Full Review
Nikon D5000
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| Model Name: | Nikon D5000 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D5000 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $849.95 |
| Street Price: | $757.89 |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 20.7 oz (588 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: | 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| 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 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720, 640x424, 320x216 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 24, 24, 24 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| 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 |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 52mm |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Time Lapse: | |
| 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 |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| 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 |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless |
| Other Connection: | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal |
| 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 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 2.7" Vari-angle LCD, 720p D-Movie mode with sound, 19 Auto-exposure Scene modes, One-button Live View, GPS geo-tagging (with optional GP-1 GPS unit). |
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