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Nikon D5000

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Nikon D90 Digital Camera

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Product Description An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR.
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display,... More
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.36 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 3 in.
Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Features AF Tracking Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition) Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - 24 Seconds
Video Speed 24 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type - Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 4 Frames 24 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Lithium-ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.36 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 3 in.
Height 4.1 in. 4.1 in.
Width 5 in. 5.2 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208254521 53001016
Product ID 84682579 99671132
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
Release Date 14 April, 2009 -
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN VAA116EA 929654000
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $379.99
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera
From $799.95

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 29 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • low price (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Nikon Coolpix 5000 Nikon Ups the Ante in the Digital Camera Wars

byHoward_Creech Jan 13, 2002
154 Helpfuls 155 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 Megapixel Images, Pro metering, NO SHUTTER LAG
Cons Nothing important
Recommended it? Yes

For the past ten years professional and serious amateur photographers have wondered what digital photography was going to be like when it grew up. The answer to that question is pretty complicated, but the new Nikon Coolpix 5000 might be part of the answer. Every now and again there is a quantum... Read full review »

242

The Nikon Coolpix 5000 - Enter the world of 5-megapixel bliss - Part 1

byjag2112 May 21, 2002
102 Helpfuls 103 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible images. Numerous features. Good optics. Nikon name.
Cons Expensive. Only a 3x optical zoom. Some shutter lag.
Recommended it? Yes

A little over a year ago, the first 3 megapixel digital still cameras were becoming common-place - but at a price. At that time, the general consensus was that 3 megapixels would be more than enough for everyone's use.

That was then. This is now.

As more and more images are... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 7 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • no autofocus in movie mode (1)
Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Men (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

58

Great Semi-Pro camera

byanorm0dy Feb 22, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great camera especially for someone who is just starting out a photography business.  It takes quality photos, and everything I have read says you should make your investments in lenses, not camera bodies.  This is too much of a camera if you are only planning on shooting in... Read full review »

30

Great in every way

bystitems Apr 14, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted

What can I say about this incredible piece of optical and electronic technology. Uses all Nikon lenses, Light, totally customizable. many shooting, exposure, flash, metering, aperture, speed modes to cover any situation. The auto mode is a good compromise for most offhand shots. Most experienced... Read full review »

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