for something like that.

Buy the D5000 -> Use it -> Love it.

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iandroo888

Discussion Starter · #20 · Nov 25, 2009

okie dokie... only thing that makes me wonder if the selection of lenses ill have if i get any.

i wanted to get a 50mm lens with the kit 18-55 but its only avail in AF, not AF-S. the AF-S is the f/1.4 lens which is like triple the price of the AF f/1.8 lens. =[

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