
Review Summary
DX
CMOS
15.8 x 23.6mm
12.9 million
12.3 million
DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M) 3216x2136
(S) 2144x1424
4 frames per second at full resolution
DX-format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
2.7 in. diagonal
Vari-angle color LCD monitor
230,000 Dots
170-degree wide-viewing angle
Brightness,7 levels
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Yes
200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
3200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
SD
SDHC
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
420 pixel RGB sensor D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
CPU
+/-5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
Yes
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous [C] mode: 4 Quiet mode
Movie with sound
Stop motion movie
D-Movie
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Auto
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
Yes
2 exposures
Yes
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Sound playback
D-Movie playback
Calendar
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments)
Calendar
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
Nikon F bayonet mount
AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported.
Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
1.5
-2.0 to +1.0 m-1
Approx. 95%
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
17.9
Quick-return type
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
No
Approx. 0.78
No
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus 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.-9ft.10 in.)
11
-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area and Subject tracking
Yes
Yes
Yes
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
Portrait
Landscape
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Distortion Control
Monochrome
Stop Motion
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Small picture
Red-eye correction
Perspective control Color outline
Yes
Yes
56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
Yes
No
System Compatibility: Yes
Built-in Commander mode not available
up to 1/200
up to 1/4000
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27 and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
No
Yes
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
Yes
Yes (Includes Daylight Savings Time Settings)
Rechargeable
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
EH-5a AC Adapter
MH-18a Quick Charger
Yes
510 shots (CIPA)
1/4/2020
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Software Suite CD-ROM
52mm
3.5-22/5.6-36
11" (0.28 m)
1:3.2
76° - 28°50'
8/11
3.1" (79mm)
2.9" (74mm)
Width 5.0 in. (127mm)
Height 4.1 in. (104mm)
Depth 3.1 in. (80mm)
9.3 oz (265 g)
19.8 oz. (560g)
Nikon 1 year limited warranty
The Nikon D5000 Dx-Format Digital SLR Camera features an innovative Vari-angle monitor for an exciting new take on photographic expression. It adds a flexible dimension to Live View shooting, which vividly shows your subject in real-time. Now with this freely adjustable monitor, taking great shots and movie clips with Live View is easier and more enjoyable than ever.
Nikon's Dx-format CMOS sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels records all the details of the original scene for breathtakingly lifelike photos. Shadows and highlights reveal exceptional details while a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio vastly reduces noise - especially important when shooting at high ISO settings.
The D5000 enhances Live View shooting by giving you a choice of different display views. Minimize displayed camera settings when you want an uncluttered view of the scene, or show vital information at a glance for situations requiring a comprehensive readout of settings.
Different types of photos require different focus strategies and the D5000 has the right Live View autofocus mode for any occasion. Whether it's a unique expression, dynamic action, or a small object in a big composition, the four easily selectable modes help you stay focused for sharp results.
The D5000 makes it point-and-shoot simple to acquire clear, tack-sharp photos when composing via the bright, informative optical viewfinder. Whether your subject is off-center, moving fast, or completely unpredictable, the D5000 has the right autofocus solution.
The D5000's normal ISO range of 200 to 3200 can be expanded to cover ISO 100 to 6400, letting you capture the natural ambience of a warmly lit room or vibrant street scene when the use of flash or tripod isn't an option. The extended sensitivity is also ideal for shooting sports, allowing fast shutter speeds to freeze action.
The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S Dx Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range and is ideally suited for use with compact Nikon digital SLR cameras that feature the smaller Dx sized chip. This lens offers the most basic zoom range in the Dx lens series, an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 27-82.5mm. It will conveniently cover everything from tight indoor portraits to standard snap shots.