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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
This is the Digital ELPH that's raising the bar. There's everything you'd expect from a camera of this caliber: A 7.1 megapixel CCD to render images in magnificent detail and... More
This is the Digital ELPH that's raising the bar. There's everything you'd expect from a camera of this caliber: A 7.1 megapixel CCD to render images in magnificent detail and a DIGIC III Image Processor for stellar quality and fast operation. Yet what sets the SD800 IS Digital ELPH apart is its Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Image Stabilizer technology for rock steady zooms. The Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH, it's the Digital ELPH that's a step ahead. Less
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers... More
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, and guide mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2-megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 - the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.33 lb. 1.07 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.1 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3.8x -
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.1 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG AVI
Max Movie Length 3,600 Seconds -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens - Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3.8x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 4.6 - 17.3 mm -
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 105 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1600 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual • Forced On -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Auto • 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical -
LCD Screen Resolution 207,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.33 lb. 1.07 lb.
Depth 0.99 in. 2.52 in.
Height 2.28 in. 3.82 in.
Width 3.52 in. 4.96 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 843477003606 0018208916566
Product ID 36736809 88018753
Included Accessories Software • 16 MB Memory Card • AC Power Adapter • Strap • Pouch Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date - August, 2009
Family Line Canon IXUS Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 1271B005 VBA250AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon SD800 IS / IXUS 850 IS
Canon PowerShot SD800 / IXUS 850 Digital Camera
From $22.99
Nikon D3000 Body only
Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $259.00

Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 34 user reviews
82% recommend this product
5 stars
14
4 stars
13
3 stars
4
2 stars
1 star
3
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • LOTS of red eye (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS/IXUS 850 Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech Jan 21, 2007
99 Helpfuls 100 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ultra-compact, 7 megapixels, fast, stylish, user friendly, 2.5" LCD screen, and...
Cons Expensive, auto exposure only, red-eye, and very noisy ISO 1600 images
Recommended it? Yes

Way back in the dark ages, when photography was all about silver based film and chemical processing, camera choices were much simpler. Photographers who wanted an ultra-compact camera bought a Riga Minox or a Rollei 35S or they joined the CIA. The digital imaging revolution changed all that. Canon... Read full review »

theuerkorn
399

SD800 IS: A digital elph w/ a power shot.

bytheuerkorn Nov 13, 2006
51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size, DIG!C III processor, daylight picture quality, battery life, simplicity, stitching...
Cons Night time / indoors performance (noise & focus time), no advanced controls, limited DOF
Recommended it? Yes

With the current popularity of SLR cameras, why even bother to consider a point-n-shoot camera like the ultra compact Powershot SD800 IS? Well, I have not used a point-n-shoot camera (on a regular basis) for years and always considered my SLR superior simply because of the limitations of the tiny... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 23 user reviews
87% recommend this product
5 stars
10
4 stars
11
3 stars
2
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (14)
  • Easy to Use (14)
  • Quality Construction (7)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Compact (5)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Quality lens (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (5)
  • Bad in Low Light (4)
  • Heavy (4)
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • no digital zoom (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • LOTS of red eye (1)
Good For
  • Travel (9)
  • Everyday Use (9)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Home (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Office (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Action (2)
  • Professionals (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
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Consumer Reviews

5

great camera

byjfraley10 Oct 25, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Nikon makes some of the worlds best cameras. this is one is no different. it has very high quality parts, and a durable construction. although i fear to bring it along for vacations i know if i did i would have a ton of fantastic pictures to share with my friends. Read full review »

2

great camera and awesome brand

byJamielynn.C Oct 17, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons Shutter Lag
Recommended it? Yes

I love the pictures that this camera takes. Great quality and I would recommend it to anyone. It is very professional and the pictures are very clear Read full review »

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