This is an excellent machine for those who want to make the leap from a compact to an SLR, improving not only in terms of quality and the level of technique as it allows more variations. The Nikon D5000 features a 12 megapixel sensor, which allows large format prints without losing quality. The 12 megapixels, coupled with a Nikon EXPEED image processor make this machine an excellent choice for your shopping.

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Nikon D5000

The great novelty of this machine is the Nikon LCD Monitor 2.7''rotating with an excellent resolution (230,000 pixels), so promising that the photographer has the sharpness and detail you need to admire your works of art of the evil ends out. This monitor is an excellent rotation feature, as it allows the taking of photographs and movies in various angles through the Live View.

For those who do not want to worry about the technical aspects, the Nikon D5000 has 19 scene modes preset for the photographer to make life easier. Also to make life easier for the photographer Nikon implemented a system of self-cleaning sensor with a success rate of about 70%. In an innovative way, Nikon has created a different way of viewing your images and can be operated in normal mode, or thumbnails, or even the schedule (ordering your images by date, this option is great for multi-day trips) . It also has an HDMI video output so you can connect to your plasma TV and view your videos with a cinematic quality.

In terms of other technical features of the Nikon D5000, stands the 11 focus points that allow even sharper pictures, a sensitivity that ranges from 200 to 3200 ISO, thereby allowing less light shooting environments, without losing quality. In terms of video, you can shoot videos with a resolution HR Ready (720p) at a speed of 24 frames per second with sound pickup. Through the menu, you can make some adjustments to your images, especially in sharpness (Sharp), frame (Crop) distortion, perspective and even coloring.

This machine has been marketed for an amount close to € 700 (body only), or about € 830 with a Canon 18-55 IS, or the best kit available today that ensures image quality is above average made by Nikon D5000 and 18-105mm VR, with a value of 929 €.

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