Image Sensor
Image sensor: 23.6 x 15..8 mm CCD Sensor
Total pixels: 10.75 million
Effective pixels: 10.2 million
Dust Reduction: Image Sensor cleaning
Lens
Lens Mount: Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Picture Angle: Approx. 1.5 x conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Compatible Lenses: DX NIKKOR: All functions supported
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions); IX-NIKKOR lenses not supported
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering II
Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; colour matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f5.6 or faster.
Focusing
Autofocus: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m)
AF Range: -1 to +19 EV
Focus Point: Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF Area: Modes: Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
Focus Lock: Half shutter pressure, AE-L or AF-L button
LCD Monitor / Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame Coverage: Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification: 0.8
Eyepoint: 18.0mm
Diopter: -1.7 to +0.5
Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Monitor: 3 inch, approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Storage Media
Media: SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC compliant
Image Size
Image Size: 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
File Format: NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
File System: DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge.
Exposure
Metering: TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Matrix: 3D colour matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Range: Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV, Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Coupling: Combined CPU
Exposure Modes: Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A) manual (M)
Compensation: -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Bracketing: 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO: ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D Lighting: Can be selected from On or Off
White Balance
Type: Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine turning.
Shutter
Type: Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter
Speed: 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time (requires optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3)
Flash Synch: X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release Modes: Single-frame, continuous, self-timer, quick-response remote, delayed remote
Fps: Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
Self Timer: 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs delay
Flash
Built in Flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up. P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number: Apprx. 12
Flash Control: TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and
SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
Flash Control: Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
Flash Control: Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
Flash Control: Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash Modes: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync
Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash Bracketing: 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3 EV
Ready Light: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accesory Shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
CLS: Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync Terminal: Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), auto ISO sensitivity control available.
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback of stop-motion movies created with D3000, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters).
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Audio Video Output: NTSC or PAL
Power Source
Battery: 1x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
AC Adapter: optional AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5 (optional).
Dimensions
Approx 126 x 97 x 64 mm
Weight: 485 g (without battery, memory card, body cap)
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Quick Charger MH-23
Eyepiece Cap DK-5
Rubber Eyecap DK-20
USB Cable UC-E4
Camera Strap AN-DC3
Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1
Body Cap BF-1A
Software Suite CD-ROM
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