Nikon D3000 | Nikon

New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
Integrated Dust Reduction System
Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system
Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m^-1)
Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form