Nikon D5000 User Manual

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Lens
Compatible lenses • 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.
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed
1
/4000 – 30 s in steps of
1
/3 or
1
/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3
wireless remote control)
Flash sync speed X=
1
/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at
1
/200 s or slower
Release
Release mode 8 (single frame), I (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote),
# (quick response), v (quiet shutter-release)
Frame advance rate Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed
1
/250 s or faster, and
other settings at default values)
Self-timer Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration and from 1 to 9 shots
Exposure
Metering TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix
metering II (other CPU lenses)
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected
focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4
lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
• Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV
• Spot metering: 2–20 EV
Exposure meter
coupling
CPU
Mode Auto modes (i auto; j auto (flash off)); scene modes (k portrait;
l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night
landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; u sunset; v dusk/dawn;
w pet portrait; x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food;
1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key); programmed auto with flexible
program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual
(M)
Exposure
compensation
–5 – +5 EV in increments of
1
/3 or
1
/2 EV
Exposure bracketing 3 frames in steps of
1
/3 or ½ EV

Nikon D5000 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4288 x 2848 3216 x 2136 2144 x 1424
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Video recording	Yes
Video resolutions	320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.78 x
Eye relief	17.9 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Battery life (CIPA standard)	510 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Flash range (tele)	- m
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Audio system	Mono
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
PictBridge	-
USB version	2.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80 mm
Width	127 mm
Height	104 mm
Weight	560 g