Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 62).
❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity
If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity in P, S, A, and M modes,
ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user
(0 62).
When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be
adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value
selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately
when the flash is used).
The maximum value for auto ISO
sensitivity can be selected using the Max. sensitivity option in the Auto ISO
sensitivity menu (choose lower values to prevent noise; the minimum value for auto
ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100).
In modes P and A, sensitivity will only
be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Min.
shutter spd.
Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not
be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Max. sensitivity.
If the ISO
sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for Max. sensitivity,
the value selected for Max. sensitivity will be used instead.
When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the
information display ISO-A.
These indictors blink when sensitivity
is altered from the value selected by the user.
ISO Sensitivity Settings
G button ➜ C shooting menu
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the Noise reduction option in the shooting
menu to reduce noise (0 122). Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when
auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with
the built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units), possibly preventing the
camera from selecting slow shutter speeds.

Nikon D3000 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	10.75 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	3872 x 2592 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	3872 x 2592 2896 x 1944 1936 x 1296
Digital zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Live view	Yes
Eye relief	18 mm
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.21
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.7 - 0.5
Product color	Black
Battery life (CIPA standard)	500 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 1600, 3200
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	3200
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Magnification	0.8 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
PictBridge	-
USB version	2.0
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	64 mm
Width	126 mm
Height	94 mm
Weight	485 g