Jeff Wendorff » D5000 http://jeffwendorff.com Jeff Wendorff: Wildlife photographer and workshop leader shares his photography, workshops and knowledge Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:44:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Nikon D5000 Launches http://jeffwendorff.com/2009/04/nikon-d5000-launches/ http://jeffwendorff.com/2009/04/nikon-d5000-launches/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:29:29 +0000 Jeff http://jeffwendorff.com/?p=600 [amtap amazon:asin=B00267S7UK]

Nikon is a great camera manufacturer, but a terrible keeper of secrets. As foretold for some time now Nikon has launched the D5000! The internet was  right on the money with a 12.3 megapixel camera with HD (720p) and an articulating 2.7″ display. Here is more complete rundown from Nikon’s US website.

  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
    Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured
  • D-Movie Mode with sound
    Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility
  • Vari-angle color LCD monitor
    Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping
  • 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
    Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more
  • One-button Live View
    Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face Priority AF
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames-per-second
    Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
    Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting
  • Built-in image sensor cleaning
    Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free
  • 11-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking
    Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness
  • Auto Active D-Lighting
    Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures-Selectable and Auto modes available
  • In-camera Retouch image editing
    Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more-all without a computer
  • Picture Control Settings for personal image control
    Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy
  • Durable, high precision shutter
    Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life
  • GPS geo-tagging
    GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day

At $729 bucks this is a pretty sweet deal! It will ship sometime in April.

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