The Nikon D5000 is a 12.3MP mid-range DX DSLR featuring an articulated vari-angle LCD screen and 720p video recording. It introduced the vari-angle display to Nikon's consumer DSLR lineup.
Product released: April 14, 2009
Latest firmware version
Version 1.01, released September 6, 2016
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 16:00 UTC
What's new in version 1.01
• Fixed an issue that caused the camera to stop responding if an ML-L3 remote control was used to take pictures in live view with On selected for Image review in the PLAYBACK MENU after red-eye reduction was selected as the flash mode.
The Nikon D5000 is a 12.3MP mid-range DX DSLR featuring an articulated vari-angle LCD screen and 720p video recording. It introduced the vari-angle display to Nikon's consumer DSLR lineup. It was originally released on April 14, 2009.
What is the latest firmware version of Nikon D5000?
The latest firmware version of Nikon D5000 is 1.01. It was released on September 6, 2016.
What changed in Nikon D5000 firmware version 1.01?
Nikon D5000 firmware version 1.01 includes the following changes: • Fixed an issue that caused the camera to stop responding if an ML-L3 remote control was used to take pictures in live view with On selected for Image review in the PLAYBACK MENU after red-eye reduction was selected as the flash mode.
Where can I download the latest Nikon D5000 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Nikon D5000 firmware (version 1.01) are on Nikon's official release page: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/22/D5000.html