Nikon 5000 User Manual

NIKON CORPORATION

FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN

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Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE41183 (0203-53.610)K

COOLPIX 5000

EXTRAORDINARY DIGITAL

5.0

Effective Megapixels

Superhigh-precision

28-85mm

Zoom-Nikkor Lens

(35mm [135] equiv.)

1/4,000sec.

Top Shutter Speed

3 Frames

Per Second

at Full Image Size

Durable

Magnesium

Alloy Body

Nikon Digital Camera COOLPIX 5000 Specifications

Type of camera Digital camera E5000

Effective pixels 5.0 million

CCD 2/3-inch-type CCD (total pixels: 5.24 million)

Image size 2,560 x 1,920 pixels,

UXGA-size (1,600 x 1,200), SXGA-size (1,280 x 960), XGA-size (1,024 x 768), VGA-size (640 x 480), 3:2 (2,560 x 1,704) selectable

Lens 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f=7.1~21.4mm [35mm (135) format equivalent

to 28~85mm] /F2.8~4.8 with macro; 9 elements in 7 groups; all elements are made of environmentally friendly glass; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied; three glass molded aspherical lens elements included

Digital zoom Up to 4x

Autofocus Contrast-detect TTL AF;

7,514-step autofocus control including macro range; 5-Area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable

Focus modes 1) Continuous AF mode (when using LCD monitor),

2) Single AF mode (when not using LCD monitor and/or selectable from shooting menu), 3) Manual (50 steps from 2cm [0.8 in.] to infinity (∞) with Focus Confirmation Indication)

Focus range 50cm (19.7 in.) to infinity (∞);

2cm (0.8 in.) to infinity (∞) in Macro mode

Optical viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder; diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1m

-1

LCD monitor 1.8-in., 110,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD (white LED

backlight); brightness/hue adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97%

Storage System: EXIF 2.1 file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG)

Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), QuickTime Motion JPEG (Movie) Media: CF Card Type I/II, 512MB/1GB Microdrive™ Card

Number of frames with 32MB CF Card (approx.)

Image size

FULL 3:2 UXGA SXGA XGA VGA

Image quality

HI 2 2 - - - - FINE 13 14 32 50 75 173 NORMAL 26 28 62 95 139 289 BASIC 51 55 118 173 243 459

User setting 1) Automatic mode (default); Custom mode (three combinations of

mode setting can be memorized in #1-#3), 2) White Balance,

3) (Exposure) Metering, 4) Continuous (Shooting), 5) Best-Shot Selector (BSS), 6) Image Adjustment (Auto/Normal/More Contrast/ Less Contrast/Lighten/Darken), 7) Saturation Control (-2 ~ +1/ Black & White), 8) Lens, 9) Exposure Options (AE Lock, Maximum bulb duration 1 min./5 min.), 10) Focus Options, 11) Image Sharpening, 12) Auto Bracketing, 13) Noise Reduction, Clear Image

Capture modes 1) Single,

2) Continuous H (3 fps; up to 3 frames),

3) Continuous L (1.5 fps),

4) Multi-Shot 16 (consecutive 16 frames at 3 fps),

5) High-speed Continuous (SXGA, XGA, VGA-size images; 3 fps),

6) Ultra High-speed Continuous (QVGA-size images; 30 fps; number of frames selectable, up to 100 frames),

7) Movie with audio (QVGA-size images; 15 fps; up to 60 sec.)

Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter;

1/4,000 (with minimum aperture) to 1 sec. in AUTO mode and Programmed Auto; 1/4,000 to 8 sec. in Aperture-Priority Auto; 1/2,000 to 8 sec. in Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual; Bulb time limit (up to 5 minutes)

Aperture 7-blade iris diaphragm; 10 steps in 1/3 EV increments

Exposure control 1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P],

2) Shutter-Priority Auto [

S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A],

4) Manual [

M]; Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps);

Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 or 5 frames within ±2 EV)

Exposure metering 4-mode TTL metering; 1) 256-segment Matrix [ ],

2) Center-Weighted [ ], 3) Spot [ ], 4) Spot AF Area [ ]

Exposure range EV -2.0 ~ +18.0 (W), EV -0.5 ~ +17.0 (T) (ISO 100 equivalent)

Sensitivity (approx.) ISO 100 equivalent; 100, 200, 400, 800, and Auto

(can be controlled in any exposure mode)

White balance 1) Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 5-mode

Manual with fine tuning (Fine/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/ Speedlight), 3) Preset, 4) White Balance Bracketing

Self-timer 10 sec. or 3 sec. duration

Built-in Speedlight Guide number: 10 (when sensitivity is at ISO 100 equivalent)

Flash control: Sensor flash system Flash modes: 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Anytime Flash,

4) Slow Sync, 5) Red-Eye Reduction

Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518; lock pin provided prevents Nikon Speedlight from

slipping off

External Speedlight Hotshoe connects to external Nikon Speedlight

SB-80DX/28DX/50DX/28/27/26/25/24/23/22s/30; built-in Speedlight can be canceled when using external Speedlight(s)

Playback menu options 1) 1 frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Slide show,

4) Movie with audio, 5) Enlarged playback (up to 6x); Shooting information; Histogram indication and highlight point display; Hide and protect attributes can be set to each image; Focus confirmation indication

Interface USB 1.1

I/O terminal Power input, Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable),

Digital terminal (USB 1.1/Remote Cord)

Power requirements One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (included),

One 6V 2CR5/DL245 lithium battery (optional), Six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries* with Battery Pack MB-E5000 (optional), AC adapter (optional) *1.5V Lithium, 1.2V NiMH, or 1.2V NiCd batteries can also be used.

Battery life Approx. 100 min. when using LCD monitor and

EN-EL1 battery at normal temperature (20ºC [68ºF])

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 101.5 x 81.5 x 67.5mm (4.0 x 3.2 x 2.7 in.) Weight (without battery) Approx. 360g (12.6 oz.)

Accessories included* Lens cap, Camera strap, AV cable, CompactFlash™ Card,

USB cable UC-E1, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger, Nikon View 4 CD-ROM

Optional accessories Fisheye Converter FC-E8, Wideangle Converter WC-E68, Telephoto

Converter TC-E2, Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED**, Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28***, Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E5 and UR-E6, Lens Hood HN-E5000, LCD Hood HL-E5000, Battery Pack MB-E5000, Remote Cord MC-EU1

* Standard accessories may differ by country or area. ** Recommended for use with 1.2x digital zoom or higher

(vignetting occurs otherwise)

***Recommended for use with 1.4x digital zoom or higher

Driver Software Nikon View 4 System Requirements

Macintosh

Mac®OS8.6 ~ 9.2

Models iMac™, iBook™, Power Macintosh®G3 (Blue/White), Power Mac™ G4

or later, PowerBook

G3 (only built-in USB ports supported) or later

RAM 32Mbyte (64Mbyte or more recommended)

Hard disk 15MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the

capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View 4 is running

Display 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color recommended)

Others CD-ROM drive, USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported),

Mac

OS8.6 needs USB driver (ver. 1.3.5) on Apple's website

Windows

OS/Models

Windows®98/98SE, Windows®2000 Professional, Windows®Me pre-installed model

CPU MMX®Pentium®or later

RAM 64Mbyte (128Mbyte or more recommended)

Hard disk 15MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the

capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View 4 is running

Display 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color

recommended)

Others CD-ROM drive, USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported)

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Windows®is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ●Macintosh®is either a registered trademark or trademark of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other

countries.

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CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ●Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ●Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.

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It all began when Nikon’s top camera designers got together with the aim of producing a unique digital camera for the photography enthusiast. The goal was to meet the demands of someone who understands photographic tradition, yet is passionate about the advantages of digital. The result of their vision, the new COOLPIX 5000, is here. Take the camera in hand. Its compact, magnesium-alloy body and full-size grip feel secure, comfortable and designed for a lifetime of fine photography. At the heart of the COOLPIX 5000’s durable body lies a large, 2/3-inch-type CCD. In front is a superhigh-precision 28-85mm* Zoom-Nikkor lens. Together they offer an unsurpassed

5.0 effective megapixels. And integrated into the electronics is Nikon’s unique image processing algorithm, for rich,detailed resolution and vibrant colors. The result is a digital photography instrument of unprecedented design, combining quality, durability, rapid response and ease of use. The new Vari-angle LCD monitor, versatile exposure controls, convenient accessory shoe, and smart, ergonomic engineering give the COOLPIX 5000 creativepotentialsurpassing that of any other consumer digital camera. It all adds up to expressiverefinement thatis simply extraordinary.

REFINED EXPRESSION

■ 5.0 effective megapixels

■ 2/3-inch-type CCD

■ Recording image size of 2,560 x 1,920-pixels (full size)

■ Superhigh-precision 28-85mm* Zoom-Nikkor lens

incorporating three aspherical lens elements

■ Nikon advanced image-processing algorithm

■ Shutter speed range of 1/4,000** to 8 sec.

■ Durable, professional-grade magnesium (Mg) alloy body in a

compact, ergonomic design

■ Vari-angle LCD monitor for total shooting freedom

■ AUTO mode for all automatic camera settings, plus three convenient

CUSTOM modes

■ Battery life of approx. 100 minutes with rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL1

■ Full line of optional system accessories, including:

●

New 19mm* Wideangle Converter

●

Battery Pack (for six 1.5V LR6 [AA-size alkaline] batteries***) with second shutter release button for use when shooting in vertical format

* 35mm (135) format equivalent.

** Available in Programmed Auto [P]and Aperture-Priority Auto [A]exposure modes.

*** 1.5V Lithium, 1.2V NiMH, or 1.2V NiCd batteries can also be used.

Shooting data

•Image size: 2,560 x 1,920

•Image quality mode: FINE

•Focal length: 12.4mm

•Exposure metering: Matrix

•Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto

•Shutter speed: 1/196 sec.

•Aperture: f/4.8

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