Nikon 25454 Brochure - Page 6

Sophisticated, lightweight design that's a perfect fit. Pick up the D5000 and feel the difference. Light and comfortable, it's the wise choice for anyone who desires a high-quality digital SLR with take-anywhere portability. You'll also appreciate the sensible control layout, which allows easy adjustment of camera settings whether shooting horizontally or vertically. Light and easy to hold The lightweight, compact design makes the D5000 the perfect companion when on the go. Moreover, like its Nikon predecessors, the carefully crafted ergonomic form is tailored to fit your hand for smooth, comfortable operation. Information button Exposure compensation button Shutter release button AF-assist illuminator/ Red-eye reduction light/Self-timer Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a Built-in pop-up flash Brighten dimly lit scenes with the convenient pop-up flash. The flash works seamlessly with the D5000's advanced metering system to automatically ensure evenly lit exposures in dark environments or when you need fill light* on backlit or shaded subjects. * Fill light is automatically enabled when Scene Mode is set to Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, or Night portrait. Long-lasting lithium-ion battery Get up to 510 shots* per charge with the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a. The D5000's efficient energy-saving design helps conserve battery power, giving you the ability to keep on shooting even for extended sessions. * Based on CIPA standards. Memory card capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme® III 30 MB/second Edition SDHC™ (secure digital high capacity) card at different image quality and size settings. Shooting Mode Image Quality L NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine*3 M S L NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal*3 M S L NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic*3 M S NEF (RAW) - L JPEG fine M S L JPEG normal M S L JPEG basic M S Image Size*1 16.7 MB 14.0 MB 12.1 MB 13.4 MB 12.3 MB 11.3 MB 12.0 MB 11.5 MB 11.0 MB 10.6 MB 5.9 MB 3.3 MB 1.5 MB 3.0 MB 1.7 MB 0.8 MB 1.5 MB 0.9 MB 0.4 MB Number of Shots*1 180 210 238 215 235 252 238 250 259 268 549 969 2100 1000 1800 4100 2100 3600 7700 Number of Consecutive Shots*2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 11 63 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Approved memory cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5000. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic Lexar Media 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2, 16 GB*2, 32 GB*2 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2, 16 GB*2, 32 GB*2 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2 Platinum II: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*2, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2 Professional: 1 GB, 2 GB*2, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2 *1 If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards. *2 SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports SDHC. Notes: • Please check with the SD card manufacturer regarding features, specifications, warranty, and other items. Nikon cannot assure compatibility with SD cards not listed above. • Limited to cards tested at the time of brochure printing. Additional cards may be fully compatible. Contact Nikon Customer Service for additional information. *1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. *2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. May vary depending on conditions. *3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images cannot be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images. 10 Bright, informative viewfinder Bright and filled with information, the D5000's viewfinder lets you concentrate on the action while keeping you updated on vital camera settings. Wide 95% scene coverage* and 0.78% magnification* provide a natural view of the subject. Additionally, a 16-frame grid can be turned on to aid in composition and aligning vertical and horizontal lines. * Approximate. Shutter unit Durable shutter unit The D5000 is equipped with a shutter unit tested to 100,000 cycles for exceptional reliability. This dependable unit delivers precise shutter control from 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. and flash synch up to 1/200 sec. Mode dial Conveniently positioned near the shutter release button, the mode dial gives you fast, easy access to different shooting modes without having to take your eye off the scene. Quick one-touch control strip From top to bottom: delete button, playback button, menu button, thumbnail/playback zoom-out/help button, playback zoom-in button, information edit button. Selectable information displays See it your way with the D5000. A variety of monitor configurations display information in clear, easy-to-understand formats so you can see shooting settings at a glance. Classic format uses a large, crisp font while graphic format employs lifelike icons. Backgrounds for both formats can be displayed in different colors. Command dial AE lock/AF lock/ Protect button Note: AE = auto exposure; AF = autofocus Live View button Memory card slot Choose from a wide assortment of popular SD memory cards. Changing cards is fast and easy. Multi selector The Vari-angle LCD monitor can be easily stowed to protect the display surface against damage - a nice touch for users with an active lifestyle. Information display (classic) Information display (graphic) 11