Nikon D3000 Available – Reviews and Where To Buy

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Nikon D3000

10.2 Megapixel, 3″ LCD, 11 Point Autofocus, 3 Frames Per Second Continuous Shooting. Kit with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens

10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor
Delivers extraordinary image quality for breathtaking prints up to 20 x 30 inches.

Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens
Legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus means vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail, while VR image stabilization assures your sharpest pictures ever.

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Easy-To-Use?Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Intuitive controls and the on-board Guide Mode assist you every step of the way.

Split-second Shutter Response
Eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.

Continuous Shooting up to 3 Frames-Per-Second
Capture fast action, precious moments and fleeting expressions confidently.

6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.

3-inch Color LCD Monitor
Bright, high-resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing for easy picture review and sharing.

In-camera Image Editing
The Retouch Menu provides creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering 13 easy editing functions, including Trim, Red-eye Correction and Soft Filter.

Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.

Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
Ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.

11-point Autofocus
Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor-sharp pictures.

6 Personal Picture Control Settings
Choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.

Active D-Lighting
Restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

ISO sensitivity from 100 ? 1600
Exceptional results, even in challenging low-light situations.

Specifications for Nikon D3000

Image Sensor Format	DX
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8mm
Total Pixels	10.75 million
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Area (pixels)	DX-format
(L) 3,872 x 2,592
(M)2,896 x 1,944
(S)1,936 x 1,296
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	3 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size	3.0 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type	TFT-LCD
LCD Monitor Resolution	230,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Adjustments	Brightness,7 levels
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Bulb Shutter Setting	Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity	100 in steps of 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity	1600 in steps of 1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity	HI1 (3200 equivalent)
Storage Media	SD
SDHC
File Format	Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
File System	Compliant with DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.21
Exposure Modes	Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Scene Modes
Advanced Scene Modes	Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Child
Auto
Auto [Flash Off]
Exposure Metering System	420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot
Metering Range	0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling	CPU
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3
Exposure Lock	Yes
Exposure Bracketing	No
Shutter Release Modes	Single-frame [S] mode
Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Self Timer, Delayed Remote Mode, Quick Response Remote Mode
White Balance	Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto, 8 Modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
Interface	Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses
AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus.
IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported.
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes.
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode d, but exposure meter does not function.
Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used.
Picture Angle	Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment	-1.7 to +0.5 m-1
Viewfinder Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0m-1)
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.8x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
Autofocus System	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM1000 autofocus module
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	11
Autofocus Sensitivity	-1 to +19 EV (ISO100)
Focus Modes	Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Auto
Single-point AF Mode	Yes
Dynamic AF Mode	Yes
Auto-area AF Mode	Yes
Focus Lock	Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes	Yes
Picture Control	Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
In-Camera Image Editing	Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Stop Motion
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Small picture
Red-eye correction
Color Outline
Miniature Effect
Before and After
Built-in Flash	Yes
External Flash Shoe	Yes
Built-in Flash Distance	Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Dust-Off Reference Photo	Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility	Yes
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/200
X-Sync Speed	up to 1/200
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash cancel/ flash off	Detail
Flash Control	i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600. Non-TTL Auto with SB-900, or SB-800.
Accessory Shoe	Yes
Self-timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
World Time Setting	Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings	Yes
Battery Type	Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor	EH-5a AC Adapter
(Used with Power Connector EP-5, available separately.)
Battery Charger	MH-23 Quick Charger
Image Comment	Yes
Battery Life (shots per charge)	500 shots (CIPA)
Tripod Socket	¼ inch 20
Approx. Dimensions	Width 5.0 in. (126mm)
Height 3.8 in. (94mm)
Depth 2.5 in. (64mm)
Approx. Weight	16.1 oz. (485g)
Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Supplied Software	Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories	ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, Capture NX 2, EP-5AC Adapter Connector, EH-5a AC Adapter, EG-D100 Video Cable, CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case, Speedlight SB-900, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1
Other	Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Supplied Accessories
EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-23 Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
AN-DC1 AN-DC3 Camera Strap
BF-1A Body Cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

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