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.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 10.2 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Optical
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Optical Zoom: 3
Weight: 16.16
Optics
Image Stabilization: Optical
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 10800000
General
Crutchfield: Yes
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Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Optical Zoom: 3 X
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Body Only: Body with Lens kit
Image Stabilization: Optical
Flash: Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Physical Specifications
Weight: 1.01 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
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Weight: 1.01 lbs
Dimensions
Height: 3.80 in
Width: 5 in
Depth: 2.50 in
Weight: 1.01 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
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Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 100 in steps of 1 EV Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 1600 in steps of 1 EV Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: HI1 (3200 equivalent) Supported Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish
Software Included: Nikon Software Suit
Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close Up Night Portrait
Viewfinder Type: SLR
Product Series: D
Lens Construction: 11 Elements
Autofocus Points: 11
Maximum Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592
Number of Batteries Support: 1
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Rechargeable: Yes
Battery Include: Yes
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second
the D3000 Nikon SLf
Strengths: Simplicity
Weakness: a wee bit heavy
I purchased this camera as I was about to leave for a 10-day vacation in Switzerland. This camera did not disappoint me; it was simple to use; took absolutely beautiful photos. I especially like having to use the view finder instead of the display to shoot the pics. Displays have always presented problems for me especially since I am near sighted with an astigmatism. So pleased I made this...
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