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Reviewed:
Jun 2009
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The D5000 fills the gap in Nikon's range between the D60 and the D90, though the feature set is far closer to the more expensive D90 than the entry level models. With 12.9 megapixels, 720p movie capture, tilting LCD screen and faster burst mode (plus a wealth of upgrades and enhancements) the D5000 is a significant step up from the D40X/D60 but the lack of an in-body focus motor and entry-level viewfinder stops it treading too hard on the D90's toes.
The D5000's image quality is undeniably impressive - the default JPEG settings might be a touch too tailored towards the D300 market but they can be tweaked to produce the bright, punchy output that former compact camera users are likely to expect. The high ISO performance is very good as is the dynamic range, with or without the useful Active D-Lighting feature. The D5000 is packed full of features, including a good set of RAW and JPEG processing tools and effects, and video has been implemented in such a way that it's there if you want it and doesn't get in the way if you don't.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery 1 | Sample gallery 2 | Forum |
| Announced: | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.3 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 12.9 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Expeed | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200 - 3200 (plus 6400 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 12 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (5) | ? |
| Image stabilization | No | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 2.7" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes (With contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking) | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 17 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (4 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | ? |
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Wireless | EyeFi | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional (ML-L3)) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Nikon EN-EL9a Lithium-Ion battery | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | ? |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | GP-1 | |
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