Nikon D5000’s D-Movie Mode allows users the exciting ability to record HD movie clips (1280 x 720) at 24 frames per second with sound. Photographers will appreciate the quality produced whether creating vacation clips or intertwining still photographs and movies in a post-production creative montage. Additionally, the D5000 is compatible with a comprehensive assortment of AF-S NIKKOR interchangeable lenses to provide users with the ability to capture perspectives not possible with typical consumer video recording devices.
When using any NIKKOR VR lens, D-Movie clips benefit from Nikon VR image stabilization, which automatically activates during recording to deliver added sharpness and image stability. VR image stabilization also extends the D5000’s performance in low-light situations. D-Movie clips are recorded onto an inserted SD or SDHC memory card and saved as Motion JPEG AVI files for easy editing with widely available video editing software.
| Type of Camera |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Effective Pixels |
12.3 million |
| Image Sensor |
Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS sensor |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]; D-movie: 1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 480 / 24fps, 320 x 240 / 24fps |
| Sensitivity |
ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7, HI-1 (ISO 6400); LO-0.3, LO-0.7 and LO-1 (ISO 100) |
| File Format |
NEF (12 bit compressed RAW); JPEG (Baseline-compliant); AVI movie (Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound) |
| File System |
DCF-compliant (Exif 2.21-compatible), DPOF-compliant, PictBridge-compatible |
| Storage Media |
SD memory card (SDHC compliant) |
| Shooting Modes |
1) Single frame, 2) Continuous: 4fps, 3) Self-timer, 4) Delayed remote, 5) Quick-response remote, 6) Silent shooting, 7) D-Movie |
| White Balance |
Auto (hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor) 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketing |
| LCD Monitor Size |
2.7-in. |
| LCD Monitor |
2.7", 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT vari-angle LCD |
| Playback Function |
1) Full-frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar), 3) playback zoom, 4) RGB histogram display, 5) RGB histogram for portion of the image visible in the monitor with playback zoom, 6) Slide show, 7) Movie playback, 8) stop-motion movies |
| Delete Function |
1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete |
| I/O Terminal |
NTSC or PAL (selectable), HDMI Type C connector |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 (High-speed), GP-1 (GPS Unit) |
| Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) |
Approx. 1.5x lens focal length |
| ViewFinder Type |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) |
| Eyepoint |
17.9 mm (−1.0 m-1) |
| Focusing Screen |
Type B Brite View clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) |
Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.78x |
| Reflex Mirror |
Instant return |
| Lens Aperture |
Instant-return type |
| Autofocus |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m/1ft 8 in. - 9ft 10 in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Focus Modes |
1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), 2) Manual focus (MF) can be selected from11 focus point |
| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) |
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) |
| Auto Exposure Lock |
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing |
3 exposures in increments, −2.0– +2.0 (in steps of 1/2 or 1/3 EV) |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/4000 |
| Minimum Shutter |
30 |
| Shutter |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb, Time (Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required) |
| Sync Contact |
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec |
| Flash Control |
1) i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
| Flash Sync Modes |
1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, rear-curtain sync |
| Accessory Shoe |
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| Self-Timer |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. |
| Depth of Field Preview Button |
No |
| Remote Control |
Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional) |
| GPS |
via GP-1 GPS Unit (optional) |
| Supported Languages |
Total of 17 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian |
| Power Requirements |
Rechargeable EN-EL9a Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector; EN-EL9 also supported) |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) |
Approx. 510 shots |
| Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 127 x 104 x 80mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) |
Approx. 560g |
| Other Features |
Vari-angle LCD monitor with range of movement: 0°–180° for opening/closing (−90°–180° for rotation), Integrated Dust Reductions System, Graphic User Interface, Live view (with face-priority AF), D-Movie |
