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
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.
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 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
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