Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera Body
DX-Format Digital SLR – 12.3MP CMOS Sensor, 720p HD D-Movie Mode & 2.7″ Vari-Angle Live View LCD

The Nikon D5000 is an adaptable DX-format digital SLR camera body designed to bring advanced imaging technologies into a compact, user-friendly form factor. Built around a 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor and Nikon’s EXPEED image processor—the same imaging engine found in the acclaimed D90—the D5000 delivers sharp stills with rich tonal detail, low-noise performance from ISO 200 to 3200 (expandable from ISO 100 to 6400), and continuous burst shooting up to 4 fps.

Distinguished as one of Nikon’s early DSLRs to feature a swiveling 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD screen, the D5000 allows photographers to compose photos and record 720p HD D-Movie clips easily from creative high or low angles using Live View. Supported by an 11-point autofocus system with 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 3D Focus Tracking, and face detection, the camera maintains critical focus on moving subjects. Complete with 19 auto-exposure scene modes, in-camera image retouching tools, an integrated 3-tier dust-reduction system, and native compatibility with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses, the D5000 serves as a capable hybrid body for everyday photography.

Key Features & Core Imaging Technology

12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor & EXPEED Processor: Captures high-resolution imagery suitable for large-format prints, featuring low-noise processing across an expanded ISO range of 100 to 6400.

2.7″ Vari-Angle LCD with Live View: Swiveling 230,000-dot display permits real-time image composition and movie framing from high, low, or awkward angles.

720p HD D-Movie Video Capture: Records 24 fps high-definition video clips with audio at up to 1280 x 720 resolution, utilizing NIKKOR lens optics for creative depth of field.

11-Point AF System with 3D Tracking: Employs phase-detection autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking and Face Detection to lock onto fast-moving subjects across the frame.

19 Pre-Set Scene Modes & In-Camera Retouching: Offers automated exposure presets for challenging environments, along with in-camera RAW processing, distortion control, and red-eye reduction.

Continuous 4 fps Shooting: Fast processing allows burst shooting up to 4 frames per second in RAW, JPEG, or RAW+JPEG formats.

Integrated 3-Tier Dust Removal System: Combines image sensor cleaning and Airflow Control technology to reduce dust accumulation on the optical low-pass filter.

Technical Specifications

Camera Classification: Entry-Level DX-Format Digital SLR Body

Lens Mount System: Nikon F Mount (Optimized for AF-S / AF-I NIKKOR Lenses)

Effective Resolution: 12.3 Megapixels

Image Sensor Type: DX-Format CMOS (23.6 x 15.8 mm)

ISO Sensitivity Range: ISO 200 to 3200 (Expandable to ISO 100 – 6400 Equivalent)

Video Recording Resolution: 720p HD (1280 x 720) @ 24 fps, 640 x 424 @ 24 fps, 320 x 216 @ 24 fps

Continuous Shooting Speed: Up to 4.0 fps

Display Screen: 2.7-Inch 230,000-Dot Vari-Angle Color LCD

Storage Media Slot: Single Slot (SD / SDHC Memory Cards)

Battery Compatibility: EN-EL9a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Pack

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 inches / 127.0 x 104.0 x 80.0 mm

Camera Body Weight: Approx. 1.23 lbs / 560 g (Body only)