The Nikkon D3000 is a good entry level DSLR which is easy to handle and a good starter for both amatuers and beginners. Despite being a SLR, the camera has a range of preset parameters which allows it to function like any compact cameras, with the added advantage of quick response time, good color rendering and sharp images.
Nikon D3000
Here’s taking a quick look at the Key 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.
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.
Review
Nikkon is well know for producing good quality lenses at a decent price. The D3000 SLR comes with AF-S Nikon 18-55mm Lens which allows the camera good, crisp images. This is actually a very good packaged lens compared to many other brands.
The camera is easy to handle for both beginners and for photographers who are familair with nikon camera. It can be a little daughting to people who are more used to cannon SLRs, but it shouldn’t take more than 1 day to figure out the quick buttons to apertures, shutter speed etc.
While switching aperture and shutter speed is easy, changing other parameters like exposure and ISO settings tends to be a little more trouble as there is no single knob i can use, but I suspect this helps with the simplicity of use for people who don’t change these parameters often.
The Nikon battery is of decent battery life, the new battery lasting an average of 500 shots before running out
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The response time is almost instantaneous, and pictures are undistorted in most focal lengths even at the edges in bright lights. The night mode is average and images are noisy at ISO 800 and above.
The best part of the Nikon D3000 is the price, and it should be a good toy to carry around on holidays or more rugged trips. Overall, Nikon once again proved itself most able to produce maximum cost effectiveness in it’s SLRs with the D3000.
