Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels
10.2 million
Image Sensor
Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) RGB CCD sensor
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, plus HI-1
File Format
NEF (12-bit compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline-compliant)
Storage Media
SD memory card (SDHC compliant)
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3fps, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2sec delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance
Auto (hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor) 12 manual modes, preset manual, fine tuning
LCD Monitor
7.6cm(3'), 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
Playback Function
1) Full-frame,2) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar) playback, 3) playback zoom, 4) RGB histogram display, 5) RGB histogram for portion of the image visible in the monitor with playback zoom, 6) slide show, 7) stop-motion movies
Delete Function
Single image, Selected images, images taken on a selected date, All images (except protected images)
Interface
USB 2.0 (High-speed): PTP Only
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)
Approx. 1.5x lens focal length
Viewfinder
Eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Focusing Screen
Type B Brite View clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.8x
Autofocus
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes
1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), 2) Manual focus (MF) can be selected
Exposure Metering System
1) Scene-recognition system compatible 3D color matrix metering Ⅱ (type G and D lenses), color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted (weight given to 8-mm circle in center of frame), 3) Spot metering (meters 3.5-mm circle centered on selected focus point)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control
1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M], 6) Guide mode
Auto Exposure Bracketing
No
Shutter
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb, Time (Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec
Flash Control
1) i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Flash Sync Modes
1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, 5) rear-curtain sync
Self-Timer
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote Control
Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Supported Languages
Total of 17 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian
Power Requirements
Rechargeable EN-EL9a Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector; EN-EL9 also supported)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)
Approx. 510 shots
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions
Approx. 126 × 97 × 64 mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)
Approx. 485g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)
Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9a, Quick charger MH-23, USB cable UC-E4, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera strap AN-DC3, Body cap BF-1A, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Software Suite CD-ROM
Other Features
Retouch menu, Info Display on LCD monitor, Intergrated Dust Reductions System, Graphic User Interface, Guide Mode
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Nikon D3000 Tethering Software
- New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
- Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
- Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
- Integrated Dust Reduction System
- Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system
- Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
- Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
- Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
- Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
- Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
- Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
- Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
- Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
- Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
- Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
- Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
- Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
- Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
- Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form