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nikon D40 or D3000?

Discussion in 'Photography' started by Zombie Runner, Jun 7, 2010.

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  1. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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    yea, the d5000 has the rotate'able screen which would be nice and takes HD video...other than that its pretty much the same as the 3000.

    cannon or nikon you wont be disapointed.
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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    Not entirely true. The D5000 has a better sensor. The D5000 has more in common with the D90, only without all of the extra buttons and the top lcd.

    For an amateur photographer though, most people would never be able to tell the difference between a picture taken with any of those cameras.

    So, I'd ge the D5000 if you want Live View or the swivling screen (movie mode is worthless). if those don't matter to you, get the D3000.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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    thats why i got the 3000 and saved some moniez:D
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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    smart! I got my D5000 refurbishe andgot a free 3 year warranty. Otherwise, I probably would've gone with tthe D3000, as well.
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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    Oh nice! I did a bunch of online shopping and saw that wal mart had the d3k for $100 cheaper than best buy. I printed out a sheet and took it to best buy to price match and got best buys nice protection plan
     
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  6. Jul 24, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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    nope its not.... i got both... the d5000 has the same sensor as d90..
     
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    What!:eek:

    Every time i go outdoors i pop the d5000 out and start shooting
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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    damn thats cheap... so with what camera did you go with?
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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    im currently bidding on a body only D40...those are the best deals i can find camera wise so far, and i've heard nothing but good things about them
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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    i want me a d3000 now:eek:. i just came back from checking two places that carry the d3k here on island..one place had it for 699.99 and the other had it 899.99:eek:.

    walmart online has it at a nice price..its just that i need a few extra hundred:(.
    also ebay has some good deals too. i cant wait.
    got anymore shots keason1??
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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    Fork Yes!!!
     
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  13. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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    shot of what? d3000?
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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    no way!!!!! thats stupid!
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM
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    shot with the d3000 btw i shot with he d5000 now

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  16. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM
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    shots with my D40 with 18-200mm VR lens off ebay, total $800:
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    eBay is the best deal imo
     
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    i disagree with everything he says....

    EXCEPT for the part about Live View and Video modes.... i totally agree....completely pointless.
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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    why did you switch to a 3000 to a 5000?
     
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    I got both, but no this was 8 months ago when i first started using DSLR's, Right now the d3000 is in the box just sitting there.

    but one thing i didnt like about the D3000 was shooting in low light without flash:eek: but a good prime MIGHT fix that.


    EDIT: i got a good deal on the D5000 brand new....guess
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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    so why do you have two?

    dude you didnt have to buy a d5000 for low light.

    you coulda just bought a SB600 speedlight and you woulda been set! :laugh:
     
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