Key Features
Supplied with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Lens and AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200 f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens.
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.
Compact Design 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.
Price: ESP $599.95* D3000 Digital SLR Camera Kit includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens (Product Number 25462). Other outfits available.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 million
Sensor Size
23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
Storage Media
SD, SDHC
ISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Monitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in. (126 mm) x 3.8 in. (94 mm) x 2.5 in. (64 mm)
Approx. Weight
16.1 oz. (485 g)
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)10.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
- Total Pixels10.75 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,872 x 2,592
(M)2,896 x 1,944
(S)1,936 x 1,296
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported., AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster., IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used., Non-CPU: Autofocus not Supported. Can be used in Exposure Mode D, but Exposure Meter does not function., Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not Equipped with an Autofocus Motor: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and Autofocus., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Automatic Exposure Scene ModesYes
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity1001
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Focus LockHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesAuto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
- Built-in FlashYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K), Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- In-Camera Image EditingBefore and After, Color Balance, Color Outline, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small picture, Stop Motion, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)500 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-23 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in. (126 mm) x 3.8 in. (94 mm) x 2.5 in. (64 mm)
- Approx. Weight16.1 oz. (485 g)
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesCF-DC1 Semi-soft case, EH-5A AC Adapter, EP-5 Power Supply Connector, EG-D100 Video Cable, ML-L3 Remote Controller, Capture NX 2 Software
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