Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality
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- EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-23 Quick Charger
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-24 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
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This is my first dSLR
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. About the only gripe I have is there is no depth-of-field preview, but I can work around that.
Pictures come out pretty sharp, so I don’t have to tweak that too much in the post-processing, and I find the noise is not too bad, though it does get a little noticeable in the high ISO ranges, but that is too be expected.
Overall, I’ve been thrilled with the D5k and probably won’t be doing much in film anymore. (And my old Nikormat sits forlornly on the shelf)
January 14, 2012
such a sweet camera
most of my friends are into canon, and kind of degrade my nikon d5000, it was a birthday present and ever since, i don't know how i'd live without it. its been over a year and there's still so many features I'm still finding out about. its versatile for different lenses too. over all, its an incredible camera.
January 13, 2012
Great mid level camera
this camera works great. It fit my budget and does all i need. I was a bit concerned on the flip screen. But now that i have it i cant imagine why nikon doesnt use that on all the cameras. Great feature. Going up the next level would be nice but since i dont make money with my shots this one does well. I use for work photos too for our marketing pieces and advertising.
December 19, 2011
Great Beginning DSLR
I think this is a great camera if you're a beginner with DSLR's. If you're JUST starting off in photography you'll need to read the manual thoroughly, if you've been serious about photography for a while and have already had a DSLR you'll probably want to go a step up from this. I'm hoping to get a new camera soon but it's not because this isn't a great camera - but I'm at the point now where I'm starting to do paid photo shoots and this can only do so much. I'd definitely suggest it for someone who is past the compact stage but not quite to the professional stage.
December 15, 2011
The D5000 is a well balanced universal camera
I have used more than 10 SLRs over the past 14 years. I own the D5000 for 18 months and would recommend the D5000 or the D5100. A good strobe light would provide suberb pics under all conditions. Don
November 28, 2011
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For example, would you be able to focus in on a screw and see the scratches on its threading etc...
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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With one of the compatible macro lenses, yes.
Dec 15, 2011 by
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Kate
Orange County, CA
Location :
Orange County, CA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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nopeOct 17, 2011 by
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The camera has a close-up scene mode, but for extremely close focus you will need to use a Macro lens. Nikon's macro lenses are called Micro-NIKKOR lenses and most of them will let you get so close that you can photograph objects at life-size. To read more about Macro lenses, read this article: http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E....
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If you had the right lens and set up then yes.Has staff answer
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Why does my D5000 only support SD cards and not SDHC? am i missing something
if have tried putting a SDHC in my camera and it says it doesnt support it. Is there a setting, am i missing something. is there SD cards more than 2 gb. Thanks
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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RichC
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One thing to note about the Nikons staff answer. They are giving the approved list of SD cards able to be used on the D5000. This does not mean that other SD cards cannot be used. Sandisk recommends the 32gb Extreme SDHD which is not on the Nikon list. As far as I know, other SDHC card should work on the D5000, though it is always a case that you should find out as much about the product before you buy. I would first check your firmware first, even if it doesn't work it won't do any harm.Answer:
Please click on the link below for information:Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D5000
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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The camera should do, Update your firmware: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17162 and see if that makes a difference.Has staff answer
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I have the D5000 with the 70-300mm VR lens. Could you please tell me if there are any teleconverters that are compatible with this combination?
I have the D5000 with the 70-300mm VR lens. Could you please tell me if there are any teleconverters that are compatible with this combination? If not, could you tell me if any teleconverter lens is compatible with the D5000 and the auto focus still works? Thank you.
10 months ago
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RobnL
League City, TX
Location :
League City, TX
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Since it has an F mount it can be attach to your camera. However, not all lenses can be used with a teleconverter. In general wide angle lenses or wide angle zoom lenses cannot be used. Also, lenses with relatively slow maximum apertures (slower than f2.8) cannot be used with teleconverters.Answer:
Unfortunatley the answer is no, no tc's will fit on this lens.
I hit a setting somewhere, not sure what combo, and now everytime I take outdoor pics the flash pops up and flashes.
8 months ago
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Newbie
Dallas
Location :
Dallas
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Turn the mode dial from whatever you have it on to the icon that looks like a lightning bolt with an arrow but crossed out. Then flash won't pop up. But if the flash pops up the camera must think you need it, usually your pics will come out better when you listen to the camera when you are a starter.Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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well, give the A program a try (aperture priority). :) most enthusiast or pro photographers don't use any other program besides M or A. or select one of the modes on the mode switch that shows no flash. (see your manual in that matter.)
is Sandisk 32 GB Extreme SDHC Cards (SDSDX3-032G-A31) or SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro - SDHC - UHS Speed Class 1 - High Performance memory card SDSDXP1-032G-X46 compatable with nikon d5000 camera. if yes which one do you recomend for memory?
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thank you
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes- and I would recomend the 32 GB Extreme SDHC Cards. If you were getting a camera such as the D3s, I would recomend the pro one but the D5000 only shoots at 4fps so you don't need an extremely fast memory card. Just so you know the 32GB card will hold around 15 thousand photos on the D5000, I use an 8GB and its 3000 photo capacity is enough for me. Don't forget you can always dump it onto your computer!!Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D5000
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
8 months ago
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Dreamer !
lebanon
Location :
lebanon
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes, It does. The 18-55mm VR AF-S zoom lens comes with this camera. It is a 3x zoom and the VR means vibration reduction to keep your pics sharp in low light. AF-S means it has autofocus.Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The suggested retail price shown in our website for US$629.95 is for the camera body only.
I would like to know if there is a tripod that can be bought for the D5000?
8 months ago
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Robz
MN
Location :
MN
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Most universal tripods are able to be used with the D5000.Aug 3, 2011 by
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Clarity
NY
Location :
NY
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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You can buy any tripod as you wish.Has staff answer
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Are all of the sample photos that are on this website for this camera taken with the same lens? If so, which lens is it?
7 months ago
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Eli
Newington, CT
Location :
Newington, CT
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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On the review section, no, the person making the review can choose whichever lens he/she wants to use. I don't think Nikon uses the same lens for all of their sample photos, because most of them are submitted by people who don't work for Nikon, so I don't think they even know.Jun 25, 2011 by
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Talkalot
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No, not all photos in our website were taken with the D5000. If you go to the D5000 site you will find a lot of sample images taken with it. Lenses used for these photos can go from a wide-angle, telephoto or Macro lens.
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Shooting 4 FPS. Do I have to manually click each time or is there a way to set up by just holding down button?
7 months ago
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Anonymous
Slidell, LA
Location :
Slidell, LA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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It's called the continuous shutter-release mode. When about to take a picture, press the button with an "i" on it at the bottom of the left side of your camera. Then go to the "release mode" setting under the ISO setting and press "ok." Then choose Continuous mode (icon has three stacked frames).Answer:
You need to change the release mode, refer to page 65 of your manual on how to do it.
If lens kit is not included will be the additional cost of the lens kit 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR?
6 months ago
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Sam
Clemson
Location :
Clemson
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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It is included, and it should tell you that in the description. Otherwise it will say you are buying the Nikon D5000 "body," without the lens.Answer:
If you choose only body option, there will be no lens included. If you choose body with kit lens, then this lens will be included.
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Nikon D5000 SLR - DIWA Gold Award
The Nikon D5000 knows how to stand out from most compact DSLR cameras thanks to its innovative image technology and users ease. The convenient vari-angle LCD monitor allows users to shoot from any angle, and Live View mode gives digital photography an extra dimension. The Nikon D5000 SLR camera managed to convince the DIWA jury simply by its superior image quality, innovative functionality and user-friendliness.
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