New Nikon D5000

Destined between D60 and D90, this new model placed as a mid-range slr from Nikon. The price for D5000 is closed to the pricing for D90. So there will be arguments whether to get this new D5000 or just skip this one for D90.

Feature wise, it got the same sensor as D90 as well as the 11-point autofocus, D-movie and 2.7inch swivel lcd which is hinged at the bottom end, different from the same from Panasonic and some other manufacturers.

The specs in details:

• 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor
  
• Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses
  
• Autofocus only available with AF-S and AI-S lenses (no in body motor)
  
• 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, no continuous AF while you're recording a movie
  
• Auto Active D-Lighting
  
• Quiet Release Mode reduces mirror cycling noise
  
• 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
  
• Body only for $730, or with an F3.5-5.6, 18-55 mm VR lens for $850
  

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