Intelligent Guide mode helps with camera operation and set-up
Introducing the Nikon D3000 Digital SLR
The
Nikon D3000 packs all the innovation and advanced engineering for which
Nikon is famous into an easy-to-use SLR capable of incredible results.
The D3000's new user-friendly interface and Intelligent Guide mode mean
even first-time users can easily master the many new features and
technologies inside the D3000's light, compact body and transform
everyday scenes in to truly stunning picture.
Inside the Nikon D3000
The
fantastic results you can achieve on the D3000 are a direct result of
the new features and technologies Nikon have engineered for this
incredibly compact digital SLR.
Intelligent Guide Mode
The
D3000 Intelligent Guide mode helps you take your photography to new
heights, revealing techniques you thought were the exclusive realm of
professional photographers but which you can now call your own. Artistry
like blurring backgrounds or freezing fast-moving action is easily
accomplished with the D3000. Always ready to extend a helping hand, the
D3000 includes a practical Help function. When browsing menus, simply
press the Help button to display a detailed description of the selected
item.
Capture all types of action with
the 11-point autofocus system
Nikon DX-Format CCD Sensor; 10.2 Effective Megapixels
Combining
a CCD sensor with Nikon’s famed EXPEED image processing system, the
D3000 produces finely detailed photos that exhibit exceptional color and
sharpness as well as smooth gradation, and does so at lightning-quick
speed. The high resolution also gives you the freedom to print beautiful
enlargements and crop more creatively without loss of sharpness.
11-Point Autofocus System for Tack-Sharp Results
The
diamond-shaped array of 11 autofocus points provides outstanding
coverage for achieving focus no matter where the subject is located in
the frame. Additionally, four AF-area modes (Single-point, Dynamic-area,
Auto-area and 3D-tracking), cover any situation, from fast or
unpredictable action to static, off-centre subjects.
Picture Control System Expands Creativity
Customise
the appearance of photos before you shoot with Nikon’s Picture Control
System. Six settings--Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and
Landscape--let you change the look of photos depending on mood or
subject. Each setting can be adjusted to provide additional control over
sharpness, contrast and other effects.
Active D-Lighting automatically adjusts exposure for more detailed results
Scene Recognition System--Brains Behind the Beauty
Nikon’s
exclusive Scene Recognition System utilises a 420-segment RGB sensor to
analyse a composition immediately before you take the shot. It then
automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus and white balance, allowing
you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated
camera adjustments yourself.
Active D-Lighting--What You See is What You Get
Another
exciting automated feature is Active D-Lighting. When shooting in your
favorite scene mode, the D3000's Active D-Lighting automatically
identifies highlight areas of the image that might get lost, adjusting
the relevant settings required to bring back the detail and colour you
were trying to capture.
Retouch Menus--Create New Effects Direct From Your Camera
The
Nikon D3000 comes complete with an extensive range of retouch options
you can control straight from your camera menu. Experiment with filters
and the brand-new 'Miniature Effect', enhance with colour balance and
correct your images with red-eye removal. Your new creations will be
saved to a brand-new file meaning you can continue to get creative
without altering your original image.
Using VR lenses visibly reduces
blurring in your photographs
Nikon VR and DX Lenses
The
Nikon D3000 is compatible with a wide range of DX NIKKOR lenses,
renowned for delivering outstanding sharpness, crisp contrast and
precise color reproduction. This D3000 comes complete with a
high-quality 18-55 mm VR lens to help you get great results in all kinds
of conditions.
Reducing Camera-Shake Blur
When
shooting at slow shutter speeds--such as in dimly lit environments--or
when using a micro or telephoto lens, blurry images caused by
camera-shake may occur, ruining what could have been a wonderful
picture. To help prevent this, Nikon equips some lenses with a vibration
reduction (VR) system. This counteracts camera shake for sharper
images.
Reducing Blur in the Viewfinder
Unlike the
vibration reduction system inside the camera, Nikon’s VR also corrects
blur in the viewfinder. This aids in composition and focusing since the
image remains stable. Your included 18-55 mm VR lens will start making a
difference to your snaps before you've even squeezed the shutter.
Build, Body and Physical Features
The
Nikkon D3000 has been built to a compact and exacting specification to
ensure it keeps taking top-quality photographs time and time again.
Durable 100,000-Cycle Shutter Unit
Reliable
performance is a given with the D3000 thanks to its long-lasting
shutter unit. Tested to 100,000 cycles on actual working models of the
D3000, this precision mechanism delivers shutter speeds from 30 seconds
to 1/4000 second and flash synch up to 1/200 second. And you’ll never
miss a shooting opportunity thanks to the rapid shutter response that
eliminates annoying shutter-release delay.
Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System
The
D3000 is equipped with Nikon’s Integrated Dust Reduction System. This
solution includes a special Airflow Control System that redirects dust
away from the low-pass filter located in front of the image sensor,
thereby limiting its accumulation. Additionally, when the camera is
powered on or off, the filter automatically vibrates at precise
frequencies to release image-degrading dust that may adhere to it.
Built-in Pop-Up Flash
Despite
being in such a compact body, Nikon have managed to squeeze in a pop-up
flash that can be manually or automatically activated. When the light
gets low or you find yourself shooting in tricky backlit situations, the
built-in pop-up flash can brighten the scene and improve your end
result. In addition, support for i-TTL flash control increases exposure
accuracy.
