Nikon D3000
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16 years ago
Nikon D3000
This Nikon D3000 Review is based on a production model. All sample images are unretouched, except where specified. The Nikon D3000 DSLR is an excellent entry-level Family DSLR for beginner photographers tired of the limitations of Point-and-Shoot digital cameras.
16 years ago
Nikon D3000
The Nikon D3000 is a replacement for the extremely popular Nikon D40, which for a little over two years has marked the entry point to the company's digital SLR lineup.
Pros:
- 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 lens offers VR (Vibration Reduction
- aka Image
Cons:
- 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
- Inconsistent flash exposure
- Viewfinder accuracy
16 years ago
Nikon D3000
As long as you don't expect too many fancy bells and whistles, you won't be disappointed with the quality and performance of the D3000. For beginners or prosumers who want a compact digital SLR to complement their existing set up, Nikon has made a very nice camera for a good price.
Pros:
- Very lightweight and easy to carry
- Excellent image quality at low ISO levels
- Speedy performance for an entry-level digital SLR
Cons:
- LCD screen is a little grainy
- No live view
- ISO only up to 1600
- SD card door is flimsy
16 years ago
Nikon D3000 digital SLR camera
If you're an enthusiast photographer and want to learn more about how to take photos in different situations, there is probably no better camera to get your hands on than Nikon's D3000.
Pros:
- In-built guides
- easy to use
- useful 3D tracking focus
Cons:
- Has minimal buttons and only one control dial
- noisy images from ISO 400 and above
- can only autofocus with AF-S lenses
16 years ago
Nikon D3000 review
If you're an enthusiast photographer and want to learn more about how to take photos in different situations, there is probably no better camera to get your hands on than the Nikon D3000.
16 years ago
Nikon D3000 Compared to the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel XS / EOS 1000D
Aug 10th. Nikon recently announced the Nikon D3000 digital SLR, a successor to the popular Nikon D40 and D60 entry level digital SLR cameras. The 10.2 MP DX format Nikon D3000 ups the ante with an 11-point AF system with 3D Tracking, a larger 3.0-inch LCD screen, a new user friendly 'Guide' setting...
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