Nikon D5000 Brochure
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Memory card capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB
SanDisk Extreme
SanDisk Extreme
®
III 30 MB/second Edition SDHC™ (secure digital high capacity) card at
different image quality and size settings.
Number of
Number of
Shooting Mode
Image Quality
Image Size
*
1
Shots
*
1
Consecutive Shots
*
2
L
16.7 MB
180
7
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine
*
3
M
14.0 MB
210
7
S
12.1 MB
238
7
L
13.4 MB
215
7
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal
*
3
M
12.3 MB
235
7
S
11.3 MB
252
7
L
12.0 MB
238
7
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic
*
3
M
11.5 MB
250
7
S
11.0 MB
259
7
NEF (RAW)
–
10.6 MB
268
11
L
5.9 MB
549
63
JPEG fine
M
3.3 MB
969
100
S
1.5 MB
2100
100
L
3.0 MB
1000
100
JPEG normal
M
1.7 MB
1800
100
S
0.8 MB
4100
100
L
1.5 MB
2100
100
JPEG basic
M
0.9 MB
3600
100
S
0.4 MB
7700
100
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL9a
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL9a
Shutter unit
Sophisticated, lightweight design that’s a perfect fit.
Pick up the D5000 and feel the difference. Light and comfortable, it’s the wise choice for anyone who
desires a high-quality digital SLR with take-anywhere portability. You’ll also appreciate the sensible control
layout, which allows easy adjustment of camera settings whether shooting horizontally or vertically.
desires a high-quality digital SLR with take-anywhere portability. You’ll also appreciate the sensible control
layout, which allows easy adjustment of camera settings whether shooting horizontally or vertically.
The lightweight, compact design makes the
D5000 the perfect companion when on the go.
Moreover, like its Nikon predecessors, the
carefully crafted ergonomic form is tailored to fit
your hand for smooth, comfortable operation.
D5000 the perfect companion when on the go.
Moreover, like its Nikon predecessors, the
carefully crafted ergonomic form is tailored to fit
your hand for smooth, comfortable operation.
Light and easy to hold
Get up to 510 shots* per charge with the included
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a. The D5000’s
efficient energy-saving design helps conserve battery
power, giving you the ability to keep on shooting even
for extended sessions.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a. The D5000’s
efficient energy-saving design helps conserve battery
power, giving you the ability to keep on shooting even
for extended sessions.
* Based on CIPA standards.
Long-lasting lithium-ion battery
Brighten dimly lit scenes with the
convenient pop-up flash. The flash
works seamlessly with the D5000’s
advanced metering system to
automatically ensure evenly lit exposures
in dark environments or when you need
fill light* on backlit or shaded subjects.
convenient pop-up flash. The flash
works seamlessly with the D5000’s
advanced metering system to
automatically ensure evenly lit exposures
in dark environments or when you need
fill light* on backlit or shaded subjects.
* Fill light is automatically enabled when Scene Mode is set to Auto,
Portrait, Child, Close up, or Night portrait.
Built-in pop-up flash
The D5000 is equipped with a shutter unit tested to
100,000 cycles for exceptional reliability. This dependable
unit delivers precise shutter control from 1/4000 sec. to
30 sec. and flash synch up to 1/200 sec.
100,000 cycles for exceptional reliability. This dependable
unit delivers precise shutter control from 1/4000 sec. to
30 sec. and flash synch up to 1/200 sec.
Durable shutter unit
Conveniently positioned near the shutter release
button, the mode dial gives you fast, easy access
to different shooting modes without having to take
your eye off the scene.
button, the mode dial gives you fast, easy access
to different shooting modes without having to take
your eye off the scene.
Mode dial
Choose from a wide
assortment of popular SD
memory cards. Changing
cards is fast and easy.
assortment of popular SD
memory cards. Changing
cards is fast and easy.
Memory card slot
From top to bottom: delete button,
playback button, menu button,
thumbnail/playback zoom-out/help
button, playback zoom-in button,
information edit button.
playback button, menu button,
thumbnail/playback zoom-out/help
button, playback zoom-in button,
information edit button.
Quick one-touch control strip
See it your way with the D5000. A variety of monitor
configurations display information in clear,
easy-to-understand formats so you can see shooting
settings at a glance. Classic format uses a large, crisp
font while graphic format employs lifelike icons.
Backgrounds for both formats can be displayed in
different colors.
configurations display information in clear,
easy-to-understand formats so you can see shooting
settings at a glance. Classic format uses a large, crisp
font while graphic format employs lifelike icons.
Backgrounds for both formats can be displayed in
different colors.
Selectable information displays
Live View button
Multi selector
Information display (classic)
Information display (graphic)
Information button
Exposure compensation
button
button
Shutter release
button
button
AF-assist illuminator/
Red-eye reduction
light/Self-timer
Red-eye reduction
light/Self-timer
Bright and filled with information, the
D5000’s viewfinder lets you concentrate
on the action while keeping you updated
on vital camera settings. Wide 95%
scene coverage* and 0.78%
magnification* provide a natural
view of the subject. Additionally,
a 16-frame grid can be turned
on to aid in composition and
aligning vertical and
horizontal lines.
D5000’s viewfinder lets you concentrate
on the action while keeping you updated
on vital camera settings. Wide 95%
scene coverage* and 0.78%
magnification* provide a natural
view of the subject. Additionally,
a 16-frame grid can be turned
on to aid in composition and
aligning vertical and
horizontal lines.
* Approximate.
Bright, informative viewfinder
The Vari-angle LCD monitor can be easily stowed to protect
the display surface against damage — a nice touch for
users with an active lifestyle.
the display surface against damage — a nice touch for
users with an active lifestyle.
Command dial
AE lock/AF lock/
Protect button
Protect button
Note: AE = auto exposure; AF = autofocus
Approved memory cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5000.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
SanDisk
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*
1
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
Toshiba
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*
1
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
, 16 GB*
2
, 32 GB*
2
Panasonic
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*
1
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
, 16 GB*
2
, 32 GB*
2
Lexar Media
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*
1
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
Platinum II: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*
2
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
Professional: 1 GB, 2 GB*
2
, 4 GB*
2
, 8 GB*
2
*1 If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.
*2 SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports SDHC.
*2 SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports SDHC.
*1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
*2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. May vary depending on conditions.
*3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images cannot be changed. File size is the total
*2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. May vary depending on conditions.
*3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images cannot be changed. File size is the total
for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
Notes: • Please check with the SD card manufacturer regarding features, specifications, warranty,
and other items. Nikon cannot assure compatibility with SD cards not listed above.
• Limited to cards tested at the time of brochure printing. Additional cards may be fully
compatible. Contact Nikon Customer Service for additional information.