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Nikon D3000 Kit Price, Features and Specifications

I saw this Nikon D3000 Kit on sale at SM City Lipa last week. It is priced at P32,999, with free 4GB SD card and a bag. It is available for 12 months installment as part of their summer promo.

Here is Nikon D3000 features and specifications:


Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000 Features

  • New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
  • Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
  • Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
  • Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system
  • Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
  • Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
  • Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
  • Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
  • Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
  • Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
  • Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
  • Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
  • Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control
  • Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
  • Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
  • Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
  • Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form

Nikon D3000 Specifications

  • 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

For more information, visit the Camera Department of your nearest SM Department Store. They will be more than happy to entertain you with your questions about Nikon D3000.

If you own this camera, feel free to share your Nikon D3000 review below.

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Note: Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.

Marhgil Macuha

Marhgil Macuha is a Computer Engineering graduate of Batangas State University. He is currently a Senior Solutions Developer at a Canadian IT company.

5 Comments:

  1. For those who are really interested to buy, punta na lang kayo dito sa Manila… P21,800 na lang. It’s really worth even with the travel expense: http://kimstore.multiply.com/photos/album/164

  2. Sorry, padeliver nyo na lang pala. 😀 Btw, I’m not related with the store owner. Previous customer nya lang ako.Thanks Marhgil for the space!

  3. @Alvin: Meron pa ba nung Nikon D3000 Model?

  4. sana kumita na ako sa adsense para makabili ng ganyan ka ganda at hindi puro mumurahin digicam ko.

  5. i got it last february 2010, sa Mayers. may dead pixels na sya ngayun. pero okey lang..

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