Nikon D5000: All Angles Covered

First-time DSLR shooters rejoice! Your choice of entry-level single lens reflex cameras to replace your point-and-shoots just got wider. Adding to your choice is this new offering from Nikon. The D5000’s main feature is the swivel LCD display. It allows you to frame subjects at impossible angles for a whole new look to traditional photography. Normally, you’d rely on the camera’s viewfinder to compose your shot and check if you’re in focus. Not with the D5000 with it’s vari-angle display – you can shoot from ground-level or from bird’s eye view and still check your framing and focus. You can say that the D5000 is the “baby” version of the higher-end D90, with the same 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and HD video mode. No less than 19 scene modes plus a face recognition system and 11 AF points give the first-time SLR shooter added flexibility and creativity to their shooting experience. $730.