Nikon D5000 User Manual

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The Viewfinder
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1 Framing grid (displayed when
On is selected for Custom
Setting d2).........................158
2 Reference circle for center-
weighted metering ........... 88
3 “No memory card” indicator
4 Battery indicator ................... 28
5 Focus points ........................... 58
6 Focus indicator ................31, 61
7 Autoexposure (AE) lock
indicator............................... 89
8 Shutter speed ..................82, 84
9 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84
10 Battery indicator ................... 28
11 Bracketing indicator...........103
12 Number of exposures
remaining ............................29
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer
fills..........................................66
White balance recording
indicator ...............................99
Exposure compensation value
................................................90
Flash compensation
value......................................92
Capture mode indicator.....134
ISO sensitivity .........................74
13 “K” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures) ........................... 29
14 Flash-ready indicator ........... 32
15 Flexible program
indicator............................... 81
16 Exposure indicator................ 85
Exposure compensation
display .................................. 90
17 Flash compensation
indicator............................... 92
18 Exposure compensation
indicator............................... 90
19 Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator.............................149
20 Warning indicator ...............221
D No Battery
When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will
dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return
to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.
D The Viewfinder Display
Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines
radiating outward from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
D The Viewfinder
The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature.

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