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Compatible Lenses
Compatible CPU Lenses
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only; autofocus is not supported
with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
The features
available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below:
Camera setting Focus Mode Metering
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with electronic
rangefinder)
MF
Auto and scene
modes; P, S, A
M
L
M
N
3D Color
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR
1
✔✔
2
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR
1
✔✔
2
PC-E NIKKOR series
3
✔✔
3
3
3
2
,
3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D
4
3
✔✔
2
,
3
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter
5
6
6
✔✔
2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)
7
✔✔ ✔✔
2
AI-P NIKKOR
8
✔✔ ✔✔
2
1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera.
Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR
lenses.
2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 88).
3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
4 The cameras exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the
lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.
5AF-S or AF-I lens required.
6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
7 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5
lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be
displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus.
Focus manually until
image in viewfinder is in focus.
8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses
AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I.
A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses
CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter
on the lens barrel.
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
CPU contacts Aperture ring
CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens
A Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

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Nikon D5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.3 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatDX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels12.9 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution4288 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 typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Video recordingYes
Video resolutions320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate24 fps
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Magnification0.78 x
Eye relief17.9 mm
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingTrimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modesZoom
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product colorBlack
Battery life (CIPA standard)510 shots
Number of batteries supported1
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points11
Auto focusing (AF) modesServo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/200 s
Flash range (tele)- m
Flash exposure correction-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture 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 systemMono
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
PictBridge-
USB version2.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth80 mm
Width127 mm
Height104 mm
Weight560 g

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