Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Body - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2016-08-30T06:04:28

While looking for a used Nikon I stumbled upon Adorama and discovered I could buy a factory refurbished camera cheaper than I could a used one off ebay and gave them a call. I saved about $100 included the cost of shipping and couldn't be happier with what I received.

ROBERT B.

2016-06-29T20:00:00

I have had this camera for over almost two months now, and I already love it! It is a great DSLR camera for beginners because it is so easy to use! I definitely recommend it and it is so worth the money.

NikonBeginner1992

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2015-07-22T20:00:00

My name is Justin Johnson and I love capturing Gods natural true beauty that he places right in front of us each day. I love taking pictures with my new camera I have a lot of learning and am wanting to inspire others

bamaman201524

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2013-07-10T20:00:00

I borrowed this camera from a friend to photograph a wedding and I fell in love with it! I went out the next day and bought one for myself. I'm currently a photography student, so I wanted a reliable camera for school. I've been using a D80 for the past 5 years and I figured it was time to upgrade before I leave. The D5000 takes phenomenal photographs, I used the 50-200 mm telephoto lens for a majority of the wedding. I only had to switch out the battery once, and that was after having it on and shooting for 9 hours. I haven't done much with the video yet, but I can't wait to try a few time-lapses here and there.

Megan

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2013-07-03T20:00:00

I am a happily retired senior and have been a 'serious amateur' photographer since the early 1950s. I have owned and shot many brands of 35mm SLR cameras and tons of 35mm film. I was slow and hesitant to switch from 35mm film to all digital and my Nikon D5000 is my second D-SLR that I have been shooting for ~ 4-5 yrs.. I've never had a problem with my D5000 and the D5000 recall was a minor inconvenience that Nikon corrected rapidly and efficiently and I have never had any problem with my D5000 before or after correction. My only criticism with the D5000 is no motor in the body and not all Nikkor lenses will AF, otherwise the D5000 is a wonderful camera, very user friendly, reliable and versatile. Just make sure you own/purchase lenses that have AF motors and will AF on the D5000 body OR purchase the Nikon D90 body which has an AF motor and will AF Nikkor lenses w/o AF motors. I would recommend the Nikon D5000... It's worked very well for me.

HappilyRetired

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2013-01-21T19:00:00

Perfect to gave as a gift to Fiance for phototrips

VICTOR L.

2013-01-19T19:00:00

I have had the camera since June of 2010. I originally bought it for a family vacation and battled between the Nikon and a comparable competitor. One of my friends suggested the Nikon D5000 and another had the competing camera which they offered to sell to me so that they could get the Nikon. After putting both cameras in a toe to toe comparison and the recommendations, I went with Nikon. I am glad I did because I love the photos I have taken with it and the camera has made a novice photographer look like a professional. I only came to this site because I was looking at the wi-fi adapter and seeing if it is compatible with my camera. Sadly it is not, but I am so pleased with my D5200 that I won't be upgrading anytime soon.

Happygolucky

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2013-01-01T19:00:00

I have had this camera few years and I love it! The picture quality is great. Its easy to use and I haven't had any problems with it.

Shannon9642

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2012-06-28T20:00:00

Desde que compre mi nikon, nunca me ha fallado, su funcionalidad es excelente y permite tirar buenas fotos.

r2jahuey

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2012-05-21T20:00:00

I've had my D5000 now for just over a year and a half and I've loved every second of it. It's never failed me and I have nothing but great things to say about this camera. The images that it takes can be crystal clear if proper techniques are applied. I currently have the 18-55 kit lens, the 55-300 Nikkor lens, and now the 35mm 1.8 Nikkor lens. I STRONGLY suggest the 35mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.4 (or the 1.8) if you are looking to shoot indoors. To add to the indoor lighting issues that are sometimes found, I love the wide ISO range offered by this camera. It makes it VERY versatile. I've shot everything from portraits to long exposure (night) and outdoor sports. I can't wait to see what else I can do with this camera.

NewDSLRuser

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2012-05-16T20:00:00

I got my Nikon D5000 for Christmas back in 2010 and it has not failed me, not even once. Simple and easy to use, I've constantly used it for the last year and a half, especially for my photography classes. It is actually much more simple to use than the provided Olympic cameras at my school. I definitely don't regret buying it!

Thyo

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2012-04-25T20:00:00

Auto not well after heave use in need of a back fast some noise at 800iso 200iso but photos are somewhat alright

Audi

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2012-04-19T20:00:00

I've been a Nikon user ever since, starting with my D60 which really is fine and upgraded into D5000. This camera is really good. It shoots great photos. I captures good videos. It's just that, you need to treat this like your child. It's precious.

Kuhristle

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2012-03-03T19:00:00

Photography was always a passion for me..... and as I grew, I felt the urge to start capturing moments as I saw them! The Nikon D5000 really allowed me to put my footprint into the photography game. It is/was a great entry level DSLR and it taught me so many aspects of a DSLR camera. Jumping straight into a D3 or equivalent didn't make sense unless you knew/understood photography as if you were looking at your own hand! The D5000 will never leave my side, but I will be stepping into the FX zone within the next few months. Nikon and the D5000 have transformed my eye into a self motivated business that I can now make a living out of! Full Frame here I come to show the world what I see!!!

ccasmoe20

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2012-02-23T19:00:00

I've had this camera for a few years and I love it, the main thing that bothers me is my AUTO-FOCUS stopped working and I need to look into getting it fixed. No one seems to be of help with that. *COUGH*

Skye

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2012-02-20T19:00:00

When I bought that camera, it was a wonderful discovery for me. Not only I picked up a great tool for my creativity but I also found quality, lightness,rubustness. The settings are very efficients, the buttons are well placed. You can quickly edit your settings to obtain what you need and want. I have a lot of memories, love and good moment with that piece of stuff !!!

hugodichon

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2012-01-13T19:00:00

I’ve shot film with Nikon cameras for years, so this was a logical choice to get into digital photography with out spending the retirement. I’ve had the D5k for over two years now and it has done yeoman service. About the only gripe I have is there is no depth-of-field preview, but I can work around that. Pictures come out pretty sharp, so I don’t have to tweak that too much in the post-processing, and I find the noise is not too bad, though it does get a little noticeable in the high ISO ranges, but that is too be expected. Overall, I’ve been thrilled with the D5k and probably won’t be doing much in film anymore. (And my old Nikormat sits forlornly on the shelf)

Reuven

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2012-01-12T19:00:00

most of my friends are into canon, and kind of degrade my nikon d5000, it was a birthday present and ever since, i don't know how i'd live without it. its been over a year and there's still so many features I'm still finding out about. its versatile for different lenses too. over all, its an incredible camera.

musicislife

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2011-12-18T19:00:00

this camera works great. It fit my budget and does all i need. I was a bit concerned on the flip screen. But now that i have it i cant imagine why nikon doesnt use that on all the cameras. Great feature. Going up the next level would be nice but since i dont make money with my shots this one does well. I use for work photos too for our marketing pieces and advertising.

BTTURP

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2011-12-14T19:00:00

I think this is a great camera if you're a beginner with DSLR's. If you're JUST starting off in photography you'll need to read the manual thoroughly, if you've been serious about photography for a while and have already had a DSLR you'll probably want to go a step up from this. I'm hoping to get a new camera soon but it's not because this isn't a great camera - but I'm at the point now where I'm starting to do paid photo shoots and this can only do so much. I'd definitely suggest it for someone who is past the compact stage but not quite to the professional stage.

Kate

Originally posted at

2011-11-27T19:00:00

I have used more than 10 SLRs over the past 14 years. I own the D5000 for 18 months and would recommend the D5000 or the D5100. A good strobe light would provide suberb pics under all conditions. Don

AMOMENTINTIME

Originally posted at

2011-11-17T19:00:00

I wanted a good amatuer camera and i found the right one. A stunning visual from my trip to the beach!!

bestie

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2011-11-04T20:00:00

A week after the purchase I took it on a day trip to the Blue Ridge Mountain's Skyline drive taking advantage of its numerous modes. The feel of quality in material and the results in regard to the many shots I took was total satisfaction. Kudos to the 55mm lens: Between near macro and infinity, the different debths perception of mountain ranges and close ups was surprising !

Virginian

Originally posted at

2011-10-16T20:00:00

I just started photography 5 months from now w/ the use of this camera and my pictures look great, I know this because of the reviews of friends and family. Even though it's for the beginners or amateurs, you can feel like your an expert using this camera because of how gives great, bright and colorful pictures.

PhotoKid

Originally posted at

2011-10-11T21:00:00

It's great for what I do. I use my NikonD5000 for event photography usually in night clubs and some portrait photography. I only had a budget of about $1500 for my mobile photography studio when starting my part time business. I'm used to working with the best equipment on my full time job, so I didn't have to compromise on quality when I purchased this camera. It is a refurbished item and I couldn't tell the difference. This is a good foundation and I can grow my business for here.

MYRA B.

2011-09-14T20:00:00

very good DSLR for amateurs and beginners . Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality

naishal

Originally posted at

2011-09-07T20:00:00

I purchased my first Nikon FTN in 1972 and still have and use the camera. Finally decided I needed to go digital and bought the D5000 .... couldn't be happier .... it is all I was looking for in a great digital camera. S.J. Schildmeyer

Nikon72

Originally posted at

2011-09-02T21:00:00

Great for shots of fast-moving, changing scenes like small children.

shirewoman2

2011-08-27T20:00:00

very good camera for an average photographer. I always keep this with me for any valuable time.The tilting display is very useful for capturing at different angles. the lens 18- 55 mm is really excellent and i would like to collect one with 55- 200 for upgrading it.

ragesh

Originally posted at

2011-08-24T20:00:00

Just thought I'd share my thoughts on this camera. I had it when I was just learning photography and I love it. I have no moved on to the D7000, and the 300S, But the D5000 will have a place in my bag as long as she's still truckin'. This is a great entry level camera, with easy to use functions and controls. Solid image quality and 4fps. Cool Camera, Compact Camera, overall recommended!

Corbin W.

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