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Box Contents:

a) D5000 Camera Body
b) Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 VR AF-S DX Lens
c) EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
d) MH-23 Quick Charger
e) DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
f) DK-24 Rubber Eyecup
g) UC-E6 USB Cable
h) EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
i) AN-DC3 Camera Strap
j) Body Cap
k) BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
l) Software Suite CD-ROM
m) 1-Year Nikon USA Warranty

A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikons EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly. The D5000s 24-fps HD D-Movie mode with sound captures video clips with amazing clarity—offering new and exciting creative opportunities. Fast, accurate 11-point autofocus with 3D Tracking, teamed with famous NIKKOR optics, assures incredible image sharpness, while active image sensor cleaning combats annoying dust automatically. Featuring a convenient built-in flash, 19 automatic exposure Scene Modes to make the impossible easy and 23 Custom Setting options to fit your preferences, as well as 14 in-camera image retouching functions, the D5000 is the perfect D-SLR, beginning with performance to meet your picture-taking tomorrows.

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 PC
• Picture Control Settings for personal image control - Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II - Nikons 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 images latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day

Specifications:

• DX

• CMOS

• 15.8 x 23.6mm

• 12.9 million

• 12.3 million

• (L) 4288x2848
• (M)3216x2136
• (S)2144x1424

• 4 frames per second

• CH: Up to 4 frames per second
• CL: Up to 4 frames per second

• 2.7 in. diagonal

• Vari-angle color LCD monitor

• 230,000 Dots

• 170-degree wide-viewing angle

• Brightness,7 levels

• Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

• 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
• 1/2
• 1 EV

• 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
• 1/2
• 1 EV

• Yes

• 200 in steps of 1/3 1 EV

• 3200 in steps of 1/3 1 EV

• Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)

• Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

• Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
• Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV

• SD
• SDHC

• JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
• AVI
• Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)

• Compliant with DCF 2.0
• DPOF
• EXIF 2.21

• Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
• Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
• Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
• Manual (M)
• Auto
• Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes

• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night Portrait
• Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Automn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key

• 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
• Center-weighted
• Spot

• 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)

• CPU

• ±5EV in increments of 1/3
• 1/2
• 1

• Yes

• Yes - 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV

• Live View [LV] mode
• Self-timer mode
• Continuous [C] mode: 4 Quiet mode

• Movie with sound
• Stop motion movie
• D-Movie
• HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps
• QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps

• Sun
• Shade
• Fluorescent
• Incandescent
• Flash
• Preset
• Auto
• Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting White Balance

• Yes

• 2 exposures

• Yes

• Full frame
• Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments)
• Zoom
• Slideshow
• Histogram
• Shooting data
• Highlight point display
• Auto image rotation
• Sound playback
• D-Movie playback
• Calendar
• D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar Playback Functions

• Hi-speed USB
• NTSC
• HDMI

• Nikon F bayonet mount

• AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported.
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported
• Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported
• Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes
• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
• Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

• 1.5

• -2.0 to +1.0 m-1

• Approx. 95%

• (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)

• 17.9

• Quick-return type

• Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)

• No

• Approx. 0.78

• No

• Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)

• 11

• -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F

• Single-servo AF (S)
• Continuous-servo (C)
• Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
• Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area and Subject tracking

• Yes

• Yes

• Yes

• AE-L/AF-L button
• Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

• Standard
• Neutral
• Vivid
• Monochrome
• Nine User-customizable settings
• Portrait
• Landscape

• Trim
• D-Lighting
• Color Balance
• Image Overlay
• Filter Effects
• Distortion Control
• Monochrome
• Stop Motion
• Color Balance
• NEF (RAW) processing
• Quick retouch
• Straighten
• Distortion Control
• Fisheye
• Small picture
• Red-eye correction
• Perspective control Color outline

• Yes

• Yes

• 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m

• Yes

• No

• Yes Built-in Commander mode not available

• up to 1/200

• up to 1/4000

• Front-curtain sync (normal)
• Slow sync
• Rear-curtain sync
• Red-eye reduction

• i-TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
• AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
• Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
• Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800

• No

• Yes

• 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration

• Yes

• Yes

• Rechargeable

• EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
• EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery

• EH-5a AC Adapter

• MH-18a Quick Charger

• Yes

• 510 shots (CIPA)

• ¼-20

• Width 5.0 in. (127mm)
• Height 4.1 in. (104mm)
• Depth 3.1 in. (80mm)

• 19.8 oz. (560g)

• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

• Software Suite CD-ROM