Nikon D5000 with swivel LCD and HD video

Nikon announced a long-awaited update to its entry digital SLRs with the D5000. Now consumers can compose shots from off-angle. It is provided by a swivel LCD. Video mode is also upgraded. Photographers can record 720p video with sound that can be previewed over HDMI output.

And it is not all. Nikon has boosted the sensor resolution to 12.3 megapixels and extended the light sensitivity. Now it coincides with ISO 3,200 in normal shooting and with ISO 6,400 in an extended mode. Number of auto focusing points has been reached up to 11.

The camera developers added a 3D tracking for moving subjects and allowed bracketing. Also automatic sensor dust removal was added.

Making quality photos is now simpler. D5000 has scene recognition and presets for monochrome or other shooting modes. Active D-Lighting helps restore details to shadows as well as reduce the likelihood of blown-out highlights.

Nikon D5000 will be in markets in May. The price will be near 850 USD with an 18-55 mm VR lens kit.