Nikon D3000 Digital SLR
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. Nikons 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.
Features
- Superb image quality 10.2 megapixel image sensor
- Razor-sharp 11-point Autofocus system with 3D-tracking
- Large 3-inch high-resolution LCD monitor
- GUIDE mode intuitive in-camera assistance
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| Type | |||
| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) | ||
| Effective picture angle | Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format) | ||
| Effective pixels | |||
| Effective pixels | 10.2 million | ||
| Image sensor | |||
| Image sensor | 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor | ||
| Total pixels | 10.75 million | ||
| Dust-reduction system | Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) | ||
| Storage | |||
| Image size (pixels) | 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] | ||
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| Picture Control System | Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified | ||
| Media | SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC compliant | ||
| File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge | ||
| Viewfinder | |||
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder | ||
| Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical | ||
| Magnification | Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | ||
| Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) | ||
| Diopter adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 | ||
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed) | ||
| Reflex mirror | Quick return type | ||
| Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled | ||
| Lens | |||
| Compatible lenses | AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All
functions supported Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D colour matrix metering II. Lenses 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 M, but exposure meter does not function. Note: Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. |
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| Shutter | |||
| Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter | ||
| Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time (requires optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3) | ||
| Flash sync speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower | ||
| Release | |||
| Release mode | Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, quick-response remote, delayed remote | ||
| Frame advance rate | Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) | ||
| Self-timer | Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration | ||
| Exposure | |||
| Metering | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor | ||
| Metering method | Matrix: 3D colour matrix
metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU
lenses) Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in centre of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centred on selected focus point |
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| Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20oC/68oF) | Matrix or centre-weighted
metering: 0 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV |
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| Exposure meter coupling | CPU | ||
| Exposure Modes | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A) manual (M) | ||
| Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV | ||
| Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | ||
| ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), auto ISO sensitivity control available | ||
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from On or Off | ||
| Focus | |||
| Autofocus | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3m / 1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.) | ||
| Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20oC/68oF) | ||
| Lens servo | Autofocus (AF):
Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C
selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically
according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
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| Focus point | Can be selected from 11 focus points | ||
| AF-area mode | Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF | ||
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button | ||
| Flash | |||
| Built-in flash | Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20oC/68oF) | ||
| Guide Number | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20oC/68oF) | ||
| Flash control | TTL: i-TTL balanced
fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB
sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or
SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or centre-weighted
metering is selected) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 |
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| Flash mode | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync | ||
| Flash compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV | ||
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output | ||
| Accessory shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock | ||
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units | ||
| Sync terminal | Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional) | ||
| White balance | |||
| White balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine turning. | ||
| Monitor | |||
| LCD monitor | 3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment | ||
| Playback | |||
| Playback function | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback of stop-motion movies created with D3000, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) | ||
| Interface | |||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB | ||
| Audio video output | Can be selected from NTSC and PAL | ||
| Supported languages | |||
| Supported languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish | ||
| Power source | |||
| Battery | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a | ||
| AC adapter | AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5 (optional) | ||
| Tripod socket | |||
| Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) | ||
| Dimensions/weight | |||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 126 x 97 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in.) | ||
| Weight | Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1.1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap | ||
| Operating environment | |||
| Temperature | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) | ||
| Humidity | Less than 85% (no condensation) | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a , Quick Charger MH-23,, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecap DK-20, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Camera Strap AN-DC3, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap BF-1A, Software Suite CD-ROM | ||