Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
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Nikon D3000 compact DSLR camera with 10.2 MP DX format CCD sensor and 3fps continuous shooting rate from the D60. D3000 spec with embrace a nice 230,000 dot 3-inch. Color LCD Monitor for excellent performance is Nikon exclusive Scene Recognition System, continuous doping up to 3 frames-per-second, advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 11 point selectable autofocus, D-Lighting to help get the simplest exposure in shadows and highlights, and ISO management from 100-1600 with a HI1 setting that expands the range to 3200.
D3000 provides users the power to customize key digital image capture characteristics to suit personal preferences. Six settings are available: Normal, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape. Nikon D3000 Integrated Dust Reduction System. D3000 system conjointly includes a picture sensor cleaning function that activates automatically when the D3000 is powered on or off. This vibrates the low-pass filter to free it from dust.
Specifications:
| Effective pixels | 10.2 million |
| Image sensor | CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format |
| Image size (pixels) | 3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available |
| Storage media | SD memory cards, SDHC compliant |
| Monitor | 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment |
| Exposure metering | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering |
| 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) |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| Power source | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.) |
| Weight | Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap |
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