Overview
The Nikon D5000 is aimed at people who are looking to step up from a compact digital camera to a Digital SLR. The main features include 12 megapixels, a 2.7 inch LCD screen, live view and High Definition movies. The Nikon D5000 can be bought in kit form so that you can buy a starter lens as part of the package.
The LCD screen will fillip out and twist round. This can be a big advantage if you are shooting at awkward angles. With the introduction of live view scenes can now be viewed on the LCD screen prior to a shot being taken.
High Definition movie shooting is a relatively new addition to Digital SLR cameras. Their introduction has proved popular to hobby photographers who were used to a movie feature on any compact digital camera they used.
Another feature that has been transferred from compact digital camera is scene modes. These help the camera to understand the type of scene you are about to photograph. This gives it a better chance of using the optimum setting for the shot, although you may wish to override the settings suggested by the D5000 through the manual exposure settings available to you. The list of scenes includes Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette and Autumn Colors.
Nikon D5000 Specification
Style
Digital SLR
Megapixels
12
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
3:2
File Formats
JPEG RAW
Shutter Speed
30 to 1/4000 seconds + bulb
Sensitivity
Auto, Manual 100 - 6400
White Balance Settings
Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset, Auto
ExposureCompensation
±5EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 or 1
Viewfinder
Yes
Flash Modes
Not supplied
Flash Range
Unknown
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
24
Maximum Movie Duration
Not supplied
Metering
Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot
ManualControls
Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
Yes
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
127 x 104 x 80mm
Weight
Unknown
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon D5000 Specification
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