Abstract: The Nikon D3000 lays out a smooth road for the novice photographer to make the step from a compact camera to a digital SLR camera. The Nikon D3000 is in that respect an ideal camera for the amateur, and because the learning curve is very low, all its t...
Very friendly and easy to use, Goal-oriented Guide mode, Decent metering and 11-point AF system, Switchable guide-lines in viewfinder.
No live view or movie mode, Some settings require too many clicks, No exposure bracketing or DOF preview, No AF with older (non AF-S) lenses.
When Nikon launched the D5000 as its new ‘affordable’ DSLR, it left a big gap for a true budget model to replace the ageing D40, D40x and D60. Now that model’s arrived in the form of the D3000, and as expected, it inherits much from its...
The title of "Least Expensive Nikon SLR" passes from the increasingly antiquated D40 to more full-featured D3000, which in addition to gaining an impressive two decimal places over its predecessor, steps up from 6.1 to 10-megapixel resolution, adds ...
Affordable. 3-inch LCD. Guide mode and Info button provide automatic operation along with helpful shooting tips. 11 autofocus points.
Soft images. Poor low-light performance. Noticeable noise at ISO 800 and above. LCD doesnt support Live View. No video capture.
The inexpensive, entry-level Nikon D3000 is a good fit for first-time D-SLR users, but competing shooters in this price range offer sharper, less-noisy images....
Abstract: The D3000 is Nikons latest entry-level DSLR camera. This is a relatively compact DSLR camera with a 10 megapixels sensor, a Nikon electronic-only lens mount and most features usually found among such entry-level cameras. The Nikon ...
Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. Read full review See all prices
Guide mode, ease of operation, graphic user interface, effective VR
ADL effect on processing times, slow focusing, no DOF preview or live view
I've enjoyed using the D3000, as it accomplishes everything it promises with few surprises along the way. While it's not the cheapest DSLR on the market it's slowly falling in price to meet its peers, though you can already find a body-only op...
As I said in the introduction, the Nikon D3000 is a great little camera. The only question that you have to answer is: Does it work for you?If you want an affordable, simple DSLR as a step up from a point and shoot camera, then the Nikon D3000 deserve...
