- Nikon D3000
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Nikon D3000[1] 
Type Digital single-lens reflex Sensor 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CCD sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop Maximum resolution 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 effective megapixels) Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount Flash Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speed range 30 s to 1/4000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync Exposure metering TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420 pixel RGB sensor Exposure modes Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Guide Mode, Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), (Q) quiet mode. Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot Focus areas 11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module Focus modes Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M) Continuous shooting 3 frame/s Viewfinder Optical 0.80x, 95% Pentamirror ASA/ISO range 100–1600 in 1/3 EV steps, up to 3200 as high-boost Flash bracketing 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV Custom WB Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset Rear LCD monitor 3.0-inch 320×240 pixel (QVGA) TFT-LCD Storage Secure Digital, SDHC compatible Battery Nikon EN-EL9a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Weight Approx. 485 g (1.07 lb) without battery, memory card or body cap Made in 
ThailandThe Nikon D3000 is a 10.2 megapixel DX format DSLR Nikon F-mount camera announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It replaces the D40 as Nikon's entry level DSLR. It features a 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD monitor, CCD sensor with ISO 100–1600 (3200 with Boost) and 3D tracking Multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system which makes it quite similar to the Nikon D200 in these main parts. Initially priced with $599 MSRP, actual prices are much lower.[2][3] The D3000 was superseded by the D3100 on August 19, 2010.
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Features
- Nikon's 10.2-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD sensor.
- Nikon's EXPEED image processor.
- Camera assisted "Guide" mode.
- Active D-Lighting.
- Sensor cleaning.
- 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution fixed TFT LCD
- Continuous Drive up to 3 frames per second.
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
- 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with 11 AF points.
- ISO sensitivity 100 to 1600 (3200 with boost).
- Nikon F-mount lenses.
- i-TTL flash exposure system without built-in wireless control.
- File formats: JPEG, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12-bit compressed)
Like the Nikon D40, D40x, D60 and D5000, the D3000 has no in-body autofocus motor, and fully automatic autofocus requires a lens with an integrated autofocus-motor.[4] With any other lenses the camera's electronic rangefinder can be used to manually adjust focus.[5][6]
Reception
Reviews of Nikon D3000 have been generally positive, noting that the image quality of the D3000 is comparable to more expensive 10 megapixel cameras, while recognizing certain weaknesses such as the lack of live view and HD movie capabilities or movie capabilities in general.[7][8][9][10]
Image noise compared to the Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS and Sony a230 was rated best in terms of remaining details by Cameralabs.[11]
References
- ^ "Nikon D3000". Digital SLR Cameras products line-up. Nikon Corporation. http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3000/index.htm.
- ^ Nikon D3000 Digital camera / Compare prices Google
- ^ Nikon D3000 Digital camera with lens / Compare prices Google
- ^ Rockwell, Ken. "Nikon Lens Compatibility". Kenrockwell.com. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
- ^ "Nikon D3000 Lens Compatibility". Nikon Corporation. http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3000/compatibility.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
- ^ Nikon D60 electronic rangefinder Dpreview
- ^ Nikon D3000 Review Photocrati
- ^ Nikon D3000 Digital Camera Reviews Digitalcameratracker
- ^ Nikon D3000 review summary Dcviews
- ^ Nikon D3000 Nikonlinks
- ^ Nikon D3000 vs Canon EOS 1000D / XS vs Sony Alpha A230 High ISO Noise Cameralabs
External links
Nikon Digital SLR timeline (comparison)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S Compact D700 D100 D200 D300 D300S Consumer Advanced D7000 D70 D70s D80 D90 Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100 Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100 Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)Categories:- Nikon DSLR cameras
- 2009 introductions
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