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Nikon D5000 review

Nikon takes on the Canon EOS 500D with a raft of new features and the best Live View system yet

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-05-05May 5th 2009

Price at launch £719.99
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
Battery Size Supported Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution 12.3 Megapixel
USB Yes
Wide Angle No
Product Family D
Brand Name Nikon
Screen Size 6.9 cm (2.7")
Video Formats Motion JPEG (AVI)
Viewfinder Type SLR
Weight (Approximate) 560.0 g
Maximum Image Resolution 4288 x 2848
Maximum Frame Rate 24 fps
Number of Batteries Supported 1
Battery Built-in No
Battery Rechargeable Yes
Battery Included Yes
Display Screen Type LCD
Total Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel
HDMI Yes
Camera Assembly Body Only
Memory Card Supported Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height 104.0 mm
Width 127.0 mm
Depth 80.0 mm
Autofocus Points 11
Product Series D
Image Formats RAW, JPEG
Flash Modes Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes Auto, Manual
Manufacturer Nikon Corporation
Product Model D5000
Product Name D5000 Digital SLR Camera
Manufacturer Part Number VBA240AB
Manufacturer Website Address www.nikon.co.uk
Marketing Information

The D5000 is a powerful and versatile SLR camera that delivers superb still images and high-definition D-movie clips with sound. Incredibly easy to use, it boasts a range of automatic features that help capture the shots you want and an impressive 12.3 megapixel DX format image sensor that ensures exceptionally detailed results. The innovative vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easy to shoot from any angle, bringing an exciting new twist to using Live View. Whether you shoot still or moving images, you can flip, tilt or turn the monitor to take shots from above, below, to the side, or to create self-portraits. An array of automatic scene modes make it simple to capture clear images in a variety of situations and a range of retouch functions let you enhance photos in-camera. With so many powerful features packed into its compact, lightweight body, the D5000 offers people on the go a fantastic way to capture stunning shots from any angle.

Battery Life 510 Shot
Package Contents
  • D5000 Digital SLR Camera
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
  • Battery Charger MH-23
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Eyepiece Cap
  • Rubber Eyecup
  • USB Cable
  • Audio Video Cable
  • Camera Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Display Resolution 230000 Pixel
    Standard Warranty 2 Year

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    Product Summary

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    Compact body

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    Intuitive interface

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    Excellent AF/metering/White balance

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    Very capable 11-point AF system Nikon's best Live View yet

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    Includes face detection AF

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    720p 'HD' video can be handy

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    Simplified ergonomics

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    Slow Contrast-detection AF in Live View

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    Struggles with backlit subjects

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    Inbuilt microphone is over-sensitive to sounds of camera handling

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    No AF in video mode

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    Currently rather pricey

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