Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on
a 4 GB Lexar Media Professional 133× card at different image quality and size
settings.
Image quality Image size File size
1
No. of images
1
Buffer capacity
2
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG basic
3
L 9.8 MB 227 6
NEF (RAW) — 8.6 MB 235 6
JPEG fine
L 4.7 MB 541 100
M 2.7 MB 951 100
S 1.3 MB 2000 100
JPEG normal
L 2.4 MB 1000 100
M 1.4 MB 1800 100
S 0.7 MB 3900 100
JPEG basic
L 1.3 MB 2000 100
M 0.7 MB 3400 100
S 0.4 MB 6900 100
1 All figures are approximate.
File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer.
Drops at ISO sensitivities over ISO
800 (0 62) or if Noise reduction (0 122) or Active D-Lighting (0 64) is on.
3 Image size applies to JPEG images only.
Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the
total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

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