Nikon D5000 review

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Nikon D5000 review

Nikon D5000 review

Nikon D5000 is a great entry-level camera. I I attribute Nikon D5000 to amateur cameras. The D5000 is interesting for its rotary display, good matrix, Live View mode and the ability to shoot video. Usually Nikon D5000 comes with one of the lenses 18-55mm F3.5-5.6  or  18-105mm F3.5-5.6Such a kit is called a whale kit. In this review, I describe the features of only the camera itself Nikon D5000 body.

View of Nikon D5000 from different sides

View of Nikon D5000 from different sides

The Nikon D5000 has an excellent built-in image editor, and easy controls that suit the photographer, or just a person who needs high-quality images. The camera even has such pShooting modes like: pet portrait, candle light, bloom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, sunset, beach, snow, etc. Not even a professional can figure it out.

Sample photo on Nikon D5000

Sample photo on Nikon D5000

Highlights of the Nikon D5000

  1. At the camera 12 megapixel CMOSthe matrix. 12 megapixels is more than enough for the basic purposes in photography. If you are still chasing megapixels, I advise you to read my article Battle of Megapixels. Matrix value same as other APS-C type cameras. Physical matrix size - This is one of the most important parameters in a digital camera. The amateur Nikon D5000 has the same size matrix as the more advanced brother D90 and the same as very good cameras Nikon D300s, D7000, D5100.

    Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

    Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

  2. By virtue of the APS-C type of matrix, the physical matrix size the Nikon D5000 is still 2.25 times smaller in area than on full-frame expensive cameras such as Nikon D700, D800(to), D3(x, s), D4. Also, this means that when using lenses, the viewing angle will be 1.5 times smaller than when using the same lenses on a 35mm film. More details in the article about crop factor.

    Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

    Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

  3. Matrix cleaning... Nikon D5000 has a sensor cleaning option. This will help postpone the trip to the service center for a real cleaning. In my experience, cleaning the sensor with a dust extractor does not completely protect the camera from dust build-up or condensation streaks. Therefore, be prepared that the "vacuum cleaner" is not a panacea, but only lengthening the time before going to the service or buying cleaning products. Usually, the matrix does not require cleaning for 2-3 years with the matrix cleaning function.

    Photograph on Nikon D5000 High ISO

    Photograph on Nikon D5000 High ISO

  4. Frame buffer in shooting mode, RAW is 9 shots. But 9 frames in the buffer is only available when off noise reduction modes at slow shutter speeds, noise reduction at high ISOautomatic distortion control and Active disabled D-lighting. Considering that when the shooting speed is 4 frames per second and the above settings are enabled, only 5 frames are placed in the buffer, the camera starts to slow down after the first second of shooting in burst mode. For comparison, more advanced Nikon D90 has 11 frames in its buffer, and Nikon D3100 as many as 13 frames.

    Photo at Nikon D5000 at low ISO

    Photo at Nikon D5000 at low ISO

  5. Shooting speed - 4 frames per second. This is just a little less than 4.5 frames per second for a more advanced Nikon D90, one frame per second more than Nikon D3100, and as much as Nikon D5100. I do not recommend chasing rate in the amateur camera segment, since frame buffer, usually such cameras are very small. Anyway, I can manage only 2.5 frames per second without problems on a little crumb Nikon D40.

    Photo at Nikon D5000

    Photo at Nikon D5000

  6. The camera display is indeed turning. The screen size is 2.7 inches, the number of dots is 230.000. I like the display. But now, he does not lean back, from right to left, but from top to bottom. And in order to sight on the hinged display, you need to either rotate it to a position as in cameras without a rotary display, or raise the camera itself a little higher so that the display remains at eye level. My camera had a booster (battery pack), while the rotary display could not fully recline due to the booster. Most likely, the Nikon D5000 rotary display was made with a tilt-down in order to keep the navigation buttons to the left of it. For example, brother Nikon D5100 the display rotates to the left, while there is no problem with the booster, but there are no buttons to the left of the display.

    Photo on Nikon D5000

    Photo on Nikon D5000

  7. The ISO of the camera varies from 200 to 3200. In fact, you can set ISO 100 to 6400but ISO 100 will be called Lo1and 6400 is Hi2. Lo1, Hi2 is a software cheat for ISO. I don't recommend shooting in ISO HI mode. Lo mode often helps out and, in general, really gives better quality compared to ISO 200. About low ISO on D5000, D90, D300, D300s, D700 etc. you can read in my ISO article Lo1... ISO 1600 is quite "working", everything that is higher - you need to be careful and remember about the noise.
  8. Ergonomics. The camera is quite convenient to control.. Of course, this is not a professional apparatus, but everything is extremely clear and simple. I recommend setting the Fn programmable button to change the ISO value, or to your liking.
  9. Additional functions. Correction of distortion. Interval shooting (which is not even in D90) The camera has bracketing exposure white balance and active D-lighting.
  10. The camera uses SD Flashcards. The maximum amount of card used can be 32GB when using SDHC cards.

    Photo on Nikon D5000

    Photo on Nikon D5000

  11. The camera can shoot video without autofocus with HD quality of 1280 * 720and lasting up to 5 minutes. The quality can be changed to 640 * 424 and lasting up to 20 minutes, or 320 * 240 and the same duration of 20 minutes. The video is exactly the same as Nikon D90. Do not think that 5 minute clips are not enough. 5 minutes is a decent interval for the video, personally, I have never had a little limit of 5 minutes. Given the fact that the Nikon D5000 still does not have the ability to focus when shooting video, you can use any lens for video, even old soviet. Video supports metering exposure with manual optics, such as Nikon 300mm f / 4.5 Nikkor-H Nippon Kogaku Japan Auto Non-AI. When the Live View mode is turned on, the aperture is locked to the set value so that when shooting video, change the aperture - turn off the Live View, change its values ​​and turn on the Live View again. If you need a video with auto focus, then look at the models Nikon D3100, D5100, D7000, D800(to), D4. The lack of auto focus on the Nikon D5000 is a serious drawback for many users.

    Photo on Nikon D5000

    Photo on Nikon D5000

  12. Nikon D5000 uses pentaser mirror instead of a better pentaprism. The camera provides only 95% of the frame coverage when sighted through the optical viewfinder.
  13. The battery can withstand over 600-700 frames. Battery life may vary by lens, mode of operation, flash use, etc.
  14. Focusing. By the camera 11 focus points. They can work in 4 operating modes: one point, automatic, 3D tracking and dynamic selection. Focus points as many as Nikon D90, D5100, Nikon D3000, Nikon D200, Nikon D3100. Responsible for focusing Nikon Multi-CAM1000 system. The speed and accuracy of focusing very much depends on the lens and shooting conditions. In Live View, a contrast focusing mode is available that does not fail.
  15. BB. White balance The camera will be detected normally. If someone is not happy BB, you can always shoot in RAW and correct balances.

    Photo on Nikon D5000

    Photo on Nikon D5000

  16. Nikon D5000 no built-in focus motor, therefore, in order to be able to automatically focus - you need to use lenses AF S (lenses with built-in focus motor). Lenses marked AF will only work in manual focus mode.
  17. The camera has a built-in flash and a shoe for installing external flashes. Minimum excerpt when using the flash is 1 \ 200seconds. The camera does not support fast sync and command mode flash control.
Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at maximum ISO

Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at maximum ISO

If you choose a Nikon digital SLR camera, you can use my nameplate Generation of Nikon cameras which shows which class the camera belongs to and how long it was released. Nikon D5000 has the same matrix as Nikon D90, Nikon D300, Nikon D300s, which means that the quality of the photos will be the same as that of a professional Nikon D300s. Of course, professional cameras are more convenient to use, have a very high rate of fire and various very useful functions.

Nikon D5000 High ISO Photo Example

Nikon D5000 High ISO Photo Example

Personal impression:
The camera turned out to be very compact and small. After a day of filming on D200, Nikon D5000 seemed just a toy, but the photos showed excellent. The Nikon D5000 is the first amateur camera to feature video and a swivel display from Nikon. True, since the camera is amateur, then the possibility of autofocusing would not hurt the fans, since not everyone will agree to focus manually when shooting video. Now video without autofocus is archaism. Therefore, after the release Nikon D3100, the latter was rated very highly.
The picture is no worse than the Nikon D90. Ergonomics are good, in the classic Nikon style. Unfortunately, I do not recommend the Nikon D5000 for purchase. The video is better with the model Nikon D3100. The rotary display, in my opinion, is not entirely successful; it works with a rotary display Nikon D5100 much nicer.

Sample photo on Nikon D 5000

Sample photo on Nikon D 5000

In this Nikon D5000 review, all photos were taken with the lens. Nikon 35mm F1.8G in RAW -> JPEG without processing, only reduced size and imprinted data with EXIF module.

Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

Sample photo on Nikon D5000 at high ISO

Of course, the new models that replaced the Nikon D5000 are D5100, D5200 in many ways superior to the old woman:

D5000 D5100 D5200
Exit time June 2009 April 2011 November 2012
RAW color depth 12 bit 14 bit 14 bit
Number of megapixels 12,20 16,08 24,00
Burst Speed 4 fps 4 fps 5 fps
Minimum ISO 200,00 100,00 100,00
Minimum Extensive ISO 100 (Lo1) - -
Maximum ISO 3200,00 6400,00 6400,00
Maximum Extended ISO 6400 (Hi1) 25600 (Hi2) 25600 (Hi2)
Video length max. qualities 5 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes
Video 1280 x 720 24fps 1920x1080 30fps 1920 x 1080 60i
Sound mono mono stereo
Display 2.7 inches, 230.000 points 3 inches, 921.000 points 3 inches, 921.000 points
Focus module Multi-cam 1000 Multi-cam 1000 Multi-CAM 4800DX
Number of Focus Points 11,00 11,00 39,00
Measurement exposure 420-pixel RGB sensor 420-pixel RGB sensor 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Memory cards SD,SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Weight without battery, g 550,00 510,00 505,00
HDR no Yes Yes

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Conclusion:

Nikon D5000 - good camera with a rotary display... Of the serious advantages - an excellent matrix and ergonomics, of the disadvantages - the lack of autofocus when shooting video. I recommend looking to the side instead of Nikon D5000 Nikon D3100, D5100, D3200.

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Comments: 181, on the topic: Review of Nikon D5000

  • Thanks. Good review.

  • The

    Very interesting, thanks))

  • Serg

    Familiar photos)))))

  • Andrew

    Arkady, thank you very much for the camera review! Please tell me, if you attach an AF zoom (not AF-S) to this camera, for example an old 75-200 or any other, how inconvenient it will be to use it? AF-S - expensive)) so I want to buy much cheaper AF, but I'm not sure if I can use it.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Turn off the autofocus mode on any of your lenses from the D5000 and get an analogue of the AF lens on the D5000, if manual focusing is not a problem, then you can safely take AF. Personally, I have no problem using AF versions of lenses on the D40

      • Kate

        Arkady, I urgently need your help. I have a Nikon D 500 with an Af-S Nikkor 35 mm 1: 1 8G lens (you did a review with it). I suddenly had a problem: all the photos are in pixels, dark dots. It is impossible even to see the details of the skin, eyes, hair. What does this have to do with any mode. I am not a professional, I bought a camera for myself for a vacation. Tell me, please, what could happen to him? How to fix?

  • Alexander

    So you can safely buy non-motor glass and use manual focus

  • Alexander

    Tell me for a photography enthusiast if I buy a fix 50AF-s1.8 the photos from 50AF-S1.4 will be very different

    • Arkady Shapoval

      In some cases, you will not notice the difference.

  • Bogdan

    Tell me! How to set a constant aperture of 18 on the 55-3.5 whale lens so that it does not change when zooming!)))

    • Arkady Shapoval

      This cannot be done, with a 55mm focal length, the aperture can only be 5.6 or less. About it is indicated on the lens by the inscription 3.5-5.6

  • Alexander

    Good afternoon Arkady, what can you tell about the Nikkor 55-200mm f / 4-5.6G AF-S DX VR lens

  • Oleg

    Good afternoon, Arkady, please tell me! It slows down a lot, it focuses for 1-2 seconds, I miss such shots, tell me what can be turned off so that it becomes faster, compared to the D3100 it’s generally terrible, and almost from the very beginning, maybe it’s in it not working, I will be very grateful for the help.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Slow focusing is most likely associated with the operation of the lens, not the camera.

  • Oleg

    AF-S 18-105,18-55 is the same thing, although the D3100 removes it like a machine gun, I don’t know what to do already, at least take it and sell it

  • Oleg

    I tried to turn off autofocus, I shot manually not much faster

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Well, that’s another matter. Switch the camera to the fast shooting mode H, if the shooting speed at short shutter speeds is less than 4 k.s., then this is already a problem with the camera.

  • Oleg

    Of course, I really apologize for how to enable this mode!

  • Oleg

    I set the scene mode - dusk dusk and it turned out to take 5 shots per second, there is a problem in the settings all the same

    • Sergey

      where thanks to Arkady?

  • Alexander

    Good afternoon Arkady need advice I want to buy glass for Nikon D5000 for all occasions and so it’s not expensive

    • Arkady Shapoval

      There is no universal good cheap lens, more details in this section https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/04/kind-of-lens/. You can look in the direction of cheap station wagons like Tamron 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

  • Alexander

    Arkady thanks a lot for the answer

  • Alexey

    Please tell the beginner what is preferable to take: d5000 or d80?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Beginner photographer - d80, beginner amateur - d5000

  • Benjamin

    Useful review.
    Arkady, where is the backup battery located in this camera to save settings and date / time?
    Thank you.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Inside the camera, as far as I know, there is no access to it.

  • Alexey

    Good day, Arkady!
    I have D5000 + 18-105. I'm thinking of replacing the camera. The choice, in fact, is from the D7000 and Sony A77. Can you share your advice - which one to take? (I guess the answer is Nikon, but still).

    • Arkady Shapoval

      The answer depends on what purpose you need a camera for.

      • Alexey

        Mostly for traveling with all the ensuing genres (architecture, landscapes, portraits, etc.) and shooting small clips (the D5000 kills manual focus). There are few photos on elevated ISO. In addition, the A77 comes standard from 18-135, which is at least a little, but more than the regular 18-105 from the D7000 (buying 18-200 strongly climbs the budget). The D7000 is purely subjectively inferior to the D5000 in terms of grip, but I liked the A77. Although you can take a closer look at the D5200, but I want to feel a higher class camera. In general, I am a supporter of NIKON, but the above leads to A77.

  • Arman

    zdrastvuyte Arkady ,,, vot takoy vopros? u nikon D5000 yest? rejim s kotori mojno uvidet snimayushisya kadr s displeya,, kak na coolpix-e ,, ili u milnic ?? ,, vit u nego povorotni displey, dlya chevo on ?? v menyu ne sumel nayti ,,, budu plagodaren yesli potskajite ,, zaranie spasibo

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Yes, yes, it is launched using the LV (live view) button

  • Arman

    Arkady ,, no kogda najimayu LV ,, on perkluchaetca na rejim video syomki ,, ???

  • Oksana

    Good evening! Say be weasel, a kind of zagalom, earplugs to respect all criterion to buy more Nikon D5000 Chi D3100? dyakoy.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Better D3100 - there is a normal video and a newer camera.

  • Andrei

    thanks for the review!
    Tell me, what is better for a fan of Nikon D5000 or D200, I’m going to use Soviet lenses if I don’t pay attention to the folding display and video?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      For an amateur, d5000 is more suitable, for manual optics, d200 is more suitable, you should decide the priority task yourself.

  • Olga

    Good afternoon, Arkady! I choose a flash for Nikon D5000. I wanted to buy, at your advice, 700, but it is not indicated in the instructions to the file. What to do?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      At the time of the release of d5000, the sb-700 flash did not exist. You can safely take 700tku.

  • Jury

    Hello Arkady. Please help me find the answer to your question. I have D5000 and manual Nikon 105 2.5. I take it off my hands Unfortunately, the D5000 rangefinder does not work in manuals. I plan to switch to D7000. The question is: will the rangefinder work on the D7000 with manual nikor, and if not - what will help besides Live View in manual focusing, tk. l.v. accurate, but it is not convenient, they do not manage to quickly catch focus and shoot in series.
    Thank you.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      The rangefinder will work, but it is very inaccurate, constantly blinking and more annoying than helping. I am guided more purely by the green point. You can add Dandelion - the focus trap will work.

  • Jury

    And on D7000, without a dandelion, the trap will not work? And what else can give a dandelion for a bunch of D7000 + my nikkor?

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