Nikon D5000 manual High-angle and low-angle shooting, Movie

A monitor that puts a fun new twist on Live View shooting.

Flip it, tilt it, turn it, stow it. The new Vari-angle monitor adds a flexible dimension to Live View shooting, which vividly shows your subject in real-time. Now with this freely adjustable monitor, taking great shots and movie clips with Live View is easier and more enjoyable than ever.

High-angle and low-angle shooting

High-angle shooting is when you hold the camera high, and is especially useful for shooting over obstacles such as a crowd or fence. Low-angle shooting is the opposite. Holding the camera close to the ground lets you shoot from unusual perspectives for photos with an enchanting and sometimes startling look.

D-Movie

This is Nikon’s digital movie shooting feature. D-Movie lets you take advantage of interchangeable lenses, one of the key benefits of SLR cameras. The wide variety of NIKKOR lenses gives you the tools to create movie clips with more dramatic visuals than conventional camcorders. D-Movie can also utilize Picture Control settings to create different moods.

Discover another way to see the world —

Live View shooting with the new 2.7-inch Vari-angle monitor

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • Image quality: NEF (RAW) • Exposure: Shutter priority mode, 1/1600 second, f/5 • White balance: Flash • ISO sensitivity: 200 • Picture Control: Portrait

High angle

When composing through the optical viewfinder is not an option, try Live View shooting via the 2.7-inch Vari-angle monitor. This crisp 230,000-dot monitor with 100% scene coverage gives you the freedom to hold the camera in a variety of positions, making it simple to shoot from dramatic and interesting new angles. Raise the D5000

More ways to view with Live View

The D5000 enhances Live View shooting by giving you a choice of different display views.
Minimize displayed camera settings when you want an uncluttered view of the scene, or show
vital information at a glance for situations requiring a comprehensive readout of settings. There
is also a convenient grid display to aid in composition, and an edit display that allows you to
quickly change settings without taking your eye off the shot.	Information display	Grid display

Intelligent Live View autofocus modes capture the moment

Different types of photos require different focus strategies, and the D5000 has the right Live View autofocus mode for any occasion. Whether it’s a unique expression, dynamic action, or a small object in a big composition, the four easily selectable modes help you stay focused for sharp results.

Subject tracking AF

New subject tracking	Even if the subject	… the D5000 automatically
autofocus “memorises” a	momentarily leaves the	refocuses on it when it
moving subject — like a	frame…	reappears without the need for
pet or face — then		additional user adjustments.
maintains focus on it.

Note: Autofocus operation is interrupted while the camera is tracking the subject.

Face priority AF Normal area AF Wide area AF

Automatically detects up to five faces, then	Offers pinpoint precision when focusing on a	A good all-round choice for a variety of subjects,
focuses on the one closest to the camera.	small area — ideal when using a tripod.
		both moving and stationary. It is especially
		well-suited for handheld shooting.

high to shoot over crowds, or hold it close to the ground for a little creature’s view of the world. Whatever perspective you choose, the Vari-angle monitor adjusts easily to accommodate your creative urges. And when you’re finished shooting, the monitor can be tucked away with the LCD panel facing the camera back — the perfect way to protect the monitor against scratches and other damage.

From up high, down low, or to the side, the Vari-angle monitor lets you create bold compositions using perspectives you never thought possible.

Low angle

D-Movie for memories that move

Make your memories come to life in all the breathtaking splendor of HD movie clips. D-Movie records beautiful videos with sound, expanding your range of creative options beyond still images. It also lets you take advantage of the large selection of NIKKOR lenses to obtain a variety of dramatic perspectives unavailable with typical camcorders. After shooting, you can watch movies clips on the D5000, download the movie clips for viewing on a PC, or connect to an HDTV via the built-in HDMI connector to share with family and friends.

Notes: • Autofocus cannot be used with D-Movie. • A tripod is recommended when shooting movies.

• Movie samples can be found on the Nikon web site.

D-Movie file sizes

Choose from three different file types depending on usage: for photo sharing web sites and blogs 320 x 216 pixels; for viewing on PCs 640 x 424 pixels and; for viewing on HDTV 1,280 x 720 pixels.

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