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Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera

 
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Product Description
Amazing camera, amazing lens. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, the included 35mm-equivalent lens has a range of 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto and excels... More
Amazing camera, amazing lens. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, the included 35mm-equivalent lens has a range of 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto and excels at capturing faraway subjects, sports action and intimate close-up views. Broaden your horizons with the Sony alpha DSLR-A700 camera and let your creativity flow - with 12.2 Megapixel resolution to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-speed shooting help you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot image stabilization conveniently works with every lens. For improved picture quality and reduced blur, the Eye-Start Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor for phenomenal results. All of this combined with Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology and a rugged magnesium alloy body and you have the ultimate DSLR for serious photo enthusiasts and amateurs alike. Less
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.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.52 lb. 1.24 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 13 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Features - AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 13 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 4288 x 2856 • 3104 x 2064 • 2128 x 1424 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed - 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 5 Frames 4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Manual Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 160 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 6400 • 5000 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Modes Fine • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 921,600 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 650 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.52 lb. 1.24 lb.
Depth 3.14 in. 3.1 in.
Height 4.13 in. 4.1 in.
Width 5.58 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524458534 018208254521
Product ID 56046140 84682579
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Remote Control Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date - 14 April, 2009
Family Line - Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 207130 VAA116EA
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony Alpha 700
Sony Alpha 700 Digital Camera
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Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $379.99
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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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