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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady... More
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time in lower light. So effective, it even lets you shoot in lower light. 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 0.28 lb. 1.07 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296
Video   
Video Format - AVI
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.7 - 17.1 mm -
Macro Focus Range 5.9 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm -
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.7 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed - 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 3 Frames
White Balance - Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 2000 Auto • 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type - JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Built-in Memory Size 26 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer - 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 Without Viewfinder -
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 180 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.28 lb. 1.07 lb.
Depth 0.9 in. 2.52 in.
Height 2 in. 3.82 in.
Width 3.5 in. 4.96 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208912865 0018208916566
Product ID 40706056 88018753
Included Accessories Lithium Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 2007 August, 2009
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN COOLPIXS500S VBA250AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon S500
Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera
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Nikon D3000 Body only
Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

18

Small, sleek, great pictures.

bymapaquette Nov 27, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, solid, easy to use, great pictures.
Cons Proprietary battery, flimsy battery/memory card door.
Recommended it? Yes

When looking for a new camera, we wanted something small, easy to use, and that took good pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S500 was a great choice.

We wanted something small so that it would be easy to carry. Although we usually carry it in a dedicated camera case, the S500 is tiny enough to... Read full review »

1

Poor low-light performance

bygajozinho Apr 20, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks
Cons Poor low light and high ISO performance - extreme noise
Recommended it? No

There is more to hate about this camera than to like about it, especially given the price tag. In short, unless your lighting conditions are superb, you will be disappointed every single time.

I bought this camera in a rush. I thought, oh, it's a Nikon, how bad can it be? I was sorely... 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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