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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jay Lente" data-source="post: 54398" data-attributes="member: 9453"><p>I'm not familiar with the user interface on the D5000 series but I would recommend getting both in your hand and see which makes more sense to you.   I have had a D3000 for almost 3 years now and heartily recommend it as I found it be be the perfect 'beginner' camera.  Yes the 3000/3100 platform has its limitations but they are a great learning platform and take outstanding images (when the monkey behind the lens does his/her job).  Bottom line, look for what fits in the hand with a UI that makes sense at the best price then as has been said above, spend the money saved on the body on the lens.</p></blockquote><p></p>