Description:

Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced
D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality.

Item Includes:

• EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• MH-23 Quick Charger
• DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
• DK-24 Rubber Eyecup
• UC-E6 USB Cable
• EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
• AN-DC3 Camera Strap
• Body Cap
• BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
• Software Suite CD-ROM

Features:

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor Coupled with Nikon's
  EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality
  is assured.
  
  
• D-Movie Mode with sound Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by
  NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
  
  
• Vari-angle color LCD monitor Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh
  shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
  
  
• 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes Capture stunning photos in challenging
  picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait,
  Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
  
  
• One-button Live View Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes,
  including Face-priority AF.
  
  
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second Combined with fast
  power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured
  easily without annoying shooting lag.
  
  
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 Engineered for exceptional low-
  light shooting. Built-in image sensor cleaning Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic
  sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
  
  
• 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking Fast and accurate
  autofocus delivers razor sharpness. Auto Active D-Lighting
  
  
• Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures-
  Selectable and Auto modes available.
  
  
• In-camera Retouch image editing Creative in-camera image editing, featuring
  Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye
  Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and moreùall without a computer.
  
  
• Picture Control Settings for personal image control Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
  Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
  
  
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II NikonÆs renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D
  Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition
  System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
  
  
• Durable, high precision shutter Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures
  precision and long shutter life.
  
  
• GPS Geo-tagging GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and
  records every imageÆs latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.

Specifications:

Total Pixels	12.9 million
Image Area (pixels)	DX-format (L) 4288x2848 (M) 3216x2136 (S) 2144x1424
LCD Monitor Size	2.7 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Resolution	230,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EVl
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Storage Media	SD SDHC
Advanced Scene Modes	Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night Portrait Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
Exposure Compensation	¦5EV in increments of 1/3 1/2 1
Shutter Release Modes	Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode Continuous [C] mode: 4 Quiet mode
Interface	Hi-speed USB NTSC HDMI
Built-in Flash	Yes
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery-Rechargeable
Approx. Dimensions	Width 5.0 in. (127mm) Height 4.1 in. (104mm) Depth 3.1 in. (80mm)
Approx. Weight	19.8 oz. (560g)
Flash Sync Terminal	No
Flash Sync Speed	up to 1/200
FP High Speed Sync	up to 1/4000
Built-in Flash Distance	56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m