Prev: Silent Saturday 3: Shadowy Blues | Next: Silent Saturday 4 : Kid from Tinoto, Sarangani Province
Nikon D5000 DSLR / Nikkor AF-S 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens
April 14, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, News | 4,410 views
The New Nikon D5000 DX
Nikon introduces its new entry-level model camera, the Nikon D5000 seems to look like the D40/D60 models but has the innards that sits just below the ‘enthusiast’ grade Nikon D90. Though Nikon D5000 does not have a built-in autofocus motor just like the D40/D60, it boasts a new LCD that can be tilted and swiveled for ease of composition when shooting in awkward positions.
The Nikon D5000 also have extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening, great for editing photos on the fly.
Nikon D5000 DX at a glance
* 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
* 2.7″ tilt and swivel LCD monitor (230,000 dots)
* Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
* Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
* IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
* 4 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
Nikon D5000 DX DSLR
Nikon D5000 DX format DSLR Specifications:
| Image Processor | Nikon EXPEED |
| Image Sizes /
Image Formats |
• 4,288 x 2,848 (L) • 3,216 x 2,136 (M) • 2,144 x 1,424 (S)• NEF (compressed RAW) • JPEG: Fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG (any size) • AVI Motion-JPEG |
| Video Formats /
Audio |
• File format AVI (Motion-JPEG) • Image size (pixels) 1280 x 720; 24fps, 640 x 424; 24 fps, 320 x 216; 24 fps • Audio: Monaural on/off selection • Exposure: Determined with matrix metering utilizing output from the image sensor • Exposure lock available • Exposure compensation available in P, S, A, M modes • Maximum single clip length: 1280×720/ 5 minutes, others 20 minutes |
| Lens Mount / Lens Compatibility | • Nikon F mount with AF contacts • Approx. 1.5x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)• AF-S, AF-I – All functions supported • Other Type G or D AF Nikkor – All functions supported except autofocus • Other AF Nikkor/AI-P Nikkor – All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II • Type D PC Nikkor – All functions supported except some shooting modes • Non-CPU – Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster • IX Nikkor/AF Nikkor for F3AF – Cannot be used |
| Shutter / Timer | • Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter • 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) • Bulb • Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required) • Tested to 100,000 exposures • 2, 5, 10, and 20 s |
| Sensitivity / ISO | • Default: ISO 200 – 3200 in 1/3 EV steps • Boost: 100 – 6400 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Metering /
Metering Modes |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor • 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to an 8 mm dia. circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters approx. 3.5 mm dia. circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point• 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV (At normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) |
| White Balance /Fine Tuning | • Auto (Using main imaging sensor and 420-pixel metering CCD) • Presets (12) with fine tuning • Manual preset • White balance bracketing (3 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) |
| Picture Control | • Standard • Neutral • Vivid • Monochrome • Landscape • Portrait • Storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls |
| Drive Modes | • Single frame • Continuous 4 fps (at shutter speeds over 1/250. 67 Large Fine JPEG, 11 RAW) • Self-Timer • Delayed remote, quick response remote (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required for remote shooting) • Quiet shooting (doesn’t re-cock shutter until shutter button is released) |
| Viewfinder /
Viewfinder Info |
• Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder • Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical • Magnification Approx. 0.78x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m-1) • Eyepoint 17.9 mm (–1.0 m-1) • Diopter adjustment –1.7 to+1 m-1 |
| Mirror Lockup | |
| LCD Display | • 2.7 ” TFT LCD • Approx. 230,000 dots • 100% frame coverage • Brightness adjustment |
| LCD Live View | • Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face priority is selected) • Face priority • Wide area • Normal area • AF tracking |
| Flash /X-Sync /
Creative Lighting System |
• Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec • Auto pop-up type (auto pop up in Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Pet portrait modes) • Manual pop-up in P,A,S,M and Food modes • Guide number of 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft.) or 18/59 with manual flash (ISO 200, m/ft.) • Guide number of 12/39 (ISO 100 equiv, m/ft.) or 13/43 with manual flash (ISO 100 equiv, m/ft.) • Sufficient to illuminate the picture angle of an 18mm lens• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes |
| Storage | • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC-compliant |
| Battery | • Lithium-Ion EN-EL9e (Approx. 510 shots, CIPA) • Battery charger MH-23 |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
| Weight | 560 g (1 lb. 4 oz.) without battery |
Nikon D5000 Backview LCD / Side View
Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens
Nikon also introduces a new lens for 1.5x crop DX format, the Nikkor 10-24mm f3.5-4.5G ED. At an affordable price compared to the must more expensive Nikkor 14-24 f2.8 FX format lens, it is a great addition to Nikon system users that shoots landscapes or simply requires a wide angled lens. The 2mm extra focal length of the Nikkor 10-24mm compared to the Nikkor 12-24mm is another good feature of this lens.
Nikon 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens Specifications:
| Format | DX (1.5x crop) |
| Focal Length /35mm equivalent | 10-24mm15-35mm |
| Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C) | 109º – 61º |
| Maximum aperture /Minimum aperture | F3.5-4.5F22-29 |
| Construction | • 14 elements/9 groups • 2 ED glass elements • 3 aspherical elements |
|
No. of Diaphragm Blades |
7, rounded |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.24m /0.8 ft |
| Focus Drive | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Image Stabilization | n/a |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm |
| Accessories | • 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77 • Rear Lens Cap LF-1 • Bayonet Hood HB-23 • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1118 |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 3.4 in length (83mm diameter x 87mm) |
| Weight | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens elements:
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens elements
Related topics:
Blog Entries
Prev: Silent Saturday 3: Shadowy Blues
Next: Silent Saturday 4 : Kid from Tinoto, Sarangani Province
a thousand words to you?
Make a donation, and help the author
maintain www.leonardpe.com. Many thanks!
Comments (10)
Register and vote for leonardpe.com
bariles
Emily
Rea
lito
Lantaw
What do i want, a Nikon or a Canon? Hmmm, lemme try Nikon…Hubby has the Canon eh…
sheng’s post: All Instant
haha ganon? get a Canon, at least you can share lenses.
well unless you don’t want to share, then get a Nikon.
i’m waiting for the nikon 50000 :D
they should opt for more ingenious version naming, say:
Nikon 3.1416
Nikon 14344
Nikon 911
Lantaw’s post: kabakungan: tambobong’s premier sunset spot
hahaha it’s their fault.. every year they introduce new camera models, even introducing some kind of a consumer “bracket”. Like the D5000 they term it “below enthusiast level”. Naming them can be challenge for their marketing scheme.
galing ng LCD…ma swivel and tilt… sana meron din sa canon…. pang paparazzi at warzone shooting……
im sure gagawa rin ang Canon.. maybe sa Canon 2000D hehe. Swivel LCD and Wifi
Canon has 500D.
Nikon has D5000.
Seriously, why can’t they think of other numbers and letters? haha. XD
Kidding aside, it’s really battle between Canon and Nikon. Pero Canon lang gihapon ko. Haha
@Emily – D for digital kasi hehe. The 500D is even a name for a Canon close up filter
Leonard Pe’s post: Nikon D5000 DSLR / Nikkor AF-S 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens
So that explains why. :)
Hmmm, kelan kaya ang labas nito sa Pinas?
Anytime soon.. Nikon just discontinued producing Nikon D40
A news excerpt:
——————-
“Nikon has finally discontinued its D40 digital SLR, one of its most successful and longest-serving digital cameras.
The 6.1-million-pixel DSLR first saw the light of day in November 2006.
Billed as Nikon’s smallest and lightest DSLR, the 475g model was 65g lighter than its predecessor, the D50.
The lower end of the consumer DSLR range is well catered for by the 10.2MP Nikon D60 – which was launched last year – and the D5000, a 12.3MP model unveiled earlier this week.”