Nikon D5000

As the original member of Nikon's upper entry-level DSLR series, the Nikon D5000 broke ground by introducing advanced features and excellent image quality in a very small form factor.

GENERAL:
List Price (USA):	$599
In Production:	No
Launch Date:	April 2009
Year Discontinued:	2011
Successor:	Nikon D5100
IMAGE CAPTURE:
Megapixels:	12.3
Format:	DX (APS-C)
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Max. Resolution (pixels):	4288 x 2848
Low-Pass Filter:	Yes
Sensor Dimensions (mm):	23.6 x 15.8
Min. ISO:	200
Max. ISO:	3200
Expanded ISO Range:	100-6400
ISO Adjustment Steps:	1/2EV, 1/3EV
Still File Formats:	JPEG, 12-bit RAW
Dust Removal Support:	Yes
Shooting Modes:	Full Auto, Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Bulb (B), Auto (No Flash), Scene
Additional Features:	In-Camera Retouching, Custom Picture Control
PERFORMANCE:
Minimum Shutter Speed (s):	30
Maximum Shutter Speed (s):	1/4000
Shutter Life (actuations):	100,000
Max. Burst (FPS):	4
JPEG Buffer Size:	100
RAW Buffer Size:	11
Release Modes:	Single-Frame, Continuous, Quiet Shutter, Self-Timer
VIEWFINDER & LCD:
LCD Screen Size ("):	2.7
LCD Screen Resolution (dots):	230,000
Electronic Level/Horizon:	No
Live View Mode:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	Pentamirror
Viewfinder Magnification (x):	0.78
Viewfinder Frame Coverage (%):	95
METERING:
Metering Sensor:	420 pixel RGB sensor
Auto Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Meter Operating Range (EV):	0 to 20
Exposure Compensation Range (EV):	-5 to 5
Exposure Compensation Steps:	1/2EV, 1/3EV
Auto Bracking Frames:	3
Auto Bracketing Modes:	Exposure, White Balance, Flash
AUTOFOCUS:
Primary AF Type:	Phase Detect Autofocus
AF Sensor:	Multi-CAM 1000
AF Modes:	Single-Servo AF, Continuous AF, 3D Tracking, Auto-Area AF
AF Points:	11
Minimum Required Aperture:	F5.6
AF Operating Range (EV):	-1 to 19
Screwdrive AF Support:	No
Live View Autofocus:	Contrast Detect
Face Detection Support:	No
VIDEO:
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie File Formats:	AVI
Built-In Microphone:	Mono
External Microphone:	No
Video Framerates (Size/FPS):	720p/24, VGA/24, QVGA/24, QVGA/25, QVGA/30
Video Autofocus:	N/A
Manual Video Controls:	Exposure Compensation
Maximum Video Lenth (min):	20
FLASH:
Built-In Flash:	Yes
Flash Sync Speed (s):	1/200
Flash Compensation Range (EV):	-3 to 1
Supported Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Speed Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync
Hotshoe:	Yes
BODY:
Mount Type:	Nikon F Mount
Number of Media Slots:	1
Compatible Card Types:	SD, SDHC
Width (mm):	127
Height (mm):	104
Depth (mm):	80
Weight (g):	560
Connectivity:	USB 2, Remote Terminal, Mini HDMI
Battery Grip:	No
Battery Model:	EN-EL9a
Battery Life (Frames):	510
Power Adapter Support:	Yes
Weather Sealing:	No
Included Accessories:	EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-23 Quick Charger DK-5 Eyepiece Cap DK-24 Rubber Eyecup UC-E6 USB Cable EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable AN-DC3 Camera Strap Body Cap BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover Software Suite CD-ROM
Other Notes:	Tilting LCD 5-minute video clips in HD mode, 20 in others