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D3000 Incredible Pictures, Incredibly Easy!

Breathtaking Nikon digital SLR image quality and easy operation highlight the 10.2-megapixel D3000 - Nikon's friendliest D-SLR ever!


 

Key Features

10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor
Delivers extraordinary image quality for breathtaking prints up to 20 x 30 inches.

Compact Design
Beautifully styled—Ready to go where life takes you.

Split-second Shutter Response
Eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.

6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.

In-camera Image Editing
The Retouch Menu provides creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering 13 easy editing functions, including Trim, Red-eye Correction and Soft Filter.

Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
Ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.

6 Personal Picture Control Settings
Choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.

ISO sensitivity from 100 – 1600 
Exceptional results, even in challenging low-light situations.

 

Specifications

  • Lens Mount
     Nikon F bayonet mount 
  • Picture Angle
     Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor) 
  • Effective Pixels
     10.2 million
  • Sensor Size
     23.6mm x 15.8mm
  • Image Sensor Format
     DX 
  • Image Sensor Type
     CCD
  • Total Pixels
    10.75 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 
    3,872 x 2,592

    (M) 
    2,896 x 1,944

    (S) 
    1,936 x 1,296
  • File Format Still Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) 
    JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
  • Picture Control
    Landscape 
    Monochrome 
    Neutral 
    Portrait 
    Standard 
    Vivid
  • Storage Media
    SD 
    SDHC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 
    EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95 % Approx. 
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.80x Approx.
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -1.7 to +0.5m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR for F3AF not Supported 
    AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported 
    AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II 
    Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster 
    IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used 
    Non-CPU: Autofocus not Supported. Can be used in Exposure Mode D, but Exposure Meter does not Function 
    Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not Equipped with an Autofocus Motor: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and Autofocus 
    Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus 
    Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/200 sec.
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS) 
    Delayed remote 
    Quick Response Remote Mode 
    Self-timer Mode 
    Single-frame [S] mode
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    3 frames per second
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II 
    Center-weighted 
    Spot
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A) 
    Auto 
    Manual (M) 
    Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) 
    Scene Modes 
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Scene Modes
    Auto 
    Auto [Flash Off] 
    Child 
    Close-up 
    Landscape 
    Night Portrait 
    Portrait 
    Sports
  • Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
    Yes
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 100 - 1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1600
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    TTL phase detection 
    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module
  • Focus Lock
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto 
    Continuous-servo (C) 
    Manual 
    Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200
  • Flash Control
    i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal) 
    Rear-curtain sync 
    Red-Eye reduction 
    Red-Eye reduction with slow sync 
    Slow sync
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • White Balance
    Auto 
    Cloudy 
    Direct Sunlight 
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K) 
    Flash 
    Fluorescent (7 types) 
    Incandescent 
    Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored) 
    Shade
  • Monitor Size
    3.0 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    230,000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 7 levels
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation 
    Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) 
    Histogram Display 
    Image Comment 
    Playback of Stop-Motion Movies 
    Playback with Zoom 
    Slideshow 
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments) 
    Highlights
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Before and After 
    Color Balance 
    Color Outline 
    D-Lighting 
    Filter Effects 
    Miniature Effect 
    Monochrome 
    NEF (RAW) Processing 
    Quick Retouch 
    Red-Eye Correction 
    Small picture 
    Stop Motion 
    Trim 
    Color Balance
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB 
    NTSC 
    PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) 
    Dutch 
    English 
    Finnish 
    French 
    German 
    Italian 
    Japanese 
    Korean 
    Polish 
    Portuguese 
    Russian 
    Swedish 
    Spanish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery 
    EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    500 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-23 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.0 in. (126 mm) x 3.8 in. (94 mm) x 2.5 in. (64 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    16.1 oz. (485 g)
    camera body only
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    CF-DC1 Semi-soft case 
    EH-5A AC Adapter 
    EP-5 Power Supply Connector 
    EG-D100 Video Cable 
    ML-L3 Remote Controller 
    Capture NX 2 Software
  • Supplied Accessories
    • EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-23 Quick Charger
    • UC-E4 USB Cable
    • DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
    • AN-DC3 Camera Strap
    • BF-1A Body Cap
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
    • Software Suite CD-ROM

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

 

Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens
Legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus means vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail, while VR image stabilization assures your sharpest pictures ever.

Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Intuitive controls and the on-board Guide Mode assist you every step of the way.

Continuous Shooting up to 3 Frames-Per-Second
Capture fast action, precious moments and fleeting expressions confidently.

3-inch Color LCD Monitor
Bright, high-resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing for easy picture review and sharing.

Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.

11-point Autofocus
Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor-sharp pictures.

Active D-Lighting
Restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

Price: ESP $599.95* D3000 Digital SLR Camera Kit includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens (Product Number 25462). Other outfits available.