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Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality. Some of its key features are:

1. D-Movie Mode with sound which records 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
2. Vari-angle color LCD monitor that positions the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen also flips inward for safe keeping.
3. 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes that captures stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
4. One-button Live View which gives you easy Live View access and offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.

Performance wise, the D5000 features several function improvements over the D60 that make the D5000 closer to the mid-level D90. So can Nikon D5000 significantly challenge a “prosumer” camera like the D90? Well, if it’s in the right hands the answer is yes. The D5000 has most of the features seen in the D90, and if you’re willing to use only AF-S lenses and can handle 4 fps burst shooting instead of 4.5 fps then the D5000 is essentially just a cheaper D90, yet performs in the same sense. For a fact, the D5000 may be limited to only 4 fps in continuous/burst mode, but it can capture up to 63 JPEG images or 11 RAW files compare to that of the D90 which is only limited to just 25 JPEGs or 7 RAW files.