Nikon D3000 User Manual

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Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure:
1 Select M Center-weighted or N Spot metering
(0 74).
L Matrix metering will not produce the desired results.
2 Lock exposure.
Position the subject in the selected focus point and press
the shutter-release button halfway.
With the shutter-
release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned
in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus
and exposure.
While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will
appear in the viewfinder.
3 Recompose the photograph.
Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.
A The Shooting Menu
Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the
shooting menu (0 119).
A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be
adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure:
Mode Setting
Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 68)
Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed
Aperture-priority auto Aperture
The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
A See Also
If On is selected for Buttons > AE lock in the setup menu (0 135), exposure will lock when
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of the
AE-L/AF-L button, see Buttons > AE-L/AF-L.
Shutter-release
button
AE-L/AF-L button

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