A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly-advanced DSLR capabilities, the compact and powerful
Nikon 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 DSLR, beginning with performance to meet your picture-taking tomorrows.
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 computer.
- 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.
