Nikon D5000 D5000 User's Guide (English)
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 2
-234 i Error Messages ➜ 0 221-223 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 3
Basic Photography and Playback x Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) y Recording and Viewing Movies z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 4
for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do these icons mean? How many more shots can I take with this card? How much charge does the battery have left? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I display the menus in another language? How do I adjust - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 5
Live view Recording movies 0 28-32 33-38 41-47 45 50-51 Image quality and size 62-64 Focus mode Focus point 3D-tracking Focus lock Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off AF-assist illuminator 54-55 58 57 58 71-72 71-72 30 70-72 155 Release mode 65-66 Self-timer Remote - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 6
the camera? How do I delete unwanted photos? Can I zoom in on photos during playback? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? Can I view photos on HD or standard TVs? How do I copy photos to a computer? How do I print photos? Can I print the date - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 7
) can I use? What software is available for my camera? What other accessories are available for my camera? How do I clean the camera? Who do I go to for servicing and repairs? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 67, 77 Approved memory cards 203 Compatible lenses 194 Optional flash units 198 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 8
...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 28 Step - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 9
Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 vii - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 10
P, S, A, and M Modes 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-Lighting... - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 11
Settings 149 Auto Distortion Control 150 Color Space...150 Long Exp. NR ...151 High ISO NR ...151 Active Folder ...152 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 153 A: Reset Custom Settings 154 a: Autofocus ...155 a1: AF-area Mode...155 a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 155 a3: Live View - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 12
d7: Live View Display Options 161 e: Bracketing/Flash...162 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 162 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 162 f: Controls ...163 f1: Assign E/Fn Button 163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 13
...206 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 Available Settings ...212 Memory Card Capacity ...215 Exposure Program...216 Troubleshooting ...217 Display ...217 Shooting (All Modes) ...218 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...219 Playback ...220 Miscellaneous...220 Error Messages...221 Specifications - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 14
battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. A Observe caution when using the flash - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 15
an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 16
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 17
the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 18
: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 19
Display ...8 The Command Dial...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...14 First Steps...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 Basic Setup ...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...25 1 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 20
recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. 2 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 21
(flash mode) button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42, 208 20 Lens mount 61 21 Accessory shoe - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 22
edit) button 9 Two-button reset button.....78 10 Tripod socket 11 Diopter adjustment control 25 12 A (AE-L/AF-L) button 59, 164 L (protect) button ...........125 13 Command dial 10 14 a (live view) button Taking photographs.......... 41 Shooting movies 49 15 Memory card slot cover....... 22 16 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 23
offers a choice of the following shooting modes: ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. P-Programmed auto (0 81): Camera chooses A-Aperture-priority auto (0 83): Adjust shutter speed and aperture, user controls aperture to soften background details or - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 24
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 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 25
the monitor to be angled for high- and low-angle photography or rotated to face the user for self-portraits (0 45). X 180° 90° 180° ❚❚ Shooting Position In other situations, the monitor can be stowed on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it 180° left before folding it back onto the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 26
29 18 Bracketing increment.........104 19 Active D-Lighting 94 20 Metering 88 21 AF-area mode 56 22 Focus mode 54 23 Release mode 65 24 ISO sensitivity 74 25 White balance 96 26 Image size 64 27 Image quality 62 28 Battery indicator 28 29 "Beep" indicator 158 30 Auto ISO sensitivity - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 27
change settings for the items listed in the information display, press the P button. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. Some items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). P button X A The Shutter-Speed - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 28
dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button: flash mode and flash compensation X Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D-Lighting, or bracketing E button - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 29
an aperture (mode M; 0 84). Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 90). Mode M Mode P, S, or A Choose a flash mode (0 71). + E button Command dial Information display X + E button Command dial Information display + M button Command dial Information display Adjust flash compensation (mode - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 30
163), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial X Release mode (0 65) Image quality and size (0 62) ISO sensitivity (0 74) White balance (0 96) Active D-Lighting (0 94) Bracketing (0 103) The Power - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 31
from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 146) • C: Shooting (0 148) • A: Custom Settings (0 153) G button X • B: Setup (0 165) • N: Retouch (0 174) • m: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults to Recent settings; 0 190 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 32
Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 33
same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 32). 15 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 34
in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. X 1 Plug the charger in. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 35
. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii-xiii and 210-211 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41-95°F); for best results - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 36
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. Focal length index Focal length scale X Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 37
(w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 38
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch X A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 39
a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date. A The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 40
a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or X removing memory cards. Power switch 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 41
to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134). 1 Turn the camera on. X Power switch 2 Display format options. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2. For more information on using the menus, see page 13. G button 3 Highlight Yes - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 42
D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 43
center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 44
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taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene modes. s "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On ...28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode...30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot...32 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 33 k Portrait ...34 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 46
is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off ) mode. s Step 1: Turn the Camera On 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. After a brief pause while the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 47
shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display (0 32). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on The length of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). A Image Sensor Cleaning At default - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 48
lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 49
in Zoom ring Zoom out Step 4: Focus s 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 50
button halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the s power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 51
settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 28-32. ❚❚ The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial: Land- Night Other s Portrait scape Child Sports - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 52
soft and natural. l Landscape m Sports Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 53
objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. s Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 54
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. u Sunset w Pet Portrait Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 55
. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. y Blossom 0 Food Use for fields of flowers The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use for vivid photographs of food. Use of a tripod - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 56
subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use to create dark, somber images that bring out highlights when shooting dark scenes. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 57
4 or 2 or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 117). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/ 12 NIKON D5000 1/ 250 F11 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 100D5000 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2009 10 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 58
the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture, press K). O button A Delete To delete selected images (0 127), all images taken on a selected date (0 128), or all images in the current playback folder (0 146), use the Delete option in the playback menu. 40 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 59
xFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) This chapter describes how to frame pictures in the monitor using live view. Framing Photographs in the Monitor 42 x 41 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 60
to take photographs in live view. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button x Item Description 0 q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 61
through the frame. A Live View Autofocus The autofocus mode for live view autofocus can also be chosen using Custom Settings a3 (Live view autofocus, 0 155). 3 Choose the focus point. Face priority: A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 62
down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. When shooting is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera will then return to live view mode. 6 Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. 44 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 63
Setting d7 (Live view display options; 0 161). Show indicators Hide indicators Framing grid Show shooting info A Positioning the Monitor x The monitor can be adjusted for self-portraits or for low- or high-angle shots. Low-angle shots High-angle shots Self-portraits Frame shots with - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 64
start of live view. Exposure is metered again when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. To reduce blur when using a tripod, choose On for Custom Setting d5 (Exposure delay mode). D Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view. The camera may be unable to focus in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 65
the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only if Wide area or Normal area is selected for Live view autofocus - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 66
x 48 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 67
yRecording and Viewing Movies This chapter describes how to record movies in live view. Recording Movies...50 Viewing Movies...52 y 49 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 68
shot and press the shutter-release button halfway. Shooting can not begin until the camera has focused. Autofocus is not available after recording begins; use manual focus to focus (0 60) during recording. 3 Start recording. Recording indicator Press J to start recording (at default settings - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 69
turn count-down display will appear in the monitor 30 s before shooting ends. At high ambient temperatures, this display may appear immediately when live view mode is selected. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected. The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 70
performed while a movie is displayed: 1 icon Recording time To y Start/pause/ resume Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Exit to shooting mode Display menus Return to fullframe playback Audio indicator Use Description J Press J to start, pause, or resume playback. X/ W Press 4 or 2 to rewind or - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 71
Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus...60 z Image Quality and Size 62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash 70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity ...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 53 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 72
only in modes P, S, A, and M. Option Description AF-A Auto-servo AF Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 73
shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 60) or use focus lock - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 74
how the focus point for autofocus is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display AF-area mode - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 75
. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 58); camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (0 155). AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 76
distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 56). 1 Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 77
will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 78
not in focus. z A AF-S Lenses Users of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 229) can select manual focus simply by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 79
focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 80
options and press J. Option File type Description Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the NEF (RAW) NEF memory card. Choose for images that will be processed on a computer. JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine image quality). JPEG - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 81
balance bracketing (0 103) and date imprint (0 160) are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 202) or ViewNX (available on the supplied Software Suite CD - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 82
54.5 × 36.2 cm (21.4 × 14.2 in.) 40.8 × 27.1 cm (16.1 × 10.7 in.) 27.2 × 18.1 cm (10.7 × 7.1 in.) A The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (0 148). A The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 83
frames per second while shutter-release button is held down. E Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 67). " Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. released after two-second delay (0 67). Shutter is # Quick-response Optional - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 84
release mode (I) can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to j (0 30) or turn the flash off (0 70-71). A Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the z memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure-count display while the shutter - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 85
Self-Timer and Remote Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 203) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 65). Select - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 86
quick-response remote modes, the camera will automatically return to single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode, cancelling remote control mode. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote release modes and restores single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode. 68 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 87
when the flash is used, regardless of the number of shots selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 157). In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 88
the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 71). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 89
a flash mode. Highlight a flash mode and press J. i, k, p, n, s, w No Auto NYo Auto + red-eye reduction j Off o NYr Auto + slow sync + red-eye reduction Nr Auto+slow sync j Off 0 N Fill flash P, A N Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction NYp Slow sync+red-eye reduction Np Slow sync Nq * Rear - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 90
or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 91
A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 3200 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 4 5.6 8 11 16 5.6 8 11 16 22 8 11 16 22 32 11 16 22 32 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 92
(Lo 1, equivalent to ISO 100), or raised above ISO 3200 by about 0.3 EV (Hi 0.3, equivalent to ISO 4000), 0.7 EV (Hi 0.7, equivalent to ISO 5000), or 1.0 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 6400). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 93
. A The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 149). A See Also z For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, or M modes, see page 149. For information on using the High ISO NR option in the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 94
timer shooting and press 2. G button 2 Select a starting trigger. Choose from the following starting triggers: • To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Press 2 to continue. - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 95
takes one photograph at each interval; the self-timer and remote control can not be used. Camera noise is reduced in quiet shutter-release mode. A Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to another position. Returning the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 96
dot). The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset. R button P button Option Image quality (0 62) Image size (0 64) White balance (0 96) Fine tuning (0 98) ISO sensitivity (0 74) Auto and scene modes P, S, A, M z Release mode (0 65) Focus mode (0 54) Live view autofocus (0 43 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 97
and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed and aperture, metering, flash compensation, and white balance. Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual)...84 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 98
or blur motion. A Aperture-priority auto (0 83) User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. M Manual (0 84) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "bulb" or "time - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 99
a U (R) indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. A The Exposure Program See page 216 for information on the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 100
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Fast - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 101
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 102
Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (0 85), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 103
A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 104
scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod and an optional remote control or remote cord (0 203). Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 Shutter speed Description Bulb Shutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down. Tripod and optional MC - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 105
a second time. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes. A Self-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of "Bulb" is equivalent to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 106
but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if N Spot Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page 56 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 107
AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 108
exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 88 exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 90 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 109
button Command dial -0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level. A See Also For information on - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 110
(darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 92 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 111
EV +1 EV A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-R200 flash units. A Exposure Increments For information on choosing the size of the increments available when setting flash t compensation, see Custom Setting b1 (EV steps - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 112
a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (L; 0 88). Active D-Lighting: X Off Active D-Lighting: G Auto 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 113
ISO sensitivities. If center-weighted or spot metering is selected, settings other than X Off are equivalent to Q Normal. In mode M, an Active D-Lighting setting of G Auto is equivalent to Q Normal. D "Active D-Lighting" Versus "D-Lighting" The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 114
options. Highlight the current white balance setting in t the information display and press J. 3 Choose a white balance option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent (0 97) H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual (0 99) 96 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 115
option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types temperature appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to H (direct sunlight): 5,200 K • J (incandescent)/ • N (flash): 5,400 K I (warm-white fluorescent): 3,000 K • G ( - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 116
fine-tuning options shown at right will be displayed. Fine-tuning is not t available with Preset manual white balance. Coordinates Adjustment 3 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta A White - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 117
are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Measure Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 102). ❚❚ Measuring - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 118
white balance, the message shown at right t will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 119
performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off. The auto meter-off delay can be changed using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). The default setting is eight seconds. D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 120
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 121
at the current setting for Active D-Lighting. A Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If On is selected for ISO sensitivity auto control (0 149) in modes P, S, and A, the camera will - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 122
the information display. R button Information display P button 3 Display bracketing options. Highlight the indicator for the selected bracketing mode and press J. 4 Select a bracketing increment. t AE bracketing: Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 EV - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 123
taken with Active D-Lighting set to Auto). Bracketing ends automatically after the second shot. In continuous release mode, shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 124
Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six preset Picture Controls. In P, S, A, and M modes - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 125
the shooting menu (0 148). Set Picture Control can be used to modify existing t Picture Controls (0 108). Choose Manage Picture Control to create custom Picture Controls (0 111) or copy custom Picture Controls to a memory card to be shared among compatible devices and software (0 113). 107 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 126
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Display the Picture Control menu. To display the menus, press the G button - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 127
(the default setting), yellow, orange, red, and green (0 110). Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-andwhite), Sepia, Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome), Red, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Blue, Purple Blue, Red Purple (0 110). Manual adjustments Manual adjustments - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 128
Monochrome is selected). Release the X button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid. A Previous Settings The line under the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 129
Creating Custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Save/ - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 130
. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new name of up to 19 characters as described on page 152. The - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 131
be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed. To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, or to delete - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 132
time given in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). This reduces the drain on the battery, but GPS data may not be recorded if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down without pausing. Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1 is connected; GPS data will always be - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 133
IMore on Playback This chapter describes how to view photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback...116 Photo Information ...117 Thumbnail Playback ...122 Calendar Playback...123 Taking a - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 134
Use Description View additional photographs Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect I status Return to shooting mode K Monitor will turn off. Photographs - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 135
AP. EXP. MODE, I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH MODE, : , 1/ 250 ,F11 : , 200 :0. 0 : 35mm : 18-55 / 3. 5-5. 6 : A / VR-On : Built - i n, TTL, +1. 3 : N I KON D5000 1/12 Shooting data 1 WHI T E BALANCE : AUTO, 0, 0 COLOR SPACE : s RGB PI CTURE CTRL : STANDARD QUICK ADJUST : 0 SHARPENING - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 136
, press X. Use the X and W buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. I A Histograms N I KON D5000 1/ 12 Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 137
3 Metering 88 Shutter speed 82, 84 Aperture 83, 84 4 Shooting mode 28, 33, 80 ISO sensitivity 2 74 5 Exposure compensation 90 6 Focal length 197 7 Lens data I 8 Focus mode 54, 60 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 19 9 Flash mode 71 Flash compensation 92 10 Camera name 11 Frame - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 138
Hue 4 109 Toning 5 109 12 Camera name 13 Frame number/total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 146). 2 Standard, Vivid, Portrait, and Landscape Picture Controls only. 3 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls. 4 Not displayed with monochrome Picture - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 139
comment indicator 169 10 Flash mode 71 11 Flash compensation 92 I 12 Exposure compensation 90 13 Metering 88 14 Shooting mode 28, 33, 80 15 Shutter speed 82, 84 16 Aperture 83, 84 * Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on. 1/ 12 NIKON D5000 17 26 1/ 250 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 140
View highlighted image Delete I highlighted photo Change protect status of highlighted photo Return to shooting mode Display menus Thumbnail playback Calendar playback Use information. / K Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately. G See page 145 for more - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 141
Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are displayed. Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Press the W button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 142
To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Select faces Use X / W P+ Description mode Display menus J L (A) Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom ratio. Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback. See page 125 for more information. / K Monitor will turn - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 143
to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 23). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image. Display the image in full - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 144
in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 145
Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the press 2. G button I 3 Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 146
: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 147
. View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0 117). Pause/resume slide show J Pause show. Press again to resume. Exit to playback menu G See page 146 for more information. Exit to playback mode K End show and return to playback mode. Exit to shooting mode Press shutter-release - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 148
I 130 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 149
how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Viewing Photographs on TV 132 Standard Definition Devices 132 High-Definition Devices ...133 Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera...135 Printing Photographs 136 Connecting the Printer - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 150
used in the TV. 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable. 2 Connect the supplied A/V cable as shown. Connect to video device Audio (white) Video (yellow) Q 3 Tune the television to the video channel. Connect to camera 4 Turn the camera - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 151
HDMI channel. Connect to camera 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the high-definition television or monitor screen; the camera monitor will remain off. Q A HDMI (0 168) At the default setting of Auto, the camera automatically selects the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 152
Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. A Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; 0 202) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, a capture mode indicator will be displayed - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 153
Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. 4 Turn the camera on. Q 5 Transfer photographs. Nikon Transfer will - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 154
-EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection in P, S, A, and M modes, set Color space to sRGB (0 150). Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Q 1 Turn the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 155
printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed (options not supported by current printer are not listed). Press 1 or Page size 3 to choose page size (to print at default page size for - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 156
select and return to previous menu. Only options supported by current printer will be displayed. Time stamp Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print using current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No time - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 157
the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu (0 146). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3. To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print. See - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 158
use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the W button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 159
. Menu of time stamp options will be displayed (0 138; options not supported by Time current printer are not listed). Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print at stamp current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press J to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 160
print. Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu (0 139) displays the images on the memory card as shown at right. 2 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 141 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 161
) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press 2. A Creating a New Print - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 162
imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option. The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 163
Guide The current menu is displayed by pressing the G button; to select from the menus listed below, press 4. This chapter describes the options available in the menus below. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 146 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 148 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 164
Playback folder Current 146 Slide show Display mode - 146 Print set (DPOF) Image review On 147 Default 0 Off 147 - 129 - 143 Playback is selected automatically when a photo Current is taken. If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before photos have been taken, - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 165
shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review (0 147). Option On Off Description "Tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 170) will be displayed in "wide - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 166
space Manage Picture Control - 111 Long exp. NR High ISO NR Image quality JPEG normal 62 Active folder Image size White balance Large Auto 64 96 Movie settings ISO sensitivity settings Varies; see page 78 74 Interval timer shooting Active D-Lighting Auto 94 Default 0 Off 150 sRGB - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 167
). Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds. 149 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 168
space automatically. If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. A Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 169
to the current shutter speed; during processing, "l m" will blink in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken. In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 170
will be stored. D5000 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described below. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card. ❚❚ Naming and - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 171
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu L A: Reset custom settings (0 154 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 172
d7 Live view display options - 161 e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash cntrl for built-in flash TTL 162 e2 Auto bracketing set AE bracketing 162 f Controls f1 Assign E/Fn button Self-timer 163 f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock 164 f3 Reverse dial rotation No 164 f4 No memory card - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 173
Also See page 197 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist. See page 212 for the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be used. a3: Live View Autofocus G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is selected in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 174
in which the camera would be unable to focus using autofocus (0 55). b: Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and bracketing are made in - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 175
turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a printer via USB. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in self-timer mode. Option Description Self - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 176
Custom Settings menu If High (high pitch) or Low (low pitch) is selected, a beep will sound at the selected pitch when the camera focuses in singleservo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A focus mode), while the release timer is counting down in selftimer and delayed remote modes - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 177
photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d4 and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card. d5: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu At the default setting of Off, shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed. In - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 178
are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (0 161). At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a d icon in the information display. A Date Imprint The date is recorded in the order selected in the Time zone and - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 179
date. To use the stored date, highlight the slot and press J. To choose a date counter format, highlight Display options and press 2 to display the menu shown at right. Highlight an option and press J. Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press J when settings are complete. d7: Live View - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 180
from TTL and Manual. A Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 flash units (0 70, 198). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 181
f: Controls f1: Assign E/Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn (E) button. Fn (E) button Option Description E Self-timer Press the Fn (E) button to toggle self-timer mode on and off (0 69). I Release mode * Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 182
meters turn off. A AF-ON The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. f3: Reverse Dial Rotation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose Yes to reverse the direction of the command dial. f4: No Memory Card? G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 183
rotation Image dust off ref photo GPS Lock mirror up for cleaning 1 Video mode - 208 Eye-Fi upload 2 Firmware version - 168 1 Not available when battery is low. 2 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0 173). Default 0 Auto 168 - 169 - 169 - 169 On 170 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 184
display will be used. Highlight Auto/scene modes or P, S, A, and M modes and press 2. 2 Select Classic or Graphic. Highlight Classic or Graphic and press 2. Graphic (0 8) g 3 Select a background color. Highlight a background color and press J. Choose from blue, black, or orange (Classic - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 185
88 10 AF-area mode 56 11 Focus mode 54 12 Release mode 65 13 ISO sensitivity 74 14 White balance 96 15 Image size 64 16 Image quality 62 17 Bracketing indicator ...........103 18 Manual flash indicator........162 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units....200 19 Auto-area AF - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 186
Display G button ➜ B setup menu This option can be set separately for auto and scene modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (0 147) is off, it will also be displayed immediately - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 187
Date and time Set the camera clock (0 20). Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will automatically be saving time advanced or set back one hour. The default setting can be viewed as metadata - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 188
the lens pointing up or down. D Auto Image Rotation In continuous release mode (0 65), the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all photographs in the same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. A Rotate Tall To automatically rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 189
the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. g In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 190
data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. Note used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 191
to the manufacturer. A Supported Eye-Fi Cards As of March 2009, the following 2 GB Eye-Fi cards can be used: Eye-Fi Card, Eye-Fi Home, Eye-Fi Share, and Eye-Fi Explore. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. G button - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 192
used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera for Set Picture Control or JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images created with Monochrome selected for Set Picture Control (cross - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 193
The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 2 Press J to display the retouch menu. A Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers). The default - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 194
option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph use multi Zoom out W selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll View other areas of image rapidly to other areas - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 195
to reduce the size of the crop. Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the image. J Save the current crop as a separate file. D Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 196
Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). G button ➜ N Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 197
), or 3 (low). Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown the image displayed in the monitor, press the X button. The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 198
Suited to television playback. 1 320×240 Suited to display on Web pages. 2 160×120 Suitable for e-mail. The small picture option can be used during of selecting a single photograph and then choosing a picture size, the user selects a picture size first and then selects one or more photographs to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 199
selected size and return to playback. To exit without creating copies, highlight No and press J, or press G to exit to the retouch menu. A Viewing Small Pictures Small pictures are indicated by a gray border. Playback zoom is not available when small pictures are displayed. Note that because small - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 200
J to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 3 Highlight a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. 4 Select the highlighted - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 201
set gain for the selected image to values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default or adjust gain, date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and values for white balance and Picture Control - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 202
with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Choose image - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 203
reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see page 150). Press - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 204
➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 205
steps below to create a stop-motion movie from photographs taken with the camera. 1 Choose the frame size. Highlight Frame size and press 2 to the photographs) and press J to select. 5 Select the last frame. Use the multi selector to choose the last frame as described Step 4. The pictures - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 206
Stop-motion movies can not include cropped copies, small copies, or images created with other devices. A Viewing Stop-motion Movies Stop-motion movies are marked with a 1 icon in full-frame playback. To view a stop-motion movie, display it in full-frame playback and press J. Stop-motion files are - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 207
. If the copy was created from two images using Image overlay, press 1 or 3 to Source Retouched image copy view the other source image. If multiple copies exist for the current source image, press 1 or 3 to view the other copies. To exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to return - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 208
tab and press 2. 2 Select the desired menu. Highlight Recent settings or My Menu and press J. The selected menu will be displayed. m Recent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 209
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 210
3 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. 4 Delete the selected items. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press J to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 211
do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses...194 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Memory Cards...203 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 212
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 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 213
shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see "Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses," below. Camera setting - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 214
shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 215
is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D5000, in contrast, is 23.6 × 15.8 mm, meaning that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5000. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5000 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 216
is attached. A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 217
sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Y Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - --- Auto zoom ✔ ✔ - ✔ - - - - Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 149) ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - - - 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. 2 CPU lens required. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 218
and AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode. D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5000 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 219
105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, active AF-assist illumination is not available with the focus points shown in gray. With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. 24-34 mm 35-105 mm n 201 - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 220
, the following accessories were available for the D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. The EN-EL9a can be recharged using an MH-23 quick charger. EN-EL9 batteries can also be - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 221
ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 67): Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 222
AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5 power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 223
or malfunction. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 224
. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ "Clean Now" 1 Place the camera base down. Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right. 2 Display - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 225
be performed at startup if the flash is on. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 208) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 226
that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter. Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL9a battery or connect an optional EP-5 power - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 227
with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. A Use a Reliable Power Source The - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 228
: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. The lens and mirror are - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 229
and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 230
c1: Shutter-release button AE-L Custom settings 3 c2: Auto off timers c3: Self-timer c4: Remote on duration d1: Beep d2: Viewfinder grid display d3: ISO display d4: File number sequence n d5: Exposure delay mode d6: Date imprint d7: Live view display - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 231
built-in flash e2: Auto bracketing set f1: Assign E/Fn button f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button f3: Reverse dial rotation f4: No memory card? f5: Reverse indicators 1 Reset with two-button reset (0 78). 2 Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting. 3 Reset with - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 232
delay mode d6: Date imprint d7: Live view display options e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash e2: Auto bracketing set f1: Assign E/Fn button f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button f3: Reverse dial rotation f4: No memory card? f5: Reverse indicators 1 Reset with - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 233
. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. Drops if ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0.3 or higher, High ISO NR is on when ISO sensitivity is set to 800 or higher, or long exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control (0 150) is on. 3 Image size applies to JPEG images - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 234
for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 55mm < F ≤ 135 mm 135 mm < F f1 f1.4 f2 f2.8 f4 f5.6 f8 f11 f16 f22 f32 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 235
or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 25, 202). Viewfinder is dark: Insert a fully-charged battery (0 16, 28). Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 236
Setting f4 (No memory card?, 0 164). Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95%. Photos are out of focus: • AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 237
-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 195). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of "bulb" or "time" selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 82). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use (0 72). Colors are unnatural: • Adjust - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 238
on TV: Choose correct video mode (0 168). Picture is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable (available separately) is connected (0 133). Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software. Use card reader to copy photos to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 239
lens is attached, select mode M. 195 Shutter-release disabled. Recharge battery. Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 16, 17 This battery can not be used. Choose battery designated d Use Nikon-approved battery (EN-EL9a). 202 for use in this camera. (blinks) Initialization error - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 240
interval timer shooting, - turn camera off. Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in - monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and try - N again. Flash is in TTL mode. Choose another setting or use a CPU lens. (blinks) Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use CPU lens - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 241
. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Autoexposure error. Contact O (blinks) Consult Nikon-authorized service representative. - a Nikon-authorized service representative. Folder contains no images. - Folder selected for playback contains no images. Insert another memory card or - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 242
be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; storage for additional custom Picture Controls Media SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC-compliant File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 243
I (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote), # (quick response), v (quiet shutter-release) Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration and from 1 to 9 shots Exposure Metering - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 244
auto pop-up 0, P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release Guide Number (m/ft., • At ISO 200: Approx. 17/56, 18/59 with manual flash at 20 °C/68 °F) • At ISO 100: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 245
USB Hi-Speed USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on HDMI output Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected. Accessory terminal Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 246
without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 247
to camera Zoom control Zoom adjusted by rotating separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus with Silent Wave Motor; manual focus Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs) Closest focus distance 0.28 m (11 in.) from focal plane mark (0 61) at all zoom settings Diaphragm - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 248
widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D5000 supports Exif - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 249
is turned off; flash fired at full power once every other shot. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: continuous release mode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 250
103, 162 Auto dim 166 Auto distortion control 150 Auto image rotation 170 Auto information display ..........168 Auto meter off 29, 157 Auto off timers 157 Auto-area (AF-area mode 57 Autofocus 54-59 Auto-servo AF 54 Available Settings 212 B Battery 16, 17, 28 Beep 158 Black-and-white - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 251
(RAW 62, 134, 184 NEF (RAW) processing 184 Neutral (Set Picture Control).... 107 Nikon Transfer 134, 135 No memory card 164 Noise reduction 151 Non-CPU lens 195 Normal area 43 Number of shots 157 O Optional flash 162 Overview data 121 P Page size (PictBridge) ........137, 141 Perspective - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 252
18 Rear-curtain sync 72 Recent settings 190 Red intensifier (Filter effects) ...178 Red-eye correction 176 Red-eye reduction 72 Release mode 65 Remote Control 67, 86, 203 Remote cord 86, 203 Remote on duration 157 Remove items (MY MENU)........191 Removing the lens from the camera 19 Reset - Nikon D5000 | D5000 User's Guide (English) - Page 253
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