Nikon USA has released the key notes on the new Nikon D5000 digital flagship camera. Targeted towards serious amateurs & new professionals, the Nikon D5000 features a 12.3 mega-pixels CMOS sensor along with a 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD monitor.

The Nikon D5000 imbibes the Nikon patented EXPEED processing technology & the camera includes a movie mode to appeal the camera to amateurs as well as professionals.

The Nikon D5000 is now available on Amazon. There are Nikon D5000 kits available with paired lens & discounts:

• Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
• Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD (Body Only)

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Nikon D5000 has the D-Movie mode to capture video clips at 720p HD movies with sound. This lets you expand your creativity with combination of images & movie clips.

Being a new camera, these following field guides are helpful:

• Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide
• David Busch’s Nikon D5000 Guide to Digital SLR Photography