Specifications of the Nikon D3000
Effective pixels
10.2 million
Image sensor
CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)
3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor
3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
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)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)
Weight
Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap
