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Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
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as of 7/30/2010 06:41 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 19
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 0
Display Size: 3
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2.6 x 3.8
nv:Sensor: CCD
Sensor: 10.2 million
Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: EXIF 2.21
Compressed Format: Compliant DCF 2.0
Focus Mode: Auto
Focus Mode: Manual
Focus Mode: Single-servo AF
Focus Mode: Continuous-servo
Optical Viewfinder: TFT-LCD
LCD Monitor: 3 inches
LCD Pixels: 230,000 dots
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 30 ~ 1/4000 sec.
Exposure Modes: Auto
Exposure Modes: Manual
MPN: D3000 18-55mm Kit
Model: D3000 18-55mm Kit
UPC: 018208254620
EAN: 0018208254620
ASIN: B002JCSV5I
Release Date: August 28, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches | | • | Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens | | • | Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting | | • | 3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Breathtaking digital SLR image quality and easy operation highlight the 10.2-megapixel D3000-Nikon's friendliest D-SLR ever. Compact and capable, the D3000 is compatible with a broad range of world-famous NIKKOR lenses and includes the versatile 3x, 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR with Silent-Wave Motor autofocusing and Nikon VR image stabilization to combat picture blur caused by camera shake for sharper handheld pictures. Special moments are captured faithfully at up to 3 frames-per-second and displayed on a bright, 3-inch LCD monitor. The D3000's split-second shutter response eliminates the annoyance of shutter lag. To further simplify picture-taking in special situations such as portraits, sports, landscapes, and more, the D3000 features icon-identified Scene Modes that deliver beautiful results automatically in otherwise complex situations. Additional Nikon technologies elevate picture quality and guard against picture-taking mistakes. Fast, accurate 11-point autofocus delivers razor sharpness. 3D Color Matrix Metering II and Nikon EXPEED image processing work with an exclusive Scene Recognition System for precise automatic exposures and rich, vivid color. Making the D3000 an even smarter choice are its exclusive Retouch functions for creative fun and the onboard Guide Mode that's ready to lend a reassuring hand to take the pictures you've always wanted. 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor
Delivers extraordinary image quality for breathtaking prints up to 20 x 30 inches. 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. Nikon's Smallest D-SLR
Beautifully styled-Ready to go where life takes you. Easy-To-Use-Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Intuitive controls and the on-board Guide Mode assist you every step of the
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| Customer Reviews:
 great starting camera July 30, 2010
Anonimus
This is a great starting camera. I bought it for my son digital class and he is doing great with it. The only negative in the camera is that you can not shoot pictures using the camera screem. However, that is a future in more advance Nikon models.
 Great camera!! July 25, 2010
tracydraper
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great camera!! Very simple to use and outstanding picture quality. This camera affords you the opportunity to simply "point and shoot" using the auto focus feature which is great for camera illiterate people such as myself that wanted to take better pictures without going through photography school.
Loves everything except the colors July 23, 2010
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0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The ONLY thing that will stop me from giving this product 5 stars is my own issue with the colors, I have no idea if my setting messed the colors that I was wanting to have or if the camera itself isn't functioning the way I was hoping it will. I've had this camera 9 months now & what I've discovered about it is that by time the performance of the camera progresses and that all depends on how often do you use it, I think its the type of camera who needs continues maintenance in order to perform better that and the fact that it was my very first DSLR camera.
Well I have a friend who owns a Nikon D60 and seeing the photos she's taken with it was the only reason that encouraged me to purchase a Nikon instead of Canon and the colors my friend took with her camera is absolutely stunning! I don't know what setting she has it on but I believe its on Auto mode since I've seen her take pic with that as her default setting and the result of the pic from quality and colors aspects were amazing! at first I thought she got them edited using photshop or that kind of programs but she told me that she didn't and the result still astonish me! I DO not say that the D3000 does not take good pic it does and I really enjoyed it but compare to the colors that my friend's D60 camera takes my camera seems dull and boring I want to know is it just the setting or is the D60 who is below the D3000 is a much better camera?? I'm really confused
A terrific choice for beginners July 21, 2010
Jeffrey Chandler (Ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a Nikon guy for years and I recently purchased this camera for my girlfriend. I shoot film and with a Nikon D90 and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with the D3000. I have a pretty extensive and expensive kit but I typically find myself using the D3000 and it's plastic kit lens instead. It's incredibly lightweight and portable (for a DSLR). In good light, the D3000 produces sharp, colorful images that are practically indiscernible to my D90.
:: PROS ::
- Easy to figure out for beginners
- Gives you all of the essentials. Anyone that "needs" more features needs to work on their photo skills---not inventory.
- Great focusing system
- Meters correctly almost every time
- Sharp in good light
- Light and portable
- Very long battery life
:: CONS ::
- My word is this thing slow. You take a picture and it takes several seconds for it to show you a preview on the back. (Yes, I use a fast, Class 8 card)
- Screen is low resolution and pretty dim
- ISO performance is only okay. Still miles beyond point and shoots, but it's nothing compared to the D90.
- No internal focusing motor. This means that you can't use any older lenses without needing to focus manually. Basically, only buy the newer AF-S lenses.
:: SUMMARY ::
This is a great camera designed to help people step into the SLR world and get a feel for having more control over a photograph. It won't make you a better photographer but it will give you beautiful, accurately colored, sharp and high resolution photographs (in good light). Despite my ISO "con," it really does perform nicely in low light. Just don't rely on cranking ISO up... get more light instead. I highly recommend this.
:: INSTEAD ::
If you have a little more money to spend, maybe check out the D5000 instead. Still no internal focusing motor, but it gives you a better screen, video capabilities, and the same image sensor that's in the D90.
:: ALSO BUY ::
The kit lens that comes with this, while dinky and plastic, is actually pretty terrific. I'd also recommend checking out the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S for better low light performance and a shallower depth of field. People always notice shallow depths of field, like it, don't know how to explain it, and say "you have a great camera." It's the lens, not the camera.
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