Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Focus
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase
detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-
assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto
AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated
automatically according to subject status
• Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area mode Single point, dynamic area, auto-area, 3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-
servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
Built-in flash i, k, p, n, o: Auto flash with auto pop-up
P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900,
SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when
matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
• Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX,
SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
• Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash mode • i, k, p, n: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, off; fill-flash and red-
eye reduction available with optional flash units
• o: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, off; slow
sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional
flash units
• l, m: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash
units
• P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with
red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
• S, M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Flash compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of
1
/3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800,
SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for
3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as
commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with
built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy,
shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning.

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