Abstract: Upgrading from an automatic compact to a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera is probably one of the simplest ways to improve the quality of your photographs. The leap, however, can be both expensive and daunting, especially to newcomers who don't ...
Abstract: The entry-level sector of the digital camera market is always a busy place. The manufacturers know that if they can get you to commit to their system over a rival, they've probably got you as a customer for life. By the time you've outgrown the entry-leve...
Enter the Shoot option and there’s the choice of Easy or Advanced operation, plus Timers & Remote Control. When you select the Easy operation, you’re given nine options, including Auto, Distant Subjects, Landscape and Sleeping Faces. The idea is that y...
Good quality photos up to 1600 ISO, Fast, powerful autofocus, Lightweight, compact frame, Composition grid and rangefinder for manual focus, New guide mode
No live view, no video, Autofocus only available with AFS lenses, No stabilisation in the camera body, Limited quality JPEGs with RAW JPEG option, Limited handling of remote flash
You couldn’t ask for a smoother transition from compact to SLR photography than the D3000. A Guide Mode walks you through settings with the patience of a digital David Bailey, and auto scene mode selection will have you shooting superb quality snaps...
You won’t find the latest high features like Live View or video capture on this budget beauty, and ambitious snappers could soon find the D3000 a bit frustrating, as accessing manual features takes a few more button presses than you’d like. Ap...
The D3000 is a bit like the new Miss Marple: a comfortable, non-threatening Sunday evening experience with just a splash of modern colour to keep you interested. It’s not a multimedia powerhouse or an optical explosion – it’s just a very...
This is one of our top choices for beginners looking to progress into DSLR photography – it’s easy to use, performs well and is the perfect teaching tool as well. A great all-rounder....
Relatively small, lightweight yet substantial build, intuitive to use, good value if bought with VR lens
No Live View, no top-mounted LCD window, no video capture Min specs: Sensor type: CMOS; Camera resolution (megapixels): 10.2; Viewfinder; Aspect ratio: 3:2; Sensor size: 23.6x15.8mm; Minimum shutter speed: 30; Bulb mode; Metering: Average Weighted, Centre...
Very good kit lens; 10.2-megapixel resolution is perfectly adequate; beginner-friendly
No live view or movie mode; manual adjustments are time-consuming
While its tech is basic, the Nikon D3000 does the job it was designed for perfectly well. The drawback to all its beginner-friendliness, though, is that the manual controls are relatively hard to get to, which could soon prove frustrating ...
Abstract: The D3000 is designed to appeal to photographers graduating from point-and-shoot compacts, and fits into Nikon’s DSLR line-up at the bottom, beneath the all-singing, all-dancing (well ok, it doesn’t sing or dance, but it can shoot video) D5000. It uses...
