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The arrival of the Nikon D5000 has been awaited by many avid photographers. Being one of the smallest DLSR cameras Nikon has ever produced, the Nikon D5000 resemble the other Nikon DSLR cameras such as the D40X and the D60 although it is a bit larger than the D40X to make room for the additional special feature which is the tilt and swivel LCD. Nevertheless, the Nikon D5000 is not as bulky as the Nikon D90 with a little less weight and economic in price.

The technical image of the Nikon D5000 is the best in the Nikon DX camera series, comparable to the more advance D300s and Nikon D90. The boom in DLSR camera sales has made manufacturers to either add to the existing features or strip the new model down a tone and focus on affordability especially for first time DSLR owners. This entry-level DSLR camera was an eagerly awaited replacement model that can be bought for less than $1,000 complete with the kit segment.

Nikon D5000 – swivel TFT-LCD

Nikon D5000 has been added with one significant feature where Nikon installed a CMOS sensor instead of using the regular CCD in their entry-level DSLR models. However, the Nikon D5000 uses a 12.3 megapixel version that is similar to the Nikon D90 DSLR camera. Other than the brand new 2.7 inch articulated 230,000-dot resolution tilt and swivel TFT-LCD, the Nikon D5000 has an improved AF system that is better and cheaper than the Nikon D60 model. The model also has the newly added Expeed image processor and the Live View AF enhancement as well as the direct wireless uploading support when used together with an Eye-Fi card.

D5000 LCD graphic functions

The other great features include the 19 auto exposure scene mode, ISO 200-3200 (100-6400 expanded), 3D track multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system, lateral chromatic aberration automatic correction and the active D-lighting system. The lack of built-in autofocus motor is the same feature that has been lacking in the previous Nikon DSLR cameras such as the D40, D40X, D60 and D3000. However, the function can be activated with the use of an integrated autofocus-motor lens.

Nikon D5000 kit comes with a 18-55 mm normal lens but with the Nikon F-Mount bayonet, the Nikon D5000 is compatible with almost 40 million Nikon lens dating all the way back to 1959. The built-in flash is identical to the D60 and D90, ranging about 17 feet when set at ISO 200. The battery lifespan can last to up to 510 shots, better lifespan than the battery used in D60. The Nikon D5000 also as an ergonomic feel with the combination of compactness and the deep hand grip that provide a firm hold without blocking the lens barrel. The button layout is similar to the Nikon D40x and D60 and could be easily accessed even with the additional buttons at the back and top of the camera body.

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