Im looking to buy a good camera. I was told the D5000 is a good choice. Any thoughts on that or other tips?

It depends on what you want to do.

Id imagine I want to take some pictures ?

Quote from: SamId imagine I want to take some pictures of midgets?

well then a d5000 will be too big, youll need a smaller camera for them or theyll just look like tiny ants in the distance.

there is no DSLR on the market which doesnt take fantastic photos in the right hands. Best advice is to try and find somewhere you can hold and look through all the models you are considering.

That way you can judge for yourself if you like the size and weight, the viewfinder image etc.

If you want to take up phorography, a proper interchangable lens DSLR is the best tool for the job. If you just want to take snaps on Automatic mode, Id get  a bridge camera. Smaller, lighter, cheaper, just make sure you get one with image stabilisation.

common sense D5000 review

The latest range of Sonys are very good, youd probably do fine with one of the Sony Axxxs, the Canon 350D or Nikon D40 always come recommended too. You dont need to spend a fortune.

Quote from: Clockd 0NeThe latest range of Sonys are very good, youd probably do fine with one of the Sony Axxxs, the Canon 350D or Nikon D40 always come recommended too. You dont need to spend a fortune.

my canon is my baby (:

Quote from: SamId imagine I want to take some pictures ?

 

Sounds like the D40 is the way to go.

You cant find the D40 any more in the UK but I see them still advertised across the pond; get it while you can.

Quote from: SamId imagine I want to take some pictures ?

A bit more than that, its what you want to take pictures of, and how much of a camera you are willing to carry around.

Not everyone wants to carry something the size of a DSLR, or even a bridge camera. IfF you are doing party snaps then a compact might be a better choice.

Quote from: CeathreamhnanYou cant find the D40 any more in the UK but I see them still advertised across the pond; get it while you can.

Yeah can get from Amazon for under $400. You recommend it ?

All the lenses for Nikkons are interchangeable right ?

I used the D40 for 2 years and the gf still has one, use it regularly. All the Nikkor F-mount lenses ever made will fit; but only the more modern AF-S ones will autofocus (which wont be an issue as youd only ever want to buy perhaps the 18-200 or the 10 (or 12)-24 zooms to use with it and theyd be fine).
The only reasons I sold it were because the D90 has a bigger rear screen and works more quickly (but its more bulky and somehow more cramped, the D40 just fits easily).

The little 18-55 lens it comes with is a bargain too, very sharp.

Quote from: SamAll the lenses for Nikkons are interchangeable right ?

Nikon backwards compatibility is among the best in the industry, the low end bodies dont autofocus lenses which rely on the screw drive system and the metering is limited with pre-electronic lenses but its pretty decent.

Unlike certain other big brands who change lens mounts at the drop of a hat, Nikon have kept the same basic bayonett since ~1970.