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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 | |
| Display Resolution | 230000 Pixel |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Year |
| Prices, delivery and availability at 2 retailers | Go | |
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£10 | Go |
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£580 | Go |
For
Compact body
>Intuitive interface
>Excellent AF/metering/White balance
>Very capable 11-point AF system Nikon's best Live View yet
>Includes face detection AF
>720p 'HD' video can be handy
Against
Simplified ergonomics
>Slow Contrast-detection AF in Live View
>Struggles with backlit subjects
>Inbuilt microphone is over-sensitive to sounds of camera handling
>No AF in video mode
>Currently rather pricey
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