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Pros: Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; nice kit lens; built-in wireless flash controller

Cons: Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; too easy to accidentally change focus points

Verdict: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money.

Pros: Good image quality and performance ; HD video capability ; Essentially a D90 for less money

Cons: HD video time limited ; No AF for video ; Too expensive for an entry-level camera

Verdict: We'll explore the D5000's video performance at length, but rest assured, if you liked the video quality from the D90 then you'll feel the same way about the D5000

Review summary: We have now added a list outlining the respective advantages of the Nikon D90, the D5000 and the Canon Rebel T1i as well as a few comparison images between the Nikon D5000 and the Canon Rebel T1i. (Original story: April 16th.)Nikon's recent ...

Review summary: The Nikon D5000 and the Canon T1i are entry-level DSLR cameras that I've been writing about and comparing other cameras to this year. These two are seemingly pitted against one another right now. However, one must keep in mind that the Canon T1i is ...

Review summary: Nikon has introduced a new Quiet Shooting mode which subdues the sound of the shutter release and other internal mechanisms when a shot is taken. Designed for use in situations like wedding ceremonies, concerts and for photographing sleeping children, ...

Verdict: The most obvious advantage the D5000 has is its articulating 2.7-inch monitor, which swings down through 180 degrees and swivels through 360 degrees, allowing it to be reversed on the rear panel. This adjustability is great for shots where you want to ...