Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens Product Brand : Nikon Model : D3000 18-55mm Kit |
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Super user amiable beginner camera with great Af system and image ability : Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
Nikon D3000 is Nikon beginner / entry level camera. It replaces Nikon D60. There are three major upgrade of D3000 from D60. There are 11 Auto focus system with dynamic tracking and 3D tracking. This Af system is the same as Nikon mid-range/enthusiast camera, D90. Also, the Lcd screen has been enlarged to 3 inches from 2.5 inches. However, the screen resolution remains the same at 230,000 dots. Also new is the Guide mode, this new mode is working as your tutor on basic photography. It helps you set up your camera, in the same time, it tells you about basic photography setting and concepts. Other than that, all things looks the same, buttons, placement, viewfinder and image quality/resolution.
It is an mean size for beginner Dslr camera. But if you are coming from contract camera, you might a bit surprise of the size. On the other hand, if you are coming from industrialized Dslr cameras, then you will feel this camera is contract and light.
Nikon D3000 has a thumb dial, which you will use most of the time to convert shutter speed and aperture. There are mode dial on the top of the camera. Some basic buttons such as playback, delete, menu, magnifiy/zoom, and exposure compensation. There is also a function (Fn) button on the left side, near the flash that you can customize agreeing to your need.
Coming from more progress Nikon camera like Nikon D90, what missing are the Iso button, Image ability button, release mode button, Af mode button and White equilibrium button. If you want to convert above settings, you need to go to shooting menu (green camera icon). I propose you to customize the Fn button so you can convert you beloved button faster. I convert my D3000 Fn button to Iso setting.
Build ability and Ergonomic
Nikon D3000 body is built by rugged plastic. There is texture in the grip area to ensure comfortable grip. The built ability of outer shell is the same or roughly the same as Nikon D90. The difference is there are more textured quit in Nikon D90 body. Ergonomically, it is good to hold, but the space between lens mount and the grip is pretty tight. If you mount bigger lens or if you have big hands, then you might not feel it comfortable. Correlate to Nikon D60, I noticed that the pistol grip is more curvy instead of pointy. This is a small revising that you might appreciate.
Lcd Screen
D3000 has 3 inches Lcd screen with 230k resolution. This is thought about basic, but the screen is clear, sharp. If you like to check on the details or pixel levels, it is best to check the images on your computer. In the engaging light condition, this screen is relatively good. There is minimal glare/reflection.
Nikon D3000 has 95% coverage and 0.8x magnification viewfinder. It is thought about small for Dslr size, but for people who moves from superzooms or industrialized compact, this viewfinder are big and a lot clearer. by hand focusing is more engaging than the other Nikon's more industrialized Dslrs.
Like Nikon D5000, Nikon D3000 does not have top Lcd screen like D90 or more industrialized camera. Unlike many of competitors entry level Dslr cameras, Nikon D3000 does not have any live view feature.
Lens and Compatibility
Nikon D3000 comes with Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Vr lens. This lens has a plastic mount, but the image ability and the light is recommendable. It never get super sharp like pro grade lens, but pro grade lens might costs more than ten times, so 18-55mm Vr is one of the best value lens out in the market.
The lens has image stabilization feature which is called Vibration allowance (Vr). It works well and quietly up to 3 stops. If you hold the camera tight and still, you can shoot up to a quarter second without petition blur.
Unfortunately, D3000 does not have built in focus motor in the camera, therefore, it can't auto focus older lenses such as the venerable Nikon 50mm f/1.8 or the legendary Nikon 85mm f/1.4D. Lenses that compatible with this camera are lenses that has built in motor (usually has Af-S code on it) and for third party lenses, look for Hsm (Sigma lens).
Image ability and Iso
Nikon D3000 employs 10 megapixel image sensor. This sensor is a bit inferior than sensors in the D90 and D300. But still this is more adequate for large print.
Image ability is perfect up to Iso 800. At 1600, a lot of noises start to creep in especially in shadow area. At 3200 (or Hi setting), the image is unacceptable only for very small print of web.
If you turn on Noise allowance or Nr (unfortunately no low-medium-strong option), the camera with level out the noises, but the image come to be softer and lose some details. If you concern about the lost of details, I propose you to shoot with Nr off, and then take care the images with image editing software to treat the noise.
Like other Nikon Dslr cameras, D3000 also has Auto Iso limiter. You can effectively limit the Iso and minimum shutter speed. The Auto Iso works very well and correct most of the time. My beloved way to use this is to set the camera to Auto Iso, and then use cleft mode and let the camera adjust the rest for me.
D3000 does not have 1/3 stops Iso increments, so you only can set Iso to the regular base level or 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 (Hi). But to be fair, most of the entry level Dslr cameras does not have that too.
Auto Focus and Continuous burst
The new 11 Af points are miles best than old 3 points Af system. It helps a lot in mixture and fortunately, it also comes with dynamic tracking and 3D tracking which is great for engaging objects and sports. The auto focus is very fast and responsive. However, D3000 has only 3 frame per second, so you might miss some shots when shooting sports or fast engaging objects.
Guide Mode
Nikon's Guide mode is a tutor for absolute beginner. It does a good job on helping you to set up the camera and also help you to get the best setting for particular kind of photography. For example, when you pick sports mode, it propose you to set high shutter speed to eliminate petition blur.
Guide mode is basically a super duper amiable menu that consists of three major options: Shooting, playback and camera setup. Shooting menu (the most foremost of all), divided into two, easy carrying out and industrialized operation.
Easy carrying out consists of Auto, no flash, distant subjects, sleeping faces (children), engaging subjects, landscapes, portrait, and night portrait.
Advanced carrying out consists of soften background, frost petition (people) and frost petition (vehicle). Unlike the usual mode, Guide mode explains to you what kind of setting is foremost for particular kind of photography, so you can gain insight and knowledge of basic photography concept.
However, keep in mind that although his guide menu is very helpful, but it does not replace basic photography policy or seminar.
Photo Retouch
D3000 offers some basic camera processing such as quick retouch (camera automatically heighten or optimize the image). Miniature consequent which is fun to play with. Basically you will need to pick a point in the image, and then the rest of the image will be blurred, giving a depth of field illusion.
Other basic retouches are also available such as crop/trim, filter effects, color balance, Bw, sepia, etc. The downside is the processing time of one image could take up to 10 seconds.
Conclusion
I applaud Nikon for D3000 because the build is very user amiable straight through Guide Mode. With the help of this mode, beginners will able to learn basic photography faster. Various photo retouches ignite creativity and fun. I also love the the installment of 11 Af system which is usually reserved for higher end cameras. D3000's competitors does not have this sophisticated Af system.
On the other hand, Nikon D3000 have two main weaknesses, first it does not have built-in Af motor for older but great lenses. D3000 also does not have live view mode which certainly can help tremendously in focusing those old lenses.
If you have Nikon D60 you might want to look for more industrialized camera such as Nikon D90 or D300. However, if you have Nikon D40 or contract cameras, this camera is a very good upgrade choice.
In short, Nikon D3000 is a solid camera for beginner that is simple, fun, and has great image quality. It is without fail worth your money.
Subjective Rating - Relative to entry level Dslr cameras
Image ability : 4/5
Features : 4/5
Performance : 5/5
Body and Handling : 4/5
Value for Money : 4/5
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