HOT ! Nikon DSLR-D3000
August 1 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR, New Gadgets
The other new Nikon D-SLR is the D3000, which replaces the popular D40 (finally). Here are the details on the entry-level D3000:
Nikon D3000
- 10.2 Megapixel CCD
- Supports all Nikkor F-mount lenses, though only AF-S and AF-I lenses will support autofocus
- Compact body, by D-SLR standards
- Dust reduction system, with both ultrasonic cleaning and an “Airflow Control System”, which channels dust away from the sensor
- 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels; camera does not have live view
- Optical viewfinder has 95% coverage and 0.8X magnification
- Full manual controls
- ISO range of 100 – 3200 (fully expanded)
- RAW image format supported
- 11-point autofocus system
- Continuous shooting at 3 frames/second
- New Guide Menu helps users learn various shooting techniques
- User can turn a series of still images into a stop-motion movie (the camera does not have a “regular” movie mode)
- Tons of retouching options, including a new “miniature” feature
- SD/SDHC memory card slot
- Uses EN-EL9a lithium-ion battery; 550 shots per charge
- Ships with the F3.5-5.6, 18 – 55 mm VR lens in late August for $599
