Nikon D5000 Specifications

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Model Name	Nikon D5000
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Nikon D60
Successor	Nikon D5100

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	510 shots
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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	n/a
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens	NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual)	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio	3.00x
Aperture Range	f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter	No
Normal Focus Range	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	52.0mm
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes
Digital Zoom	No

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	12.5
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	868
Sensor Manufacturer	Sony
Effective Megapixels	12.3
Sensor Format	APS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch	5.50 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	NEF (RAW), 12-bit
Included Memory	No memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution	4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit
Continuous-mode frames/second	4.0

General

Size	5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	D5000
Camera Format	SLR
Currently Manufactured	No
Retail Price	$849.95
Date Available	2009-04-30
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking	No
EVF Resolution	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.52x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.78x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure	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
Maximum ISO (native)	3200
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	200
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	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	No
Movie Resolution	1280x720 (24) 640x424 (24) 320x216 (24)
Movie File Format	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Movie File Format	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder	Yes

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe
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)	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync	1/200

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	4.0
Flash cycle time, full power	4.7 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)	2.30 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)	0.542 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.174 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.49
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.29 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.52
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.085 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.56
Startup Time	0.4 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.1 seconds

Software

Included Software	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	2.7
Rear Display Resolution	230,000 dots
Touchscreen	No
Articulating Screen	Yes
Max Playback Zoom	27.0x
Top Deck Display	No
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	No
Headphone Jack	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)	HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal
Built-In Wi-Fi	No

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).

Basic

Sensor size	372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm)
Weight	20.7 oz (588 g) includes batteries