Nikon D3000 w / 18-55mm VR

Nikon's New DX-Format Digital SLR D3000

New, intuitive Guide mode and extraordinary 10.2-megapixel-image quality provide first-time users with an ideal way to experience the world of digital SLR photography.

The 10.2 megapixel D3000 makes it easier than ever to step-up to digital SLR photography and achieve great pictures with the new Guide Mode, which aids new users with step-by-step assistance when needed.

Through its intuitive user-friendly interface, the Guide mode assists users in choosing shooting modes for a variety of situations and, if they choose, exploring advanced photographic techniques. The Guide mode is easily accessed by the program dial on the top of the camera and displays a variety of shooting situations via the LCD screen, indicating the most appropriate setting for a particular scenario. There are also sample photos, which illustrate the effects of different photo-taking techniques.

The D3000 leverages proven Nikon technologies to create the most positive picture-taking experience for consumers. The D3000 delivers highly detailed images with vibrant colour reproduction and low noise across a broad ISO range, due to its 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor coupled with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED™ advanced digital image processing system technologies. The D3000's normal ISO range extends from ISO 100 to 1600, allowing for low-light versatility. Additionally, the D3000's ISO range can expand to a Hi 1 setting of ISO 3200, furthering the opportunities for shots that other cameras miss.

Extending the outstanding performance of the D3000 is Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System; Active D-Lighting, which automatically compensates to reveal veiled details in shadows and highlights in high-contrast situations; continuous shooting up to 3 frames-per-second; advanced 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus; and Nikon's Advanced 3D Subject Tracking, which continuously focuses on a fast-moving subject throughout the frame.

Nikon's exclusive 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, in conjunction with the EXPEED™ image processing system, contributes to the D3000's ability to capture breathtaking images by instantly evaluating the exposure elements of each scene and comparing it to an onboard database of information from more than 30,000 images. These split-second calculations allow the D3000 to ensure beautiful exposures — even when conditions are extreme.

The D3000 provides multiple ways for users to engage with their pictures in post-capture using Nikon's extensive In-Camera Retouch Menu, which allows users to easily apply a variety of fun and dramatic effects to their images. The D3000 introduces a new Miniature effect, which changes the appearance of distant subjects to look like close-ups of miniature models. It also inherits the Soft Filter and Colour Outline Retouch options from the D5000, allowing users to express their photography in a new and artistic way. As with all Nikon digital SLRs, the camera creates the new retouched image, while saving the original. For users who want to take their creativity to the next level, the D3000 also includes the ability to capture images in the NEF (RAW) format, in addition to traditional JPEG. Images captured with D3000 in the NEF (RAW) format include a greater amount of data for an image, which in turn, affords finer image control and higher image quality. With NEF (RAW) images, users can fine-tune the appearance of a photo with simple adjustments to things like exposure, colour saturation, brightness and overall tone Ð especially in the post-production process. Nikon's powerful image-editing software Capture NX2 can be used to achieve these desired effects.

Nikon extends the creativity with Stop-Motion Movie Mode. With this mode, users can choose a collection of images within the D3000's Retouch Menu, and the camera then compiles and stitches them into a fun and creative video file.

The D3000 also incorporates Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System, which offers a comprehensive solution to combat the accumulation of image-degrading dust from the camera's image sensor. The system combines an active sensor-cleaning function that activates whenever the camera is turned on or off, with the Airflow Control System to direct dust away from the sensor.
For comfortable viewing when playing back images and retouching photos, the D3000 features a bright 3.0-in., 230k-dot TFT LCD monitor. The large monitor and larger font size also improves the ability to read menus.

System Expandability
Photographers and enthusiasts alike can also appreciate the D3000's system expandability, as the camera can work in conjunction with a variety of Nikon accessories, including a broad assortment of NIKKOR AF-S interchangeable lenses. While the D3000 offers a versatile built-in flash, the camera is also compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System and capable of Advanced Wireless Lighting when using the optional SB-900 Speedlight or SU-800 Wireless Commander. For those looking to document their photo excursions with geo-tagging, the D3000 is compatible with the optional GP-1 GPS Unit, which automatically records latitude, longitude, altitude and time information when a picture is taken.
The D3000 offers an easy, inviting way to experience the world of digital SLR photography and achieve beautiful pictures.

Specifications :
• Type: Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
• Effective picture angle: Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
• Effective pixels: 10.2 million
• Image sensor: 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor
• Total pixels: 10.75 million
• Dust-reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
• Image size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
• File format: 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
• Picture Control System: Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified
• Media: SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC compliant
• File system: 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
• Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
• Frame coverage: Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
• Magnification: Approx. 0.8 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
• Eyepoint: 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
• Diopter 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)
• Reflex mirror: Quick return type
• Lens aperture: Instant return, electronically controlled
• 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 colour 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 colour matrix metering II.
• Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Note: Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
• 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)
• Flash sync speed: X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
• Release mode: Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, quick-response remote, delayed remote
• Frame advance rate: Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
• Self-timer: Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20s duration
• Metering: TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
• Metering method: Matrix: 3D colour matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
• Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in centre of frame
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centred on selected focus point Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20oC): Matrix or centre-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
• Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
• Exposure meter coupling: CPU
• Exposure Modes: 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
• Exposure lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
• ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index): 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
• Active D-Lighting: Can be selected from On or Off
• Autofocus: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3m / 1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)
• Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20oC/68oF)
• Lens servo: Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF- S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
• Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
• Focus point: Can be selected from 11 focus points
• AF-area mode: Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
• Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
• Built-in flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release
• Guide Number: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20oC/68oF)
• 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 centre-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 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 compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
• Flash-ready indicator: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
• Accessory shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative
• Lighting System (CLS): Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Colour Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
• Sync terminal: Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional)
• White balance: Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine turning.
• LCD monitor: 3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
• Playback function: 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)
• Interface: Hi-Speed USB
• Audio video output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
• Supported languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
• Battery: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
• AC adapter: AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5 (optional)
• Tripod socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 126 x 97 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in.)
• Weight: Approx. 485 g without battery, memory card, or body cap
• Operating Environment: Temperature: 0 to 40oC
• Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area):
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a , Quick Charger MH-23,, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecap DK-20, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Camera Strap AN-DC3, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap BF-1A, Software Suite CD-ROM