| Nikon D3000 Review | | | | camera is by far an upgrade over any of the |
| Looking over several cameras & selecting | | | | souped up point & shoots out there. Its |
| one for anyone who has outgrown point & | | | | simple to see that the actual jewel in this model is |
| shoots, I came back to the Nikon D3000. By no | | | | the auto focus technique. With three auto mode |
| means will this model blow away the seasoned | | | | settings (Landscape, Sports, Kid, Closeups, |
| photographer, however it does cover the basics | | | | Portrait, & Night Portrait) each & every |
| & more. They picked it up & tried it out | | | | photograph can be a keeper. Onboard editing |
| over the weekend. First time DSLR users will | | | | tweakers won't be disappointed with this model. It |
| enjoy the Guide Mode. It literally walked us | | | | covers the basics. The D3000 operates with both |
| through different shoot scenarios by the fixed 3" | | | | SD & SDHC cards. The Nikon D3000 is |
| LCD screen. An excellent tool, its step by step | | | | paired with a Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX lens. It will |
| instructions allowed my niece to move from the | | | | operate with any Nikkor DX & AF-S lens. |
| operating booklet in no time. | | | | Older Nikkor or similar AF lens is a no go when |
| After a few more runs, I am positive that they | | | | shooting in auto but will function in manual mode. |
| will feel comfortable shooting in the manual mode. | | | | Since this model is not fitted with the built in |
| The fast shutter release was a pleasant surprise. | | | | optical picture stabilizer, I recommend switching on |
| On finishing three days of shooting with the Nikon | | | | the Vibration Reduction (VR) feature located on |
| D3000, I walked away impressed. In manual | | | | the lens. Still the best anti vibration tool is a tripod. |
| mode, indoor shots were a balanced & ideal | | | | Nikon makes it simple with a thumb dial for |
| mix of shadow & color. As usual with | | | | tweaking aperture & shutter speed. Metering, |
| shooting in low light, noise will make an | | | | focus modes, & exposure compensation are |
| appearance. However this technique can be | | | | basically controlled by the menu. The D3000 does |
| tweaked to deliver some outstanding indoor | | | | not shoot in video mode. This model basically |
| photographs. The bottom line is proper settings. A | | | | shoots over three frames per second in |
| basic fix is the VR (Vibration Reduction) feature | | | | continuous mode. The 3D tracking sensor |
| located on the lens. This ought to be activated, | | | | operates well in low lighting. The Nikon D3000 |
| inside. A tripod will certainly help. In auto mode, | | | | camera kit comes packaged with a EN/EL3e Li-ion |
| set the camera to night portrait & sit back | | | | battery, charger, USB cable, video cable. strap, |
| & enjoy the remainder of your flight. | | | | eye cap, eye cup, application CD-ROM, 18-55mm |
| Outdoor shots were vibrant, sharp & rich in | | | | Nikkor lens, lens cap, instruction booklet & a |
| color without editing. | | | | one year Nikon warranty. Coming out of the gate, |
| The onboard flash technique was over capable in | | | | I still find this model a tiny costly for a basic |
| meeting fill flash requirements. Without a doubt | | | | DSLR. I am positive heading in to the fall & |
| the general performance of the camera, features | | | | holidays buyers will start to see a noticeable cost |
| & picture quality is excellent. With 10.2 | | | | drop. Even so, the D3000 is a fine tuned |
| megapixels to work with, I basically blew up a | | | | replacement for the immensely popular entry level |
| personal favourite my niece had taken to 16" x | | | | Nikon D40. Newcomers to the DSLR community |
| 20". Although I don't see myself trading in my | | | | will certainly enjoy this outstanding alternative. |
| Nikon D3000 for this model anytime soon, this | | | | |