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The D3000, Nikon's 2009 update of its DSLR-for-novices line, offers a larger, 3.0-inch display, a higher resolution sensor, and more autofocus points than its predecessor, the D60.

Description

  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: 08/2009
  • Price at launch: $599.95

Availability

  • SKU description: Kit with 18-55mm lens.

Pricing (base kit)

  • Camera type: DSLR
  • Width: 4.96 inches
  • Height: 3.7 inches
  • Depth: 2.52 inches
  • Weight: 1.07 pounds
  • Color: Black

Hardware

  • Sensor size: APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony)
  • Sensor type: CCD
  • Effective pixels: 10.2 megapixels

Sensor

  • Minimum ISO: 100
  • Maximum ISO: 3200
  • Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 400
  • Slowest shutter speed (n seconds): 30 seconds
  • Focus points: 11
  • Max. continuous shooting speed: 3 FPS

Controls

  • Size: 3 inches
  • Resolution: 230000 dots
  • Built-in viewfinder: Yes

Display

  • Video capture: No
  • NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC, PAL

Video

  • RAW support: RAW, RAW + JPEG

Software

  • Interchangeable: Yes
  • Supported mounts: Nikon F
  • Focal length (wide): 18 mm
  • Focal length (telephoto): 55 mm
  • Widest aperture / f-stop: 3.5
  • Optical zoom: 3.1 x
  • Image stabilization: Yes

Lens

  • Supported media: SD, SDHC

Storage

  • Built-in microphone: Yes

Audio

  • Video out: Yes
  • Connection(s): Accessory shoe, USB, 3.5mm stereo audio

Ports

  • Model: EN-EL9a, EN-EL9
  • Removable: Yes

Battery

Yes (Built-in)

Flash

DK-20 Rubber Eyecup

Bundled accessories

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