Overview

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.

• 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

 

Key Features

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
  Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
• Vari-angle color LCD monitor
  Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
• One-button Live View
  Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
• 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
  Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
• In-camera Retouch image editing
  Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
• GPS Geo-tagging
  GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.
• D-Movie Mode with sound
  Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
• 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
  Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
  Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
• Built-in image sensor cleaning
  Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
• Auto Active D-Lighting
  Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
• Picture Control Settings for personal image control
  Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
• Durable, high precision shutter
  Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.

 

Full Specifications

Lens Mount

Nikon F bayonet mount

Picture Angle

Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)

Effective Pixels

12.3 million

Sensor Size

23.6 x 15.8mm

Image Sensor Format

DX

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Total Pixels

12.9 million

Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes

Image Area (pixels)

DX-format (L) 4288 x 2848 (M) 3216 x 2136 (S) 2144 x 1424

File Format

Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) AVI JPEG (Baseline Compliant)

Picture Control

Landscape Monochrome Neutral Nine User-customizable Settings Portrait Standard Vivid

Storage Media

SD SDHC

Card Slot

1 Secure Digital (SD)

File System

Compliant with 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

Viewfinder

-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

95% Approx.

Viewfinder Magnification

0.78x Approx.

Viewfinder Eyepoint

17.9mm

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

-2.0 to +1.0m⁻¹

Focusing Screen

Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

Reflex Mirror

Quick-return type

Lens Compatibility at a Glance***

AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus

Compatible Lenses

AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes

Shutter type

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Fastest Shutter Speed

1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV

Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV

Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/200 sec.

Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes

Shutter Release Modes

Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 4 FPS) Delayed remote Live View [LV] mode Quick response Quiet shutter-release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

4 frames per second

Self-timer

2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled

Exposure Metering System

420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Spot

Metering Range

0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU

Exposure Modes

Advanced Scene Modes Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Auto Auto (flash off) Manual (M) Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Scene Modes

Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food High Key Landscape Low Key Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Silhouette Sports Sunset

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 1/2

Exposure Bracketing

3 frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

Exposure Lock

Yes

Mirror Lock Up

Yes (for image sensor cleaning)

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 200 - 3200 Lo-1 (ISO 100) Hi-1 (ISO 6400)

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

200 in steps of 1/3 1 EV

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

3200 in steps of 1/3 1 EV

Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

HI-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV

Long Exposure Noise Reduction

Yes

High ISO Noise Reduction

Low Normal High Off

D-Lighting Bracketing

2 exposures

Single-point AF Mode

Yes

Dynamic AF Mode

Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)

Auto-area AF Mode

Yes

Autofocus System

Autofocus TTL phase detection

Focus Lock

AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Focus Modes

Continuous-servo (C) Face-Priority, Wide Area, Normal Area and Subject Tracking Live View (LV) autofocus Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Single-servo AF (S)

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

11

Autofocus Sensitivity

-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

Built-in Flash

Yes

Flash Bracketing

3 exposures in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Built-in Flash Distance

56 ( ISO 200) ft.17 (ISO 200)m

Flash Control

i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR

Flash Sync Modes

Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash Compensation

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Accessory Shoe

Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

CLS Supported

White Balance

Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade

White Balance Bracketing

3 exposures

Live View Shooting

Yes

Movie

HD 1280x720 / 24 fps VGA 640x424 / 24 fps QVGA 320x216 / 24fps Movie with sound Stop motion movie D-Movie

Movie Audio

Built-in microphone, monaural

Monitor Size

2.7 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution

230,000 Dots

Monitor Type

Wide Viewing Angle Vari-angle TFT-LCD

Monitor Angle of View

170-degree wide-viewing angle

Monitor Adjustments

Brightness, 7 levels

Playback Functions

Auto image rotation Calendar Full frame Highlight point display Histogram display Movie Playback Shooting data Slideshow Sound playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments) Zoom

In-Camera Image Editing

Color Balance Color Outline D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-eye Correction Small picture Stop Motion Straighten Trim

Image Comment

Yes

Interface

HDMI Hi-speed USB NTSC

WiFi Functionality

Eye-Fi Compatible No

GPS

GP-1 GPS unit

Total custom Settings

23

My Menu

Yes with customization

Recent Settings

Yes

Supported Languages

Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Dutch English Spanish Finnish French Italian German Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes

World Time Setting

Yes

Battery

Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries

EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Life (shots per charge)

510 shots (CIPA)

AC Adapter

EH-5a AC Adapter

Battery Charger

MH-18a Quick Charger

Tripod Socket

1/4 inch 20

Approx. Dimensions

Width 5.0 in. (127mm) Height 4.1 in. (104mm) Depth 3.1 in. (80mm)

Approx. Weight

19.8 oz. (560g) camera body only

Supplied Software

Software Suite CD-ROM