Sunday, October 10, 2010

Nikon D90 Compared to Nikon D5000 Compared to Canon Rebel T1i

Nikon D90 Compared to Nikon D5000 Compared to Canon Rebel T1i

Comparison after the break


Detailed Specifications
 Nikon D90 digital SLR
 Nikon D5000 SLR
 Canon Rebel T1i EOS 500D SLR
Resolution 12.3 MP 12.3 MP 15.1 MP
DxOMark Sensor Test Ratings The Nikon D90 sensor scores significantly higher in terms of base RAW output quality vs. the Canon EOS 50D, providing enhanced Color Depth, Dynamic Range and Low Light ISO performance The Nikon D5000 shares a very similar sensor with the Nikon D90 The Canon Rebel T1i shares a very similar sensor with the Canon EOS 50D
Image Processor EXPEED EXPEED DIGIC 4
Shutter Cycles 100,000 exposures 100,000 exposures Not published (50,000 assumed based on other Rebel models)
Pixel Size 5.5µm 5.5µm 4.7µm
Pixel Density 3.3 MP/cm² 3.3 MP/cm² 4.5 MP/cm²
Primary Kit Lens Nikon AF-S DX
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom
Incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Lens Motor (SVM)
Nikon AF-S DX
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR zoom
Incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Lens Motor (SVM)
Canon EF-S
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom


No Ultrasonic motor (USM)
Focal Range Multiplier Factor 1.5x 1.5x 1.6x
Image Size and Quality Settings 4,288 x 2,848 [L]
3,216 x 2,136 [M]
2,144 x 1,424 [S]

Quality settings: Fine, Normal, Basic
4,288 x 2,848 [L]
3,216 x 2,136 [M]
2,144 x 1,424 [S]

Quality settings: Fine, Normal, Basic
4752 x 3168 [L]
3456 x 2304 [M]
2352 x 1568 [S]

Quality settings: Fine and Normal
RAW / JPEG Recording NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine
NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal
NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic
NEF (RAW)
JPEG Fine
JPEG Normal
JPEG Basic
NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine
NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal
NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic
NEF (RAW)
JPEG Fine
JPEG Normal
JPEG Basic
RAW
RAW + JPEG Fine
JPEG Fine
JPEG Normal
Frame Rate 4.5 fps up to 100 jpeg Fine L, 11 frames in RAW / JPEG 4.0 fps up to 63 jpeg Fine L, 7 frames in RAW / JPEG 3.4 fps up to 170 jpegs, 9 frames in RAW / JPEG
Start Up 0.15 sec
--
0.10 sec
Mirror Black Out 120ms
--
130ms
Shutter Lag 65ms
--
70ms
LCD monitor 3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, anti-reflective
The Nikon D90's rear LCD monitor switches from a light to dark background in low light situations
Select Dark or Light background. Can be set to Auto LCD adjusts depending on lighting conditions.
2.7-inch, Vari-Angle LCD monitor can be used in its normal flat-to-back position or rotated and / or tilted, 230,000-dot, 170-degree wide viewing angle and brightness adjustment, anti-reflective
Monitor can be stored with the LCD panel facing inward protected from damage.
Classic or Graphic background with 5 different colour options
3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, anti-reflective
Four LCD screen background color options
Live View AF Modes  Contrast Detection with 3 AF-area modes:
1) Face Priority
2) Wide Area AF
3) Normal Area AF

One-touch Live View activation by button
Contrast Detection with 4 AF-area modes:
1) Face Priority
2) Wide Area AF
3) Normal Area AF
4) Subject Tracking

One-touch Live View activation by button
1) Quick Mode using phase detection. Live View is interrupted and the mirror drops when focusing
2) Live Mode using contrast detection. Live View is not affected although focus is slower
3) Live Face Detection Mode: AF Face priority

One-touch Live View activation by button
Top LCD Information Panel Yes. Can be illuminated for low light viewing No No
Dials and Buttons • Two command dials for changing camera settings. Make adjustments with your index finger controlling the front sub command dial and your thumb controlling the main command dial while still looking through the camera

• Dedicated button's for adjusting metering, exposure compensation and auto focus located on top of camera

• Programmable Function (Fn) button: provides quick access to activate or change settings for the assigned feature

You can assign one of the following features to the Fn button (use Custom Menu to select):
(1) Framing grid - Select On, Off

(2) AF Area mode - Select AF Area

(3) Center focus point - Choose Wide or Normal

(4) Activate FV lock

(5) Flash off when Fn button is pressed

(6) Matrix metering

(7) Center weighted metering

(8) Spot metering

(9) Access top item in my Menu

(10) + RAW / NEF, adds RAW/NEF copy to JPEG
• One front command dial for changing settings
• Dedicated button's for exposure compensation and Information display located on top of camera

• Programmable Function (Fn) button (Default Self Timer): provides quick access to activate or change settings for the assigned feature

You can assign one of the following features to the Fn button (use Custom Menu to select):
(1) Self Timer Modes

(2) Release mode – Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to change release mode

(3) Image Quality / Size

(4) ISO sensitivity

(5 White Balance

(6) Active D-Lighting

(7) + RAW / NEF

8) Auto bracketing:
Select AE or WB bracketing increments by pressing the Self Timer / Fn button and rotating the command dial
• One front command dial for changing settings
 • Dedicated button for ISO control on top of the camera
• Customize “Set” button: provides quick access to activate a selected feature:
(0) Quick Control Screen

(1) Image quality

(2) Flash exposure comp.

(3) LCD monitor On/Off

(4) Menu display

(5) Disabled
HD movie Recording Motion JPG (AVI file)
• 720p HD video capture at 24 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 5 min clips
• 640 x 424 (24 fps) Up to 20 min
• 320 x 216 (24 fps)
• No AF during movie recording (manual focus)
• Adjustment of Picture Control is available
Motion JPG (AVI file)
• 720p HD video capture at 24 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 5 min clips
• 640 x 424 (24 fps) Up to 20 min
• 320 x 216 (24 fps)
• No AF during movie recording (manual focus)
• Adjustment of Picture Control is available
Quicktime MOV format
• 720p HD video capture at 30 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 12 min clips
• HD 1080p video capture at 20 fps up to 18 min clips
• 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps up to 24 min
• The video capture uses the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting.
Viewfinder System • Pentaprism glass viewfinder (clearer and brighter than pentamirror)
• Approx. 0.94x viewfinder magnification
• 19.5 mm eyepoint
• Dioptric adjustment: -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Pentamirror viewfinder
• Approx. 0.78x viewfinder magnification
• 17.5 mm eyepoint
• Dioptric adjustment: -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Pentamirror viewfinder
• Approx. 0.87x viewfinder magnification
• 19 mm eyepoint
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Infrared proximity sensor turns off the rear LCD screen when you hold the camera up to your eye 
Focus Screen Fixed precision matte screen with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines.
The color used to highlight the active focus area (focus brackets) in the viewfinder display changes automatically in response to lighting conditions. 
Fixed precision Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Grid display available in LiveView and superimposed on LCD monitor
Fixed precision matte screen

Grid display available in LiveView and superimposed on LCD monitor
ISO Sensitivity Settings • ISO range 100-6400 ISO
• Auto ISO: ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
• Manual ISO: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
• ISO range 100-6400 ISO
• Auto ISO: ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
• Manual ISO: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
• ISO range 100-12800 ISO
• Auto ISO: 100-1600 ISO in steps of 1/3 EV
• Manual ISO: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO and H1: 6400 ISO, H2: 12800 ISO  
Multiple Exposure Mode Can be set for 2 or 3 frames
Image Overlay in Retouch Menu: combine two captured images (RAW / NEF)
No
Image Overlay in Retouch Menu: combine two captured images (RAW / NEF)
No
Noise Reduction (NR) System Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: High, Normal, Low and Off

High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "High", "Normal" (default), "Low", "Off"
Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: High, Normal, Low and Off

High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "High", "Normal" (default), "Low", "Off"
Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: On, Auto, and Off
High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "Standard", "Low", "Strong", "Disable"
Lens Compatibility Nikon F Lens Mount
1) AF NIKKOR (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type): All functions possible
2) D-type Manual-Focus NIKKOR: All functions except some exposure modes available
3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR (Older manual NIKKOR lenses): Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering available Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation Electronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Nikon F Lens Mount
1) AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX Nikkor lenses not supported
3) Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.
4) Type D PC lenses: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.
5) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II
6) Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Canon EF Lens Mount
1) Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
2) Older manual focus Canon FD lenses are not compatible with the Canon EOS digital SLR system


AF System 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor)
Center focus point can be set for Normal or Wide 
11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor)  9 focus points (including one cross-type sensor)
AF Modes 1) Single-area AF
2) Dynamic-area AF
3) Auto-area AF
4) 3D Focus Tracking (11-area) 
1) Single-area AF
2) Dynamic-area AF
3) Auto-area AF
4) 3D Focus Tracking (11-area) 
1) AI Focus
2) One Shot
3) AI Servo
Face Detection AF Face Detection AF in Live View Face Detection AF in Live View Face Detection AF in Live View
AF Detection Range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, at 20°C/68°F) -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, at 20°C/68°F) EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Quiet Release Mode No Yes, dampens shutter sound when shooting to minimize noise interference No
Shooting Exposure Modes on Control Dial Program
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Manual
Auto
Program
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Manual
Auto
Program
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Manual

Auto
Flash off
Movie
Auto depth-of-field
CA mode (Creative Auto)

Scene modes

On Control Dial:
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night portrait

On Control Dial:
Portrait
Landscape
Child
Sports
Close Up
Night Portrait

Selected by using Scene Menu:

Night landscape
Party/indoor
Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Pet portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn colors
Food
Silhouette
High key
Low key
On Control Dial:
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night portrait

Shutter Speed 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)  30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)  30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) 
Metering System TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor

1) Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)

2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10 mm circle in center of frame

3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point 
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor

1) Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)

2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame

3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point 
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering

1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)

2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)

3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)

4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 0 - 20 EV 0 - 20 EV 1 - 20
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps -2 to +2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 exposures in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV 3 exposures in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV 3 exposures in steps of 1/2 or 1/3 EV
White Balance Settings Settings AWB, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade
Choose color temp. (Kelvin settings from 2500 to 10000
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber fine adjustment by grid
2. Magenta/ Green fine adjustment by grid

Preset manual (Custom WB): Create, name and store up to 4 custom WB settings based on readings from a white card
Use Photo: Match to a previously captured image selected by the user
Settings AWB, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber fine adjustment by grid
2. Magenta/ Green fine adjustment by grid

Preset manual (Custom WB): measure and store a white balance setting based on readings from a white card
Use Photo: Match to a previously captured image selected by the user
Settings AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber adjust from -9 to +9
2. Magenta/ Green adjust from -9 to +9

Custom WB: The WB setting is matched to a previously captured image as selected by the user. One setting can be registered
White Balance Bracketing 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3

Dedicated bracketing button on side of camera to activate

Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance
3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3

Can be assigned to be activated by pressing the Fn button

Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance
3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3

Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance
Peripheral Illumination Correction Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting
Scene Recognition System (SRS) Scene Recognition System (SRS) like D300, D700, D3 and D3x:
Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to recognize the scene prior to capture.
The results from SRS are used by the Nikon D90 when determining:
Autofocus:

• Subject identification
• Composition-change
  detection
• Face priority AF

Auto Exposure & i-TTL Flash Control:

• Highlight analysis
• Face detection

Auto White Balance:

• Light source identification
• Face detection

Playback:
• Zoom to face
Scene Recognition System (SRS) like D300, D700, D3 and D3x:
Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to recognize the scene prior to capture.
The results from SRS are used by the Nikon D5000 when determining:
Autofocus:

• Subject identification
• Composition-change
  detection
• Face priority AF

Auto Exposure & i-TTL Flash Control:

• Highlight analysis
• Face detection

Auto White Balance:

• Light source identification
• Face detection

Playback:
• Zoom to face
N/A


Dynamic Range Processing • Active D-Lighting (from 100 ISO and up) Settings: Off, Low, Normal, High, Extra High and Auto

• Active D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 frames

• D-Lighting can be applied in the D90 Retouch Menu (applied after) or using optional Nikon Capture NX2 software
• Active D-Lighting (from 100 ISO and up) Settings: Off, Low, Normal, High, Extra High and Auto

• Active D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 frames

• D-Lighting can be applied in the D5000 Retouch Menu (applied after) or using optional Nikon Capture NX2 software
• Highlight Tone Priority (from 200 ISO to 3200 ISO) Settings: Disable, enable

• Auto Lighting Optimizer: Settings Low, Standard, Strong, Disable

Applied before image is taken
Image Processing Picture Control Settings
• Six preset Picture Control settings
• Nine Custom Picture Control Settings can be registered

• Standard: Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing

• Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer

• Vivid: For distinct, colorful, fresh-looking images with just the right emphasis on your subject’s contrast and sharpening.

• Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters.

• Portrait: Warmer
skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening

• Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation.

Quick Adjust settings available for Standard, Vivid, Portrait and Landscape processing parameters. Individual fine tune adjustments for Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue
Picture Control Settings
• Six preset Picture Control settings
• Nine Custom Picture Control Settings can be registered

• Standard: Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing

• Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer

• Vivid: For distinct, colorful, fresh-looking images with just the right emphasis on your subject’s contrast and sharpening.

• Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters.

• Portrait: Warmer
skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening

• Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation.

Quick Adjust settings available for Standard, Vivid, Portrait and Landscape processing parameters. Individual fine tune adjustments for Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue
Picture Style Settings
• Six preset Picture Style settings
• Three Custom Picture Style Settings can be registered

• Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing

• Portrait: Warmer
skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening

• Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation.

• Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer

• Faithful: Accurate
reproduction of the subject's colors based on colorimetric data

• Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters.
Retouch Menu In-Camera Retouch Menu Options include:

• D-Lighting
• Redeye correction
• Trim
• Monochrome
• Filter effects
• Colour balance
• Small picture
• Image overlay
• NEF (RAW) processing
• Quick retouch
• Straighten
• Distortion control
• Fisheye filter
In-Camera Retouch Menu Options include:

• D-Lighting
• Redeye correction
• Trim “16:9” and "1:1” crop modes have been added to the “3:2”, “4:3”, and “5:4” options available with the D90
• Monochrome
• Filter effects
• Colour balance
• Small picture
• Image overlay
• NEF (RAW) processing
• Quick retouch
• Straighten
• Distortion control
• Fisheye filter
• Colour Outline
• Perspective Control

• Stop-motion movie
N/A
Flash System i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System Support i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System Support E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites
Built-in Pop Up Flash Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 18mm coverage Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 18mm coverage Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 17mm coverage
Wireless Flash Support • Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash acting as "commander" with in camera wireless control of up to two groups of external speedlight flashes
• Also offers wireless flash control with an attached Nikon SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 acting as commander, and Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 speedlights as remotes
• Wireless flash control with an attached Nikon SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander, and Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 speedlights as remotes • Wireless flash support requires accessory Canon ST-E2 transmitter
Red Eye Reduction System Beam from lamp: Approx. range 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.)  Beam from lamp: Approx. range 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.)  Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash. Flash must be raised for AF assist operation
Flash Modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Redeye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Redeye, Slow, Redeye Slow Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
Flash sync 1/200th sec
PC sync with optional AS-15 adapter
1/200th sec
PC sync with optional AS-15 adapter
1/200 sec 
Flash Exposure Compensation -3EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV -3EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV - 2EV to +2EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash Control • Flash Value (FV) lock
• Auto FP High-Speed Sync with compatible external Nikon speedlights
• Repeating Flash and Modeling Flash modes
• Flash Value (FV) lock • Flash Exposure (FE) lock
• High-Speed Sync with compatible external Canon speedlite flashes
Dust Reduction System • The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface
• Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust
• Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically
• The area surrounding the rear surface of the image sensor is sealed to help prevent dust and foreign matter from entering from the back
• The Nikon D90 is designed to maintain a space between the imaging surface of the image sensor and the surface of the OLPF. As dust and foreign matter on the image sensor do not form a sharp image (degree of sharpness also varies with aperture value), it is less likely for such dust and/or foreign matter to have an effect on photographs
• The D90 is designed so that the moving parts such as the shutter and quick-return mirror produce very little of the dust and particles associated with mechanical wear of new parts inside the camera.
• Airflow Control Ducts like Nikon D60 to minimize dust entering the body
• The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface
• Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust
• Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically
• The area surrounding the rear surface of the image sensor is sealed to help prevent dust and foreign matter from entering from the back
• The Nikon D5000 is designed to maintain a space between the imaging surface of the image sensor and the surface of the OLPF. As dust and foreign matter on the image sensor do not form a sharp image (degree of sharpness also varies with aperture value), it is less likely for such dust and/or foreign matter to have an effect on photographs
• The Nikon D5000 is designed so that the moving parts such as the shutter and quick-return mirror produce very little of the dust and particles associated with mechanical wear of new parts inside the camera.
• The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface
• Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust
• Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically



Custom Function Settings 41 custom functions  23 custom functions  13 custom functions 
My Menu •  Recent Settings Menu
•  My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions (activation can be tied to Function button)
•  Recent Settings Menu
• My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions (activation can be tied to Function button)
• My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions
Distortion Control Function Distortion Control in Retouch Menu (applied after shot taken) Auto Distortion Control Mode: automatically corrects the distortion that can occur at image peripheries (set before shot taken). Supported by NIKKOR CPU lenses
Distortion Control in Retouch Menu (applied after shot taken)
No
Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction Like the professional Nikon D3 and D300, the D90 compensates for lateral chromatic aberration. "Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction" function serves to reduce moiré and provides optimized edge sharpness. Like the professional Nikon D3 and D300, the D5000 compensates for lateral chromatic aberration. "Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction" function serves to reduce moiré and provides optimized edge sharpness. N/A
Self Timer Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration
Select number of shots taken when timer fires
Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration
Select number of shots taken when timer fires
10 sec. or 2 sec. Delay
Select number of shots taken when timer fires
Mirror Lock Up Feature Yes in custom function menu Yes in custom function menu Yes in custom function menu
Interval Timer Shooting No Yes, photographs automatically taken at predetermined selected intervals. Set for up to 999 images No
Depth of Field Preview Dedicated button No Dedicated button
Optional Vertical Battery Grip Accessory MB-D80 can take two EN-EL3e or six AA batteries  No dedicated battery grip accessory BG-E5 can take two LP-E5 batteries or six AA batteries
Text Input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header No
Remote Control Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 or
Remote Cord MC-DC2
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 or
Remote Cord MC-DC2
Wireless Remote Controller RC-5 or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (cord)
HDMI HDMI 1.3-compliant
Type C 
HDMI 1.3-compliant
Type C 
HDMI 1.3-compliant
Type C 
Battery Type and Duration (Approx.) Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery and charger supplied
850 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash
Lithium-Ion EN-EL9a rechargeable battery and charger supplied
510 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery and charger supplied
400 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash
Dedicated GPS Accessory Optional Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit Attaches on hot shoe via cable to camera. Useful for geo-tagging applications Optional Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit Attaches on hot shoe via cable to camera. Useful for geo-tagging applications No
Supported Languages in Menu 16 Menu Language selections: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish 16 Menu Language selections: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish 25 Menu Language selections: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Supplied Software QuickTime
Nikon Transfer utility
ViewNX software
ViewNX allows you to rotate, compress for e-mail, create a slide show and convert images from your D90. ViewNX allows you to convert RAW NEF files to JPEG and TIFF formats
DirectX 9
Nikon Capture NX 2 editing software 60 day trial version
QuickTime
Nikon Transfer utility
ViewNX software
ViewNX allows you to rotate, compress for e-mail, create a slide show and convert images from your D90. ViewNX allows you to convert RAW NEF files to JPEG and TIFF formats
DirectX 9
Nikon Capture NX 2 editing software 60 day trial version
EOS Utility 2.6 (Mac/Windows)
Digital Photo Professional 3.6 (Mac/Windows) RAW conversion
ImageBrowser 6.2 (Mac) / ZoomBrowser EX 6.3 (Windows)
Picture Style Editor 1.5 (Mac/Windows)
WFT Utility 3.3 (Mac/Windows)
PhotoStitch 3.2 (Mac)
PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows)
Movie Edit Task 3.2
(Mac/Windows) 
Accessories Included in the Box Rubber Eyecup DK-21
Camera Strap AN-DC1
USB Cable UC-E4
AV Cable EG-D2
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Battery Charger MH-18a
Nikon Software Suite CD
Instruction Manuals
Eyepiece Cap DK-5
Protective Clear LCD Cover BM-10
Vincent Bockaert's 123 of Digital Imaging ebook (Canada)
Rubber Eyecup DK-24
Camera Strap AN-DC3
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, Battery Charger MH-23
Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
Instruction Manuals
Eyepiece Cap DK-5
Vincent Bockaert's 123 of Digital Imaging ebook (Canada)
Rubber Eyecup Ef C
Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
Audio Video Cable AVC-DC400
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5, Battery Charger LC-E5
EOS Digital Solution Disk
Instruction Manuals
"Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet
Memory Card Type SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC  SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC  SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC 
Size 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in) 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)
Warranty Two year in Canada warranty Two year in Canada warranty One year warranty
Weight 703g 560g 520g
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