The Coolpix 5000 takes the unique Coolpix swivel design to the next level with its 1.8-inch LCD monitor that swivels in virtually any direction for easy subject framing. The Coolpix 5000 also packs a Macro shooting mode to capture images as close as 3/4 inch and a Movie mode that shoots up to 40 seconds of video with audio, into a compact magnesium alloy body weighing a mere 12.6 ounces.
Image Sensor
5.0 megapixel CCD sensor
Sensitivity
ISO: Auto or selectable from 100 - 800
Lens
Optical: 3x Zoom Nikkor; f=7.1-21.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28-85mm)
Digital Zoom: 4x
Aperture
F/2.8 (Wide), F/4.8 (Telephoto)
Shutter Speed
8 seconds - 1/4000th of a second
Burst Rate
3 fps, up to 3 shots
Flash
Built-in
Flash Range: (Wide) 1.6-14.8 feet, (Telephoto) 1.6-9.2 feet
Modes: Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Red Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, Night Portrait (Slow Sync. Flash), Rear-Curtain Sync; Repeating Flash
External Flash: Compatible with: Speedlight's, SB-80DX / 50DX / SB-30 / SB-27 / SB-23 / SB-22s; built-in Speedlight can be cancelled when using external Speedlight(s)
White Balance
Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 6-mode Manual with fine tuning (Daylight / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Cloudy / Speedlight / Shade), Preset, White Balance Bracketing
Exposure Modes
256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot metering
Shooting Modes
15 scene modes including, Auto, Macro, Landscape, Portrait, Panorama, Sports, Night
Movie Mode
Quicktime with audio
Color Shooting Options
Standard, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia
Self Timer
3 or 10 second duration
Video Output
A/V out (PAL / NTSC)
Viewfinder
Optical: Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD
1.8 inch, 110,000 pixels TFT color display
File Formats
RAW (With Coolpix 5000 firmware version 1.7 or later)
TIFF
JPEG
Movie (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
Storage Media
CompactFlash Type I or II and Microdrive compatible
Power Supply
(1) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Model# EN-EL1) or (1) 2CR5 / DL245 lithium battery
AC Adapter (optional)
Computer Connectivity
USB or Card Reader
Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Mac: OS 10.0, 10.1, 10.2
Dimensions (W x H x D)
101.5 x 81.5 x 67.5mm
Weight (Excluding Battery)
360g
Other Features
Not only glass and pixels ensure an amazing image from the Coolpix 5000, the camera delivers accurate exposures with Nikon's exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering in a four-mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering system, with center-weighted, spot and spot Autofocus capabilities. Exposure can be further controlled through programs such as Automatic with Flexible, Shutter-Priority Automatic, Aperture-Priority Automatic and Manual. The camera can reach an ISO equivalent of 800.