Antonio Guillen, Nikon’s Consumer Digital SLR Product Manager, comments: “The introduction of the new D3000 and D300S cameras has allowed us to reposition the D5000 to offer an even stronger consumer line up – there’s something for everyone, whether you are looking to get into DSLR photography for the first time or want to develop your passion or hobby.”

From today, the RRP for the D5000 body will be reduced from £719.99 to £619.99, and the D5000 kit, which comes with the 18-55mm VR lens, drops from £799.99 to £689.99.

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Below: The Nikon D5000