Nikon D5000 manual Image Sensor, Cutting-edge technology delivers, The excellence that is EXPEED

Cutting-edge technology delivers

superior performance and unsurpassed beauty.

One shot, and you’ll know it’s all there. All the innovation and advanced engineering that makes Nikon synonymous with superlative photography. Nikon’s fast EXPEED image processing system and world-renowned NIKKOR lenses team to make an unbeatable combination that will satisfy your every creative urge.

Image Sensor

Image sensors in digital cameras act like film in traditional cameras, collecting light and transforming it into an image. The pixel count of an image sensor (measured in millions of pixels, or megapixels) is used as a basic guide in determining the amount of detail that can be captured.

ISO

This is a camera setting that is used to adjust the sensitivity of the image sensor to light. The higher the ISO setting, the more light-sensitive the sensor becomes. High ISO settings allow shooting in low-light environments and fast shutter speeds, but may increase image “noise”. Low ISO settings produce images with minimal “noise” for enhanced image detail.

The excellence that is EXPEED

The result of Nikon’s relentless pursuit of excellence and years of know-how, EXPEED image processing system delivers stunning images while maximizing camera performance. This new version of EXPEED — especially developed for the D5000 — works in tandem with the 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor to produce finely detailed images that exhibit superb color reproduction and rich tonal gradation with minimal noise. Moreover, fast processing makes short work of power-hungry tasks like high-speed continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Active D-Lighting, providing fast handling that many digital SLRs lack.

Active D-Lighting — What you see is what you get

High contrast settings — such as sunny beach and snow scenes — present special problems to photographers. Without additional lighting and close attention to exposure, shadows can block up and highlights wash out, eliminating subtle nuances of tone and detail. Active D-Lighting addresses this, automatically adjusting exposure in shadows and highlights to effectively expand the dynamic range for more optimally exposed images that better resemble the scene as you saw it.

Note: Matrix metering (default setting) is recommended when using Active D-Lighting.

With Active D-LightingWithout Active D-Lighting

Extended ISO sensitivity
The D5000’s normal ISO range of 200 to 3200 can be
expanded to cover ISO 100 to 6400, letting you capture the
natural ambience of a warmly lit room or vibrant street
scene when the use of flash or tripod isn’t an option. The
extended sensitivity is also ideal for shooting sports,	ISO 200	ISO 800	ISO 3200
allowing fast shutter speeds to freeze action.

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR • Image quality: NEF (RAW) • Exposure: Aperture priority mode, 1/1.6 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • ISO sensitivity: 800 • Picture Control: Vivid

12.3 megapixels of pure magic CMOS sensor

Keeping dust down and out

Airflow control system	Image sensor
	cleaning mechanism
		Image sensor
	Low-pass filter

Preventing dust from accumulating in front of the CMOS image sensor is essential for spot-free photos. That’s why the D5000 incorporates Nikon’s Integrated Dust Reduction System, a comprehensive solution that both prevents and removes dust particles. The system also comprises Nikon Capture NX 2 software (sold separately) for additional dust-reduction measures.

A proven performer, Nikon’s DX-format CMOS sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels records all the details of the original scene for breathtakingly lifelike photos. Shadows and highlights reveal exceptional details while a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio vastly reduces noise — especially important when shooting at high ISO settings.

	Creativity before the shot
	Unleash your full creative potential with Picture Control, the easy
	way to modify the look of photos before you shoot. Six preset
	Picture Control settings — Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
	Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape — enhance your
	creative options. You can even create your own custom Picture	Portrait — Outstanding	Vivid — Excellent color	Monochrome — Black and
	Control settings.
8		skin tones	contrast	white images, including tints

A specially engineered vent near the lens	Powering the D5000 on or off automatically
mount optimizes airflow to redirect dust that	causes the low-pass filter to vibrate at four
might otherwise adhere to the low-pass filter.	specific frequencies to free image degrading
	dust. You can also activate cleaning manually.

Let your creativity run wild with NIKKOR lenses

Get behind the D5000 and discover why photographers worldwide swear by the superior performance of NIKKOR lenses. For over 75 years, these legendary optics have satisfied the most discriminating professionals. Featuring outstanding sharpness, crisp contrast, and precise color reproduction, the wide selection of NIKKOR lenses — from fisheye and ultra wide-angle to super telephoto — set Nikon digital SLR cameras apart and empower you to experience the difference that superior optics can make to your pictures.

Note: The D5000 is exclusively designed for use with NIKKOR AF-S and AF-I lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor.