It seems that Nikon D5000 owners that have sent their equipment to Nikon for repair and got it back (see Nikon D5000 service advisory) started to receive letters from Nikon stating that it is “strongly recommended” to return the camera for “an additional and enhanced procedure.” Here is a copy of the letter:
There is an update on Nikon’s [...]
“An electronic component related to power control in some Nikon D5000 digital SLR cameras does not meet factory specifications and may, in certain circumstances, prevent the camera from turning on, thus preventing operation of the camera thereafter.”
Read the whole advisory with the proposed solution here (US link) / Canada Link here.
You probably still remember the Nikon D5000 dude and the promotional video he was in that actually brought us one of the first D5000 spy shots (refresh your memory here and here):
As already reported, the entry level DSLR Nikon D5000 is now available in Best Buy stores in the US. Few lucky readers have purchased it already. First picture (thanks Hooterville):
More of the same:
and two video samples from the D5000: first & second (thanks Navesink).
Amazon will start shipping the D5000 on Monday, April 27:
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