Combining in-camera assistance and supreme ease-of-use with Nikon’s renowned technology, the D3000 is the ideal choice for people looking to upgrade from their point-and-shoot camera to a digital SLR.
The D3000 features a new Guide mode — a hassle-free way for less-experienced picture-takers to master the capabilities of digital SLR cameras. Through its intuitive user-friendly interface, Guide mode assists users in choosing shooting modes for a variety of situations and, if they choose, in exploring advanced photographic techniques. From close-ups and landscapes to portraits with soft backgrounds and picture-taking opportunities of fast-moving action, Guide mode eases users into the world of digital SLR photography. In addition, settings made with Guide mode can even be fine-tuned before the shot in order to achieve the best possible photos.
Extending the D3000’s excellent performance is Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, continuous shooting up to 3 frames-per-second, advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II, and 11-point selectable autofocus.
Extensive in-camera image control is available using Nikon’s Picture Control System, which allows users to customise key digital image characteristics to suit personal preferences. For additional creative control, the D3000 includes comprehensive in-camera editing functions via its Retouch Menu that enhance photos with a variety of effects — without the need for a computer.
Whether it’s grabbing point-and-shoot snapshots or exploiting techniques commonly used by more advanced photographers, the D3000 offers an easy, inviting way to experience the world of digital SLR photography and obtain beautiful pictures.
- New Guide mode
- Nikon DX-format CCD sensor; 10.2 effective megapixels
- EXPEED image processing system
- Scene Recognition System
- Active D-Lighting
- 11-point AF system with Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module
- 3.0-in. LCD monitor
- Picture Control System
- In-camera photo editing
- Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System
- Superb NIKKOR lenses
SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Camera |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Effective Pixels |
10.2 million |
Image Sensor |
Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) RGB CCD sensor |
Image Size (Pixels) |
3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
Sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV, plus HI-1 |
File Format |
NEF (12-bit compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline-compliant) |
Storage Media |
SD memory card (SDHC compliant) |
Shooting Modes |
1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3fps, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2sec delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode |
White Balance |
Auto (hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor) 12 manual modes, preset manual, fine tuning |
LCD Monitor |
3.0", 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD |
Playback Function |
1) Full-frame,2) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar) playback, 3) playback zoom, 4) RGB histogram display, 5) RGB histogram for portion of the image visible in the monitor with playback zoom, 6) slide show, 7) stop-motion movies |
Delete Function |
Single image, Selected images, images taken on a selected date, All images (except protected images) |
Interface |
USB 2.0 (High-speed): PTP Only |
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) |
Approx. 1.5x lens focal length |
Viewfinder |
Eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) |
Focusing Screen |
Type B Brite View clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) |
Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.8x |
Autofocus |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
Focus Modes |
1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), 2) Manual focus (MF) can be selected |
Exposure Metering System |
1) Scene-recognition system compatible 3D color matrix metering Ⅱ (type G and D lenses), color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted (weight given to 8-mm circle in center of frame), 3) Spot metering (meters 3.5-mm circle centered on selected focus point) |
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) |
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) |
Exposure Control |
1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M], 6) Guide mode |
Auto Exposure Bracketing |
No |
Shutter |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb, Time (Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required |
Sync Contact |
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec |
Flash Control |
1) i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
Flash Sync Modes |
1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, 5) rear-curtain sync |
Self-Timer |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. |
Remote Control |
Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional) |
Supported Languages |
Total of 17 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian |
Power Requirements |
Rechargeable EN-EL9a Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector; EN-EL9 also supported) |
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) |
Approx. 510 shots |
Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
Dimensions |
Approx. 126 × 97 × 64 mm |
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) |
Approx. 485g |
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