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Nikon D3000 Black 10.2 MP 3.0" 230K LCD DX-Format Digital SLR Camera w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 IF-ED VR Lenses

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Nikon D3000 Black 10.2 MP 3.0" 230K LCD DX-Format Digital SLR Camera w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 IF-ED VR Lenses

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CCD 10.2 MP
3.0" 230K LCD
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
Nikon F Bayonet Mount

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As Nikon’s friendliest DSLR ever, the D3000 combines breathtaking Digital SLR image quality with easy operation in a compact body, specially designed for those who want to take good pictures without knowing too much in DSLR field. Nikon on-board Guide Mode offers extensive shooting tips all the way, while split-second shutter response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, so you’ll never miss any special moment. Six automatic exposure scene modes ranging from landscape to portrait automatically delivers stunning results under challenging conditions.

The D3000 set the bar high for an entry-level DSLR, with a 10.2 megapixel DX-format CCD image sensor, 11-point Autofocus system with 3D tracking, 3fps continuous shooting, Active D-Lighting and Nikon EXPEED Image Processing. It even comes with two AF-S DX NIKKOR lenses at a price you’ll appreciate.

Nikon Guide ModeThe Nikon D3000’s on-board Guide Mode offers assistance every step of the way, so even a novice on DSLR is able to use some advanced functions and skills to gain DSLR quality images.
High Performance 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging SensorNikon's 10.2-megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor produces pictures with vivid colors and sharp details for breathtaking prints up to 20 x 30 inches. More pixels allow picture cropping and enlargement while maintaining great image quality.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED LensesFeaturing legendary NIKKOR optical quality, fast, accurate autofocus and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, the NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens captures dramatically sharp, blur-free pictures with vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail. The versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) and Nikon’s VR image stabilization for exceptional results and is perfect for portraits, action, nature and more.
Nikon EXPEED Image ProcessingNikon's innovative EXPEED image processing assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.
Automatic Image Sensor CleaningUltrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.
Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting optimizes high contrast images to restore the shadow and highlight details that are often lost when strong lighting increases the contrast between bright and dark areas of an image.

Model
Brand	Nikon
Model	D3000

Details
Color	Black
Package Type	Dual Lenses Kit

Image Sensor
Image Sensor	CCD
Image Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD Sensor
Gross Pixels	10.75 MP
Effective Pixels	10.2 MP
Dust Cleaning System	Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Resolution	3872 x 2592

White Balance
White Balance	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine turning.

Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
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)
Dioptric 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)
Mirror	Quick return type

LCD Monitor
LCD	3.0" 230K
Brightness Adjustment	Yes

Focus
Focus Type	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Focusing Modes	Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
AF Points	11 focus points (including one cross type sensor)
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure
Exposure Control	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
Metering System	TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
ISO Sensitivity	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

Shutter
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time (requires optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3)
Self-timer	Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration

Flash
Flash Type	Auto flash with auto pop-up
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 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 center-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
Flash Exposure Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 frames per second

Function
Playback	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)

Recording System
File Format	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
Image Type	NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Recording Media	SD / SDHC Card

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 color 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.
Lens Mount	Nikon F Bayonet Mount

Interface
USB	Yes
A/V Out	Yes

Power Source
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	Approx. 5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5" (126 x 97 x 64 mm)
Weight	Approx. 1 lbs. 1.1 oz. (485 g) without battery, memory card, or body cap

Additional Information
Date First Available	August 18, 2010

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