Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Exposure
Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the
camera selects the metering method automatically).
1 Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button.
Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.
2 Display metering options.
Highlight the current metering method in the
information display and press J.
3 Choose a metering method.
Highlight one of the following options and press
J.
R button Information display P button
Method Description
L Matrix
Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB
sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to
tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses
(0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU
lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D
range information).
M
Center-
weighted
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
N Spot
Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if
e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page 44,
camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be
correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

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