Nikon D3000 –The DSLR for Beginners!
Introduction:
Having set foot in the digital world, Nikon D3000 has garnered the reputation of a friendly DSLR in no time. This compact camera looks stylish, weighs less and can be carried anywhere effortlessly. It offers support to SD/SDHC memory cards and has ISO sensitivity ranging from 100-1600.
Features:
For beginners, the Guide mode of Nikon D3000 comes as a nice little surprise. The user will be guided through every step of the functioning of the camera, offering instructions for changing settings etc occasionally. Now, without computer you can do some retouching stuff within the camera itself by using the In-camera Image editing feature.
Pros:
• Make amazing posters of 20x 30 inches without sacrificing quality as this camera comes equipped with a Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor of 10.2 megapixels resolution.
• After every shot, the ultrasonic cleansing system cleans the lens to safeguard it from dust. Thus, every shot you take looks clean & clearer all the time.
• The 3” color LCD with 170 degree wide-angle assists in better composing and reviewing of pictures with its 230k dot resolution. The user can change the brightness settings as well.
Cons:
• One of the biggest drawbacks of Nikon D3000 is its lack of Video Mode.
• Expect noise while shooting in dimly-lit places and even the pictures look average.
• The Live View feature and the built-in AF motor are absent from this camera making it little difficult to compose the shots and to experiment with older lenses.
• Shooting pictures while the Noise Reduction is on often renders softened pictures.
• Certain components of this camera are made of flimsy plastic and are likely to break while shooting.
Pricing range: Own this exceptional DSLR by just paying 549$-650$. Available in Black!
Final verdict: Nikon D3000 is a versatile, user-friendly DSLR that strives to render a cut above performance against its rivals. The fact that this camera lacks certain crucial features like video mode and AF motor is highly disappointing and this can prove to be a deal breaker for many. The price tagged to the camera fails to comply with the scant features it carries and might sound expensive to many.