Nikon D5000 & 51000

[Rachel]

I know that the Nikon D5100 hasn't officially come out yet, but I've heard that it is replacing the Nikon D5000. Is this true?

Also, if it is, does anyone have any guesses/info as to when the D5000 will be discontinued? I am saving up for it and I would like to know how long I have!

Thanks for any feedback in advance :)

[Sara]

Even after it comes out, you should be able to get your hands on one. Some stores will still have some and places like Amazon and Ebay are always options too.

[O Dono :D]

wow.. that would be nice :)

[andy c]

yeah.. but what's the difference? And isn't the D5100 already out? Have seen tons of adverts for it...

[Rachel]

@andycoleborn - there is a difference. The D5100 is more expensive, new features, more megapixels, etc. I don't think Nikon is selling it yet but it has been announced on their website.

[andy c]

@rleonard well yeah.. never doubted it was cheaper... now that would be nice.. Jessops selling it for £780.. maybe $1100..? Megapixals don't mean much when you say 12m or 16m really.. Nowt wrong with the D5000 so I'd go for the cheaper option and put the money saved towards somelenses...
http://www.jessops.com/Directory/catalogue.ashx/$s=Nikon%20D5100?fh_location=//jessops/en_GB/isvisible=1/$s=Nikon%20D5100&tduid=c3c030b7bea267c62985a0305e6a961c&urlRefer=http://www.jessops.com/Directory/catalogue.ashx/$s=Nikon%20D5100

[Autumn Eden]

I have been waiting for just the right sale and got my D5000 a couple of weeks ago now. I had done a bunch of shopping around, researched the different models and made up my mind quite a while ago that this was the one I wanted. I have been very happy with it and it fit perfectly into my budget.

[Sara]

You don't need to worry about megapixels... it's better to go for the cheaper body and put the rest of your money toward good lenses.

[Rachael]

D5000 will probably drop in price a little now. It's already come down since I got mine in October, can now get a kit with 2 lenses for what I paid for body and 18-55mm lens.