D5000
Key Features
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
D-Movie Mode with sound
Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
Vari-angle color LCD monitor
Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
One-button Live View
Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
Built-in image sensor cleaning
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
Auto Active D-Lighting
Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
In-camera Retouch image editing
Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
Picture Control Settings for personal image control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
Durable, high precision shutter
Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.
GPS Geo-tagging
GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
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Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound
Stop motion movie -
Monitor Size
2.7 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle
Vari-angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.0 in.(127 mm)x 4.1 in.(104 mm)x 3.1 in.(80 mm) -
Approx. Weight
19.8 oz.(560 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
12.9 million -
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4,288 x 2,848
(M) 3,216 x 2,136
(S) 2,144 x 1,424
File System
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File Format Still Images
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Baseline Compliant) -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC -
Card Slot
1 Secure Digital (SD) -
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹ -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95 % (Approx.)
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.78x (Approx.) -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
17.9mm -
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹ -
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
Lens
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Compatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported.
AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported.
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used.
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster.
Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus.
Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes.
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/200 sec. -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
4 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU -
Exposure Modes
Advanced Scene Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S) -
Exposure Compensation
±5 EVin increments of 1/3
1/2 -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Focus/Autofocus
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Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Focus Modes
Continuous-servo (C)
Face-Priority, Wide Area, Normal Area and Subject Tracking
Live View (LV) autofocus
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Single-servo AF (S)
Flash
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade -
White Balance Bracketing
3 exposures
Movie
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Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound
Stop motion movie -
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Monitor
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Monitor Size
2.7 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
230,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle
Vari-angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Calendar
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Movie Playback
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Sound Playback
Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Interface
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Interface
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
510 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter -
Battery Charger
MH-23 Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20 -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.0 in.(127 mm)x 4.1 in.(104 mm)x 3.1 in.(80 mm) -
Approx. Weight
19.8 oz.(560 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
Batteries/Power Packs and AC Adapters

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