Nikon India makes another appearance in the market with the world’s first DSLR camera that is outfitted with a 450-degree rotating LCD screen. Called the Nikon D5000, the digital video shooter that had made its presence last month is now all set to release in the Indian market to leverage the photographic skills.
Pre-loaded with high-end features in a compact and lightweight model, it enables users to record in studio, on location or indoors with equal ease.
Equipped with a 12.3 megapixel of resolution, the digital SLR/HD video camera flaunts off a unique 6.8cms Vari-angle LCD monitor that enables users to either view the captured video/images in a normal position or swing for other screening angle. With the help of the four Live View autofocus shooting modes, users can effectively enjoy the freedom of movement and simultaneously utilize imaginative angles while viewing or shooting. There’s also the D-Movie mode and extended automatic Scene modes to further enhance the shooting capability.
“The Nikon D5000 represents a cornerstone in Nikon’s D-SLR line, marrying simplicity and instructive features with superior technology and HD video, allowing the user’s ability and creativity to grow—with the camera. While its easy-to-use design will attract first-time D-SLR photographers, the D5000’s rich feature set and high performance will also appeal to more experienced enthusiasts. The D5000 is sure to inspire creativity out of the Indian consumers,†illustrated Hidehiko Tanaka, Managing Director, Nikon India.
It is designed for consumers who are succeeding from a point-and-shoot digital camera or wish to upgrade their current digital SLR.
The features of the D5000 DSLR camera are Nikon’s DX-format CMOS sensor, high extended ISO sensitivity, picture control, active D-Lighting, GPS geo tagging, plug and play HDTV compatibility, in-camera Photo Retouching and the company’s Expeed image processing system.
The Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera is scheduled to reach the photographic enthusiasts by the end of May 2009 through Nikon Authorized dealers. Its estimated prices are Rs. 48,950 and Rs 55,950 (with a VR lens kit).
