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A Japanese retailer accidentally released details of the new Nikon D5000 digital SLR. Engadget writes, “the rumored DSLR with articulating 2.7-inch display is indeed real, and most likely set to be announced at tomorrow’s Austrian press event. Apart from the movable screen, it looks like the D5000 will be a pretty hot blend of the D60 and D90, complete with D-movie mode, 11-point AF system, and ISO 3200 sensitivity, all for a body-only price of ¥76,320 ($762).”

The articulating screen won’t be so useful for underwater photographers, but it’s likely that the D5000 will compete well against the Canon 500D / Digital Rebel T1i, Canon’s new 15 megapixel, entry-level DSLR that features H.264 HD video capture at 1080p/20fps and 720p/30fps ($799).

UPDATE: The Nikon D5000 has been announced and previewed at DPReview.