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Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000


The Nikon D3000 was the first member of a series of new entry-level DSLRs.

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GENERAL:  
List Price (USA): $499
In Production: No
Launch Date: July 2009
Year Discontinued: 2011
Successor: Nikon D3100
Predecessor: Nikon D40
IMAGE CAPTURE:  
Megapixels: 10.2
Format: DX (APS-C)
Sensor Type: CCD
Max. Resolution (pixels): 3872 x 2592
Low-Pass Filter: Yes
Sensor Dimensions (mm): 23.6 x 15.8
Min. ISO: 100
Max. ISO: 1600
Expanded ISO Range: 100-3200
ISO Adjustment Steps: 1/3EV
Still File Formats: JPEG, 12-bit RAW
Dust Removal Support: Yes
Shooting Modes: Full Auto, Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Bulb (B), Auto (No Flash), Scene
Additional Features: In-Camera Retouching, Custom Picture Control, Active-D Lighting
PERFORMANCE:  
Processor: EXPEED
Minimum Shutter Speed (s): 30
Maximum Shutter Speed (s): 1/4000
Shutter Life (actuations): 100,000
Max. Burst (FPS): 3
JPEG Buffer Size: 100
RAW Buffer Size: 9
Release Modes: Single-Frame, Continuous, Delayed Remote, Quick-Response Remote
VIEWFINDER & LCD:  
LCD Screen Size ("): 3.0
LCD Screen Resolution (dots): 23,000
Live View Mode: No
Viewfinder Type: Pentaprism
Viewfinder Magnification (x): 0.78
Viewfinder Frame Coverage (%): 95
METERING:  
Metering Sensor: 420 pixel RGB sensor
Auto Metering Modes: Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Meter Operating Range (EV): 0 to 20
Exposure Compensation Range (EV): -5 to 5
Exposure Compensation Steps: 1/3EV
AUTOFOCUS:  
Primary AF Type: Phase Detect Autofocus
AF Sensor: Multi-CAM 1000
AF Modes: Single-Servo AF, Continuous AF, Auto-Area AF
AF Points: 11
Minimum Required Aperture: F5.6
AF Operating Range (EV): -1 to 19
Screwdrive AF Support: No
VIDEO:  
Movie Mode: No
Built-In Microphone: N/A
FLASH:  
Built-In Flash: Yes
Flash Sync Speed (s): 1/200
Flash Compensation Range (EV): -3 to 1
Supported Flash Modes: Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Speed Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync
Hotshoe: Yes
BODY:  
Mount Type: Nikon F Mount
Number of Media Slots: 1
Compatible Card Types: SD, SDHC
Width (mm): 126
Height (mm): 97
Depth (mm): 64
Weight (g): 485
Connectivity: USB 2
Battery Grip: No
Battery Model: EN-EL9 / EN-EL9a
Battery Life (Frames): 500
Power Adapter Support: Yes
Weather Sealing: No
Included Accessories: EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-23 Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
AN-DC3 Camera Strap
BF-1A Body Cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
Software Suite CD-ROM
Available Colors: Black
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