Nikon Introduces the D5000

Nikon Introduces the D5000

Here are some of the specs for the new $729 camera that will be available in a few weeks:

-12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
-Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured
-D-Movie Mode with sound
-Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility
-Vari-angle color LCD monitor
-Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping
-19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
-Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, -Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more
-One-button Live View
-Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face Priority AF
-Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames-per-second
-Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag
-Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
-Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting
-Built-in image sensor cleaning
-Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free
-Retouch image editing
-Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy
-GPS geo-tagging
-GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.