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Nikon has announced their latest consumer camera the Nikon D5000.

The D5000 outfit, which includes the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, will be available at Nikon Authorized dealers beginning in late April 2009 at an estimated selling price of $849.95.** For consumers who want to configure their D5000 system or for photographers who need an additional D-SLR body for an existing system, the D5000 will also be offered as a body only for an estimated selling price of $729.95.

This camera seems very similar in specs to the Nikon D90 but without the drive motor for non AF-S lenes and a few other features. There are rumors of a lower priced D4000 as well. The Nikon D40 has been cut from production is several countries including the UK and Japan. I would expect to see the same happen here soon. If you are thinking of getting a D40 there are serveral outstanding deals online for the Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens ( as low as $429 at Amazon). Get them before they are gone.

Order the Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD (Body Only)