Well these apply to serious photographers like you, but remember, d5k is targeted at more casual photographers like me hence the simpler controls. I just don't see myself buying more then 3 lens in a lifetime, and I am sure I can find 3 compatible lens (nikkor or 3rd party) that would suit 90% my shooting needs. I am sure a lot of casual shooters would do that too.
Please refer to the title of your thread
"Top 10 reasons why you'll choose d5000 over d90". So now it is all about your own preference but your title insinuate otherwise. See, I was just making a point that different people have different needs so different levels of cameras appeal to different people. Thanks for stating my point.
To each his/her own.
And, in response to your "casual shooter" point. I am not a pro. I am a casual shooter too. Just that I am a casual shooter that likes to try different kinds of shots. Thing is, why do most people get DSLR? This is because they believe getting a DSLR is on the path to making better pictures. So these people will never learn? Never get better? Never ever want to have more controls? I've have seen people buy a D40x, use it for 2 weeks, improve so much that they sold camera and bought a D200 after. They told me that if they
have known better, they would have gone D80 or D200 from the get-go. They did not have the foresight or correct information to make the correct choice. Your post don't really help because the information is biased and inaccurate. So when you posted this thread, what were your objectives? What were you trying to achieve? care to share?
I based this on the COMEX price. d90 sells for 1998, d5k sells for 1299. That's 699$ difference. 35mm is 360$ in cathay. That leaves you 339$. sb400 maybe 200$? 139$ can buy you a cheap 2nd hand zoom lens (nikkor or 3rd party) :bsmilie:
Well you use COMEX price for kits, and "price guide" prices for others. Hmmm.. :think:. You should work in the marketing field. I love how you "make use" of information to your advantage. Good creative thinking there. I understand your desire to make a point. But understand what you mentioned could have easily misled a reader in his purchase decision making process.
They are over rated for a meticulous individual like you. But videos primary purpose for me is to preserve those fond memories. With HD recording, the videos are crisp. For the horizontal scanning, just move the video slowly. I'm actually just pointing out that d5k can also do what d90 can do.
Actually, a mid priced PnS nowadays can do better in video than a D90 or D5000. They have HD too, with higher resolution and higher fps! So you still think D5k/D90's video are underrated? BTW I am not a meticulous person. I record useless videos just like you do. I do not produce short movies with artistic content. The Jello effect really bug me. And, pan slowly??? People who pan slowly are the meticulous movie producers and artistic film makers. Casual shooters (like you mentioned) are the worst lot in video filming, crazy fast pans, running while shooting kids or animals... etc etc... So, let me ask you a question: How can the video be so underrated (as you mentioned), when it is so restrictive that we are forced to make adjustments (pan slowly) to use it?
Bugs me that also, why wouldn't you want it flip down when using a tripod
Because the hinge is below the screen and if your camera is mounted on a quick release plate, the hinge will get blocked by the QR plate or the QR lever, or any other part of the tripod head. And if the quick release plate is so small that the hinge works properly, how are you going to adjust your tripod knobs and levels with the screen down and blocking them. I encourage you to mount your D5000 on a tripod and try using the flipout screen. I would love your first hand feedback on this.
If you have a tripod, you have the luxury of time to properly compose your pic. Better compose it in viewfinder instead. I just dont see any scenario where you need to flip down the screen when in a tripod.
Because not everyone put the camera on a tripod at eye level of a person standing up. Camera on tripod low on the ground, eg macro, landscape shots to get a angle vantage. Camera on tripod with horizontal arm out to get a better angle not possible physically, eg. over a cliff. Camera facing down on subject on a table, eg product shot, macro. Tripod elevated above eye or head level, eg, to shoot over other people's heads.
Do I need to go on? You have to understand that a tripod is used to add stability. Getting the perspective you want is a separate issue from a tripod. A flipout screen is made to help a shooter compose better without lying on the ground, bending down all the time.. etc.. Using a tripod have nothing to do with using a flipscreen whatsoever.
So why even release a flip out screen so flawed in execution. And, why are you raving so much about it when it is executed so badly to the point that it is handicapped. This is no rocket science as this has been done so nicely on Olympus and Panasonic or a long time now?
No I dont keep it on all the time, I used it all the time to change setting because it does not have top lcd.
Bingo!!
Ok you're right, maybe I went strongly on that. Apologies for that, to each his own as they say.
My point from the start.
Yeah thanks for replying, this is actually good so newbies can see both sides and be presented with these arguments. Keep 'em coming..
You are welcome. I felt compelled to respond because I do not want newbies or others to get inaccurate, untrue and biased information from your post. Everyone should know the facts so they can make good informed decisions on their purchase. It is the attitude, tone, and type of "information" apparent in your opening post in this thread that give rise to the "bashing" you so dislike in the first place.
Maybe someone should start a thread with the title: " Top ten reasons why you'll choose the Olympus over the D5000"
