Nikon D5000 DSLR

daveM100 · 03/12/2015, 02:34 AM

Hi, wanting to upgrage from my phone

and was wondering if this was a good camera to start with and a good deal?

Gently Used Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera. Comes with two lenses (18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens), two batteries with charger, camera bag, tripod, and remote control

Misled · 03/12/2015, 06:20 AM

Any DSLR made today is fine. The lenses are ok to learn with, but if you stay with it you'll want to upgrade sooner or later. You'll also probably want a macro lens to shoot some of the close-ups you see on here.

coral102 · 03/12/2015, 08:45 AM

If budget is concerned, extension tube is another option.

daveM100 · 03/12/2015, 02:46 PM

So is that a good price? I do plan on a macro lens but didn't want to spend much on the body so i can get a good lens.

Misled · 03/12/2015, 04:38 PM

You didn't give a price, but just look at new and figure from there. The 5000 is not the current model, so prices may be off a bit.

NTP66 · 03/12/2015, 04:45 PM

I don't see a price, either, but you can get a refurb D5200 on Amazon for $399 shipped, and a refurb D5300 for $499. I've got the D5200 and haven't regretted the purchase at all. Also, FWIW, I would avoid bundle deals online. You can almost always buy everything separately, wind up with better gear, and still spend less money.

daveM100 · 03/12/2015, 08:28 PM

ooppss lol, thought the price was on there. $400 on cl.

daveM100 · 03/14/2015, 08:03 PM

So i ended up buying a new Nikon D3200, best for my budget right now, I keep telling myself credit is a good thing lol. Now I just need to find a decent macro lens for her that isn't going to break the bank!

Mr V · 03/15/2015, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveM100

So i ended up buying a new Nikon D3200, best for my budget right now, I keep telling myself credit is a good thing lol. Now I just need to find a decent macro lens for her that isn't going to break the bank!

Same here, I was end up get a new d3200 after did a lot of research on those models.
I paid $350, how much does it cost u?
Next plan is the 105mm Nikor micro, heard alot of good review about it.

daveM100 · 03/15/2015, 01:32 PM

I paid 520 for the kit with the 2 lenses, now I just need a macro lens, they are on order lol so I'm waiting till they get in.

03/12/2015, 02:34 AM	#1
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	Nikon D5000 DSLR Hi, wanting to upgrage from my phone and was wondering if this was a good camera to start with and a good deal? Gently Used Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera. Comes with two lenses (18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens), two batteries with charger, camera bag, tripod, and remote control

03/12/2015, 06:20 AM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Any DSLR made today is fine. The lenses are ok to learn with, but if you stay with it you'll want to upgrade sooner or later. You'll also probably want a macro lens to shoot some of the close-ups you see on here. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/12/2015, 04:38 PM	#5
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	You didn't give a price, but just look at new and figure from there. The 5000 is not the current model, so prices may be off a bit. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/12/2015, 04:45 PM	#6
NTP66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 975	I don't see a price, either, but you can get a refurb D5200 on Amazon for $399 shipped, and a refurb D5300 for $499. I've got the D5200 and haven't regretted the purchase at all. Also, FWIW, I would avoid bundle deals online. You can almost always buy everything separately, wind up with better gear, and still spend less money. __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: 90g FOWLR, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer, MP40wES x2, Eheim 1260 return, BuildMyLED 20,000k XB LEDs, Apex Jr.

03/12/2015, 08:45 AM	#3
coral102 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 368	If budget is concerned, extension tube is another option.

03/12/2015, 02:46 PM	#4
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	So is that a good price? I do plan on a macro lens but didn't want to spend much on the body so i can get a good lens.

03/12/2015, 08:28 PM	#7
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	ooppss lol, thought the price was on there. $400 on cl.

03/14/2015, 08:03 PM	#8
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	So i ended up buying a new Nikon D3200, best for my budget right now, I keep telling myself credit is a good thing lol. Now I just need to find a decent macro lens for her that isn't going to break the bank!

03/15/2015, 01:32 PM	#10
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	I paid 520 for the kit with the 2 lenses, now I just need a macro lens, they are on order lol so I'm waiting till they get in.