The newest addition to Nikon’s family of quality DX-format digital SLRs. The D3000 is the ideal choice for people looking to upgrade to a digital SLR and also features a new Guide mode.
Features Explained
- Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
- 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]
- 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)
- 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 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)
Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9a, Quick charger MH-23, USB cable UC-E4, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera strap AN-DC3, Body cap BF-1A, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Software Suite CD-ROM
- Other Features
Retouch menu, Info Display on LCD monitor, Intergrated Dust Reductions System, Graphic User Interface, Guide Mode
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