Nikon P5000

xiaoxian · 5th August 2007

Hi all!

I'm new to photography, would definitely need some pointers regarding getting a camera. I am looking for Nikon P5000, because I got to play with it when I went to hongkong last week, and I loved it. Regretted not buying it...

Would like to know where I can find the above model at a good price. Checked the price list done by the forum members, but there wasnt such a model at all listed.

Would appreciate any comments on the camera as well.

THanks for reading.

rym.zee69 · 5th August 2007

The last time I checked, it was selling at $628 at Best Denki. U can it cheaper at CP, MS, TK or Alan-SL.

The cam is not very popular here. Almost want to get it couple months back but end up with Fuji F31fd. This due to the reasons of some negative reviews by dpreview and other review sites. Particularly due to the shutter lag, AF speed and the zoom range. But again these reviews can overlook if speed is not priority and u can always buy add-on lenses for the tele n wide.

Parchiao · 5th August 2007

$530 with GST from Cathay Photo a couple of months back. The camera is nice to use, coupled with a SB400 flash, you can use ISO100 for almost anything. Downside is the slower than average autofocus. Video and sound are excellent for a PnS.

xiaoxian · 5th August 2007

Thanks for ur comments.

I actually need the camera to take pictures of my dogs, is the transition time between the pictures very long?

Is the capture speed very slow? Am currently using Coolpix 4300, very ancient model, but I juz love the colours from Nikon pictures. Downside, is that the transition time between pictures is very slow, and focus speed as well.

How to judge the focus speed? I am new to this, and unsure of how to judge what kind of focus speed is acceptable.

Where is this Cathay Photo at? Peninsula Plaza?

Thanks alot alot in advance!!

spazzer · 5th August 2007

if u want without local warranty and with shop warranty try orient photo may be cheaper i think if not go cathay photo good services

spazzer · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by xiaoxian

Thanks for ur comments.

I actually need the camera to take pictures of my dogs, is the transition time between the pictures very long?

Is the capture speed very slow? Am currently using Coolpix 4300, very ancient model, but I juz love the colours from Nikon pictures. Downside, is that the transition time between pictures is very slow, and focus speed as well.

How to judge the focus speed? I am new to this, and unsure of how to judge what kind of focus speed is acceptable.

Where is this Cathay Photo at? Peninsula Plaza?

Thanks alot alot in advance!!

cathay photo can be located at penisula or marina square

Parchiao · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by xiaoxian

Thanks for ur comments.

I actually need the camera to take pictures of my dogs, is the transition time between the pictures very long?

Is the capture speed very slow? Am currently using Coolpix 4300, very ancient model, but I juz love the colours from Nikon pictures. Downside, is that the transition time between pictures is very slow, and focus speed as well.

How to judge the focus speed? I am new to this, and unsure of how to judge what kind of focus speed is acceptable.

Where is this Cathay Photo at? Peninsula Plaza?

Thanks alot alot in advance!!

The autofocus is slow, if your dogs are always moving about like my little girl does, you will have problems. I did a side by side comparision with the Canon G7, not much better. The only compact I know that has blazingly fast autofocus is the Sony H9, you should not have any problems with the autofocus. Image quality is something else, you might like to check it out with other Sony H9 users.

xiaoxian · 7th August 2007

Hmmx... Sony is definitely out for me... because I dun like the kind of image produced...

Parchiao, my dogs are always on the move. Compared to D40, would P5000 be very much slower? I have used D40, I think it is ok for me..

Parchiao · 7th August 2007

P5000 is way way way slower than the D40.

chanjyj · 24th August 2007

Originally Posted by Parchiao

P5000 is way way way slower than the D40.

How to compare cherry and lexus except for price factor.....

boredphuck · 24th August 2007

hi all. i just got myself a p5000 on wed. noob user as well as first camera. gonna learn the basics with it and upgrade to a slr after that.

5th August 2007	#1
xiaoxian Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 224	Nikon P5000 Hi all! I'm new to photography, would definitely need some pointers regarding getting a camera. I am looking for Nikon P5000, because I got to play with it when I went to hongkong last week, and I loved it. Regretted not buying it... Would like to know where I can find the above model at a good price. Checked the price list done by the forum members, but there wasnt such a model at all listed. Would appreciate any comments on the camera as well. THanks for reading.

5th August 2007	#2
rym.zee69 New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36	Re: Nikon P5000 The last time I checked, it was selling at $628 at Best Denki. U can it cheaper at CP, MS, TK or Alan-SL. The cam is not very popular here. Almost want to get it couple months back but end up with Fuji F31fd. This due to the reasons of some negative reviews by dpreview and other review sites. Particularly due to the shutter lag, AF speed and the zoom range. But again these reviews can overlook if speed is not priority and u can always buy add-on lenses for the tele n wide.

5th August 2007	#3
Parchiao Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,937	Re: Nikon P5000 $530 with GST from Cathay Photo a couple of months back. The camera is nice to use, coupled with a SB400 flash, you can use ISO100 for almost anything. Downside is the slower than average autofocus. Video and sound are excellent for a PnS.

5th August 2007	#4
xiaoxian Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 224	Re: Nikon P5000 Thanks for ur comments. I actually need the camera to take pictures of my dogs, is the transition time between the pictures very long? Is the capture speed very slow? Am currently using Coolpix 4300, very ancient model, but I juz love the colours from Nikon pictures. Downside, is that the transition time between pictures is very slow, and focus speed as well. How to judge the focus speed? I am new to this, and unsure of how to judge what kind of focus speed is acceptable. Where is this Cathay Photo at? Peninsula Plaza? Thanks alot alot in advance!!

5th August 2007	#5
spazzer Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: BUKIT PANJANG Posts: 1,729	Re: Nikon P5000 if u want without local warranty and with shop warranty try orient photo may be cheaper i think if not go cathay photo good services

7th August 2007	#8
xiaoxian Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 224	Re: Nikon P5000 Hmmx... Sony is definitely out for me... because I dun like the kind of image produced... Parchiao, my dogs are always on the move. Compared to D40, would P5000 be very much slower? I have used D40, I think it is ok for me..

7th August 2007	#9
Parchiao Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,937	Re: Nikon P5000 P5000 is way way way slower than the D40.

24th August 2007	#11
boredphuck Deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sengkang Posts: 690	Re: Nikon P5000 hi all. i just got myself a p5000 on wed. noob user as well as first camera. gonna learn the basics with it and upgrade to a slr after that.