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....
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
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 ...
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...
Accurate 11point AF system (even in lowlight conditions), Easy entrylevel automatic modes for beginners, Exceptional lowlight sensitivity (all the way up to ISO 800), Excellent image quality, Good exposure control,
Sluggish image buffer, No video, No live view,
For a great price like $600, the Nikon D3000 is an excellent value, especially if you are ready to move into more advanced photographic waters. Once you start acquiring the lenses, a few years down the road you can replace the body and still have the g...
