Nikon DSLR D5000

[davee78]

But no indication of price (As in Singapore retailing price)... do you think the retailers know the RRP already?:dunno:

 

[AbangR]

But no indication of price (As in Singapore retailing price)... do you think the retailers know the RRP already?:dunno:

I don't understand why people are so kanchiong about the price when you can't even buy one in Singapore yet.

You can already check out the prices of D5000 from some online stores in USA or Europe.

If you need a camera now, why not get D90 or D60.

 

[chngpe01]

By 1 May definitely will know - cos retailers here will have the item. In fact they may know it but have to keep mum for a while??

 

[davee78]

I don't understand why people are so kanchiong about the price when you can't even buy one in Singapore yet.

You can already check out the prices of D5000 from some online stores in USA or Europe.

If you need a camera now, why not get D90 or D60.

I apologized if my enquiry affected your mood.

 

[AbangR]

I apologized if my enquiry affected your mood.

Dave, I apologize.
I didn't mean to target your post specifically.
I must have hit the quote button, instead of the quick reply.

Anyway, let's get back to D5000 discussion.
I owned a D90, but if I didn't and am looking for a DSLR, D5000 is a great camera.
What is Nikon thinking?!?
The features are too close to D90 (11 AF points, MP, etc) and the flip lcd is good (not great).
If they put in a higher resolution screen, I am surely downgrading from D90

 

[sheesh]

I notice it has a "Quiet Shooting Mode" ( reduce sound coming from the shutter mechanism)...interesting..I myself can remember a few occasions where the shutter sound attracted the attention of a few around:bsmilie:.... not sure if the D90 has the feature, can't find it on the D90 brochure though..

I think with that LCD and this "quiet shooting mode", it's meant to be a stealth camera :bsmilie:

the ultimate quiet shooter would still be panasonic G1. no mirror, no slap

 

[davee78]

Dave, I apologize.
I didn't mean to target your post specifically.
I must have hit the quote button, instead of the quick reply.

Anyway, let's get back to D5000 discussion.
I owned a D90, but if I didn't and am looking for a DSLR, D5000 is a great camera.
What is Nikon thinking?!?
The features are too close to D90 (11 AF points, MP, etc) and the flip lcd is good (not great).
If they put in a higher resolution screen, I am surely downgrading from D90

No issue, bro. Ya, I agreed it seems a bit too close to D90...Well, let's wait for 1st May

 

[davee78]

the ultimate quiet shooter would still be panasonic G1. no mirror, no slap

I havn't got a chance to test the G1 yet, K, Shall check out that feature

 

[Simon_84]

for those who need to AF with the cheap AF-D 50mm f1.8, will still have to turn to the d90.
d5000 is designed more for lens with AF-S or HSM.

 

[LumixFZ18]

Dave, I apologize.
I didn't mean to target your post specifically.
I must have hit the quote button, instead of the quick reply.

Anyway, let's get back to D5000 discussion.
I owned a D90, but if I didn't and am looking for a DSLR, D5000 is a great camera.
What is Nikon thinking?!?
The features are too close to D90 (11 AF points, MP, etc) and the flip lcd is good (not great).
If they put in a higher resolution screen, I am surely downgrading from D90

Can't wait to retire my old D50. I'm actually in a position that I'm able to afford the D5000 but the D90 is a little bit over my budget. I found the body only and it is selling for US$774. Adding the flip screen makes me feel more exciting with this new DSLR. The LCD resolution of the LCD maybe be a issue for some people. But I know a lot of people will never trust the result on the LCD and they will do the setting depending on their experience or light meter.

 

[hazecity]

will i be able to buy one this weekend? i will be flying off on monday night.

 

[jnet6]

will i be able to buy one this weekend? i will be flying off on monday night.

Ya, TK Foto, shaw tower.

 

[zola70]

Hi bros, do you know how much are they selling? Thanks.

Ya, TK Foto, shaw tower.

 

[jnet6]

Hi bros, do you know how much are they selling? Thanks.

You need to read around more.

Here you go:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5041508&postcount=154

 

[xfox81]

Hi guys! Im new here.. actually was finding info about D90 and happens to come into D5000 side..

Harvey Norman having 3 days sales at Expo from 1st till 3rd May. Saw that they are offering D5000 @ $1299 w/AF-S18-55 Lens, + FOC SD 8GB + Bag + Tripod + Screen Protector.

May follow this link for info http://www.harveynorman.com.sg/pdf/ST75-010509.jpg

Need you senior's advice gd deal bo? ;p

 

[lichtleiter]

Hi guys! Im new here.. actually was finding info about D90 and happens to come into D5000 side..

Harvey Norman having 3 days sales at Expo from 1st till 3rd May. Saw that they are offering D5000 @ $1299 w/AF-S18-55 Lens, + FOC SD 8GB + Bag + Tripod + Screen Protector.

May follow this link for info http://www.harveynorman.com.sg/pdf/ST75-010509.jpg

Need you senior's advice gd deal bo? ;p

HN, Courts are selling in retail prices. Try to check the price at the recommended shops here (AP, MS, J316, TCW, CP) as their prices will be cheaper by 100-200.

 

[nsystem]

Just read two drawbacks (the bottom hinge can easily be envisaged, donno why the idiots put it htere):

The D5000 doesn't gain the lovely 920,000 dot screen that appears on the D90 and more expensive Nikons. Instead it gets a 2.7", 230,000 dot tilt and swivel LCD. This can help make the most of the camera's Live view and video recording capabilities; however because, like the majority of DSLR live view systems, the D5000's live-view AF is so slow, it's not as useful as the concept might suggest. Which isn't to say it's a complete waste of time, just that it'll be more of a benefit for a minority of users with quite specific needs (working on a tripod, for instance), rather than being a feature that every buyer will use regularly.
One problem with this particular design, though, with the hinge positioned towards the base of the camera, is that the screen movements can become severely restricted or blocked once the camera is actually attached to a tripod. Therefore, you well may have to think about where you want the screen to go, before mounting the camera on the tripod. It simply doesn't work as well as the side-hinged design on Olympus and Panasonic cameras.



From DPREVIEW

Personally I feel a bottom hinge design is better.
:thumbsup: Nikon.

 

[porkypig]

Just saw 4 golden boxes of D5000
at MS Colour (next to S11)
comes with 18-55

but never ask price...

 

[darkSide]

saw the newspaper today. Its up at the price of $1299.. Hmm seems like an entry level price?

 

[vince123123]

Care to elaborate why?

Personally I feel a bottom hinge design is better.
:thumbsup: Nikon.