Akhir-akhir ini dalam ekonomi yang tidak stabil pun, penjualan kamera DSLR masih meningkat.Nikon, salah satu jenama kamera yang terkemuka mengenengahkan satu model baru D5000 dimana ia menjadi sasaran pengguna "upper-entry-level" DSLR. Model in seumpama cantuman diantara model D60 dengan D90.
Ciri-ciri utama Nikon D5000.
- 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
- 2.7" tilt and swivel LCD monitor (230,000 dots)
- Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
- Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking
- Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
- 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
- IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
- 4 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
- Expeed image processing engine
- Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
- Connector for optional GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
- New battery with increased capacity
- 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
