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Nikon D5000 User Manual

Nikon D5000
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❚❚ Taking Photographs
Question Key phrase 0
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? Auto modes 28–32
How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? Scene modes 33–38
Can I frame photos in the monitor?
Live view
41–47
Can I angle the monitor for easier framing? 45
Can I shoot movies? Recording movies 50–51
How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?
Image quality and size 62–64How can I get more pictures on the memory card?
Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail?
Can I choose how the camera focuses? Focus mode 54–55
Can I choose the focus point? Focus point 58
Can I change the composition without refocusing? 3D-tracking 57
How do I focus on a subject that is not in a focus area? Focus lock 58
Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? Auto flash 71–72
How do I avoid “red-eye”? Red-eye reduction 71–72
How do I keep the flash from firing?
Auto (flash off) mode 30
Flash off 70–72
How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? AF-assist illuminator 155
How do I shoot a series of photos in quick succession?
Release mode 65–66
Can I reduce camera noise in quiet surroundings?
How do I take pictures with the self-timer? Self-timer
67–69
How do I use the optional remote control? Remote control
What is exposure? Exposure 80
How do I “freeze” motion?
Mode S (shutter-priority
auto)
82
How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects?
Can I blur the background to bring out a subject?
Mode A (aperture-
priority auto)
83
Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 90
How do I create “light trails” behind moving objects? Long time-exposures 86–87
How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Active D-Lighting 94–95
Can I take photos at preset intervals? Interval timer shooting 76–77
How do I focus the viewfinder? Viewfinder focus 25
How do I keep the camera from beeping? Beep 158

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Nikon D5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.3 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatDX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels12.9 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution4288 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 typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Video recordingYes
Video resolutions320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate24 fps
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Magnification0.78 x
Eye relief17.9 mm
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingTrimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modesZoom
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product colorBlack
Battery life (CIPA standard)510 shots
Number of batteries supported1
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points11
Auto focusing (AF) modesServo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/200 s
Flash range (tele)- m
Flash exposure correction-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture 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 systemMono
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
PictBridge-
USB version2.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth80 mm
Width127 mm
Height104 mm
Weight560 g

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