Nikon D5000 Digital SLR

The D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still images and high-definition D-movie clips with sound. Incredibly easy to use, it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you want and an impressive 12.3 megapixel DX format image sensor that ensures exceptionally detailed results. The innovative vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easy to shoot from any angle, bringing an exciting new twist to using Live View. Whether you shoot still or moving images, you can flip, tilt or turn the monitor to take shots from above, below, to the side, or to create self-portraits. An array of automatic scene modes make it simple to capture clear images in a variety of situations and a range of retouch functions let you enhance photos in-camera. With so many powerful features packed into its compact, lightweight body, the D5000 offers people on the go a fantastic way to capture stunning shots from any angle.

Features

Innovative vari-angle LCD monitor
Live View and D-Movie
Superior image quality – 12.3 megapixels and wide ISO range
Extensive in-camera retouch menu
19 Scene Modes

Type
	Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount
	Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective picture angle
	Effective picture angle	Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels
	Effective pixels	12.3 million
Image sensor
	Image sensor	23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels
	Total pixels	12.9 million
Dust-reduction system
	Dust-reduction system	Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required)
Image size
	Image size (pixels)	4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
File format
	File format	NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) /and JPEG formats
Picture Control System
	Picture Control System	Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls
File system
	File system	DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage
	Frame coverage	Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification
	Magnification	Approx. 0.78 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
	Eyepoint	17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjustment
	Diopter adjustment	-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
Focusing screen
	Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror
	Reflex mirror	Quick-return type
Lens aperture
	Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses
	Compatible lenses	AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used
Shutter type
	Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
	Shutter speed	1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Bulb, Time (with optional ML-L3 Remote Control)
Flash sync speed
	Flash sync speed	X = 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release modes
	Release modes	Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response, quiet
Frame advance rate
	Frame advance rate	Continuous high speed: up to 4 fps (manual focus, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, 1/250 s or faster shutter speed; other settings at default values and memory remaining in memory buffer)
Self-timer
	Self-timer	Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration
Exposure metering
	Exposure metering	TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Exposure method
	Exposure method	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Exposure range
	Exposure range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)	Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV Spot metering: 2–20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
	Exposure meter coupling	CPU
Exposure modes
	Exposure modes	Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, and Low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Exposure compensation
	Exposure compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure bracketing
	Exposure bracketing	3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure lock
	Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity
	ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available
Active D-Lighting
	Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Active D-Lighting bracketing
	Active D-Lighting bracketing	2 frames
Autofocus
	Autofocus	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor 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. 8in.–9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range
	Detection range	-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo
	Lens servo	Autofocus: Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status (AF-A) Manual (M): Electronic rangefinder supported
Focus point
	Focus point	Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area modes
	AF-area modes	Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
Focus lock
	Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Built-in flash
	Built-in flash	Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Pet portrait modes: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, Food: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (m/ft.) at 20°C/68°F
	Guide number (m/ft.) at 20°C/68°F	At ISO 200: Approx. 17/56, 18/59 with manual flash At ISO 100 equivalent: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash
Flash control
	Flash control	TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (when combined with matrix metering or center-priority metering) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800, and CPU lenses Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, or SB-22s Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash modes
	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 compensation
	Flash compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash bracketing
	Flash bracketing	2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, or 2 EV
Flash-ready indicator
	Flash-ready indicator	Lights when built-in flash or SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output in i-TTL or auto aperture modes
Accessory shoe
	Accessory shoe	Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
	Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Advanced Wireless Lighting is supported with the built-in flash and when used with the SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander
Sync terminal
	Sync terminal	Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional)
White balance
	White balance	Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor); 12 manual modes with fine-tuning; preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing
White balance bracketing
	White balance bracketing	3 frames in steps of 1
Live View AF modes
	Live View AF modes	Face priority AF, wide area AF, normal area AF, subject tracking AF
Live View focus
	Live View focus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face priority or subject tracking AF is selected at the time of Live View shooting)
Movie clips image sizes
	Movie clips image sizes (pixels)	1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps
Movie clips file format
	Movie clips file format	AVI
Movie clips compression format
	Movie clips compression format	Motion-JPEG, with monaural sound
LCD monitor
	LCD monitor	Vari-angle type, 2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, approx. 100% frame coverage, 170° viewing angle, and brightness adjustment
Playback function
	Playback function	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, stop-motion movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
USB
	USB	Hi-Speed USB
Video output
	Video output	Can be selected from NTSC and PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on
HDMI output
	HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
Accessory terminal
	Accessory terminal	Remote Cord MC-DC2 (optional) GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)
Supported languages
	Supported languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Battery
	Battery	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
AC adapter
	AC adapter	AC Adapter EH-5a (optional; requires EP-5 power connector)
Tripod socket
	Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 127 x 104 x 80 mm / 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.
Weight
	Weight	Approx. 560 g / 1 lb. 4 oz. without battery, memory card, or body cap
Temperature
	Temperature	0–40°C / 32–104°F
Humidity
	Humidity	Less than 85% (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
	Supplied accessories	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, Quick Charger MH-23, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, (may differ by country or area) Rubber Eyecup DK-21, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC2, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap, Software Suite CD-ROM
Footnote
	Footnote	Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. April 2009