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What is it: Entry-level 12-megapixel digital SLR camera
What we think: An excellent value starter dSLR with useful features, speedy performance and great photo quality
Nikon D5000 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Digital SLR |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 127 x 104 x 80 mm |
| Weight | 590 g |
| Body material | Polycarbonate over stainless steel |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 12.3 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CMOS |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 200-6400 |
| Shooting programs | Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 30 s |
| Exposure metering | Spot, Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II |
| Exposure modes | Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| White balance | Custom, Presets, Automatic |
| White balance presets | Flash, Shade, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Still image format | JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
| Digital video format | AVI, MJPEG |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Pop-up |
|---|---|
| Flash modes | Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Rear curtain sync, Auto mode with red-eye reduction |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
Viewfinder / Display
| Display mounting | Tilt and swivel |
|---|---|
| Display size | 69 mm |
| Display resolution | 230 pixels |
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self timer delay | 2 sec, 20 sec |
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