# Just picked up a Nikon D5000 **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [March 12, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319 "2011-03-12T19:10:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/1 "2011-03-12T19:10:14Z")
I got a pretty good deal on a new 12.3mp D5000 DSLR and a 55-200 f/4-5.6 G ED lens, less than $600 for the pair. I’ve got a lot of reading to do so I can unlock the full potential of this camera. This is my 1st Nikon, as I’ve used Canon cameras in the past. So far this camera is amazing. I’ve already started to learn how to take real HDR photos. Here’s my 1st 2 attempts. I can set the camera to take the three images needed. After that I just merge them to HDR in photoshop. ![http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5521630820_5c39b87b28_b.jpg](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5521630820_5c39b87b28_b.jpg) ![http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5521038747_0059215a7a_b.jpg](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5521038747_0059215a7a_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/2 "2011-03-15T14:38:28Z")
let me know if you need anything i have one of these as a backup ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/3 "2011-03-15T14:57:48Z")
Good subject for the first shot, lots of contrast between different things to really make the HDR work. ---
**Author:** ![johnnyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyk/32/6480_2.png) [@johnnyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/johnnyk)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/4 "2011-03-15T18:52:59Z")
dont listen to either of those guys, there photography is shotty at best. just kidddding… first shot is saweeeet! ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/5 "2011-03-16T05:51:48Z")
I like that intake mani pic. I have to scoop up a DSLR soon! ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/6 "2011-03-16T05:53:31Z")
Good stuff man, Nikonians unite! ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/7 "2011-03-16T12:29:29Z")
> [@Buffalo Bills 2007 Season Discussion](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-bills-2007-season-discussion/35063/934): > > Good stuff man, Nikonians unite! :ohnoes ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/8 "2011-03-16T12:30:32Z")
> [@Winter Storm Warning starting Saturday night (12/15)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-storm-warning-starting-saturday-night-12-15/40289/209): > > :ohnoes Was waiting for that. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/9 "2011-03-16T15:27:09Z")
> [@The last movie you've seen, and rate it.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-last-movie-youve-seen-and-rate-it/27425/373): > > Was waiting for that. :rofl he knows we will overtake him soon enough ---
**Author:** ![Quattro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quattro/32/6660_2.png) [@Quattro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/10 "2011-03-16T15:53:53Z")
Sweet pickup man, I haven’t had one in a long time, but Nikon makes a fiiiine product. As far as some constructive criticism for HDR (not that I’m a pro). I’d say take advantage of your cameras timer delay for the shutter. It looks like in the first pic, you may have experienced a little camera shake from your hand pressing the shutter, and had to oversharpen a bit to compensate. Second looks a little cleaner and more “lifelike”. Overall I’d say you are off to good start! For what it’s worth I know some people prefer images like the first, slightly oversharp and overtoned, and of course it’s your work, so there never is a “wrong way”. Hope to see some good shots in the future, have fun with your new toy! ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/11 "2011-03-16T16:23:08Z")
> [@WTB: 235/75/15 tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-235-75-15-tires/40349/3): > > he knows we will overtake him soon enough Yea! Even though Canon appears to be the DSLR of choice nowadays. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/12 "2011-03-17T06:30:17Z")
> [@WTB: 235/75/15 tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-235-75-15-tires/40349/3): > > he knows we will overtake him soon enough > [@FS or TRADE: The Dodge](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-or-trade-the-dodge/40355/4): > > Yea! Even though Canon appears to be the DSLR of choice nowadays. Posts reported… :ninja :rofl ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/13 "2011-03-17T09:36:29Z")
Thanks guys! I only owned Canon cameras in the past. This is my 1st Nikon. When the weather gets better I want to get out and take some more shots with this camera. Here’s another one: ![http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5521271303_113327a08a_b.jpg](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5521271303_113327a08a_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/14 "2011-03-17T11:29:27Z")
> [@Winter Storm Warning starting Saturday night (12/15)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-storm-warning-starting-saturday-night-12-15/40289/209): > > :ohnoes :ohnoes:ohnoes ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-picked-up-a-nikon-d5000/257319/15 "2011-03-17T15:47:40Z")
> [@FS or TRADE: The Dodge](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-or-trade-the-dodge/40355/4): > > Yea! Even though Canon appears to be the DSLR of choice nowadays. yea if your cheap :banghead JK