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Nikon D5000 User Manual

Nikon D5000
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Step 5: Shoot
Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down to release the shutter and record the
photograph.
The access lamp next to the memory
card slot cover will light and the photograph will be
displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (to resume
shooting before the photograph clears from the
display, press the shutter-release button halfway).
Do
not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the
power source until the lamp has gone out and recording
is complete.
A The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
The camera focuses when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down.
A The Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the
built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
If the flash is raised, photographs can only
be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed.
If the flash-
ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your
finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.
To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its
closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks
into place.
A Using the Flash
For more information on using the flash, see page 70.
Access lamp

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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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