FEATURES

12.3Mp DX-format CMOS image sensor

High-resolution imaging sensor for sharp images and the ability to output poster-size prints

HD 720p Video Capture with D-Movie Mode

Capture high-definition video imaging with sound using the creative options afforded by Nikon lenses. Video clips can be recorded at 1280 x 720, 640 x 424, or 320 x 216 @ 24fps. The D-Movie mode optimizes highlight and shadow details for incredible detail and tonal quality

Vari-angle LCD

The Nikon D5000 is the first Nikon DSLR to offer a Vari-angle, 230,000-dot color LCD that allows you to compose still and video images from most any angle and shooting position

Live View

Live View mode enables you to view and compose images through-the-lens in real-time using the camera's 2.7" Vari-angle LCD

19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes

Choose among 19 pre-set exposure modes designed to deliver optimum perfect exposures under a variety of common shooting situations

Advanced Auto-Focus Modes

The Nikon D5000 incorporates an 11-point AF system with Nikon 3D Focus Tracking and advanced Face Detection to ensure the sharpest possible pictures

Low-noise ISO sensitivity

Low-noise images can be captured under the most challenging of lighting conditions at ISO ratings ranging from a native 200 through 3200, and can be expanded from 100 through 6400 when needed

In-Camera Image Editing

Highlight and shadow details, as well as red-eye reduction, image overlaying, distortion controls, and other tonal adjustments can be performed in-camera, which eliminates the need for many post-capture image adjustments

Advanced Dust Removal Systems

The Nikon D5000 incorporates a 3-tier dust removal system including Image Dust-Off reference data using Nikon Capture NX2 software (optional) to best ensure clean, dust-free photographs

GPS Geotagging

You can tag your images with precise GPS coordinates when using the Nikon GP-1 GPS unit (optional)