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Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Review - Test Shots – Exposure Evaluation Review

”Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera’s overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image. ”


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The wide angle end of the 18-55mm kit lens.


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Zooming in from the same position, this is the 55mm end of the kit lens.


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Here’s a shot taken with the Active D-Lighting feature switched off.


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The same shot again, but with Active D-Lighting set to maximum. As you can see there is a a lot more shadow detail and less over-exposure in the highlights.


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In bright sunlight the colour rendition is superb.


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Score in detail

  • Value 8
  • Image Quality 8
  • Build Quality 9

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