Ska 11 Posted September 10, 2010 Big shiny box arrived today - finally upgraded from my D40 to a D5000 and FUCK its a cool piece of kit! 23.6 x 15.8mm RGB CMOS DX 12.9 total megapixels (12.3 effective megapixels - Twice that of my old D40) Goes down to below ISO 100 Shoots Full HD video. VR Lens System, eliminates vibration if using handheld in lower light. (This is the main reason I bought it!!) Ok enough drivel. Here are a few quick test photos (please bear in mind I've had the camera for about 10 minutes!!). Just taken with the stock 18-55mm VR f3.5 lens with a cheap UV filter in my living room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted September 10, 2010 Sorry I don't understand. What has this got to do with Muslims, mosques or burning the Qu'ran? I think maybe you're on the wrong forum..... Nice camera, nice pics though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 10, 2010 Oh - sorry I should have mentioned, I bought the camera specifically so I could write a photo tutorial on the most effective technique for the incineration of religious texts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted September 10, 2010 Oh - sorry I should have mentioned, I bought the camera specifically so I could write a photo tutorial on the most effective technique for the incineration of religious texts. Ah, all clear now! Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted September 10, 2010 Pics no good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted September 11, 2010 Cool pictures!!... and congrats on your new camera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted September 11, 2010 It looks so real it looks fake if that makes any sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted September 11, 2010 Congrats Ska...that a really nice camera now give that GC/Orlogio guy a run for his money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 11, 2010 Hey ska, what's it like for capturing the female form? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted September 11, 2010 Hey ska, what's it like for capturing the female form? pretty excellent I'd think...it has a HD video feature... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted September 11, 2010 Nice camera. I love when I get a new gadget . Pics look excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolin 0 Posted September 11, 2010 Nice pics as ever mate, I think whatever ya use would do the biz you've got the eye for it. Me? sad to say this but im canon through and through and when you got over 4k tied up in L series lenses you're in for life as the lenses never depreciate much, as for the Cameras they a bloody money pit im sure you will agree. keep up the good work m8e col Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 11, 2010 couldn't agree more mate - whatever works for you, I VERY nearly caved and got a 550D after trying it but in the end I personally prefer the Nikon VR lens system (like you I'd have had to buy my entire lens collection again if I went for a Canon.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted September 12, 2010 Nice pickup, Ska. I won't tell you what I paid for my D1x a few months back - I hate to see a grown man cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted September 12, 2010 On that note, where are all the D3's from you know who, then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 12, 2010 Still stuck in Greece I think bud. Couldn't wait any longer - and had a buyer who gave me a great price for my D40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buying time 0 Posted September 13, 2010 Still stuck in Greece I think bud. Couldn't wait any longer - and had a buyer who gave me a great price for my D40. Congtats on the new Nikon. I have a Nikin D200 myself. You might want to check out the Nikor AF-S VR18-200MM F3.5 ZOOM LENSE. i have found that to be my go to lense when on the road. Check it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 13, 2010 Nice pickup, Ska. I won't tell you what I paid for my D1x a few months back - I hate to see a grown man cry I hate you. I'm intrigued by these mysterious D3s though... :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAGster 5 Posted September 13, 2010 Big shiny box arrived today - finally upgraded from my D40 to a D5000 and FUCK its a cool piece of kit! 23.6 x 15.8mm RGB CMOS DX 12.9 total megapixels (12.3 effective megapixels - Twice that of my old D40) Goes down to below ISO 100 Shoots Full HD video. VR Lens System, eliminates vibration if using handheld in lower light. (This is the main reason I bought it!!) Ok enough drivel. Here are a few quick test photos (please bear in mind I've had the camera for about 10 minutes!!). Just taken with the stock 18-55mm VR f3.5 lens with a cheap UV filter in my living room. Good pick Skat!!, very nice upgrade from the D40. The D5000 is a good entry level Nikon mainly for the full HD video and live view features. Just as a comment: the VR system is not a camera feature but a Lense one, I mean, you could had used VR lenses in your old D40 since the vibration reduction engine is at the lens, not at the body. I tested a 18-200 VR lense I have on a friend´s D40 and it worked perfectly. Now if you want to step up to a more sharp and nitid photos using your D5000, I would recommend you to try the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX G prime lense, eventhough is a fixed focal length lense, it is perfect for every day shoting situation producing great images, even in low light conditions, thanks to its wide aperture. Hope you can share the photos you make with your new D5000, congrats mate!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 13, 2010 Yeah mate I know the VR system is in the lens - but the kit is the cheapest way to get both the new body and the 18-55mm lens. I already had a Nikon f/2.8 55-200mm VR lens which I used with the D40. The 6.2mp sensor and limited focusing options on the D40 had bugged me for a while. The low ISO reproduction was also rather poor. I have a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HS lens which accomplishes the same as the Nikon 35mm (And also a 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro which I use for most of my watch close-ups.) Personally the live-view and video recording is a neat enough extra but I don't see myself using it all that often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAGster 5 Posted September 13, 2010 Ok, I understand now mate. As I see you already have the good basic lenses that should be in any photgrapher bag. Talking about Nikon: have you seen the new Nikon D3100 camera?, I do not see why Nikon launch this camera so soon, it has 14.2 mpx a CMOS sensor with two Hi ISO settings that allows you up to 12,800 ISO type of sensivity. The most funny thing is this new D3100 is set between the D3000 and D5000 and it´s priced very similar to the D5000. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 13, 2010 I know mate - its weird. Don't really see any point in the 3100 - perhaps its a response to Canon who just seem to be releasing versions of the same EOS just with more and more megapixels. I've got 8 lenses, Most of them Sigma and Nikkor but I've got a cool Tamron wide-angle which is great for some cool applications!. Sigma: 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM (The BIG daddy) Nikkor: 18-55mm AF-S f/4.2 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX Tamron: SP AF10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 14, 2010 Nice set up! I wish I had a couple of grand or so spare - would love to get a D300 with a Tokina 11-24 f2.8, a Tamron 17-50 f2.8, and a Sigma 50-150 f2.8... I read somewhere that the D300 is due for phasing out later this year as a new model comes out, and therefore hopefully be reduced in price - I wish they'd hurry up, I want one!! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted September 14, 2010 D300 is a beautiful piece of kit!! Did you hear about Roberts possible nikon haul? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,534 Posted September 14, 2010 D300 is a beautiful piece of kit!! Did you hear about Roberts possible nikon haul? not yet... but i'm all ears! Even though I'm a Canon man myself, if the price is right I might be a Nikon man soon! BTW: some beautiful results with the new camera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
