HOT ! Nikon D5000 DSLR
April 19 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR
Nikon introduced the new D5000 digital SLR, which takes many of the features from the D90 and puts them into a smaller (and less expensive) body. The D5000 features an HD movie mode, so you can’t help but compare it to the upcoming Canon EOS Rebel T1i and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. Here are the highlights of the D5000:
Nikon D5000
- 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor (same as the one on the D90)
- Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses
- Autofocus only available with AF-S and AI-S lenses (just like the D40/D60)
- As usual, there’s a 1.5X focal length conversion ratio
- Relatively compact body; shutter rated at 100,000 cycles
- Flip-down, rotating 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- Optical viewfinder has 0.78x magnification and 95% coverage
- 11-point autofocus system
- Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection
- Full manual controls, plus tons of scene modes
- ISO range of 200 – 3200, expandable to 100 – 6400
- Can record HD movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) using the M-JPEG codec, just like the D90; there is no continuous AF while you’re recording a movie
- Auto Active D-Lighting improves overall image contrast
- Quiet Release Mode reduces mirror cycling noise so you don’t startle your subject
- Numerous retouching tools in playback mode
- Dust reduction system
- SD/SDHC memory card slot
- Support for optional GPS unit
- HDMI port
- Uses EN-EL9a lithium-ion battery; 510 shots per charge
- Ships in late April; get the body only for $730, or with an F3.5-5.6, 18-55 mm VR lens for $850
In addition to the new camera body, Nikon also released a new DX-format lens. The new F3.5-4.5, 10 – 24 mm AF-S lens (equivalent to 15 – 36 mm on the D5000) has a Silent Wave Motor for quiet focusing, two ED elements, and a rounded diaphragm for good bokeh. The lens will ship in May for $900.
