Nikon D5000 kit w/ 18-55mm lens

The Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera is an advanced entry model that not only has a higher 12.3 megapixel resolution DX-format CMOS sensor but also upgrades to a 2.7" tilt and swivel LCD monitor and 720p HD movie clip capture (with sound). It offers ease-of-use by including LiveView shooting and an 11 point autofocus system. Yet it has features usual to advanced DSLRs: full manual focus control, RAW or JPEG image formats, and fast continuous shooting. The large sensor creates incredibly bright and clear photos. The D5000 saves images onto SD/SDHC media but you can also use the USB port to download files to a computer. A great camera for the photographer who wants the features of an SLR yet would like to receive some advice when it's needed.

The Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera is an advanced entry model that not only has a higher 12.3 megapixel resolution DX-format CMOS sensor but also upgrades to a 2.7" tilt and swivel LCD monitor and 720p HD movie clip capture (with sound). It offers ease-of-use by including LiveView shooting and an 11 point autofocus system. Yet it has features usual to advanced DSLRs: full manual focus control, RAW or JPEG image formats, and fast continuous shooting. The large sensor creates incredibly bright and clear photos. The D5000 saves images onto SD/SDHC media but you can also use the USB port to download files to a computer. A great camera for the photographer who wants the features of an SLR yet would like to receive some advice when it's needed.

The Nikon D5000 (kit w/ 18-55mm lens) 12.3 MP digital camera accepts Nikon F Bayonet lenses. It uses Secure Digital / Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards, and its CMOS resolution is 4288 x 2848. This camera also takes movies with sound, and has a built-in microphone. The Nikon D5000 has a 2.7" LCD screen (measured along the diagonal) on the back for composing pictures, and you can manually adjust the shutter & aperture. Its fastest shutter speed is 1/4000 second, up to a maximum exposure time of 30 seconds, and you can shoot 4 frames/second continuously. It has a built-in external flash plus a self timer. It also will get you a USB port and a video out port. This part number (Nikon 25454) is for the black camera.

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