Nikon D5000 User Manual

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Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 74).
❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Auto Control
If Off is chosen for ISO sensitivity auto control in P, S, A, and M
modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by
the user (0 74).
When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will
automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be
achieved at the value selected by the user (flash level is adjusted
appropriately).
The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can
be selected using the Maximum sensitivity option in the ISO sensitivity auto
control menu (choose lower values to prevent noise; the minimum value for auto ISO
sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 200).
In modes P and A, sensitivity will only be
adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum
shutter speed.
Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can
not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity. If the
ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for Maximum
sensitivity, the value selected for Maximum sensitivity will be used instead.
When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the
information display ISO-A.
These indictors blink when sensitivity
is altered from the value selected by the user.
ISO Sensitivity Settings
G button ➜ C shooting menu
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting
menu to reduce noise (0 151). Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when
auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with
the built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units), possibly preventing the
camera from selecting slow shutter speeds.

Nikon D5000 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4288 x 2848 3216 x 2136 2144 x 1424
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Video recording	Yes
Video resolutions	320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.78 x
Eye relief	17.9 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Battery life (CIPA standard)	510 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Flash range (tele)	- m
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Audio system	Mono
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
PictBridge	-
USB version	2.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80 mm
Width	127 mm
Height	104 mm
Weight	560 g