D3000
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.
Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Intuitive controls and the on-board Guide Mode assist you every step of the way.
Split-second Shutter Response
Eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.
Continuous Shooting up to 3 Frames-Per-Second
Capture fast action, precious moments and fleeting expressions confidently.
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.
3-inch Colour LCD Monitor
Bright, high-resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing for easy picture review and sharing.
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.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing colour, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.
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.
11-point Autofocus
Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor-sharp pictures.
6 Personal Picture Control Settings
Choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.
Active D-Lighting
Restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.
ISO sensitivity from 100 – 1600
Exceptional results, even in challenging low-light situations.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 million -
Sensor Size
23.6mmx 15.8mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
Width: 5.0 in.(126mm x)Height: 3.8 in.(94mm x)Depth: 2.5 in.(64mm) -
Approx. Weight
16.1 oz.(485 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 million -
Sensor Size
23.6mmx 15.8mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Image Sensor Type
CCD -
Total Pixels
10.75 million -
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 3,872 x 2,592
(M) 2,896 x 1,944
(S) 1,936 x 1,296
File System
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File Format Still Images
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Baseline Compliant) -
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
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Viewfinder
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95% Approx. -
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.80x -
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 -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
Lens
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Compatible Lenses
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering II
Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of 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 colour matrix metering II and autofocus
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/200 sec. -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
3 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II
Centre-weighted
Spot -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix or centre-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) -
Exposure Compensation
±5 EVin increments of 1/3 -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Focus/Autofocus
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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)
Flash
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin colour temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Shade
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
230,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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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)
Interface
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Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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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
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20 -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
Width: 5.0 in.(126mm x)Height: 3.8 in.(94mm x)Depth: 2.5 in.(64mm) -
Approx. Weight
16.1 oz.(485 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
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
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
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