Nikon D5000

[Don in Colorado 2]

I am thinking about housing my Nikon D5000.

 

Why you may ask?

 

1. I already own it.

2. It is a pretty decent camera, and does everything a D300s does.

3. It is only about $500 to replace it if the unthinkable happens.

 

 

What are the cons?

 

1. A small viewfinder compared to the D90 or D300s

 

I was wondering if the small viewfinder was that big of a deal buster for wide angle photography.

 

I am thinking Ikelite, because I want my wife to have TTL.

[Alex_Mustard 0]

I actually have the brochure for one on my desk. Am considering a purchase.

 

1) It won't AF with any fisheyes (Nikon 10.5mm or Tokina 10-17mm) and any non-AFS Nikon, Sigma lenses.

2) AF is much, much less capable than Nikon D300/D300s

3) LCD is a bit small, but much, much lower resolution

4) I think RAW is 12bit, not 14bit (can't find any mention of 14 bit in brochure).

 

These are all pretty significant.

 

Alex

[ckchong 0]

Just for idea. get ikelite D5000, d90 or d300s also some price. Why not get a better camera that can serve you better? Try to grip it try at any camera shop before you decide

[Don in Colorado 2]

Thanks for the replies. I guess the Nikon D90 makes more sense. The D300s is way too expensive for me.

 

But, now I am am tempted by the Canon 550/T2i. I have some basic Nikon gear, but not so much that I can't be tempted by Canon.