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Nikon D5000

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Specifications






Effective pixels

12.3 million

Image sensor

CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX-format

Image size (pixels)

4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]

Sensitivity

ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available

Storage media

SD memory cards, SDHC compliant

Monitor

Vari-angle type, 2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering

Exposure modes

Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, and Low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)

Interface

Hi-Speed USB

Power sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, AC Adapter EH-5a

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.)

Weight

Approx. 560 g (1 lb. 4 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. April 2009



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