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Reviewed:
Dec 2009
User reviews
(18)
4.71
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The Nikon D3000 succeeds the D60, but if anything, is even easier to get to grips with thanks to the introduction of a new 'guide' mode. The D3000 shares the same 10 million pixel CCD sensor as its predecessor, and almost exactly the same body and design, but this camera is more than a cosmetic revamp of the older model. Crucially, the D60's adequate but uninspiring 3-point AF system is gone, replaced by the same 11-point system as found in the D90.
As far as image quality is concerned, the D3000 is a thoroughly satisfying camera, without being exceptional. The white balance system doesn't cope all that well with artificial lighting, but it isn’t significantly worse than anything else in the entry-level sector. Like a lot of recent Nikon DSLRs the D3000 has a tendency to deliver rather bright mid tones, which can threaten highlight detail, especially in JPEGs, but on the plus side, images are nice and bright and look great when printed straight from the camera.
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| Announced: | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.2 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 10.8 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Processor | Expeed | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (plus 3200 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 12 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (5) | ? |
| Image stabilization | No | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | No | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 12 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3.0 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | EyeFi | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional ML-L3) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion EN-EL9a rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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