Nikon D5000 low cost D-SLR with HD Video shipping Monday April 27

Nikon D5000 low cost D-SLR with HD Video shipping Monday April 27

Nikon's D5000, announced a few weeks ago, is slated to begin shipments next week. The breakthrough 12MP D-SLR features video like its big brother the D90 (it has (720p HD video) but has added a moveable LCD for improved convenience shooting video and will be available for almost $200 less--at an estimated $730. Early adopters can get one of the first units (available starting Monday) by purchasing the Nikon D5000 D-SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens for $849 from Amazon.