To be totally fair, we did notice a few areas where corners were cut in order to keep costs down. One other change that was glaringly apparent was the relocation of the mode dial from relatively empty left side to the cluttered right side just above the on / off switch. Those familiar with the Dxx line will immediately notice the similarities here, and by and large, it maintains the same "feel" that most Nikon fanatics swear by. For a "low-end" shooter, it sure feels good to hold, and those brand new to the DSLR realm will definitely be happy about wrapping their paws around it. The 'Advanced' option is used to select either aperture or shutter priority modes with some advice about the necessary settings to achieve your desired results.That said, we're still duly impressed with the overall feel of the D5000 considering its price. ![]() Selecting any of these options brings up a screen offering further advice. The 'Easy operation' mode gives access to the difference scene modes, described by subject matter. ![]() To enter shooting mode you can choose between 'Easy operation' that effectively helps you choose a scene mode or 'Advanced operation' that gives access to shutter or aperture priority modes When you switch to Guide mode or subsequently press 'menu' you have the choice of shooting, viewing images or changing the setup of the camera. This gives access to a simplified shooting system designed specifically with the first-time DSLR user in mind. The most notable addition to the D3000 is the Guide position on the mode dial. In common with every Nikon DSLR we can think of, it falls well into your hand and immediately puts the key controls (shutter button, exposure compensation and control dial), directly under your fingers and thumb for quick, comfortable operation. The D3000 make look slightly more like the D5000 but its handling is very D60.
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