Nikon D5000 is Nikon's first DSLR to feature a Vari-angle LCD. The LCD screen will fillip out and twist round. This can be a big advantage if you are shooting at awkward angles. It also have high definition movie shooting were relatively new addition to Digital SLR cameras like D5000. The Nikon D5000 can be bought in kit form so that you can buy a starter lens as part of the package.

Nikon D5000 Specifications

Depth
3.1 in.
Width
5 in.
Height
4.1 in.
Memory Type
SD Card • SDHC Card
Video Interface
Video Out
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Included Accessories
Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date
May, 2009
Weight
1.25 lb.
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Interchangeable Lens
Interchangeable Lenses
Camera Resolution
12.9 Megapixel
ISO Speeds
Auto • 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Viewfinder
Optical
Interface Type
USB 2.0
Self Timer
2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Video Resolutions
1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Flash Type
Built-In
White Balance
Auto • Manual
Video Format
AVI • Motion JPEG
Family Line
Nikon D
Resolution
12.9 Megapixel
LCD Panel
With LCD Panel
Shutter Speed
30 - 1/4000 sec
Digital Zoom
Without Digital Zoom
Compression Modes
Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Microphone
With Built-in Microphone
Video Speed
24 fps
Camera Type
SLR/Professional
Frames Per Second
4 Frames
Compression Type
JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Focal Length
18 - 55 mm
LCD Panel Size
2.7 in.
Image Resolutions
4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Tripod Mount
With Tripod Mount
Flash Functions
Flash Off • Auto Flash • Manual
LCD Screen Resolution
230,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position
With LCD Protected Position