Reference Manual

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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
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In addition, the COOLPIX5000 is compatible with a wide variety of optional
accessories that will expand your photographic horizons. Options available for
the COOLPIX5000 include:
• MB-E5000 battery pack ( 35)
The MB-E5000 battery pack can be used to power the camera for extended
periods. The MB-E5000 takes six ordinary LR-6 (AA) batteries and is
equipped with its own shutter release and zoom buttons for taking photo-
graphs in portrait orientation.
• External Speedlights and flash accessories ( 192)
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe that allows direct attach-
ment of most Nikon Speedlights. An optional sync cable attached to the
shoe can be used for off-camera flash photography.
• Converter lenses ( 191)
A variety of converter lenses are available for telephoto, wide-angle and
fisheye photography, including the WC-E68 wide-angle converter, which
boasts a focal length equivalent to 19 mm in 35-mm (135) format.