The D3000 is a 10.2 megapixel DX format DSLR camera announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It is supposed to replace the D60 and D40 as Nikon’s entry level DSLR.
It features a 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD monitor, CCD sensor with ISO 100 – 1600 (3200 with Boost) and 3D tracking Multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system which makes it quite similar to the Nikon D200 in these main parts. Initially priced with $599 MSRP, actual prices are much lower.
Like the Nikon D40, D60 and D5000, the D3000 lacks an in-body autofocus motor, which means that only Nikon F-mount lenses designated with AF-I and AF-S or compatible can be used in autofocus mode.
A electronic rangefinder can be used to find focus. The List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor can be used.
The Review
Nikon D3000 Specs
Type Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CCD sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop
Maximum resolution 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 effective megapixels)
Shutter speed range 30 s to 1/4000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync
Exposure metering TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420 pixel RGB sensor
Exposure modes Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Guide Mode, Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), (Q) quiet mode.
Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
Focus areas 11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module
