5.0 Megapixels
3x Optical Zoom Nikkor lens
256-segment Matrix Metering; or choose Center-Weighted, Spot, or Spot AF Area Metering. Works in conjunction with TTL White Balance to provide incredible exposure and color balance.
Fully articulating, 270°, 1.8" LCD monitor swivels in any direction for easy subject framing even in crowded situations.
Compatible with CompactFlash(TM) Card Types I and II for enhanced media versatility, including 1GB and 512MB IBM MicroDrives
Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and 3-frames-per-second shooting, up to 3 frames or 1.5 frames per second, up to 8 frames.
White Balance Bracketing and Noise Reduction Mode for stunning color balance and removal of digital artifacts in 1/4 second or longer exposures.
On-board hot shoe for greater versatile use of flash with the capability of connecting up to five Nikon Speedlights with additional accessories.
Accepts almost all optional Coolpix lenses (using an optional step-down ring) and accessories including Fisheye, 19mm wide angle (Coolpix 5000 ONLY), and telephoto converter lenses for the greatest expandability and versatility in any shooting situation.
Pixels |
5.0 Effective Megapixels |
Image Size (pixels) |
2560 x 1920 (Full); 1600 x 1200 (UXGA); 1280 x 960 (SXGA); 1024 x 768 (XGA); 640 x 480 (VGA); 2560 x 1700 (3:2) |
Lens |
3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor |
Focal Length |
F = 7.1 - 21.4mm (35mm [135] camera format equivalent: 28-85mm) |
Aperture Range |
F2.8-F4.8 with macro |
Lens Construction |
Nine elements in seven groups |
Digital Zoom |
4.0x |
Autofocus (AF) |
Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF |
Focus Range |
19.7 inches (50 cm) to infinity; 0.8 inches (2 cm) to infinity in macro mode |
Focus-area selection |
Five-area multi AF and spot AF available |
Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom viewfinder with LED indication |
Magnification |
0.3 - 0.8x |
Frame Coverage for Optical Viewfinder |
Approximately 82% |
Diopter adjustment |
-2 - 1.1/m |
Monitor |
1.8", 110, 000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness and hue adjustment |
Storage Media |
Type I and Type II CompactFlash(TM) cards-compatible with the 512MB and 1GB IBM Microdrive |
File System |
Compliant with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and Print Image Matching(TM) (PIM) |
Compression |
JPEG-baseline-compliant |
Exposure Metering |
Four mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering: 256-segment matrix; Center-weighted; Spot; AF Spot; user selectable |
Exposure control |
Programmed auto with flexible program; Shutter-priority auto; Aperture-priority auto; Manual; Exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0 EV in steps of 1 / 3 EV); Autoexposure bracketing (3 or 5 frames, user selectable) |
Range (ISO 100 equivalent) |
W: -2.0 - +18.0 EV; T: -0.5 - +18.0 EV |
Shutter |
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter |
Speed |
Shutter-priority: 8 - 1/2, 000 sec; Programmed auto and Aperture-priority: 8 - 1/4,000 sec; Bulb (up to 5 minutes); Manual exposure mode: 8 - 1/2, 000 sec |
Aperture |
Seven-blade iris diaphram |
Range |
Ten settings in steps of 1/3 EV |
Sensitivity |
ISO equivalent approximately 100, 200, 400, 800, or Auto (auto gain to 800) |
Self-timer |
Ten- or three-second duration |
Built-in Speedlight |
Guide number 32/10 (ISO 100, ft/m) |
Accessory shoe |
Standard ISO 518 |
External Speedlight |
Hotshoe connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX/28DX/28/27/26/25/24/23/22s; built-in Speedlight can be canceled when using external Speedlight(s). Please note; monitor preflash will still fire before the shutter releases |
Sync Method |
Automatic sync control |
Interface |
USB 1.1 Interface |
Video Output |
User can choose from NTSC and PAL |
I/O Terminals |
DC Input; Audio/video (A/V) output; Data output (USB) |
Battery life |
Approximately 100 minutes (EN-EL1) when using monitor at 68°F (20°C) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.0" x 3.2" x 2.6" (101.5mm x 81.5mm x 67.5mm) |
Weight (without battery) |
Approximately 12.6 oz (360g) |
Temperature |
32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C) |
Humidity |
Less than 85% (no condensation) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon 5000
