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Shane McGlaun (Blog) - April 14, 2009 10:37 AM
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D5000 records HD video at 24 FPS

Nikon today announced a new D-SLR camera called the Nikon D5000. The new camera has a rear LCD that has variable angle allowing the user to shoot using Live View easily from any angle and also offers the ability to record HD video, like the D90 announced last year.

Basic features of the camera include an ISO range of ISO 200 to 3200 extendable to ISO 100 and ISO 6400. The variable angle LCD is 2.7-inches in size. Nikon says that the angle adjustment is perfect for situations where you need to shoot a picture with the camera at an odd angle like above your head.

The camera's D-Movie mode has audio and records in 1280 x 720, 640 x 424, and 320 x 216 resolutions all at 24 fps. Movies are recorded in AVI file format and the maximum clip length at 1280 x 720 is 5 minutes with other resolutions able to record 20-minute clips.

The Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor used on the camera has 12.3 effective megapixels -- an integrated dust removal system keeps dust off the sensor. Supported formats for still images include NEF, JPEG (fine, normal, and basic), NEF + RAW, and AVI motion-JPEG.

The D5000 shutter is electronically controlled and can be activated from 30 to 1/4000 of a second. In addition to the Live View LCD, the camera also features an eye-level pentamirror single-lens viewfinder covering about 95% of the frame. Viewfinder magnification is 0.78x. When using Live View the camera can use face priority, wide area, normal area, and AF tracking modes.

Continuous shooting at up to 4 FPS at shutter speeds over 1/250 for 67 fine large JPEGs and 11 RAW images is supported. A pop-up flash is integrated into the camera and features several modes for portraits, close-up, children, and pets. Images are stored to SD or SDHC cards and the camera has HDMI out for watching movies on a big screen.

The rechargeable battery included with the camera is good for about 510 shots per charge. The camera measures 5" x 4.1" x 3.1" and weighs 20 ounces without the battery.

Pricing for the camera body only is $729 with a kit including an 18-55 VR lens selling for $850.

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Not one of their high end cameras
By aguilpa1 on 4/14/2009 11:03:10 AM , Rating: 2
The article starts off inferring this is one of the high end models..., its not full HD or full frame sensor but DX. The D700 is still higher end. This is more prosumer model and price reflects that.




RE: Not one of their high end cameras
By dani31 on 4/14/2009 11:16:09 AM , Rating: 2
quote:
This is more prosumer model and price reflects that.


It's a upper-entry-level, positioned between D60 and D90.

I'll stick to my D40x, though.


RE: Not one of their high end cameras
By CommodoreVic20 on 4/14/2009 11:20:57 AM , Rating: 4
I wonder why the heck Nikon named it the D5000!? why not the D75? The model number is confusing and misleading to the public.


By KorruptioN on 4/14/2009 12:37:02 PM , Rating: 2
I don't think they wanted it to get in the way of the older models, like the D70.


By Lord 666 on 4/14/2009 12:55:54 PM , Rating: 2
Renaming was done so the succesor to D90 would not be named D100 since that was a previous model.

For my hands on opinion, I've owned the D70, D80, D90, and D300 with the 300 being the one I still own. Some of the shots taken by the 90 in hospital lighting (tube bulbs) was superior to what the D300 did at same settings. However, the video mode does not autofocus, yet takes adequate movies. With a 18-200VR lens, its easy to refocus.

But if you carry around a rig all day or on vacation, the D300 is much easier to hold with a heavier lenses due to the grip being larger. However, the D90 controls can be used without taking eyes off subject. Very easy, fast, and intuitive to change between video and stills. Just needs slightly faster fps


By bernardl on 4/15/2009 4:26:03 AM , Rating: 2
My guess is that Nikon is going for the following:

- one digit model: high end pro grade (d3/d3x)
- three digits models: low end pro (D300/D700)
- four digits models: consumer (D5000)

Cheers,
Bernard


By FaceMaster on 4/19/2009 7:10:49 PM , Rating: 2
I like your Mum's upper-entry-level


By jacc1234 on 4/14/2009 11:17:48 AM , Rating: 2
Obviously the D700 is a higher end camera. Not only is it one of the few full frame offerings from Nikon, but the $2500 price tag is a helpful reminder of its feature set. The real question is would the D5000 be competitive with the D300/D90.


By sgtdisturbed47 on 4/20/2009 1:02:35 AM , Rating: 2
Not to mention the fact that it uses a pentamirror instead of a pentaprism. There is a big difference. Seeing as it uses a pentamirror, I am inclined to think that it is along the lines of a D40x or a D50. Whatever, add the HD video and live view and tilting lcd... won't make we want it.


Not my cup of tea
By jacc1234 on 4/14/2009 11:33:35 AM , Rating: 2
I am always excited about Nikon announcements and am waiting to hear about the successor to the D300 before I make my next purchase. After reading more info about this camera it still seems like the D300 is the better deal for my needs. This looks like it would be great for someone with more money then skill. I don't understand why someone would invest 1k into a DSLR to use it as a glorified P&S. This is what killed this camera for me:
quote:

With a total of 19 scene modes, you don’t have to know the ins and outs of digital photography to take great pictures. Simply turn the dial to ‘scene’, choose the appropriate scene mode setting and the camera will do the rest for you.


For those that are interested more info can be found here:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond5000/




RE: Not my cup of tea
By Ananke on 4/14/2009 1:29:39 PM , Rating: 3
I want to use it as a P&S, but I need fast shooting and low light performance, which comes only with large sensor and good lense, hence my only choice is DSLR.

I also want to be able to shoot with ease in different auto modes, since I don't have the time and desire to learn in depth photography.

Paying the same price as DSLR for superzooms is not an option for me. I don't see a reason for spending 400-500 dollars and up to get 1/2.3 sensor and not be able to upgrade lenses.

However, $800 MSRP is a little bit too steep :), I am still fan of the around $400 deals on Canon 400D or $350 Nikon D40. This Nikon is just for wealthy amateurs :), not mainstream.


RE: Not my cup of tea
By icanhascpu on 4/14/2009 11:43:25 PM , Rating: 1
You sound like a point and shoot consumer to me. DSLRS are not for tourists that have it switched to auto-mode constantly.

That’s like getting a expensive SLi system with i7 and 6GB ram and playing spider solitaire.

You get what you pay for.


RE: Not my cup of tea
By MScrip on 4/15/2009 12:47:30 AM , Rating: 5
quote:
DSLRS are not for tourists that have it switched to auto-mode constantly.

So what? DSLRs take better pictures than point and shoots... so why can't you use it on auto? Are you suggesting that only people with the passion for photography are allowed to use a DSLR? That's a photo-snobby thing to say.

I shoot in Program mode... which is still an automatic mode. I don't care. You can have fun with your light-meter and adjusting shutter speed... I'm shooting pictures and moving on with my life.

I'd still recommend a D40 to anyone instead of an advanced point and shoot.


RE: Not my cup of tea
By icanhascpu on 4/17/2009 8:02:14 PM , Rating: 2
No, im suggesting you can get a better image from a point and shoot if you know what youre doing, then a DSLR on auto.

The quality of the image has to do with who is takeing the image, the camera can only do so much. If people leave a DSLR on auto, you are tossing away 100$ worth of what makes them BETTER.


RE: Not my cup of tea
By SurreDeth on 4/14/2009 4:02:45 PM , Rating: 2
There are only 2 modes you need, Aperture Priority and Manual.


By PAPutzback on 4/14/2009 11:19:58 AM , Rating: 2
24FPS takes me a few minutes to get used to in a movie theater. I typically record wrestling matches that run in 1 to 3 minute periods and it would mess me up for my eyes to keep having to adjust.




By itlnstln on 4/14/2009 11:29:05 AM , Rating: 2
I had to re-read the first sentence a couple of times. I thought you about to complain about taking your camera into a movie theater to record the movie. :)

That being said, I do prefer 30 FPS to 24 as well. Much less judder.


By PAPutzback on 4/14/2009 2:19:30 PM , Rating: 2
That would be funny is someone posted something like that. Judder, I have to remember that term.


By aguilpa1 on 4/14/2009 9:18:43 PM , Rating: 1
Canon has already come out with a 30FPS HD (full HD) 1920x1080 and its actually a true High End Camera with 21Mp Full Frame Sensor. Its called the 5D MKII, google it. $2500 body only $3500 with L lens.


By ChipDude on 4/15/2009 4:13:29 PM , Rating: 2
But its Canon so not an option at all. Canon ergo with all the buttons is damm un ergonomical.


By wetwareinterface on 4/16/2009 2:45:11 AM , Rating: 2
the 5d mkII is far more ergonomical than the d40/60/70/5000 prosumer midget camera bodies. holding that grip for more than 5 minutes cramps my hand and i have small stubby fingers.

give me a cannon full sized grip with more buttons anyday. plus you can also buy the battery grip (which is also full sized only without the extra buttons) for a 5d and comfortably shoot at 90 degree angles if you need to.

the 5d mkII trumps ANYTHING in the nikon lineup under the d3x. the only aspect of the d3x that's better is the light sensitivity, otherwise it's a tie between them for quality of picture.

with cannon prosumer cameras you have to avoid the 18-55 kit lens as it's crap. with nikon if you get the kit lens at least it doesn't suck balls. the nikons have a good low light shooting ability in 3 of their models. the cannons are cheaper overall and the 5d mkII even trumps their own high end 1ds mkIII. for value there is only one other competitor to the 5d mkII and that's the sony alpha 900. the d3x costs way beyond the 5d mkII so it'll be the replacement for the 1ds mkIII that will compete against it directly. as it stands for the cost of the d3x body alone you can get the 5d mkII plus the ef 24-105 and super wide angle EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM and still come in at half the price of the d3x body alone.


By PAPutzback on 4/14/2009 11:23:56 AM , Rating: 2
With HDR photography getting a lot of interest is there a setting on these cameras to snap off 3 or 4 shots in a HDR type mode to take the same shot with different exposures so you don't have to go thru a tripod setup and manually change the settings between shots?




By Fleeb on 4/14/2009 11:43:57 AM , Rating: 2
"Autobracketing". D700 has autobracketing.


By fleshconsumed on 4/14/2009 11:49:53 AM , Rating: 2
Most of the DSLR cameras allow you to take multiple exposure shots, that is you press the shutter button once, but the camera takes 3 pictures.

However, for best results you still have to use tripod because taking the shots is still going to take at least .4 seconds on high end cameras like Canon x0D and xD series or about 0.8 seconds on prosumer series such as Rebel. I can guarantee you won't be able to hold your hands that steady for full second, or even half a second.


By ChipDude on 4/15/2009 4:21:01 PM , Rating: 2
Not true if the auto brackeing doesn't drive the shutterspeed below say 1/30 or so. I've done many a hand held HDR where the shutter speed never went below handheld speeds.

Remember better be in aperture mode or you'll see your focus DOF change.


By ChipDude on 4/15/2009 4:16:18 PM , Rating: 2
Auto bracket is offered on this camera. A huge new feature on the D80, D300 and the pro Nikons. Now you can do it on the D5000 too!


D5000 vs. D90 comparison
By TechLuster on 4/14/2009 11:34:37 AM , Rating: 3
D5000 Pro's:
* lower price (perhaps $150-$200 less)
* smaller/lighter
* flip-out screen (though I expect live view AF to be just as painfully slow in the D5000 as it is on the D90)

D90 Pro's:
* built-in AF motor for non-AF-S lenses
* much larger viewfinder (.94x/96% vs. .78x/95%)
* larger, higher-res rear LCD
* better battery life (850 shots vs. 510)
* second control dial on front of grip
* dedicated ISO, white balance buttons
* LCD status display on top of body
* slightly faster continuous shooting
* the D90 might be slightly "snappier" in use

I expect D5000 image quality will be similar to D90 quality (possibly with slightly more consumer-friendly default JPEG processing). Essentially, just as with the D90-D300 comparison, moving to the higher model provides you with more professional features.

Amateurs who leave their cameras in Auto mode will be fine with the D5000, but more experienced photographers who take lots of pictures will probably appreciate the D90's better controls, better viewing, and ability to use older primes. I personally wouldn't trade my D90 for a D5000 plus some cash, but I'd recommend it for a family member.




RE: D5000 vs. D90 comparison
By jacc1234 on 4/14/2009 11:47:39 AM , Rating: 2
Looking at the dpreview hands-on and your post shows me there would be no way I would every buy a D5000. I currently have a D40 body and some decent glass, a few that have no internal af motors. This is an issue for some things but has forced me to work on MF. Either way the D40 was perfect for my intro into photography, and the money I saved went towards glass. Over the past year I learned what parts of a camera I actually use along with the features I need and top of my list will be an internal af motor. Followed next by solid weather sealing and DOF preview. With all this in mind the best choice still looks like the D300 which sadly like many of the pro models has the ungodly ability of holding its retail value.


RE: D5000 vs. D90 comparison
By xsilver on 4/14/2009 3:03:58 PM , Rating: 2
ha - when you own one - you want the value to hold as long as possible.

Im actually amazed that a 1ds mk1/2 with 100k+ actuations can actually sell for what it does. Considering a comparable lightly used 5d or new 5d mk2.


RE: D5000 vs. D90 comparison
By ChipDude on 4/15/2009 4:18:34 PM , Rating: 2
By EOY you'll find D300 for cheap. A D400 is coming soon and a lot of people will be upgrading.


Film x digital
By Uncle on 4/14/2009 1:04:14 PM , Rating: 2
I'm still using a F90x. What is the comparison between film vs digital in megapixel size. My friend claims film is approximately 40 megapixel vs Sonys approximately 25 that was announced in the fall.




RE: Film x digital
By icanhascpu on 4/14/2009 11:56:52 PM , Rating: 2
Ive done alot of reserch on that years ago.

Basically, slide film (typically higher resulution film) using a quality prime lens (prime usualy give higher res as well in any given pricerange) scanned with a quality consumer scanner will yield around 10MB worth of data.

One may use a drum scanner and get maybe 12.

The 20-40MP estimates are way too high even useing $10,000 glass and the highest resolution film avalible. The chemical composition of the film just cannot resolve detail down that far. You can, in thory go down to 100-10000MP, but past 12~ the only thing youre getting more detail from, is film grain, and its useless.

All of this of course is referring to 35mm peice of film.


RE: Film x digital
By Uncle on 4/15/2009 1:47:22 PM , Rating: 2
Thankyou for your reply. So I should consider moving up to a digital anytime. What I need to hear or would like to hear is that the colors of film will match digital 1 to 1 unless I choose to photoshop the pics. But then again I already change film brands depending on what colors I what to see more of.


RE: Film x digital
By icanhascpu on 4/17/2009 7:59:43 PM , Rating: 2
Im a firm believer that fiml will never die the same way normal letters will never die due to email. They are just differant media that have to do with the same end purpose.

Most DSLRs that are 8MP+ are going to get you good results. There are many many filters and programs to render the digital negative (RAW is what most use) to look like just about any peice of film chemistry one can imagine.

Mainly though you will have sets of color profiles to select and work with in camera. Most come with 3-6+, even the cheap 300$ ones.


Misleading
By AlmostExAMD on 4/14/2009 8:58:45 PM , Rating: 2
Bahhhh HD my butt, Slightly misleading.
Thought it may have been a new high end 20+ megapixel with full HD video,Obviously not.
Glad I bought my 5D mark II,No regrets at all and in fact the price has gone up a few hundred dollars.
Now if only I could justify a purchase of EF 400 F 2.8L IS USM for it. lol




RE: Misleading
By icanhascpu on 4/14/2009 11:46:22 PM , Rating: 2
So basically you misslead yourself?

1280 x 720 is HD. HD does not apply to MP, as that has been HD before any other peice of digital hardware in the consumer market.


Swivel
By jmke on 4/14/2009 11:25:07 AM , Rating: 2
That swivel Live View screen is a huge selling point; excellent feature!




Concept
By samoak54 on 4/14/2009 11:40:50 PM , Rating: 2
The concept of shooting film with Nikon lenses is amazing. The tech is still fledgling, but give it a few years and the digital video revolution will change its face once again for the better.




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