Nikon D5000

When I heard rumors of this camera I laughed at the extra zero in the name. It seemed silly to have more numbers running off the camera. I didn't believe it. Well to my surprise, its here. To be honest I didn't keep up with the news because I'm tired of all of the cameras that keep coming out. Unless of course its a flagship or has new features that no one saw coming. Otherwise its the same thing. A box that captures light. Why do camera companies keep making these cameras? Here's what I think. Camera companies have the technology and tooling to make subtle changes and improvements a lot quicker than years ago. Think about it. Today I'll make a camera with a wide LCD screen. Next year I'll make one with a wider screen and a bigger battery. I'll rename the camera and add a couple of cool features (let's look past the leftover parts and old technology from last years model). Leak a few images on the web and what do we get? Sales! People who held off on buying the D90 will by this camera. Ok I don't know that for sure.

If you study cameras like I do, you'll know that this camera isn't new. The D5000 is basically a D60 and D90. For those of you out there that don't follow camera designs or don't study photography, you would think there was a difference. In my opinion, there isn't. Check this guy out. Shoots with an older 6 MP Nikon D40 released in November 2006. His pictures are great! If you want someone else to show you, look at Ken's pictures. These pictures were shot with a $250 point and shoot camera. Its probably cheaper now. If you have an old film camera you don't need a new digital camera. Read this.

My point is, you probably have a camera that is more capable than you think. Learn how to use it and have fun. If not go ahead and buy the Nikon D5000. We need to stimulate the economy.

P.S.

One feature that I'm interested in is the video. I'll eventually get one when it has true HD and full frame.