Nikon D5000 12.3-MP DX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon's EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly. The D5000's 24-fps HD D-Movie mode with sound captures video clips with amazing clarity-offering new and exciting creative opportunities. Fast, accurate 11-point autofocus with 3D Tracking, teamed with famous NIKKOR optics, assures incredible image sharpness, while active image sensor cleaning combats annoying dust automatically. Featuring a convenient built-in flash, 19 automatic exposure Scene Modes to make the impossible easy and 23 Custom Setting options to fit your preferences, as well as 14 in-camera image retouching functions, the D5000 is the perfect D-SLR, beginning with performance to meet your picture-taking tomorrows.

Nikon Digital SLR Image Quality
High resolution, low-noise image quality is inherited from the D90's 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor. From there, NIKKOR optics and a host of Nikon technologies are brought together to deliver an experience that has made Nikon D-SLRs first in customer satisfaction*, two years running.

D-Movie Mode Features 720p HD Quality
The D5000's creative potential explodes with the capability to record smooth, 24 fps motion JPEG sound movie clips. Leveraging a 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, legendary NIKKOR optical quality and the one-button Live View function, the D-Movie Mode expands creative possibilities in 720p HD.

Comprehensive Feature Set
Leading the D5000's rich feature set is the versatility of a new 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD monitor that offers up new shooting perspectives. The screen can even be reversed when not in use, providing the utmost in LCD protection.

Fast and accurate 11-point autofocus is teamed with continuous shooting at up to 4 frames per second. 19 automatic Scene Modes are aided by Nikon's 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix II Metering system, linked to EXPEED image processing and Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System for exceptional exposure accuracy.

The D5000 offers a unique combination of simplicity and performance to excite and satisfy today's D-SLR customers.

Nikon D5000 DSLR 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
• D-Movie Mode with sound
  Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility
• Vari-angle color LCD monitor
  Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping
• 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
  Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more
• One-button Live View
  Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face Priority AF
• 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
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting
• Built-in image sensor cleaning
  Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free
• 11-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking
  Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness
• Auto Active D-Lighting
  Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures-Selectable and Auto modes available
• 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 PC
• Picture Control Settings for personal image control
  Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings
• 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
• Durable, high precision shutter
  Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life
• GPS geo-tagging
  GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image's latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day

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Type

• Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
• Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)

• Effective pixels 12.3 million

• Image sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm 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 Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls
• 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% horizontal and 95% vertical
• Magnification Approx. 0.78 x (50 mm 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 color 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 color 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

• Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane 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 mode 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
• Metering method
  Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
  Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
  Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
• Range
  Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0?20 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens,
  Spot metering: 2?20 EV 68 F/20 C)
• 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 colors, 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
• Auto exposure bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Auto 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. 1 ft. 8 in.?9 ft. 10 in. / 0.5?3 m)
• AF detection range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 68°F/20°C)
• 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 (tt/m):
  At ISO 200 Approx 56/17,59/18 with manual flash at68°F/20°C
  At ISO 100 equivalent Approx 39/12, 43/13 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 center-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,orSB-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: Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with optional Speedhghts SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 Lighting System (CLS) as commander
• Sync terminal: AS-15 Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter (optional)

• White balance: Auto (TTL white-balance with mam 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

• 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)

• Image size (pixels): 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24fps, 320 x 216/24fps
• File format: AVI
• Compression format: Motion-JPEG, with monaural sound

• LCD monitor: Van-angle type, 2 7-m , approx 230k-dot, TFT LCD, approx 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

• Playback function: Full-frame and thumb nail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with play back 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
• Audio 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:
  MC-DC2 Remote Cord (optional)
  GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)

• languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

• Battery: EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• AC adapter: EH-5a AC Adapter (optional, requires optional EP-5 power connector)

• Tripod socket: 1/4m (ISO 1222)

• Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx 50x41x31 in / 127 x 104 x 80 mm
• Weight: Approx 1 Ib 4oz /560g without battery, memory card, or body cap

• Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
• Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)