Nikon D5000
The
D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still
images and high-definition D-movie clips with sound. Incredibly easy to
use, it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the
shots you want and an impressive 12.3 megapixel DX format image sensor
that ensures exceptionally detailed results. The innovative vari-angle
LCD monitor makes it easy to shoot from any angle, bringing an exciting
new twist to using Live View. Whether you shoot still or moving images,
you can flip, tilt or turn the monitor to take shots from above, below,
to the side, or to create self-portraits. An array of automatic scene
modes make it simple to capture clear images in a variety of situations
and a range of retouch functions let you enhance photos in-camera. With
so many powerful features packed into its compact, lightweight body,
the D5000 offers people on the go a fantastic way to capture stunning
shots from any angle.
- Innovative vari-angle LCD monitor
- Live View and D-Movie
- Superior image quality – 12.3 megapixels and wide ISO range
- Extensive in-camera retouch menu
- 19 Scene Modes
- 2.7-inch
vari-angle LCD monitor with downward-opening mechanism makes it easy to
capture images from any angle and still keep a steady grip on the
camera. When not in use it can be closed with the LCD panel facing the
camera for protection.
- D-Movie lets you record beautiful
high-definition (HD) movie clips with sound. The camera’s large image
sensor and high ISO sensitivity offer exceptional image quality. A wide
range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses can be used to obtain cinematic
effects and you can view your movie clips on the camera or an HDTV.
- Live
View with subject tracking: Live View mode lets you compose images
using the LCD monitor. Four easily selectable AF modes assure sharp
results: Face priority AF, Wide area AF, Normal area AF and Subject
Tracking AF, which keeps the camera focused on a moving subject even if
it leaves the frame for a moment.
- 12.3 megapixel DX format
CMOS image sensor lets you capture outstandingly detailed images and
produce stunningly sharp enlargements.
- High ISO (200-3200)
light sensitivity, extendable up to ISO 6400 (equivalent) and down to
ISO 100 (equivalent). Enables faster shutter speeds, significantly
reducing the risk of blurred images when you shoot fast-moving subjects
or take pictures in low light.
- Integrated dust reduction
system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust
away from the camera’s image sensors for clear, spot-free images.
- Advanced
autofocus performance with versatile Multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system
offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four
AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether
your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
- Scene
Recognition System optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance
immediately before the shutter is released, to deliver precise
exposures and sharply-defined images.
- EXPEED image processing system for optimum performance and maximum image quality.
- Active
D-Lighting automatically retains details in highlights and shadows for
stunning images with natural contrast. It works at the moment you take
the shot, features four levels of intensity and can be activated
manually or automatically.
- Scene Modes automatically adjust
camera settings, including Picture Controls and active D-Lighting, to
take the guesswork out of tricky photo situations and deliver optimal
results. Simply turn the mode dial to SCENE to access the most commonly
used modes. Sample photos appear on the display to help you select the
right mode and there are 19 to choose from.
- Extensive
in-camera Retouch Menu lets you edit and enhance images in the camera.
Offers a range of photo effects including Perspective Control, Soft
Focus and Color Outline, which transforms your photo into a line
drawing.
- Picture Controls let you set the look and mood of
your photos or D-Movie clips before you shoot. Choose from six
settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape.
- Highly durable 100,000-cycle shutter unit: provides
exceptional reliability. Thoroughly tested on fully assembled cameras,
it delivers precise shutter control.
- Quiet shooting mode:
perfect for photographing a sleeping baby, Quiet mode noticeably
reduces the sound of the camera’s internal mechanisms when the shutter
is pressed.
- Extensive playback functions including a calendar
view that organizes images according to the date and time they were
shot, a 72-frame thumbnail display and histograms of magnified sections
within an image. HDTV compatibility: the built-in High Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector makes it easy to watch your
photos and movie clips on an HDTV. Simply connect a compatible HDMI
cable between your camera and the TV.
- NIKKOR lenses:
optimized for use with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses, renowned for
delivering outstanding sharpness, crisp contrast and precise color
reproduction.
- Global Positioning System (GPS) via an optional
GP-1 unit that attaches to the camera and automatically records
location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and time as
‘geotags’ in the image data (EXIF) of each photo.
* Autofocus is not available when recording movies.
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