Nikon has today announced an upgrade to its D90 SLR, the D5000 - yet another high-end digital stills camera which also offers basic high definition movie shooting.
Basic in the sense that it can shoot at 720p at 24 frames per second, but no more. Movie shooting is controllable if you swap out lenses, and there is also a range of Picture Control settings to play with.
First and foremost, though, this is a stills camera. I'm still not convinced that adding movie modes to these "serious" cameras is a good idea, as it only pushes the cost up and detracts from the real business of photography. Still, it seems a trend set to continue so I'd better get used to it.
You can find out a ton more information at the D5000 microsite.
Available from 1st May, the body only will retail for £719.99, while a D5000 plus 18-55 VR kit comes in at £799.99.
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