The D5000 is a 12.3 megapixel DX format DSLR camera announced by Nikon on 14 April 2009. It is the successor to the D60 as an entry level DSLR. The D5000 has many features in common with the D90. It features a 2.7-inch swivel LCD monitor with a downward-opening mechanism, live view, ISO 200 - 3200 (6400 with Boost), Multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system and Active D-Lighting system.

There is an extra INFO button placed to the right of the monitor. A similar button is also found on the topside of the button, but this particular this particular button is an additional one, providing additional information to the information that is directly reproduced by the INFO button. The Nikon D5000’s D-Movie Mode allows users the exciting ability to record HD movie clips (1280 x 720) at a cinematic 24 frames per second with sound.

Nikon D5000 Specifications

• Sensor : 12.3 million effective pixels
• Image sizes : 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
• Autofocus : 11-area AF system, Nikon Multi-CAM1000
• LCD monitor : 2.7" TFT LCD, 230,000 pixel TFT, Articulated
• Dimensions : 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in)
• Color depth : 12-bit
• Video : 720p at 24fps
• Price (body only) : $729.95
• Shooting : 9 raw/100 JPEG (medium/fine)
• Weight : Approx. 560 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
• Battery : Nikon EN-EL9a Lithium-Ion battery

Nikon D5000 Features

• Nikon's EXPEED image processor
• D-Movie mode (24 fps with mono 22kHz sound). Selectable from 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 1,280 x 720 pixels.
• Active D-Lighting (4 levels and Auto).
• 2.7-inch articulated 230,000-dot resolution TFT LCD with 90 degree tilt and 180 degree rotation.
• Live View shooting mode with Contrast Detect and subject tracking auto focus.
• Continuous Drive up to 4 frames per second.
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
• Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with 11 AF points.
• Shutter rated to 100,000 cycles.
• 19 Scene Modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and other settings for superior image quality.
• New battery with increased capacity
• 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

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