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 the 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 an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Image Stabilization lens at a price you’ll appreciate.
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 the 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 an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Image Stabilization lens 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.
3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization LensFeaturing legendary NIKKOR optical quality, fast, accurate autofocus and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, the lens captures dramatically sharp, blur-free pictures with vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail.
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.
Learn more about the Nikon International D3000
Details
Color
Black
Model
Brand
Nikon
Model
D3000
Details
Package Type
Single Lens Kit
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
CCD
Image Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.8 mm
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
(L) 3872 x 2592 (M) 2896 x 1944 (S) 1936 x 1296
White Balance
White Balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine turning.
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
7 levels
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
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
Scene Modes
Auto Auto [Flash Off] Child Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports
Playback
Auto image rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram display Image Comment playback of stop-motion movies created with D3000 Playback with zoom Slideshow Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
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
Battery Life
500 shots (CIPA)
Feature
Features
In-camera Image Editing
Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
6 Personal Picture Control Settings
Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Active D-Lighting
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