Casual shots never looked so good. Beautiful photos were never so easy. Imagine all the high-tech wizardry of advanced digital SLR picture taking in an easy-to-use camera. Now imagine the D3000, a camera that combines Nikon technology with simplicity never before found in a camera so advanced. The D3000 features a new Guide mode, intuitive in-camera assistance that allows even first-time users to transform everyday moments into stunning pictures.Not sure of what to do? Let the D3000 be your guide.For shots you cant afford to miss but arent sure how to take, simply set the Mode dial to, then let the D3000 assist you in adjusting camera settings. Guide mode helps you capture the moment to obtain the kinds of pictures you expect from a quality digital SLR camera.Want to elevate your photo skills? Let the D3000 assist.The D3000s intelligent Guide mode helps you take your photography to new heights, revealing techniques you thought were the exclusive realm of professional phot (more…)

From the Manufacturer Breathtaking digital SLR image quality and easy operation highlight the 10.2-megapixel D3000–Nikon’s friendliest DSLR ever. Compact and capable, the D3000 is compatible with a broad range of world-famous Nikkor lenses and includes the versatile 3x, 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor with Silent-Wave Motor autofocusing and Nikon VR image stabilization to combat picture blur caused by camera shake for sharper handheld pictures. Special moments are captured faithfully at up to 3 frames-per-second and displayed on a bright, 3-inch LCD monitor. The D3000′s split-second shutter response eliminates the annoyance of shutter lag. To further simplify picture-taking in special situations such as portraits, sports, landscapes, and more, the D3000 features icon-identified Scene Modes that deliver beautiful results automatically in otherwise complex situations. Additional Nikon technologies elevate picture quality and guard against picture-taking mistakes. Fast, accurate 11-point (more…)

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