| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D3000 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D40 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3100 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.75 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED |
| Max Image Resolution | 3872 x 2592 |
| Other Resolutions | 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from On or Off |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 563 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 62 |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9a |
| Battery Life | 500 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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