Nikon D3000 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens

Features

10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor
Delivers extraordinary image quality for breathtaking prints up to 20 x 30 inches.
Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens
Legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus means vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail, while VR image stabilization assures your sharpest pictures ever.
Nikon's Smallest D-SLR
Beautifully styled—Ready to go where life takes you.
Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
Intuitive controls and the on-board Guide Mode assist you every step of the way.
Split-second Shutter Response
Eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.
Continuous Shooting up to 3 Frames-Per-Second
Capture fast action, precious moments and fleeting expressions confidently.
6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.
3-inch Color LCD Monitor
Bright, high-resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing for easy picture review and sharing.
In-camera Image Editing
The Retouch Menu provides creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering 13 easy editing functions, including Trim, Red-eye Correction and Soft Filter.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.
Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
Ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.
11-point Autofocus
Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor-sharp pictures.
6 Personal Picture Control Settings
Choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.
Active D-Lighting
Restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.
ISO sensitivity from 100 – 1600
Exceptional results, even in challenging low-light situations.

Specifications

Image Sensor Format: DX

Image Sensor Type: CCD

Sensor Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm

Total Pixels: 10.75 million

Effective Pixels: 10.2 million

Image Area (pixels)
DX-format:
(L) 3,872 x 2,592
(M)2,896 x 1,944
(S)1,936 x 1,296

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 3 frames per second

LCD Monitor Size: 3.0 in. diagonal

LCD Monitor Type: TFT-LCD

LCD Monitor Resolution: 230,000 Dots

LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness,7 levels

Shutter type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Slowest Shutter Speed: 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV

Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV

Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 100 in steps of 1 EV

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 1600 in steps of 1 EV

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity: HI1 (3200 equivalent)

Storage Media:
SD
SDHC

File Format:
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG (Baseline Compliant)

File System:
Compliant with DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.21

Exposure Modes:
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Scene Modes

Advanced Scene Modes:
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Child
Auto
Auto [Flash Off]

Exposure Metering System:
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot

Metering Range: 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering)

Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU

Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3

Exposure Lock: Yes

Exposure Bracketing: No

Shutter Release Modes:
Single-frame [S] mode
Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Self Timer, Delayed Remote Mode, Quick Response Remote Mode

White Balance:
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto, 8 Modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible

Interface:
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL

Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

Compatible Lenses:
AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus.
IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR 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 d, but exposure meter does not function.
Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used.

Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length

Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 95%

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: -1.7 to +0.5 m-1

Viewfinder Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0m-1)

Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type

Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)

Autofocus System: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM1000 autofocus module

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 11

Autofocus Sensitivity: -1 to +19 EV (ISO100)

Focus Modes:
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Auto

Single-point AF Mode: Yes

Dynamic AF Mode: Yes

Auto-area AF Mode: Yes

Focus Lock: Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Automatic Exposure Scene Modes: Yes

Picture Control:
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape

In-Camera Image Editing:
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Stop Motion
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Small picture
Red-eye correction
Color Outline
Miniature Effect
Before and After

Built-in Flash: Yes

External Flash Shoe: Yes

Built-in Flash Distance: Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: Yes

Flash Sync Speed: Up to 1/200

X-Sync Speed: up to 1/200

Flash Sync Modes:
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash cancel/ flash off

Flash Control: i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600. Non-TTL Auto with SB-900, or SB-800.

Accessory Shoe: Yes

Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds

World Time Setting: Yes

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

Battery Type: Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries: EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery

AC Adaptor:
EH-5a AC Adapter
(Used with Power Connector EP-5, available separately.)

Battery Charger: MH-23 Quick Charger

Image Comment: Yes

Battery Life (shots per charge): 500 shots (CIPA)

Tripod Socket: ¼ inch 20

Approx. Dimensions:
Width 5.0 in. (126mm)
Height 3.8 in. (94mm)
Depth 2.5 in. (64mm)

Approx. Weight: 16.1 oz. (485g)

Supported Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Supplied Software: Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional Accessories: ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, Capture NX 2, EP-5AC Adapter Connector, EH-5a AC Adapter, EG-D100 Video Cable, CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case, Speedlight SB-900, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1

Other: Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.