Abstract: You can get a lot of Nikon for your money—the $780 (body only) D90 pops readily to mind as a near-unbeatable deal. But what about the lowest-price entry point into the Nikon system, the D3000 ($550, street, with 18– 55mm f/3.5–5.6 VR lens)? Despite the...
Abstract: If you’ve always hungered for a DSLR and more importantly, a Nikon DSLR, but never had ‘the ready’ to fill your ambition … The Nikon D3000 DSLRcould be your opportunity.It’s hard to quantify the allure of the breed but undeniable is the bloodline, the...
Abstract: Amateur Digital SLRs Nikon’s D3000; Welcome To D-SLR Land By George Schaub • February, 2010 Do you believe that a camera can guide you into a more creative realm? Can you learn as you shoot? Do you own a point-and-shoot and want to step up your im...
Excellent detail and resolution at low ISO settings (especially in raw mode), Very capable AF system, including 3D AF tracking, on a par with much more expensive DSLRs, Versatile and fun retouch options including in-camera raw processing, Effectively unli...
Unreliable white balance under artificial lighting, Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions, No Live View, Screen resolution slightly too low for checking accurate focus, Very little control over high ISO noise reduction, No front control di...
The Nikon D40 was a groundbreaking camera, not only for Nikon, but for the entire entry-level sector of the DSLR market. What made the D40 so different to what had gone before was its untraditional interface, which was intended to explain, rather than...
Nikon has been raising the bar on their entry-level DSLRs. While the D3000 is intended to be their most affordable model, it is using a variation of the 10MP sensor and the same AF module on the D200, which was a $1699 prosumer model that was in very h...
Small body with a good grip, Easy handling, nice simple camera for novices, yet features to grow into, Quiet shutter sound, Does good job of holding highlight and shadow detail, "Active D-Lighting" contrast-control option works very well, Kit...
AF system is occasionally unreliable, AF points are difficult to see, Very bright (saturated) color (but easy to dial down if you prefer), Our sample showed two clusters of hot pixels at all ISO levels, even at fairly high light levels (very unusual), ...
While it's the least expensive digital SLR in the lineup, the Nikon D3000 has quite a few new features, including a higher resolution sensor, a revamped but still simple body, an image-stabilized kit lens, and a new Guide mode. Despite its good printe...
Abstract: In reviewing the D3000 it becomes immediately clear that Nikon have specifically designed this camera for the consumer looking to upgrade from the digital compact market into the DSLR realm and advance their photography skills and knowledge along the...
Abstract: Video Review: Chris Hardwick reviews the Nikon D3000 DSLR with Kevin Pereira over its 10.2 mega pixel sensor, 11 point auto focus and guide mode that will help any amateur learn how to take amazing pictures, all for $550. ...
