Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Shooting (All Modes)
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled:
• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 20, 22, 26).
• Built-in flash is charging (0 29).
• Camera is not in focus (0 28).
• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0 157).
• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0 159).
Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage
is approximately 95%.
Photos are out of focus:
• AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 46, 48).
• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 48).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus
when AF-C focus mode is selected or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode.
Can not select focus point:
• e Auto-area selected for AF-area mode: choose another mode (0 44).
• Press shutter-release button halfway to turn monitor off or activate exposure meters (0 26).
Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 42).
Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG basic (0 51).
Camera is slow to record photos: Turn noise reduction off (0 122).
Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in photos:
• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn noise reduction on (0 122).
• Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: use noise reduction (0 122).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• Camera is in l or m mode (0
30): select another mode.
• AF-assist lamp does not light for continuous-servo autofocus. Choose AF-S. In single-point,
dynamic-area, or 3D-tracking AF, select center focus point (0 46).
• Off selected for AF-assist (0 122).
• Illuminator has turned off automatically. Illuminator may become hot with continued use;
wait for lamp to cool down.

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