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Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR • Image quality: NEF (RAW) • Exposure: Aperture priority mode, 1/1.6 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • ISO sensitivity: 800 • Picture Control: Vivid
CMOS sensor
With Active D-Lighting
Without Active D-Lighting
ISO 200 ISO 800 ISO 3200
Image sensor
cleaning mechanism
Airflow control system
Portrait — Outstanding
skin tones
Vivid — Excellent color
contrast
Monochrome — Black and
white images, including tints
A specially engineered vent near the lens
mount optimizes airflow to redirect dust that
might otherwise adhere to the low-pass filter.
Powering the D5000 on or off automatically
causes the low-pass filter to vibrate at four
specific frequencies to free image degrading
dust. You can also activate cleaning manually.
Cutting-edge technology delivers
superior performance and unsurpassed beauty.
One shot, and you’ll know it’s all there. All the innovation and advanced engineering that
makes Nikon synonymous with superlative photography. Nikon’s fast EXPEED image
processing system and world-renowned NIKKOR lenses team to make an unbeatable
combination that will satisfy your every creative urge.
The result of Nikon’s relentless pursuit of excellence and years of know-how, EXPEED image processing
system delivers stunning images while maximizing camera performance. This new version of EXPEED —
especially developed for the D5000 — works in tandem with the 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor to produce
finely detailed images that exhibit superb color reproduction and rich tonal gradation with minimal noise.
Moreover, fast processing makes short work of power-hungry tasks like high-speed continuous shooting,
Live View shooting, and Active D-Lighting, providing fast handling that many digital SLRs lack.
The excellence that is EXPEED
A proven performer, Nikon’s DX-format CMOS sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels records all the details
of the original scene for breathtakingly lifelike photos. Shadows and highlights reveal exceptional details
while a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio vastly reduces noise — especially important when shooting at
high ISO settings.
12.3 megapixels of pure magic
Unleash your full creative potential with Picture Control, the easy
way to modify the look of photos before you shoot. Six preset
Picture Control settings — Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape — enhance your
creative options. You can even create your own custom Picture
Control settings.
Creativity before the shot
High contrast settings — such as sunny beach and snow scenes — present special problems to photographers. Without additional
lighting and close attention to exposure, shadows can block up and highlights wash out, eliminating subtle nuances of tone and detail.
Active D-Lighting addresses this, automatically adjusting exposure in shadows and highlights to effectively expand the dynamic range
for more optimally exposed images that better resemble the scene as you saw it.
Active D-Lighting — What you see is what you get
The D5000’s normal ISO range of 200 to 3200 can be
expanded to cover ISO 100 to 6400, letting you capture the
natural ambience of a warmly lit room or vibrant street
scene when the use of flash or tripod isn’t an option. The
extended sensitivity is also ideal for shooting sports,
allowing fast shutter speeds to freeze action.
Extended ISO sensitivity
Get behind the D5000 and discover why photographers worldwide swear by the
superior performance of NIKKOR lenses. For over 75 years, these legendary optics
have satisfied the most discriminating professionals. Featuring outstanding
sharpness, crisp contrast, and precise color reproduction, the wide selection of
NIKKOR lenses — from fisheye and ultra wide-angle to super telephoto — set
Nikon digital SLR cameras apart and empower you to experience the difference
that superior optics can make to your pictures.
Let your creativity run wild with NIKKOR lenses
Preventing dust from accumulating in front of the CMOS image
sensor is essential for spot-free photos. That’s why the D5000
incorporates Nikon’s Integrated Dust Reduction System, a
comprehensive solution that both prevents and removes dust
particles. The system also comprises Nikon Capture NX 2 software
(sold separately) for additional dust-reduction measures.
Keeping dust down and out
Image Sensor
Image sensors in digital cameras act like film in traditional
cameras, collecting light and transforming it into an image. The
pixel count of an image sensor (measured in millions of pixels,
or megapixels) is used as a basic guide in determining the
amount of detail that can be captured.
ISO
This is a camera setting that is used to adjust the sensitivity of
the image sensor to light. The higher the ISO setting, the more
light-sensitive the sensor becomes. High ISO settings allow
shooting in low-light environments and fast shutter speeds,
but may increase image “noise”. Low ISO settings produce
images with minimal “noise” for enhanced image detail.
Note: The D5000 is exclusively designed for use with NIKKOR AF-S and AF-I lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor.
Note: Matrix metering (default setting) is recommended
when using Active D-Lighting.
Image sensor
Low-pass filter
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