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Nikon D3000 Body only

Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-ZS7 / DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera

From $259.00  |  2 stores
From $429.99  |  1 store
Product Description
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
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a full-featured, compact digital camera with full high-definition video recording built-in. Available in 4 bold colors, the stylish ergonomic body is easy to... More
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a full-featured, compact digital camera with full high-definition video recording built-in. Available in 4 bold colors, the stylish ergonomic body is easy to carry and fun to use.The camera's 12.1 megapixel image sensor captures all of your memories with rich color and remarkable detail. An integrated GPS unit automatically records location information to image files. Whether you're shooting wide landscapes or an action-packed sporting event, the 12x Leica VARIO-ELMAR zoom lens allows you to capture your vision without compromise. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 4x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.07 lb. 0.43 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.8 Megapixel 14.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 12x
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.8 Megapixel 14.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 2048 x 1360 • 640 x 424 • 1920 x 1080 • 4000 x 3000 • 4176 x 2784
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 848 x 480
Video Format AVI QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 12x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length - 4.1 - 49.2 mm
Macro Focus Range - 1.18 in. to Infinity (w) / 39.37 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens - 25 - 300 mm
Focus Range - 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3.3/f4.9 (w/t) - f6.3/f6.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 60 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 2.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Halogen (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions - Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type - Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • DPOF 1.1 • DCF • EXIF 2.21
Compression Modes - Fine
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker - With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position - Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution - 460,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life - 300 Images
Dimensions   
Weight 1.07 lb. 0.43 lb.
Depth 2.52 in. 1.28 in.
Height 3.82 in. 2.35 in.
Width 4.96 in. 4.07 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 0018208916566 5025232556601
Product ID 88018753 95587292
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date August, 2009 -
Family Line Nikon D Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN VBA250AE DMCZS7K
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D3000 Body only
Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $259.00
Panasonic DMC-ZS7/DMC-TZ10
Panasonic DMC-ZS7 / DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera
From $429.99

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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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
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3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

pvreditor
415

Best compromise in a compact digital camera

bypvreditor Apr 2, 2010
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good quality still images and video; compact size; compatible with SDXC memory; GPS...
Cons "Intelligent Auto" function not useful for me; AVCHD Lite requires a powerful...
Recommended it? Yes

I've been living a dual existence: Sometimes I'm a professional photographer, other times I'm an avid amateur videographer. To satisfy these two demands, I have a Canon PowerShot G7 that takes perfectly good photographs but only fair video. Then I also have a Canon Vixia HF11 HD camcorder that... Read full review »

4

Panasonic ZS7 pocket superzoom

bylightweaver Jun 20, 2011
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great lens.  High Quality, Versatile Auto or advanced manual control.  GPS,...
Cons On the expensive side compared to similar cameras. Poor high ISO quality.  
Recommended it? Yes

This review is based upon my time shooting with my brother's Panasonic ZS7 pocket superzoom camera.  I had about a week of time with this jewel of a camera and was impressed.  This camera is also known as the TZ10 in Europe and Asia.

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The ZS7 is a highly versatile pocket... Read full review »

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