The Nikon D3000 digital SLR camera delivers exceptional picture quality. The Nikon D-3000 combines the in-camera assistance and supreme ease-of-use with Nikon's renowned technology.

The Nikon D3000 is a new innovative camera. The Nikon D-3000 produces finely detailed images that can be freely cropped and enlarged while retaining sharpness. 

Despite its simple interface, the Nikon D3000 delivers exceptional picture quality. Thanks to 10.2 effective megapixels, Nikon's DX-format CCD sensor, exclusive Expeed image processing system, and compatibility with an extensive selection of legendary Nikkor lenses, the Nikon D 3000 produces finely detailed images that can be freely cropped and enlarged while retaining sharpness.

Extending the Nikon D3000's excellent performance is Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, continuous shooting up to 3 frames-per-second, advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II, and 11-point selectable autofocus. For comfortable viewing when playing back images and retouching photos, the Nikon D 3000 features a bright 3.0-in., 230k-dot TFT LCD monitor.

Whether it's grabbing point-and-shoot snapshots or exploiting techniques commonly used by more advanced photographers, the Nikon D3000 offers an easy, inviting way to experience the world of digital SLR photography and obtain beautiful pictures.

Extensive in-camera picture control is available using Nikon's Picture Control System, which allows users to customize key digital image characteristics to suit personal preferences. For additional creative control, the Nikon D3000 includes comprehensive in-camera editing functions via its Retouch Menu that enhance photos with a variety of effects - without the need for a computer.

In-camera guidance is provided by new Guide mode, which employs an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy for first-time users to select shooting modes. From close-ups and landscapes to portraits with soft backgrounds and picture-taking opportunities of fast-moving action, Guide mode eases users into the world of digital SLR photography. In addition, settings made with Guide mode can even be fine-tuned before the shot in order to achieve the best possible photos.

At 10.2 effective megapixels, the Nikon D 3000 produces high-resolution images that enable beautiful enlargements without loss of sharpness. Normal ISO sensitivity is ISO 100 to 1600. For added shooting versatility, a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200.

The Nikon D3000 is equipped with Nikon's Expeed image processing system. Expeed realizes excellent resolution, long tonal scale, and superb color while also making possible fast processing of the Nikon D-3000's advanced imaging functions such as Scene Recognition and Active D-Lighting.

Employing 11-point autofocus driven by Nikon's Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module, the Nikon D 3000 SLR delivers fast, precise focus over a wide area of the frame. Four versatile AF modes are available: single-point AF for stationary subjects, especially ones that are off-center; dynamic-area AF for moving subjects; auto-area AF when you want the Nikon D-3000 to automatically determine the proper focus method; and 3D-tracking (11 points) AF for maintaining focus on subjects even if the composition changes.

This feature improves accuracy for exposure, white balance, and autofocus by analyzing color and illumination over the entire scene milliseconds prior to shooting. It then adjusts the Nikon D3000 accordingly for optimal picture quality.

The Nikon D 3000 incorporates Nikon's Active D-Lighting function to vastly improve details in the shadows and highlights of high-contrast scenes. Like the Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting utilizes the 420-pixel RGB sensor to analyze a scene then adjust exposure to achieve images that closely resemble what the human eye sees. During processing, this function also restores details in the highlight and shadow areas of the image that may have been lost.

The Picture Control System of the Nikon D 3000 SLR gives users the ability to customize key digital image capture characteristics to suit personal preferences. Six settings are available: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape.

Image playback and viewing menus is now easier than ever thanks to the 3.0-in., 230k-dot TFT LCD monitor. The large monitor also results in text size that is 20% larger than on previous Nikon digital SLR cameras.

After shooting, the Nikon D3000's photo editing functions allow for in-camera retouching, lessening the need for a computer to enhance or modify images. The Nikon D-3000 SLR camera introduces a new Miniature effect under its Retouch Menu that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models. Each editing function is applied to a copy of the image, with the original left unmodified.

Dust reduction is handled by the Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System. This is a comprehensive solution that reduces generation and accumulation of dust and also provides measures to remove dust. A key element of the solution is the Airflow Control System, which directs dust away from the image sensor. The system also includes an image sensor cleaning function that activates automatically when the Nikon D3000 is powered on or off. This vibrates the low-pass filter (located in front of the sensor) to free it from dust.

Nikkor lenses for the Nikon D-3000 
The Nikon D3000 opens up a wide range of possibilities for dramatic expression thanks to full compatibility with the extensive lineup of Nikkor AF-S and AF-I lenses. From ultra wide-angle and micro to super telephoto, Nikkor lenses give users the means to explore their creativity to the fullest.