Nikon D3000

I changed my mind, I do not want Nikon D90 anymore and I want Nikon D3000 now. My friends in the Digital Photography club recommends D3000 or D5000 for a new entry level Nikonians slash photographer or hobbiest. They said that getting a high end camera for a beginner would just mess up all the good things on getting pictures then if you think it is time to upgrade then buy a new camera.

* New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
* Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
* Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
* Integrated Dust Reduction System
* Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system
* Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
* Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
* Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
* Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
* Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
* Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
* Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
* Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
* Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
* Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control
* Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
* Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
* Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
* Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form