Nikon D3000

" The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, Guide Mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2 megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 – the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease "

- Nikon -

Intuitive Assistance On-the-Fly

The D3000 includes the all-new Guide Mode with an easy-to-use interface to help new photographers build confidence in using a D-SLR with step-by-step instruction and inspiration. The Guide Mode, easily accessed by the Mode dial on the top of the camera, displays a variety of shooting situations via the LCD screen, indicating the most appropriate settings for a particular scenario. Users can also see sample photos on the LCD screen, which illustrate the effects of different photo-taking techniques. The Guide Mode also helps users easily review, organize and delete images.

Whether new to D-SLR photography or simply mastering new shooting techniques, the D3000's Guide Mode assists users in exploring effective picture taking solutions at their own pace to make capturing great pictures even easier.

Small in Size, Big on Features

With elegant ergonomics, softly rounded corners, and a comfortable grip, the D3000 packs powerful technology into a compact form factor. Though the D3000 is tiny when compared to professional D-SLR cameras, it boasts a large, bright three-inch 230,000-dot LCD screen, and now features an easier-to-read font size, 20 percent larger than in previous Nikon D-SLRs.

Quick performance and response are at the core of the D3000's design and its 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus system makes it easy to find and focus on a subject. Also, the D3000 offers split-second shutter response, eliminating the frustration of shutter lag, as well as the ability to capture images up to three frames per second, allowing users capture every moment. Users can enjoy the benefits of Nikon's advanced 3D Subject Tracking, which continuously focuses on a fast moving subject throughout the frame.

The D3000 provides multiple ways for users to engage with their pictures, post capture. It uses Nikon's extensive in-camera Retouch Menu, which allows users to easily apply a variety of fun and dramatic effects to their images even when away from a computer. The D3000 introduces a new Miniature effect, which changes the appearance of distant subjects to look like close-ups of miniature models. The D3000 also inherits the Soft Filter and Color Outline Retouch options from the D5000, allowing users to express their photography in a new and artistic way. As with all Nikon D-SLRs, the camera creates the new retouched image, while preserving the original.

For users who want to take their creativity to the next level, the D3000 also includes the ability to capture images in the NEF (RAW) format, in addition to traditional JPEG. Images captured with D3000 in the NEF (RAW) format include a greater amount of image data, which in turn, affords finer image control and higher uncompressed lossless image quality. With NEF (RAW) images, users can fine-tune the appearance of an image with simple adjustments to things like exposure, color saturation, brightness, and overall tone – especially in the post-production process. Users can use Capture NX 2, Nikon's powerful image editing software, to achieve these desired effects.

Nikon extends the creativity with Stop-Motion Movie Mode. With this mode, users can choose a collection of images within the D3000's Retouch Menu, and the camera then compiles and stitches them into a fun and creative video file.

Renowned Nikon Technology

The D3000 leverages proven Nikon technologies to create the most positive picture taking experience for consumers. The D3000 delivers highly detailed images with vibrant color reproduction and low noise across a broad ISO range, due to its 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor coupled with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system. The D3000's normal ISO range extends from ISO 100 to 1600, allowing for low light versatility. Additionally, the D3000's ISO range can expand to a Hi-1 setting of ISO 3200, furthering the opportunities for shots that other cameras miss.

The D3000 also makes use of Nikon's Active D-Lighting system, which automatically compensates to reveal veiled details in shadows and highlights in high-contrast situations. For instance, when selected, Nikon's Active D-Lighting can improve the appearance of fine detail in a person's face that was previously hidden in dark shadows or bring out the highlights in a beautifully backlit landscape.

Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, in conjunction with the EXPEED image processing system, contributes to the D3000's ability to capture breathtaking images by instantly evaluating the exposure elements of each scene and comparing it to an onboard database of information from more than 30,000 images. These split-second calculations allow the D3000 to ensure beautiful exposures—even when conditions are extreme.

The D3000 also incorporates Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System, which offers a comprehensive solution that combats the accumulation of image-degrading dust from the camera's image sensor. The system not only utilizes an active sensor cleaning function that activates whenever the camera is turned on or off, but also the Airflow Control System to redirect dust particles, limiting their ability to reach the sensor.

System Expandability

Photographers and enthusiasts alike can also appreciate the D3000's system expandability, as the camera can work in conjunction with a variety of Nikon accessories, including a broad assortment of legendary NIKKOR AF-S interchangeable lenses. While the D3000 offers a versatile built-in flash, the camera is also compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System and capable of Advanced Wireless Lighting when using the SB-900 Speedlight or the SU-800 Wireless Commander.
The D3000's design also supports Eye-Fi memory card functionality, enabling the convenient wireless transfer of images from the D3000 to a computer, when using Eye-Fi memory cards.* Additionally, photos can be securely written to readily available SD cards, high-capacity SDHC cards and Eye-Fi memory cards, offering users a range of data storage options.

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	AVI 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
Flash Sync Modes	Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Flash cancel/ flash off
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

 

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