Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality
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D5000
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Funcionalidad al 100
Desde que compre mi nikon, nunca me ha fallado, su funcionalidad es excelente y permite tirar buenas fotos.
June 29, 2012
First time DSLR owner and loving it.
I've had my D5000 now for just over a year and a half and I've loved every second of it. It's never failed me and I have nothing but great things to say about this camera.
The images that it takes can be crystal clear if proper techniques are applied. I currently have the 18-55 kit lens, the 55-300 Nikkor lens, and now the 35mm 1.8 Nikkor lens. I STRONGLY suggest the 35mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.4 (or the 1.8) if you are looking to shoot indoors. To add to the indoor lighting issues that are sometimes found, I love the wide ISO range offered by this camera. It makes it VERY versatile. I've shot everything from portraits to long exposure (night) and outdoor sports.
I can't wait to see what else I can do with this camera.
May 22, 2012
Excellent!
I got my Nikon D5000 for Christmas back in 2010 and it has not failed me, not even once. Simple and easy to use, I've constantly used it for the last year and a half, especially for my photography classes. It is actually much more simple to use than the provided Olympic cameras at my school. I definitely don't regret buying it!
May 17, 2012
Love the unit works well for the uses.
Auto not well after heave use in need of a back fast some noise at 800iso 200iso but photos are somewhat alright
April 26, 2012
All in one!
I've been a Nikon user ever since, starting with my D60 which really is fine and upgraded into D5000. This camera is really good. It shoots great photos. I captures good videos. It's just that, you need to treat this like your child. It's precious.
April 20, 2012
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Are all of the sample photos that are on this website for this camera taken with the same lens? If so, which lens is it?
1 year ago
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Eli
Newington, CT
Location :
Newington, CT
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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On the review section, no, the person making the review can choose whichever lens he/she wants to use. I don't think Nikon uses the same lens for all of their sample photos, because most of them are submitted by people who don't work for Nikon, so I don't think they even know.Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No, not all photos in our website were taken with the D5000. If you go to the D5000 site you will find a lot of sample images taken with it. Lenses used for these photos can go from a wide-angle, telephoto or Macro lens.
I just got the D5000 and I have been going through the manual but still have a question. How do I get the shutter speed to be as fast as it goes? I have a 5 month old and he moves very quick to get good pictures. I have been playing with the shutter speed for it still is shooting slow?
1 year ago
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Anonymous
Texas
Location :
Texas
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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You go into Shutter Priority Auto on the mode dial (S) and then rotate the dial on the BACK OF THE CAMERA (Not on the top) left or right to select the shutter speed (Which is to the right of the F stop on the display) If you are shooting in low light you will need a high ISO setting and maybe flash. Hope this helps.
Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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if you use the built-in flash, it'll stick at 1/60 in A mode, so either use S mode, or go to a higher ISO and don't use a flash.1 year ago
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revlandon
midland, tx
Location :
midland, tx
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you just hold down the shutter button when the camera is in "continuous shutter-release mode" To put it in this mode, follow these instructions: When about to take a picture, press the button with an "i" on it at the bottom of the left side of your camera. Then go to the "release mode" setting under the ISO setting and press "ok." Then choose Continuous mode (icon has three stacked frames).Answer:
In release mode of shooting menu, select continuous shot
D5000
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Shooting 4 FPS. Do I have to manually click each time or is there a way to set up by just holding down button?
1 year ago
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Anonymous
Slidell, LA
Location :
Slidell, LA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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It's called the continuous shutter-release mode. When about to take a picture, press the button with an "i" on it at the bottom of the left side of your camera. Then go to the "release mode" setting under the ISO setting and press "ok." Then choose Continuous mode (icon has three stacked frames).Answer:
You need to change the release mode, refer to page 65 of your manual on how to do it.
If lens kit is not included will be the additional cost of the lens kit 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR?
1 year ago
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Sam
Clemson
Location :
Clemson
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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It is included, and it should tell you that in the description. Otherwise it will say you are buying the Nikon D5000 "body," without the lens.Answer:
If you choose only body option, there will be no lens included. If you choose body with kit lens, then this lens will be included.
I have 2 lenses for my D5000. With both lenses, when VR is on, during the use of the shutter button, the image shifts in the view finder. When looking at the camera in the store, this does not happen...however both of my lenses at home do this. Why? Because of this...I have not wanted to use the VR.
Also when can I turn the VR on and off? Does the camera need to be off to switch to VR or does it not matter?
Also when can I turn the VR on and off? Does the camera need to be off to switch to VR or does it not matter?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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VR is used when your capturing any landscape or closeup, when you are in any moving object like bus or train use VR at that time. Picture will be very sharp.Sample Photos & Videos
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That is normal when the VR is ON. Please click on the link below for information on VR Technology.http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I was using my d5000 that i have had for 8 months camera normally I took one picture then it stopped recording the pictures. So I reformatted my SD card as well as reset both the camera and the setting but still every time i press the shutter button it clicks like it took a picture but then says "Folder contains no images" when taking the picture the flash works as well and the auto focus on the lens is working as well. The other issue i am experiencing is the Live View is showing black screen with data but does not stay like that or show image.
11 months ago
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cjaynes
mass
Location :
mass
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The memory card is not the problem we tried 4 memory cards from different manufacturers as well as going to a Ritz camera and they tried one of their memory cards and it still did not work.Answer:
It sounds like the memory card might be corrupted. You will need to run a recovery data software. Please get in contact with the manufacture of the memory card in order for them to recommend you a software to do so.11 months ago
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Gwest
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Just look at the picture I took of lightening striking....and I have NO experience.....Aug 21, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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For moving object this camera better than compact camera.Has staff answer
D5000
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I need a little more zoom . Like 300 more which lens would you suggest .
I have a nikon d5000
9 months ago
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Blackbeltg
north carolina
Location :
north carolina
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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There's the 55-300mm VR, the 70-300mm VR, and the 70-300mm (non VR.) (At least thats what I can think of right now..)The 55-300mm VR has the lowest starting focal length, so it's the one I personally would go for. the 70-300mm VR is a bit more expensive, but it's great if you can afford it.
The 70-300mm (non VR) is much cheaper, but at telephoto focal lengths (probably anywhere between 200mm and 300mm) it's probably going to be very blurry.
If all of those are too expensive or they don't have something else you require, Maybe check out the the 55-200mm VR.
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Oct 17, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianpolis
Location :
Indianpolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below for the lens simulator; it will help you to make the decision on what lens you need.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
So there is no lens? Or is the one shown in the picture part of it. And can you take pictures without buying any additional products? And what will the quality of those be like?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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If you buy the D5000 from the nikon site or in stores for the normal $630, it comes with an 18-55mm lens. You can buy it without the lens, but you will either not be able to take pictures, or the pictures you take will be extremely out of focus. You'll want to buy the kit with the 18-55mm VR, or buy the camera body and buy another lens.
Oct 17, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianpolis
Location :
Indianpolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D5000 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus. You have wide options of lenses to use with this camera.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
If this camera is rated for 100k shutter counts, then what will happen after 100k? Also if the shutter stops, can it be repaired?
9 months ago
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ask_j
CT, USA
Location :
CT, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, the D5000 is rated for 100,000 shutter counts. Obviously it won't die precisely on the 100,000th shot, it may die sooner or later. 100k shots should last you a few years though. You might want to have your camera checked out by Nikon or a store that offers it, maybe every year or so? Even that might be unnecessary, and it will cost some money. :POct 18, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianapolis
Location :
Indianapolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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My D40X is 63k shutter count and cost to replace is 100-200 USD.
D5000
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I took a picture in Jpeg size can I change that picture to Raw file in camera, once the picture has been taken?
8 months ago
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Mine
Texas
Location :
Texas
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No you can't do that, yo have to take the picture in RAW since the first time.Answer:
apparently u cant, jpeg image has too much compression, not like raw (no compression). in opposite, raw picture can be changed into jpeg, tiff, etc. i dont know if u r using adobe phtoshop.Nov 10, 2011 by
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AuliaR
7 months ago
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heavy d
Bahamas
Location :
Bahamas
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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There are lots of programs you can get that convert raw to jpeg.Answer:
Easily done in View NX2, select images and convert.
I have a D5000. I just picked up a Verbatim SDHC Card - 32GB "Premium". The camera does not recognize the card. Might the card be defective, or is it not compatible with my D5000?
7 months ago
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DMankin
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Here is the "approved" memory card list:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16438/~/approved-sd-cards-for-d5000
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I don't know the answer to this one but my first thought is do you have the latest firmware update on the camera? If not, update the firmware and try it. This is an occasion where Nikon Staff can probably give a much better answer.
I am super inexperienced with how to use my camera and would like to become more familiar with my camera. A local college is offering a class for D-SLR only and I am having difficulty finding an answer in my manual if the class and my camera are compatible. Please help!! Thank-you so much!!
1 month, 1 week ago
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Tracy
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Location :
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The D5000 is a DSLR so go ahead and take the class.Answer:
Yes, you can take photography D-SLR classes, it's a great entry-level camera.
Hi,
I would like to know if the flash SB-26 is compatible with a Nikon D5000?
Thanks,
I would like to know if the flash SB-26 is compatible with a Nikon D5000?
Thanks,
1 year, 3 months ago
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JP
Longueuil
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You can use the SB-26 as Non-TTL Auto and manual modes.Has staff answer
D5000
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I lost the software that came with my Nikon D5000. Is it available for download?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Dana
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Yes, it's available in our website.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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All digital cameras are sensitive to both UV and IR radiation but since capturing these spectral ranges can lower the image quality of visible light images, they are filtered out in the camera.However, many of our cameras can still be used for this type of shooting. For IR shooting you can use an "87c" type filter to prevent the exposure of any visible light and just expose IR. While we can't offer any support for this type of shooting there are many third-party web sites which discuss in-depth IR/UV shooting.
D5000
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Are the lenses AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D IF and AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G compatible with Nikon D5000?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Vitiko
New York
Location :
New York
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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Yes they are, but only the AF-S can autofocus. Without AF-S you'll have to manual focus with the D5000.Has staff answer
D5000
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I have Nikon D5000, is there a compatiable external mic that I can buy?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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We currently don’t manufacture this type of accessory for the D5000. No plug-in for external microphone.
D5000
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I have configured my computer to send an instruction to the camera, to capture an image. It sends this instruction every 30 minutes.
While the camera is plugged in via the USB port, is it drawing power from the USB, or the battery? I ask because I want to leave it capturing images of the same scene for 24hrs, to make a time-lapse video sequence, but I dont want the battery to run out.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Allan
United Kingdom
Location :
United Kingdom
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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It will be using power from the battery, I would sugest using a power supply to keep it going for as long as you need it.
Hi! I have Nikon D5000 and I want to record tennis matches with it. It's about 2 - 3 hours of video plus some pictures. I need good quality wide lenses and a memory card. Could you please suggest me which ones?
Thank you very much for your time,
Marina
Thank you very much for your time,
Marina
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Not sure if the camera will allow video recording at such great a length. Yuo will have to consult your manual for that one.For wide angle how wide do you want to go, do you want zoom or fixed ?
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A black line appears on the LCD screen on the back of the camera. (d5000).
The camera has not been dropped or damaged in any way. Is this repairable? Does the LCD get replaced or the entire camera?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Derek
Seattle, WA
Location :
Seattle, WA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our techs.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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The 18-55 takes 52mm filters.1 year, 2 months ago
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Rita
Los Angeles, California
Location :
Los Angeles, California
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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the 1.8D (without the built-in motor, so no AF-S) is compatible, however, you'll only have manual focus. everything else works.Has staff answer
D5000
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Why is the exposure meter missing when I use the AF 50mm f/1.8D lens with my d5000?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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While the camera is not set to Manual mode, the exposure metering will not show unless is out of the range of the camera settings.
D5000
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my D 5000 just died. I have no idea what happened. I checked the battery and its completely charged. I'm so disappointed!
any ideas as to what could have caused this?
1 year, 2 months ago
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ToniR
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Turn the camera off open the memory card slot and press the reset button, see if that cures it. If not you may have to send it in for a service.
i was thinking the d5000 and a custom housing but it looks like a lot of $$$$$$$
1 year, 2 months ago
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Carlin
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We do not manufacture accessories to that end.1 year, 2 months ago
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dm
washington
Location :
washington
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The user manual is a good place to start.
i own this cam and i was wondering how to i get it to record in a different video format..right now its on avi
1 year, 1 month ago
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Denny Digital
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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you can't. however, you can convert it on your computer to another format. you could try AVS video converter, i think it handles nikon's mjpeg avi format.
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The Nikon D5000 knows how to stand out from most compact DSLR cameras thanks to its innovative image technology and users ease. The convenient vari-angle LCD monitor allows users to shoot from any angle, and Live View mode gives digital photography an extra dimension. The Nikon D5000 SLR camera managed to convince the DIWA jury simply by its superior image quality, innovative functionality and user-friendliness.
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