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Model Name:	Nikon D3000
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D3000
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$599.95
Street Price:	$503.78
Date Available:	2009-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	28.2 oz (800 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in. (126 x 97 x 64 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	10.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	Nikon DX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (.NEF)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	52mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	Eye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnification
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional, IR
Other Connection:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL9a
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	550
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:

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