Nikon D5000
The recent boom in DSLR sales has seen all the major manufacturers adding bulked-up or stripped-down entry level models, repositioning their offerings to make sure that anyone willing to put up with the size and weight of a DSLR will look at one of their models. The whole thing has often left existing DSLR owners a little lost - 'why isn't there a direct replacement for my camera?' - but has undoubtedly meant there are many more attractive, accessible cameras on the market just waiting to entice first-time DSLR owners. And its into this maelstrom of DSLR proliferation that Nikon launches its latest baby DSLR, the D5000.
- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
- D-Movie Mode with sound
- Vari-angle color LCD monitor
- 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
- One-button Live View
- Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
- Built-in image sensor cleaning
- 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
- Auto Active D-Lighting
- In-camera Retouch image editing
- Picture Control Settings for personal image control
- Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- Durable, high precision shutter
- GPS Geo-tagging
| general | Weight: 560 g - 19.8 oz.
Size: 127 x 104 x 80 mm - 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. |
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| video catpure | Movie Mode: No Movie Resolution: 1280x720, 640x424, 320x216 Movie Frame Rate: 24, 24, 24 Movie Audio: Yes Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| auto focus | Auto Focus: Yes Auto Focus Type: 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 Face Detection: Yes Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Manual Focus: Yes |
| image sensor | Sensor Type: CMOS
Total Megapixels: 12.9 Effective Megapixels: 12.3 Sensor Format: Nikon DX Sensor Size (dia.): 1.12" Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5 Color Filter Type: RGBG Self-Cleaning: Yes Sensor-shift Stabilized: No |
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| optics | Lens Mount: Nikon F mount Kit Lens: NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 84 mm Zoom Ratio: 3.00x Aperture Range: f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) Normal Focus Range: 28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity Optical Image Stablization: Yes Digital Zoom: No Filter Thread: 52mm |
| optical viewfinder | Optical Viewfinder: Yes Optical Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| display | LCD Viewfinder: Yes LCD Size (inches): 2.7 LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000 Articulating LCD: Yes Max Playback Zoom: 27.0x |
| exposure | ISO Settings: 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 Auto ISO Mode: Yes White Balance Settings: Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/4000 Bulb Mode: Yes Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps Metering Modes: 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot Program AE: Yes Aperture Priority: Yes Shutter Priority: Yes Full Manual Exposure: Yes Creative Exposure Modes: 19 automatic Scene Modes, including Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette, Autumn Colors Self Timer: 2 to 20 seconds |
| flash | Built-in Flash: Yes Flash Modes: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13 m / 43 ft. Flash Range Description: Lens dependent Max Flash Sync: 1/200 Flash Exp Compensation: -3.0EV in 0.3EV steps Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe |
| image storage | Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD
File System: FAT32 DCF Compliant: Yes |
| connectivity | Composite Video Out: Yes NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes HD Video Out: Yes HD Video Connection: HDMI Computer/Printer: USB 2.0 High Speed PictBridge Compliant: Yes DPOF Compliant: Yes Remote Control: Yes Other Connection: HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
| power | Battery Form Factor: Proprietary EN-EL9a Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable Battery Charger Included: Yes CIPA Rating: 510 |
| software | Included Software: PictureProject CD-ROM OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS |