Syyd-- In you weren't already aware of this, here is the link to a VERY comprehensive review. I owned a Nikon 950 and then a Nikon 990; the 5000 camera is a big sister to them; I am in a D30 now, and not looking back, so I have paid no attention to the 5000. Still from my experience with the smaller versions, I would say you pay close attention to anything anyone says about 1. battery usage, 2. file size vs. memory capacity, and 3. cycle speed (how long before you can take another shot). The 950 and 990 took great pictures alright and they were fun to use, unless you wanted to take a lot of pictures in a few hours, then it was nothing but frustrating. This camera will have even larger file sizes, so unless Nikon has addressed the camera write speed and battery use issues, the 5000 has the potential to be even worse in this respect. My two cents, which in a recession is worth .7 cents LOL. Sue