Nikon D5000
Digital-SLR for Professional and Amateur Users
One of the best Christmas gadgets 2009 is the Nikon D5000 which features 12.3-megapixel resolution, 19 auto-exposure scene modes, low noise ISO sensitivity which ranges between 200 and 3200, 720p high-definition movie support, 2.7-inch LCD monitor, Auto Active D-Lighting for improved contrast exposure, and built-in image editing tools.
Before SLR cameras were introduced in digital form, these gadgets were only marketed to professional photographers. But after the manufacturers introduced digital-SLR cameras, these have become popular not just among professional users but also among hobbyists and amateur photographers.
Meanwhile, one of the most impressive models which also comes at an affordable price is the Nikon D5000 which has a 12.3-megapixel resolution, enough to capture photos that feature well-detailed lines and vivid colors. With this capability, this device is one of the best Christmas gadgets 2009.
Unlike other digital-SLR, this Nikon model has the capability to capture videos with sounds. With the Nikkor lens, which is an advanced image technology, the SLR can support 720p high-definition movie clips. This feature is further complemented with a movable 2.7-inch LCD monitor which allows users to capture still and moving photos.
For novice users, the camera has 19 auto-exposure scene modes including landscape, portrait, beach, snow, silhouette, candlelight, and sunsets, allowing people to capture stunning pictures in challenging environment.
In terms of “intelligent” technologies, this SLR has Face Detection that allows the camera to automatically adjust the setting before capturing a subject. With this capability, users will capture dramatic solo and group portraits.
Another “intelligent” feature is the 3D Color Matrix Metering II complemented with Scene Recognition System that evaluates a particular scene and automatically adjusts the exposure setting, resulting to high-resolution photos.
To further improve the exposure setting, the SLR has Auto Active D-Lighting which is a technology that improves the appearance of shadow and the contrast exposure (this capability can be turned off).
To allow users to capture impressive features even in low light environment, the SLR has low noise ISO sensitivity which ranges between 200 and 3200. This feature is partnered with the camera’s shooting capability of four frames per second, preventing shooting lag and allowing photographers not to miss important scenes.
Another impressive feature is the built-in editing tools, allowing people to make changes in their photos without having to use their desktops or laptops. These editing tools include Red-eye Correction, Soft Filter, Perspective Control, Image Overlay, Monochrome, and Color Outline Effect.
Other capabilities are: personal image control including standard, neutral, and vivid; GPS Geo-tagging; high-precision shutter; 3D Focus Tracking; and built-in image sensor cleaning which reduces the image noise or spots.
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