Nikon D5000 review
Full specification for Nikon D5000
| Sensor | 12.3MP effective CMOS |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 4288 x 2848 |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.5x |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw (NEF), JPEG+Raw |
| Compression | 3-stage JPEG, 1-stage Raw |
| ISO | 200-3200, (Expanded ISO 100-6400 equivalents) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 - 30secs, bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, quick response, quiet |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level pentamirror single lens reflex |
| Field of View | 95% |
| LCD | 2.7in TFT 230k dots |
| Live Mode | Yes |
| Movie Mode | |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | No (lens based) |
| Dust Reduction | Image sensor cleaning, image dust off reference data |
| Focusing Modes | Single-servo (AF-S), continuous servo (AF-C), auto selection (AF-A) |
| Exposure Modes | M, A, S, P, Auto, Flash off, 19 scene modes |
| Metering System | 420-pixel RGB sensor TTL (3D Matrix II evaluative, Centre weighted, Spot) |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 stops in 1/3 or ½ EV |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto, 12 preset modes with fine tuning, custom |
| White Balance Bracket | Yes ? three frames in steps of one |
| Colour Temp Control | On colour graph |
| DoF Prview | No |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, GN 13m @ ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/200sec |
| PC Socket | No |
| Cable Release | Yes (optional) |
| Memory Card | SD, SDHC |
| Power | EN-EL9a Li-ion rechargeable |
| Connectivity | High speed USB, HDMI |
| Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80mm |
| Weight | 560 |
| Other | |
| AF Points | 11-point, Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection |
Manufacturer website: Nikon
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May 10 13:27
Mick W.
Have a few problems with the value here. Nikons traditionally seem to sell closer to list price than Canons. Both this and the 500D arrived in stores almost simultaneously, yet the Canon with lens is already at least £20 cheaper than the Nikon (£40 less at Amazon at the time of writing). Both models remain overpriced and should be streeting at closer to £500 in my opinion, but both reviews should bear in mind fully the actual prices the cameras are available at. In particular, the Canon looks better value and the D5000 a lousy value compared to the D90. The lack of a vertical grip for the D5000 also seems silly in light of the moveable LCD. Very strange that Nikon should price this the way they have. The D60 continues to look dated and there's now a huge gap between it and the D5000 covering t a very popular price-point. Spec-wise, what could Nikon now fill this gap with?
May 26 12:22
Mat Gallagher
Hi Mike, The Canon did go on sale at least a few weeks ahead of the Nikon, and as the higher priced model it was bound to fall faster. Looking at the latest prices you can now pick up the Nikon D5000 for just £570 and the Canon 500D for £600 so your wish has almost been answered, and as it is now £100 cheaper than the D90 it's better value too. As the D40 has now been discontinued I'd expect the D60 to take up the budget position for a while longer - and at a street price of just over £320 it's bound to still attract plenty of new DSLR users.
June 29 10:46
Bipin Gupta
On your review for Nikon D5000, on the page for specifications, it is mentioned that D5000 has DOF preview. From my research around, I think this data is wrong. It does not have DOF preview.
August 25 07:43
Brice Bragato
Hi Mat, These informations were very intesresting. I'm looking for a DSLR and I'm still questionning myself between the Canon 500D and the Nikon D5000. One thing I would like to ask you is the capacity of the battery. My feeling is that the LCD screen of the Canon will use a lot because high resolution (comparing the D5000). What do you think about this point ? Thanks.