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Nikon D3000 review
Nikon?€™s New DX-Format Digital SLR D3000 D3000 Kit with AF-S DX
NIKKOR 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G Lens $499.95* D3000 Kit with AF-S DX NIKKOR
18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR Lens $549.95* Take a 3D Tour New, intuitive Guide mode
and extraordinary 10.2-megapixel-image quality provide first-time users
with an ideal way to experience the world of digital SLR photography. The
10.2 megapixel D3000 makes it easier than ever to step-up to digital SLR
photography and achieve great pictures with the new Guide Mode, which aids
new users with step-by-step assistance when needed. Through its intuitive
user-friendly interface, the Guide mode assists users in choosing shooting
modes for a variety of situations and, if they choose, exploring advanced
photographic techniques. The Guide mode is easily accessed by the program
dial on the top of the camera and displays a variety of shooting situations
via the LCD screen, indicating the most appropriate setting for a
particular scenario. There are also sample photos, which illustrate the
effects of different photo-taking techniques. The D3000 leverages proven
Nikon technologies to create the most positive picture-taking experience
for consumers. The D3000 delivers highly detailed images with vibrant
colour reproduction and low noise across a broad ISO range, due to its
10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor coupled with Nikon?€™s exclusive
EXPEED?„? advanced digital image processing system technologies. The
D3000?€™s normal ISO range extends from ISO 100 to 1600, allowing for
low-light versatility. Additionally, the D3000?€™s ISO range can
expand to a Hi 1 setting of ISO 3200, furthering the opportunities for
shots that other cameras miss. Extending the outstanding performance of the
D3000 is Nikon?€™s exclusive Scene Recognition System; Active
D-Lighting, which automatically compensates to reveal veiled details in
shadows and highlights in high-contrast situations; continuous shooting up
to 3 frames-per-second; advanced 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; 11-point
Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus; and Nikon?€™s Advanced 3D Subject Tracking,
which continuously focuses on a fast-moving subject throughout the frame.
Nikon?€™s exclusive 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, in conjunction with
the EXPEED?„? image processing system, contributes to the
D3000?€™s ability to capture breathtaking images by instantly
evaluating the exposure elements of each scene and comparing it to an
onboard database of information from more than 30,000 images. These
split-second calculations allow the D3000 to ensure beautiful exposures
?€” even when conditions are extreme. The D3000 provides multiple ways
for users to engage with their pictures in post-capture using
Nikon?€™s extensive In-Camera Retouch Menu, which allows users to
easily apply a variety of fun and dramatic effects to their images. The
D3000 introduces a new Miniature effect, which changes the appearance of
distant subjects to look like close-ups of miniature models. It also
inherits the Soft Filter and Colour Outline Retouch options from the D5000,
allowing users to express their photography in a new and artistic way. As
with all Nikon digital SLRs, the camera creates the new retouched image,
while saving the original. For users who want to take their creativity to
the next level, the D3000 also includes the ability to capture images in
the NEF (RAW) format, in addition to traditional JPEG. Images captured with
D3000 in the NEF (RAW) format include a greater amount of data for an
image, which in turn, affords finer image control and higher image quality.
With NEF (RAW) images, users can fine-tune the appearance of a photo with
simple adjustments to things like exposure, colour saturation, brightness
and overall tone ?€“ especially in the post-production process.
Nikon?€™s powerful image-editing software Capture NX2 can be used to
achieve these desired effects. Nikon extends the creativity with
Stop-Motion Movie Mode. With this mode, users can choose a collection of
images within the D3000?€™s Retouch Menu, and the camera then compiles
and stitches them into a fun and creative video file. The D3000 also
incorporates Nikon?€™s Integrated Dust Reduction System, which offers
a comprehensive solution to combat the accumulation of image-degrading dust
from the camera?€™s image sensor. The system combines an active
sensor-cleaning function that activates whenever the camera is turned on or
off, with the Airflow Control System to direct dust away from the sensor.
For comfortable viewing when playing back images and retouching photos, the
D3000 features a bright 3.0-in., 230k-dot TFT LCD monitor. The large
monitor and larger font size also improves the ability to read menus.
System Expandability Photographers and enthusiasts alike can also
appreciate the D3000?€™s system expandability, as the camera can work
in conjunction with a variety of Nikon accessories, including a broad
assortment of NIKKOR AF-S interchangeable lenses. While the D3000 offers a
versatile built-in flash, the camera is also compatible with Nikon?€™s
Creative Lighting System and capable of Advanced Wireless Lighting when
using the optional SB-900 Speedlight or SU-800 Wireless Commander. The
D3000 offers an easy, inviting way to experience the world of digital SLR
photography and achieve beautiful pictures.
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