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Review summary: The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM raises some eyebrows in the price department – at £350, it's more than its Canon and Nikon equivalents, so is the extra outlay justified? You certainly get a lot of glass for your money with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG ...

Review summary: The Nikon D5000 is an entry-level digital SLR that has plenty of advanced features, yet it also features shooting guides and in-built scene modes.

Verdict: The Nikon D5000 is one of the most impressive digital SLR cameras on the market. Not only can it be used as a fully fledged D-SLR with manual settings, but it can shoot movies and also be used in a similar way to an advanced compact or a point-and ...

Pros: Excellent Live View implementation, useful scene modes and shooting hints, comfortable to use, fast shot-to-shot and burst mode performance

Cons: No dedicated aperture dial, no shortcut for ISO setting, videos were jumpy, no external microphone jack

Verdict: Nikon's D5000 is an easy-to-use digital SLR. It's not a big camera, so it won't be too hard to carry on outdoor adventures and overseas trips - unless you also pack plenty of lenses and accessories. We recommend it for anyone who wants to make the ...

Review summary: nikon d5000 review: With an articulating LCD screen and a 12.3-megapixel sensor, the D5000 is Nikon's latest whiz-bang entry into the lower-end dSLR market. But does it have what it takes to fend off Canon's 500D?

Pros: Rotating, articulating LCD screen ; HDMI output ; Quiet shutter release ; Wireless flash control built-in ; Good colours and image quality ; Excellent noise control

Cons: Screen resolution relatively poor ; Often underexposes ; Small viewfinder

Review summary: Nikon announced the launch of its new digital SLR camera D5000 with its 2.7-inch variable angle LCD screen that allows you to draw easily from any angle you