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Nikon D3000 Pro Reviews

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www.whatdigitalcamera.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I've enjoyed using the D3000, as it accomplishes everything it promises with few surprises along the way. While it's not the cheapest DSLR on the market it's slowly falling in price to meet its peers, though you can already find a body-only option for around £370, should you already own any Nikkor lenses. I do have some reservations, though: the processing times when using Active D-lighting, for example, or lack of a depth-of-field preview facility. I also don't think it would be unreasonable to expect live view, given how useful it can be with regards to composition. Even so, the new Guide function scores points for its simplicity, and the graphic user interface is arguably the nicest to use out of any current entry-level DSLR. Add to this reliable and consistent image quality, and as a whole package the camera does well to solidify Nikon's commitment to the entry-level user.

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Sep 21, 2009

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

For beginners, the Nikon is a superb choice. Its built-in wizard is extremely useful and offers a huge amount of scope for learning. And, for those who quickly outgrow the basic kit lens, Nikon's range of pro lenses will surely satisfy, for a price. There are obvious compromises – performance and the lack of live view to name two – but no other camera offers this blend of quality, beginner-focused features and value.

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Sep 10, 2010

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Beginner-friendly features, but it fails to provide efficient controls and competitive image quality for when the beginners become more demanding.

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Dec 27, 2009

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nikon D3000 isn't designed to 'wow' people, but instead to teach people. It's a digital SLR camera with in-built guides that can help novices select the appropriate shooting mode and settings depending on the style of photo they want to take. It's image quality is good overall, but it's no match for a mid-range D-SLR.

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Aug 18, 2009

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, the Nikon D3000 is a worthy successor to the company's D40 and D60, especially considering its improved metering modes and larger LCD. As a first investment in a digital SLR, the D3000 is a good choice for consumers looking for an affordable, reliable, well-constructed camera that produces consistently good results under everyday conditions.

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Jan 11, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The inexpensive, entry-level Nikon D3000 is a good fit for first-time D-SLR users, but competing shooters in this price range offer sharper, less-noisy images.

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Sep 25, 2009

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I think for the first time user wanting to get into DSLR photography, this is a lovely camera to start with. It's easy to use, has a good build quality and has some cool features such as the guide mode and miniature effect.

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Sep 24, 2009

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In certain pictures I like, even prefer, the slight under exposure from the Sony and I think the colours from the Nikon are the best of the three. However, these are all traits that can be manipulated in post processing and neither of the other two have matched the Canon for sharpness in the images.

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Nov 17, 2009

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Nikon's D3000 is a good choice for first-timers, but potential buyers should wait for the price to come down

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Oct 14, 2009

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Nikon’s inexpensive DSLR delivers all the ease-of-use, speed, and excellent image quality a beginner could want.

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Feb 11, 2010

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Shutterbug‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I have very mixed feelings about doing Retouch in camera but evidently Nikon believes folks like it and I guess it’s something to do while waiting for the bus. It makes a JPEG copy of whatever you do, so no harm, no foul. I guess it’s for those who are loath to do this sort of thing in the computer and it does allow for some creative work in the camera itself, another camera-centric functionality.

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Feb, 2010

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Register Hardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

No movie features, but otherwise an ideal DSLR for experimental beginners and amateurs alike.

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Oct 30, 2009

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Though this DSLR offers a top resolution of "just" 10 megapixels, we found very little difference comparing results with that of a 12MP model. Indeed the D3000’s combination of lens and sensor provides detailed and crisp results for those looking to achieve photographs that are more professional in appearance.

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Aug 25, 2009

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LetsGoDigital‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In terms of settings, the Nikon D3000 provides plenty of application possibilities for the amateur or novice photographer. We can live with the lack of Live View, video and a tilting LCD monitor (D5000) since this does not have any effect on the image quality. If you have outgrown your compact camera and just want more image quality, and really want to delve into your creativity, the Nikon D3000 will be a great camera for you!

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nikon D3000 is pretty much the perfect entry-level DSLR. It offers robust build quality, excellent handling, superior performance and good image quality, while leaving out superfluous gimmicks like video and live view. The Guide mode will help newcomers discover the basics of SLR photography, while a good range of manual options, as well as the excellent metering and AF systems, will provide plenty of scope for more experienced users.

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Oct 22, 2009

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

This is a great first SLR and a genuine pleasure to use. It's fast and intelligent, with a good quality kit lens, and comes with all the advantages of Nikon's optical heritage. The ISO performance is great for the money, and the clear LCD makes it easy to make adjustments as you go along.

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Sep 08, 2009

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

When Nikon launched the D5000 as its new ‘affordable’ DSLR, it left a big gap for a true budget model to replace the ageing D40, D40x and D60. Now that model’s arrived in the form of the D3000, and as expected, it inherits much from its predecessor, along with picking a few upgraded components from higher-end models.

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Oct, 2009

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

While it's the least expensive digital SLR in the lineup, the Nikon D3000 has quite a few new features, including a higher resolution sensor, a revamped but still simple body, an image-stabilized kit lens, and a new Guide mode.

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Oct 30, 2009

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

For a great price like $600, the Nikon D3000 is an excellent value, especially if you are ready to move into more advanced photographic waters. Once you start acquiring the lenses, a few years down the road you can replace the body and still have the glass.

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Sep 18, 2009

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As with the Nikon range topping D3x, with the D3000 at the very opposite end of the scale, its manufacturer is again providing the photographer (fledgling in this case) with their own virtual 'wingman', delivering essential aid whilst leaving them to get on with the business of taking photos.

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Aug 26, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.

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Sep 24, 2009

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There is a temptation amongst those of us that shoot with and test DSLRs for a living to be more than a little dismissive about entry-level cameras like the Nikon D3000. However, first-time DSLR buyers are enormously important to camera manufacturers, and the competition amongst them for a share of the entry-level market is intense.

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Nov 12, 2009

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