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Nikon D3000 DSLR for beginners

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Main Features

* New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
* Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
* Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
* Integrated Dust Reduction System
* Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system
* Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
* Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
* Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
* Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
* Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
* Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
* Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
* Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
* Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
* Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control
* Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
* Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
* Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
* Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form

Specifications

Effective pixels

10.2 million

Image sensor

CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format

Image size (pixels)

3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]

Sensitivity

ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available

Storage media

SD memory cards, SDHC compliant

Monitor

3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering

Exposure modes

Auto modes (auto, auto ), 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)

Interface

Hi-Speed USB

Power source

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)

Weight

Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap

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