Nikon D5000 user reviews (with 18-55mm lens)

Cons Where you buy the kit may alter perception of product on November 9, 2009 by gmogoody  | Read full review

Cons Low resolution LCD monitor.But it helps to increase battery life to very good extent.Otherwise with high resolution LCD drain battery like monster on September 8, 2009 by dr_ratansinghdeo  | Read full review

Cons Two HUGE deficits, which makes me want to upgrade: no in-body motor, no commander mode to activate Nikon wireless flash. No motor means you cannot use excellent and less expensive lenses. on August 20, 2009 by raychenc  | Read full review

Cons Plastic construction...
Super slow focus in LIveView on June 10, 2009 by jconroy110464  | Read full review

Cons Less grip. AF point-settings prone to accidental switch. LCD image not as sharp as that from a Canon EOS. Less choice of Image-sharpness (I wish it had a 10 megapixel choice) on September 12, 2009 by robertoguzman  | Read full review

Cons Soft images, unreliable autofocus, systematic underexposure, execrable pentamirror viewing system on August 28, 2009 by bmoag  | Read full review

Cons its not really a con, but if you buy this camera its a must to buy another lens, probably with more DF and a bigger zoom. on August 19, 2009 by santiagolarte  | Read full review

Cons View finder isn't that great. But Liveview more than compensates on September 22, 2009 by dipalbhagde  | Read full review

Cons Video could be a bit better, 720p/1080p. I wish these Camera manufacturers invent a menu system a bit more streamlined. I feel they all can take a listen from a OS like Apples in terms of user interface and experience. I feel lost when navigating, on May 29, 2010 by kazrell  | Read full review

Cons No autofocus in video mode. No autofocus motor in camera body (on the flip side this keeps weight and cost down). on March 26, 2010 by surgery100  | Read full review

Cons No in body focus motor, no top LCD, Can't act as a commander for Nikons creative lighting system (CLS). on September 2, 2009 by macguy411  | Read full review

Cons Live view increases lag time substantially. Turn it off and use the view finder for faster operation. on August 1, 2010 by kevinrwebb  | Read full review

Cons User interface can be slightly confusing
Should include a few more items with the camera kit on June 13, 2010 by dunleh  | Read full review

Cons My CoolPix 5700 LCD monitor pivoted more and gave me more range to hold my camera at any angle. The limited range of the monitor is hard to get use to. on March 13, 2010 by cowhide--2008  | Read full review

Cons I lacks the quick controls of the D90. You have to use the menu on the screen which is ok, but not what I am use to. It would be quicker with the controls on the camera like the D90. However there is still a knob for (green), SP, AP, and M. on June 22, 2009 by Green Latern  | Read full review

Cons A little heavy
Movie mode is a little limited (compared to others' 1080p)
Slow autofocus in Live-View mode compared to autofocus usingviewfinder on June 5, 2010 by alexlee-1992  | Read full review

Cons - dim viewfinder
- only one function button (I assigned it to control ISO setting)
- only one control dial
- not terribly weather / dust resistant
- although it does feel tight and robust it's made of plastic down to the core on February 7, 2010 by slimvad-1995100332133424102520  | Read full review

Cons Cant think of any... on August 17, 2009 by ryanroshiboy  | Read full review

Cons LCD not VGA on June 19, 2009 by davidjbauer  | Read full review