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Manufacturer: Nikon USA
Model name: D5000
Date announced: 2009-04-14
MSRP: $729
Average retail price: $639  See all prices
Official site: Nikon D5000 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4288 x 2848 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 23.6 x 15.8 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.5x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.7"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.78x
Viewfinder coverage: 95%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 200-6400
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 1280 x 720
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: EN-EL9a (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
510 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in / 127.0 x 104.1 x 78.7 mm
Weight (empty): 19.8 oz / 560 g
Bundled software: Nikon Software Suite
 
Misc. notes: Flip-down, rotating LCD with live view support. Requires AF-S or AI-S lenses for autofocus. Add an 18-55 mm VR lens for $120 more.