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Nikon D5000

12.3 megapixels

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  • User Score (3735)
    9.3 9.3 from 3735 reviewers
  • Expert Score (70)
    8.6 8.6 from 70 reviewers
  • Design (33)
    8.4 8.4 from 33 reviewers
  • Value for money (136)
    8.7 8.7 from 136 reviewers
  • Features (79)
    8.9 8.9 from 79 reviewers
  • Ease of use (82)
    8.7 8.7 from 82 reviewers
  • Performance (53)
    8.4 8.4 from 53 reviewers
  • Picture quality (106)
    8.6 8.6 from 106 reviewers
  • Durability (13)
    8.3 8.3 from 13 reviewers
  • Reliability (5)
    10 10 from 5 reviewers
  • Overall quality (27)
    8.5 8.5 from 27 reviewers
  • Battery performance (10)
    9.0 9.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Display (68)
    8.6 8.6 from 68 reviewers
  • Construction (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Video quality (21)
    8.0 8.0 from 21 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (47)
    8.5 8.5 from 47 reviewers
  • Equipment (3)
    9.4 9.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Portability (22)
    9.6 9.6 from 22 reviewers
  • Build quality (4)
    7.4 7.4 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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(37)
7-8
(32)
5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DP Review

    DP Review
    7.5/10
    9 August 2011

    The D5000 takes the D3000's ease of use and sprinkles in some of the D90's more advanced features to create a user-friendly but surprisingly sophisticated photography tool. Read more

    • Excellent image quality, Good tonal response and dynamic range, Very impressive high ISO performance, Easy-to-use control system, Feels very fast and responsive in use, Twist and swivel screen useful for certain shooting t...

  2. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    18 June 2009

    One of Nikon's most affordable DSLRs delivers quality stills and killer speed, for the money. Nikon’s breakthrough D90 ushered in the era of the HD video-taking DSLR last September, and now the company has introduced a... Read more

    • Affordable 12MP D-SLR with HD video
    • Slow Live View, difficult movie focusing

  3. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.8/10
    1 June 2009

    The D5000 is the latest in a long line of impressive DSLRs from Nikon, delivering great image quality and a powerful feature-set that represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the D60. Read more

    • Great image quality with low noise., Fully-articulated screen with Live View., 720p HD movie mode., 11-point AF and viewfinder guides.
    • No AF motor for older lenses., UI slow for experienced owners., Relatively small optical viewfinder., Screen hinged at bottom, not side.

  4. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    24 August 2009

    Conclusion . Though it stands out as an oddity in naming terms when compared to the other Nikon digital SLRs in the line, the Nikon D5000 is best described as a lower-cost D90 in a D60 body, with a smaller set of available... Read more

    • Great features for the price, Records HD-resolution video, Good kit lens offers VR (image stabilization), Camera automatically corrects chromatic aberration in camera JPEGs, further increasing the apparent quality of the l...
    • "Rolling-shutter" motion artifacts in HD movie recording are distracting, No provision for external audio input for movie recording, Multi-point AF in low light is very slow, Autofocus in Live View mode is slow, limited to...

  5. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    9.0/10
    27 June 2009

    There's no doubting the abilities of this camera to produce stunning still images ? and moving images ? but it does sit against some tough competitors, including some of Nikon's own models. Read more

    • Vari-angle screen, build and picture quality
    • Screen resolution, lack of high ISO, price point

  6. HotHardware

    HotHardware
    24 June 2009

    The D5000 borrows a number of features from a higher-end model in Nikon's range (the D90), but repackages those features in a more affordable form factor. Read more

    • Articulating 2.7-inch display, Captures HD videos (24fps at 720p is the best option), Price / feature balance, HDMI-out
    • Limited to 720p high definition video, Cannot continuously focus during video recording, No external microphone input

  7. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    9.0/10
    11 September 2009

    We love it when the features that make gadgets great trickle down into less expensive products. That’s why we highly recommend the $849 Nikon D5000, a reasonably priced DSLR that has the same sensor and 720p video recording... Read more

  8. infoSync World

    infoSync World
    8.6/10
    23 June 2009

    The Nikon D5000 proceeded to kick ass in every category we tested it in, so it was no mystery that this was the entry-level DSLR to beat for 2009 after our journey. Read more

    • Great overall image quality. Excellent Interface. Oodles ‘o manual controls.
    • Mediocre HD video performance. Limited Shutter Speed. Heavy.

  9. pixinfo.com

    2 weeks ago

    Nagyjából a hazai megjelenéssel egy időben hozzánk is megérkezett a Nikon legújabb tükörreflexesének a D5000-nek végleges tesztpéldánya. Read more

    • 12 megapixeles CMOS szenzor, Kihajtható LCD kijelző, Végre az automatikus sorozatok is elérhetők, Manuális vakuteljesítmény szabályozás, ADL (Aktív dinamika kompenzáció) sorozat, Recent menü a gyakran használt opcióknak, 1...
    • A kihajtható LCD bizonyos állványokon kényelmetlen lehet, Kevés a funkciógomb, Nincs vakuszinkron csatlakozó, Élőkép módban nem állítható az érzékenység, Nincs expozíció előtti tükörfelcsapás, ”Zselé-hatás” a videóknál, Na...

  10. consumersearch.com

    16 November 2011

    Reviews have recommended the 12.3-megapixel Nikon D5000 as an excellent digital SLR for photography enthusiasts or even new SLR users, thanks to its HD video capability and live view, plus a sharp LCD screen that flips down Read more

    • Sharp flip-down LCD with live view, 720p HD video, Fast (4 fps), Good kit lens
    • Image noise at high ISO levels, Video only 24 fps, Autofocus points hard to see

  • User Reviews

  1. D5000: Solid mid-level Nikon DSLR

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: John Williamson "JargonTalk", Amazon
    4 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($749.00)

    Sometimes one can get carried away with sorting specs, reading pro and con reviews, making lists of what's important and not so critical. Read more or see product

  2. Everything I had expected and hoped for

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Dr. B-T, J&R
    31 December 2010

    The D-5000 was a gift to my daughter who will be traveling to Europe this Spring for a semester abroad. She has wanted to move up from the limits of P&S digital and has yet to develop a sophisticated understanding of the... Read more

    • Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Tilt /Swivel LCD
    • None

  3. Nikon D5000

    10/10
    Reviewer: katsmeow2000, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    I don't have much camera experience but I'm enjoying the Nikon D5000. Lots of things to learn about the camera but it takes great pictures and good movies. My husband and I went to a show and we both taped the show. Read more

    • I enjoy everything about the camera.
    • None.

  4. "Exactly what I was looking for!"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: JMKrajci, CNET
    13 January 2012

    I am not a photographer but I desperately wanted to take pictures like one. While this camera does not make me a professional, I feel like one when I'm using it! Read more

    • Easy for amateurs, Takes great pictures
    • None that I can think of but I'm not a professional

  5. D5000

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Fred <Ode>, Newegg
    10 August 2011

    DSLRs of all models require you LEARN how to take pictures. In some cases you can "create" pictures. Get ready for a whole new world of photography. Read more

    • I have owned this camera for about 1 1/2 years now. I bought it to capture pictures of my kids. This camera has exceeded my expectations. Im no pro photographer, but I can get many of those shots that would never have been...
    • As far as the camera, none.

  6. Nikon D5000

    10/10
    Reviewer: GISELLE KRANSTON, dpreview.com
    9 November 2011

    My husband got it for me, and I couldn't be happier. Wonderful pictures. Wonderful camera, got different lenses and I LOVE IT. I would not trade it for another, I'm married to Nikon, also, have the Coolpix 12.0 megapixels,... Read more

    • My husband got it for me, and I couldn't be happier. Wonderful pictures. Wonderful camera, got different lenses and I LOVE IT. I would not trade it for another, I'm married to Nikon, also, have the Coolpix 12.0 megapixels,...
    • None, so far

  7. Great SLR Camera ! Nikon is still going strong

    10/10
    Reviewer: mikeyway, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    Recently I&#39;ve been able to check out this new camera to the market and its spectacular in most aspec Read more

    • Great photo quality, perfect for fast pictures and nice kit lens
    • slippage on focus points, and middle quality video capture, also very small

  8. This is my first dSLR

    10/10
    Reviewer: Reuven, Nikon
    14 January 2012

    I’ve shot film with Nikon cameras for years, so this was a logical choice to get into digital photography with out spending the retirement. I’ve had the D5k for over two years now and it has done yeoman service. Read more

  9. Awesome Camera

    CameraWorld.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: Luis, CameraWorld.com
    9 December 2010 See Product at cameraworld.com ($746.95)

    This camera is awesome it takes great pictures of my family i would reccomended it to anyone who likes clear pictures even at night this camera takes pictures clearly and not blury Read more or see product

    • Easy To Use
    • Poor In Low Light

  10. Awesome Camera

    PhotoAlley.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: Luis, PhotoAlley.com
    9 December 2010

    This camera is awesome it takes great pictures of my family i would reccomended it to anyone who likes clear pictures even at night this camera takes pictures clearly and not blury Read more

    • Easy To Use
    • Poor In Low Light

  • WikiFreak Description

Nikon D5000

The Nikon D5000 is an upper entry level DSLR camera. Some of its features include 12.3 MP CMOS Sensor, live view, 720p movies and a 2.7 inch, 180 degree Tilt/Swivel LCD. It also includes features such as EXPEED high speed image processing, GPS compatibility, automatic built in pop up flash. Some of its additional features include Picture Control settings, D-movie, and Live view suited for video recording. Some of its additional specifications include 12.3 million effective pixels, suppor…

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Nikon D5000

The Nikon D5000 is an upper entry level DSLR camera. Some of its features include 12.3 MP CMOS Sensor, live view, 720p movies and a 2.7 inch, 180 degree Tilt/Swivel LCD. It also includes features such as EXPEED high speed image processing, GPS compatibility, automatic built in pop up flash. Some of its additional features include Picture Control settings, D-movie, and Live view suited for video recording. Some of its additional specifications include 12.3 million effective pixels, supporting high ISO sensitivities and utilizes the Nikon DX format sized CMOS Sensor.

Features

The Nikon D5000 is a replacement to the D40/D60 series. The details of the Nikon D5000 include a 12.3 MP sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor, 12.9 million total pixels, 12.3 million effective pixels, and it supports high ISO sensitivities and Nikon DX format sized CMOS sensor. The Nikon D5000 has a 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD monitor that allows the user to take pictures from mostly any angle. The screen is flexible and can be turned around to position it the way the user wants to. It has been designed based on Nikon’s ergonomic design values and has a downward opening direction of the screen that allows the users to have a strong grip on its body. The Nikon D5000 enables shooting video clips, also enables the user getting creative with changing the lenses to provide different perspective while enhancing the images and videos. It also includes the Picture Control settings that can be adjusted even before taking the movie. The Nikon D5000 also provides users with D-Movie together with audio that captures movies in HD. It can be connected to compatible television screens and HDMI for connection. The Live View function button enables the user to monitor and make edit shots or the videos whilst viewing on the LCD monitor. The camera allows four shots while in still mode, wide area, normal area, face detection and new subject tracking. Besides this, it has the EXPEED high speed image processing system, 11 point AF system, Active D-Lighting, Picture control. In addition to this it allows users to view the pictures in batches of 72 shots, calendar view to separate the shots by time and date. It also displays a histogram for avid photographers. It also has a quiet shoot mode, built in pop up flash that is automatic and GPS compatibility.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    D5000 BODY, D5000 SLR
  • Effective pixels
    12.3 million
  • Image sensor
    CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX-format
  • Image size (pixels)
    4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
  • Sensitivity
    ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available

Release Date

  • First seen
    6 January 2009

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  • How will the D5000 do in low light?

    I'm looking for a dslr that is decent in low light. Specificly, takng photos of my daughter preforming on stage. Does anyone have experience with a similar situation and how the D5000 hadled it?

    Answered by Dortas 2009-08-11:

    I used D200, 300, 80, 50...but when I started to use D5000 I was so surprised! I do photos for events e.g. Belly Dance, Bollywood, Latin Dances, so a lot of moviments in low light, normal light, doesn't matter this camera works perfectly! Also is fast to capture any type movement. Please see my photos in orkut.com or facebook.com. ALso I covered all carnival parade in Rotterdam and I did not need to use any photoshop at all. Try D5000 you will enjoy it! Contact me if you wish at

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