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Nikon D5000

Manufacturer/
Brand:
Nikon
Pixels/Resolution: 12.30 megapixels
Price Range: See 8TOP Retailers Below
Camera Type: DSLR
Available Colors: Black
Total Zoom
(Body Only):
unavailable
Focus Type: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo (C), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Live View (LV) autofocus, Face-Priority, Wide Area, Normal Area and Subject Tracking
Smart Features: See Features Below
Playback/
MultiMedia Features:
  • Playback Functions: Full frame Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments) Zoom Slideshow Histogram display Shooting data Highlight point display Auto image rotation Sound playback D-Movie Playback Calendar
  • In-Camera Image Editing: Trim D-Lighting Color Balance Image Overlay Filter Effects Distortion Control Monochrome Stop Motion NEF (RAW) Processing Quick retouch Straighten Fisheye Small picture Red-eye correction Perspective Control Color Outline
Photo/Scene Modes:
  • Live View Shooting: yes
  • Advanced Scene Modes: Portrait Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night, Portrait Night Landscape, Party / Indoor Beach / Snow, Child, Sunset Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn, Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
Max Shutter Speed:
  • Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
  • Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Weight: unavailable
Flash Type: Built-in Flash, External
Battery Type: Rechargeable EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery / EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
LCD viewer size (inches): 2.70
Viewfinder: yes
Internal Flash Modes: Front-curtain sync (normal), Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
Image Stabilization: unavailable

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12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor. Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.

FEATURES:

  • D-Movie Mode with sound
  • Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
  • Vari-angle color LCD monitor
  • Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
  • 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
  • Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
  • One-button Live View
  • Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
  • Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  • Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
  • Built-in image sensor cleaning
  • Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
  • 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
  • Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
  • Auto Active D-Lighting
  • Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
  • In-camera Retouch image editing
  • Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
  • Picture Control Settings for personal image control
  • Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  • Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
  • Durable, high precision shutter
  • Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.
  • GPS Geo-tagging
  • GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Number: D5000
Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in (127 x 104 x 80 mm)
Water Resistant: no
Photo File Format:
  • JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
  • AVI
  • Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)

Storage Media:
  • Storage Media SD SDHC
  • Card Slot 1: Secure Digital (SD)

Software: Software Suite CD-ROM
Lens Type:
  • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.
  • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.
  • Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.
  • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
  • Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

Lens Specs:
  • Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Compatible Lenses: AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported. Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

Flash Range: 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
Flash Specs:
  • Built-in Flash: Yes
  • Built-in Flash Distance: 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
  • Flash Sync Speed: Up to 1/200
  • Flash Sync Modes: Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction
  • Flash Control: i-TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash; AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens; Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S; Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
  • Flash Sync Terminal: No
  • Accessory Shoe: Yes

Image Capture Specs:
  • Image Sensor Format DX
  • Image Sensor Type CMOS
  • Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4 frames per second
  • Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/3 1 EV
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 3200in steps of 1/3 1EV
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
  • File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21
  • Exposure Metering System 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Spot
  • Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling CPU
  • Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 1/2 1
  • Exposure Lock Yes
  • Exposure Bracketing Yes 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
  • Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] mode Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 4 FPS) Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode Delayed remote Quick response Quiet shutter-release
  • Movie Modes Movie with sound Stop motion movie D-Movie HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
  • White Balance Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Auto
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes, 3 frames in steps of 1
  • D-Lighting Bracketing 2 exposures
  • Picture Angle 1.5
  • Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens No
  • Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 11
  • Autofocus Sensitivity -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
  • Single-point AF Mode Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode Yes
  • Auto-area AF Mode Yes
  • Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Power Specs:
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable
  • Battery / Batteries: EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger
  • Battery Life (shots per charge): 510 shots (CIPA)

Monitor Specs:
  • Viewfinder: -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 95%
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint: 17.9
  • Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.78
  • LCD Monitor Size: 2.7 in. diagonal
  • LCD Monitor Type: Vari-angle color LCD monitor
  • LCD Monitor Resolution: 230,000 Dots
  • LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness, 7 levels

Interface Specs: Hi-speed USB, NTSC, HDMI
Exposure Controls: Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes

Additional Specs:
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
  • Save/Load Camera settings No
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes Built-in Commander mode not available
  • Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
  • World Time Setting Yes
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
  • Image Comment Yes
  • Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
  • Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

What's In The Box:
  • EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-23 Quick Charger
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • DK-24 Rubber Eyecup
  • UC-E6 USB Cable
  • EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
  • AN-DC3 Camera Strap
  • Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
  • Software Suite CD-ROM


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