The Nikon D5000 is an ideal choice to consider for all entry-level photographers, or simply anyone searching to upgrade from a point and shoot to a DSLR to enhance their photographic experience. Let’s read about what Nikon can offer us with the new D5000…

The D5000 now features a diverse 450 degree vari-angle LCD monitor that can be viewed in normal position against the camera back or swung out and rotated or tilted. This wonderful feature allows simple viewing from virtually any perspective or angle desired, assisting entry level camera-users with trickier shooting points. This monitor can be stowed away with the LCD facing the back of the cameras, saving any scratches or damages to the screen.

If you are someone not so experienced, but love the idea of owning a Nikon D90 for it’s megapixels, look no further. Featuring a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, the D5000 produces highly detailed images that exhibit smooth tones, outstanding colour and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range. It is also compatible with NIKKOR’s finest lenses available.

Easy useage is a traditional aspect of Nikon’s DSLRs and the D5000 successfully carries on this trait. The compact body suggests an intelligent layout with controls sensibly positioned for easy operation. A simple in-camera range of options assists all users, no matter what experience level.

The Nikon D5000 combines the best of DSLRs with the simplicity of a point-and-shoot, enabling photographers to be creative in a simple and effective manner. Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood, and speak to a specialist about the Nikon D5000.

Olympus’s new EP-1 camera has hit stores and we have had many of our customers come in to our store and quiz our staff about the specifications of this new and unusual digital SLR camera. A small, compact and attractive camera, the EP-1 possesses the features and abilities of that of a bulkier and heavier DSLR camera. Let’s have a look at some of the technicalities and abilities and this brand new camera…

The EP-1 includes a 12.3 megapixel sensor, allowing photographers to capture both still images and video with precise and sharp image quality. The EP-1’s sensor takes a rich, colourful picture that will more than satisfy any photographer, and to add to this the EP-1 includes a low-resolution, 3 inch wide LCD screen, with 176 degrees viewing angle. This enables photographers to takes beautiful photos, and view them on a high quality screen.

Despite its size, The EP-1 has the option of interchangable lenses, giving photographers many different alternatives of style and aspect in their images. Users can make the most of this pocketable camera, however still alternate their lenses to suit their needs and levels of ability. The EP-1 comes with a Built In Stabiliser, guarenteeing a reliable and stable image no matter where or how you take it!

Finally, what excites most people about the Olympus EP-1 is it’s ability to capture full High Definition video footage, at a level equal to a common cam-corder. Hand in hand with the sensor and option of inter-changable lenses, the EP-1 can capture the best in movie recording for your needs.

The team at Kirk’s Cameras look forward to hearing from you, so come on in to our Ringwood store and we’ll give you the low-down on this compact and clever DSLR!