Nikon today announced the release of its latest D-SLR, the D5000. The 12.3-megapixel camera features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD that can be rotated and titled for better viewing of the D-SLR's four Live View modes.

The D5000 can record HD movie clips (1280 x 720) at 24-fps in D-Movie Mode. The recorded riles are saved as Motion JPEG AVI files onto the device's SD card. The camera is also compatible with a number of AF-S NIKKOR for enhanced video capture.

The camera features a number of built-in Retouch features, including a soft filter effect, perspective control, and color outline. Picture Control settings include Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape.

The D5000 will ship later this month for $849.95 $849.95 with an AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens or $729.95 sans-lens.