| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D5000 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D60 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D5100 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 200 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Auto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames) |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.52x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +1 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Flash Range | 17.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 868 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 72 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Video with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9a |
| Battery Life | 510 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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