Nikon D5000 Body Only

The 12.3-megapixel D5000, featuring Nikon's exclusive EXPEED™ advanced digital image processing system technologies, leverages Nikon's expertise and the innovative technologies found in its pro-level digital SLRs that enable you to capture stunning images and HD movie clips with remarkable ease. The D5000 boasts a versatile 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD monitor that can be viewed in its normal position flush against the camera, or swung out, rotated and/or tilted for a multitude of imaginative shooting angles.

The D5000 produces highly detailed images with smooth tonal gradation, outstanding colour reproduction, and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED™ contributes to streamlined handling of advanced imaging features such as Nikon's original Scene Recognition System with Face Detection and Active D-Lighting. Easy one-button Live View activation now features Subject Tracking autofocus (AF), which automatically locks onto a moving subject - even if the subject leaves the frame and returns. Subject Tracking AF also maintains focus, making the D5000 ideal for capturing children and moving pets.

Nikon's exclusive 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, in conjunction with EXPEED™ enables the D5000 to capture brilliant images by instantly evaluating the exposure elements of each scene and comparing it to an onboard database of information from more than 30,000 images. These split-second calculations ensure the right exposure - even if conditions are extreme. Centre-weighted and Spot Metering offer added personal control for extended creativity.
Ease-of-use is a hallmark of Nikon digital SLRs and the D5000 proves this in both form and function. The compact body features an intelligent layout with controls logically positioned for easy operation. With 19 automatic Scene Modes such as Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette and more, point-and-shoot convenience and ease is added for beautiful results in a wide variety of challenging shooting situations. Scene Modes even include sample images for each mode to make selection simple and quick.
The D5000 also incorporates a comprehensive set of in-camera editing features to make the most of captured images without the need of a computer. New Retouch features include Soft Filter effect, Perspective Control and Colour Outline. With Nikon's exclusive Picture Control Settings, photographers can quickly select various image appearance profiles, which include Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape settings. With Picture Control you can create and store up to nine user-defined custom profiles to reflect each user's personal preferences for hue, colour saturation and image sharpening.
Extensive playback options allow users to review their photos in groups of four, nine, or 72 thumbnail images. Alternatively, you can select the Calendar View to easily group and select images by date. These playback features can be viewed either on the Vari-angle LCD or an HDTV with HDMI connectivity, available via a dedicated HDMI port on the camera.
The D5000's D-Movie Mode lets you record HD movie clips (1280 x 720) at a cinematic 24 frames-per-second with sound. Compatibility with a comprehensive assortment of AF-S NIKKOR interchangeable lenses provides photographers with the ability to capture perspectives not possible with typical consumer video recording devices. When using any NIKKOR vibration reduction (VR) lens, D-Movie clips benefit from Nikon VR image stabilization, which automatically activates during recording to deliver added sharpness and image stability. VR image stabilization also extends the D5000's performance in low-light conditions.
Combining famous Nikon quality, advanced performance and functionality, the D5000 opens the door to a level of creative expression never before possible in a camera so easy-to-use.
Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Specifications
Type:
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount:
Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Picture angle:
Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels:
12.3 million
Image sensor:
23.6 x 15.8mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels:
12.9 million
Dust-reduction system:
Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required)
Image size (pixels):
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
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:
Five setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls
Storage media:
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
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:
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage:
Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Magnification:
Approx. 0.78x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint:
17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjustment:
-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
Focusing screen:
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror:
Quick-return type
Lens aperture:
Instant return, electronically controlled
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 colour 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 colour 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:
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
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:
X = 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release modes:
Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, quick-response, delayed remote, quiet
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:
Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration
Metering:
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Exposure method:
Matrix: 3D colour matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in centre of frame
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Exposure range:
ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20¡C
Matrix or centre-weighted metering: 0-20 EV
Spot metering: 2-20 EV
Exposure meter coupling:
CPU
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 colours, 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:
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure bracketing:
3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure lock:
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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:
Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Active D-Lighting bracketing:
2 frames
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. 8 in.- 9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range:
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20¡C/68¡F)
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:
Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area modes:
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
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:
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
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:
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 centre-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-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, or SB-22s
Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
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:
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash bracketing:
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, or 2 EV
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:
Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS):
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with optional Speedlights SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander
Sync terminal:
Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional)
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:
3 frames in steps of 1
Live View modes:
AF modes: Face priority AF, wide area AF, normal area AF, subject tracking AF
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 (pixels): 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps
File format: AVI
Compression format: Motion-JPEG, with monaural sound
LCD monitor:
Vari-angle type, 2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD, approx. 100% frame coverage and brightness adjustment
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:
Hi-Speed USB
Video output:
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on
HDMI output:
Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
Accessory terminal:
Remote Cord MC-DC2 (optional), GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)
Supported languages:
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power source:
Battery: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
AC adapter: AC Adapter EH-5a (optional; requires EP-5 power connector)
Tripod socket:
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Approx. 127 x 104 x 80 mm
Weight:
Approx. 560 g. without battery, memory card, or body cap
Operating environment:
Temperature: 0-40¡C
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
Supplied accessories*:
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, Quick Charger MH-23, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-24, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Camera Strap AN-DC3, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap, Software Suite CD-ROM
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