Nikon D5000 (with 18-55mm lens)
Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money.
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CNET Review
The Good: Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; nice kit lens.
The Bad: Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; too easy to accidentally change focus points.
The Bottom Line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1524 reviews of Nikon D5000 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 125860 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 81/100 = Very Good.
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ld2.ciol.com
Review Summary: Nikon's D5000 takes the fight to other mid-range DSLR heavyweights like the Canon EOS 500D
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digitalphotographygear.com
Review Summary: The Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX digital SLR is essentially a Nikon D90DX packed into a smaller body, similar to the old Nikon D40. It is a compact and powerful entry level digital SLR that
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gadgetheaven.co.uk
Review Summary: With 12.3 megapixel image sensor, rest assured image quality will be gorgeous at worst. You will be able to make large prints, and zoom in to crop without losing clarity. Images will be sharper, colours will be more vivid, and pictures will make you...
The Verdict: The final feature which separates the D5000 from the D3000 is the GPS tagging. It will tell you the latitude, longitude, altitude and time when and where the picture was taken. This is helpful for pictures taken atop mountains and in terrains which may...
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hothardware.com
Review Summary: Consumer DSLRs with HD video capabilities are becoming more and more prevalent these days. As a result, manufacturers are constantly battling to find ways to differentiate themselves and their products from the others. Nikon's D5000 offers a few...
The Verdict: In all, the Nikon D5000 was a joy to use during our tests. The layout and controls were easy to use and the camera captured excellent images. Another major benefit of the D5000 is its ability to capture HD videos, even if those capabilities are limited...
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: The D5000 is a good performing camera that offers more than the regular entry level features you would expect from other manufacturers in the same price range. Overall the features and value included in the unit are worth a look. The Nikon D5000 is a...
The Verdict: The Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera is a good all-round unit that makes...
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wired.com
Review Summary: Though its awesome D90 was the first DSLR to leap into HD video, Nikon took a jump backward with this model. Freshly captured movies look like faded old film.
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: There's no doubting the D5000 is a Nikon, with its classic styling offering no departures in terms of the body design or basic control layout. The 2.7in screen on the back isn't the largest either, but it's literally the most flexible.
The Verdict: A huge amount of camera for the money, and with HD video to boot, the D5000 walks away with a well-deserved prize
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dcresource.com
Review Summary: (starting at $729) is a new digital SLR that fits between the company's D60 and D90 models. The best way to describe the D5000 is like this: you take the D90's guts and throw them into a D60-like body, with the added bonus of a flip-down, swiveling LCD...
The Verdict: In conclusion, the Nikon D5000 is a very nice digital SLR that takes most of the good stuff from the D90 and puts it into a more compact, less expensive body. The D5000 doesn't support autofocus on that many lenses, so if you have a collection of older...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The D5000 is Nikon's new advanced consumer DSLR, and it's loaded with features.
The Verdict: The Nikon D5000 is a well made and well equipped mid-level camera ideal for those upgrading from an entry-level DSLR and looking for more features. Performance and handling are excellent, autofocus is quick and reliable, and image quality is very good...
Price Range: $999.00 - $999.00
- Nikon Inc.
- D5000KIT
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording
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Resolution12.3 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels12,900,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution12,300,000 pixels
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Field of View Crop Factor1.5
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Sensor Dust ReductionYes
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Image ProcessorEXPEED
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Auto FocusTTL phase detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty11
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Digital Video FormatMJPEG, AVI
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, NEF (RAW)
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 200-3200
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Exposure Metering3D color matrix II, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure ModesI-TTL program flash, Bulb, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Manual, Aperture-priority
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Shooting ProgramsSports mode, Close-up, Portrait mode, Landscape
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Special EffectsFisheye, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Monochrome, Vivid
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsFluorescent, Incandescent, Sunlight, Flash, Shade
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Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed30 sec
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Exposure Compensation5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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White Balance BracketingYes
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X-sync Speed1/250 sec
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Exposure RangeEV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
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Type3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
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Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
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Min Focus Range11 in
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Max View Angle76 degrees
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Zoom AdjustmentManual
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Lens Construction8 groups / 11 elements
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Filter Size52 mm
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Lens System MountingNikon F
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FeaturesVR (Vibration Reduction), Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashPop-up flash
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Flash ModesAuto mode with red-eye reduction, Slow synchro, Rear curtain sync, Fill-in mode, Auto mode
Additional Features
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Self Timer Delay2 - 20 sec
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Flash TerminalHot shoe
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Additional FeaturesExif Print support, AF lock, DPOF support, In-camera red-eye removal, AE lock, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support
Display
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Type2.7 in LCD display
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Resolution230,000 pixels
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Display FeaturesRotating
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x System accessory terminal
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeOptical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
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Field Coverage95%
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Magnification0.78x
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Dioptric Correction Range-2 to +1
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Viewfinder FramesAutofocus frame
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportApple Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows XP Home Edition
Miscellaneous
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Microsoft CertificationsCertified for Windows Vista
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Included AccessoriesEyecup, Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Strap, Shoe cap
Battery
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Supported BatteryNikon EN-EL9a
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSD Memory Card
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Image Storage4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
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Video CaptureAVI - 1280 x 720, AVI - 640 x 424, AVI - 320 x 216
Dimensions & Weight
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Width5 in
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Depth3.1 in
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Height4.1 in
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Weight1.2 lbs
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