Nikon D3000, D3000KIT User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Where to Find It

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The Table of Contents

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The Q&A Index

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The Index

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Error Messages

If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.

Troubleshooting

Camera behaving unexpectedly?

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 xi–xvi).

Find the solution here.

➜

0 vi–x

0 ii–v

Find it from

0 194–196

0 183–185

0 179–182

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 11 for details.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

Q&A Index 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 vi

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography and Playback 0 25

Guide Mode 0 35

Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

❚❚ Camera Displays

Question Key phrase 0

What do these icons mean?

How many more shots can I take with this card?

How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level 25

How do I keep the displays from turning off? Auto off timers 130

How do I display the menus in another language? Language 127

How do I adjust monitor brightness? LCD brightness 125

Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? Framing grid 132

How do I view more information about a photo? Photo information 92–96

The information display 6

The viewfinder 5

Number of exposures

remaining

❚❚ Taking Photographs

Question Key phrase 0

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? Auto modes 25–29

How do I use the GUIDE position on the mode dial? Guide mode 35–40

How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? Scene modes 30–31

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?

Image quality and size 50–52How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail?

Can I choose how the camera focuses? Focus mode 41–43

Can I choose the focus point? Focus point 46

Can I change the composition without refocusing? 3D-tracking 45

How do I focus on a subject that is not in a focus point? Focus lock 46

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? Auto flash 59–60

How do I avoid “red-eye”? Red-eye reduction 59–60

How do I keep the flash from firing?

How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? AF-assist illuminator 122

How do I shoot a series of photos in quick succession? Release mode 53–54

How do I take pictures with the self-timer? Self-timer

How do I use the optional remote control? Remote control

What is exposure? Exposure 67

How do I “freeze” motion?

How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects?

Can I blur the background to bring out a subject?

Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 76

How do I create “light trails” behind moving objects? Long time-exposures 72–73

How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Active D-Lighting 64–65

How do I focus the viewfinder? Viewfinder focus 23

How do I keep the camera from beeping? Beep 131

Auto (flash off) mode 27

Flash off 58–60

Mode S (shutter-priority

auto)

Mode A (aperture-

priority auto)

55–57

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❚❚ Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs

Question Key phrase 0

How do I view photographs on the camera? Playback 32, 91

How do I delete unwanted photos? Deleting photos

Can I zoom in on photos during playback? Playback zoom 99

Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Protect 100

Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? Slide show 104

Can I view photos on a TV? Viewing on TV 116

How do I copy photos to a computer? Computer 105–106

How do I print photos? Printing 107–115

Can I print the date of recording on my photos? Time stamp 109, 112

How do I order professional prints? Print set (DPOF) 114

Can I create retouched copies of photos? Retouch 140–154

How do I remove “red-eye”? Red-eye correction 142

Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image?

How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? NEF (RAW) processing 149

Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Color outline 150

Can I make copies that look like photos of miniatures? Miniature effect 150

Can I make stop-motion movies from my photos? Stop-motion movie 151–152

Image overlay 147–148

33,

101–103

❚❚ Menus and Settings

Question Key phrase 0

How do I use the menus? Using the menus 11–13

How do I get help for a menu or message?

The information display 6, 7

How do I adjust settings?

How do I restore default settings?

How do I set the camera clock? Time zone and date 18, 127

How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card?

How do I reset file numbering to 1?

Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? Recent settings 155

Reset shooting options 119

File number sequence 133

Help 11

Error messages 183

The command dial 8–10

Menus 117–155

Reset setup options 125

❚❚ Miscellaneous

Question Key phrase 0

What do I do with the eyepiece cap? The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55

What memory cards can I use? Approved memory cards 167

What lenses can I use? Compatible lenses 157

What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? Optional flash units 162

What other accessories are available for my camera?

What software is available for my camera?

How do I clean the camera? Cleaning 169

Who do I go to for servicing and repairs? Servicing 169

Accessories 166

Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... xi

Notices........................................................................................................................................ xiii

Introduction 1

Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................2

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................4

The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................5

The Information Display..........................................................................................................6

The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................8

The Power Switch................................................................................................................... 10

Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 12

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................14

Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 14

Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................15

Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 16

Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 18

Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................20

Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................21

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................23

Basic Photography and Playback 25

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................25

Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 25

Step 2: Select i or j Mode ...............................................................................................27

Step 3: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 27

Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................28

Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 29

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ............................................................................. 30

k Portrait ..............................................................................................................................30

l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 30

p Child .................................................................................................................................. 31

m Sports ................................................................................................................................ 31

n Close Up ........................................................................................................................... 31

o Night Portrait..................................................................................................................31

Basic Playback...........................................................................................................................32

Deleting Unwanted Photographs ....................................................................................33

Guide Mode 35

The Guide Menu.......................................................................................................................35

Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode ...............................................................................................37

View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode .............................................................39

Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode ..............................................................................40

More on Playback 91

Full-Frame Playback................................................................................................................91

Photo Information.................................................................................................................. 92

Thumbnail Playback ...............................................................................................................97

Calendar Playback ...................................................................................................................98

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..............................................................................99

Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 100

Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 101

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback........................................................101

The Playback Menu..............................................................................................................102

Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 104

Connections 105

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 105

Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................105

Connecting the Camera.....................................................................................................106

Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 107

Connecting the Printer.......................................................................................................107

Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................................................108

Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................................................110

Creating Index Prints...........................................................................................................113

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................114

Viewing Photographs on TV ............................................................................................. 116

Menu Guide 117

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ............................................................................ 117

Playback Folder.................................................................................................................117

Display Mode.....................................................................................................................118

Image Review ....................................................................................................................118

Rotate Tall...........................................................................................................................118

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 119

Reset Shooting Options.................................................................................................119

ISO Sensitivity Settings ..................................................................................................120

Color Space ........................................................................................................................121

Noise Reduction ...............................................................................................................122

AF-Assist..............................................................................................................................122

Built-in Flash ......................................................................................................................123

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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 124

Reset Setup Options....................................................................................................... 125

LCD Brightness................................................................................................................. 125

Info Display Format ........................................................................................................ 125

Auto Info Display............................................................................................................. 127

Video Mode ....................................................................................................................... 127

Time Zone and Date....................................................................................................... 127

Language ........................................................................................................................... 127

Image Comment.............................................................................................................. 128

Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................................... 128

Dust off Ref Photo ........................................................................................................... 129

Auto off Timers................................................................................................................. 130

Self-Timer Delay............................................................................................................... 131

Remote on Duration....................................................................................................... 131

Beep ..................................................................................................................................... 131

Viewfinder Options......................................................................................................... 132

File Number Sequence.................................................................................................. 133

Buttons................................................................................................................................ 134

No Memory Card? ........................................................................................................... 136

Date Imprint ...................................................................................................................... 136

Active Folder .....................................................................................................................138

Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................... 139

Firmware Version............................................................................................................. 139

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 140

Creating Retouched Copies .............................................................................................141

D-Lighting.......................................................................................................................... 142

Red-Eye Correction ......................................................................................................... 142

Trim ...................................................................................................................................... 143

Monochrome ....................................................................................................................143

Filter Effects....................................................................................................................... 144

Color Balance .................................................................................................................... 145

Small Picture ..................................................................................................................... 145

Image Overlay................................................................................................................... 147

NEF (RAW) Processing.................................................................................................... 149

Quick Retouch .................................................................................................................. 150

Color Outline..................................................................................................................... 150

Miniature Effect................................................................................................................ 150

Stop-Motion Movie......................................................................................................... 151

Before and After............................................................................................................... 154

m Recent Settings.................................................................................................................155

Technical Notes 157

Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................157

Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 157

Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................................................... 159

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 162

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)..................................................................162

Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 166

Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................................................167

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter.........................................................168

Caring for the Camera......................................................................................................... 169

Storage .....................................................................................................................................169

Cleaning...................................................................................................................................169

The Low-Pass Filter ..............................................................................................................170

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 174

Available Settings................................................................................................................. 176

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 177

Exposure Program................................................................................................................178

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 179

Display......................................................................................................................................179

Shooting (All Modes)...........................................................................................................180

Shooting (P, S, A, M)...........................................................................................................181

Playback...................................................................................................................................182

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................182

Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 183

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 186

Battery Life ..............................................................................................................................193

Index.......................................................................................................................................... 194

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Using the viewfinder diopter control

When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not place the strap around the neck of an

infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To a void dama ge t o the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Observe proper precautions when handling the

quick charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNI NG: Handling the cord on this product

may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

D3000

Using other

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Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

ATT EN TI ON

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To ge t the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

❚❚ Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

A Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

1 2 3 4 5

1 Mode dial...................................4

2 Focal plane mark (E) .......... 49

3 R (information) button.........6

4 E (exposure compensation)

button................................... 77

N (aperture) button............. 71

Flash compensation button

................................................ 79

5 Shutter-release button........ 29

6 Power switch.......................... 25

7 AF-assist illuminator............. 43

Self-timer lamp...................... 56

Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 60

8 Infrared receiver ....................56

9 BF-1A body cap 10 CPU contacts

11 Built-in flash............................ 58

12 M (flash mode) button .........58

Y (flash compensation)

button................................... 79

13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover

15 E (self-timer) button ...........57

Fn (function) button ...........134

16 Mounting index.....................16

17 Lens release button ..............17

18 Mirror......................................172

19 Lens mount.............................49

20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover

..............................................162

21 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash unit) ...........................162

22 VIDEO-OUT connector........116

23 Reset switch..........................179

24 USB connector

Connecting to a

computer............................106

Connecting to a printer ..107

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece..............23

2 DK-20 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor

Viewing settings...................6

Viewing pictures.................32

Full-frame playback...........91

4 K (playback) button..... 32, 91

5 G (menu) button.....11, 117

6 W (thumbnail/playback

zoom out) button...............97

Q (help) button.......................11

7 X (playback zoom in)

button................................... 99

P (information edit)

button......................................7

8 Tripod s ocket 9 Diopter adjustment

control.................................. 23

10 A (AE-L/AF-L)

button.......................... 47, 135

L (protect) button ..........100

11 Command dial ..........................8

12 Memory card slot cover....... 20

13 Multi selector ......................... 12

14 J (OK) button....................... 12

15 Memory card access lamp

......................................... 20, 29

16 O (delete) button

Deleting pictures................33

Deleting pictures during

playback.............................101

17 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

..............................................168

18 Battery-chamber cover latch

................................................15

19 Battery-chamber cover........ 15

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following modes:

❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

P— Programmed auto (0 68):

❚❚ GUIDE Mode

g (0 35): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.

❚❚ Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography.

i Auto (0 25): Camera adjusts settings automati- cally to produce optimal results with “point-andshoot” simplicity. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

j Auto (flash off ) (0 25): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings.

S —Shutter-priority auto (0 69): Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.

A—Aperture-priority auto (0 70): Adjust aperture to soften background details or increase depth-of-field to bring both main subject and background into focus.

M—Manual (0 71): Match shutter speed and aperture to your creative intent.

❚❚ Scene Modes

Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene.

k Port rait (0 30): Shoot portraits with back- ground in soft focus.

l Landscape (0 30): Preserve details in landscape shots.

p Child (0 31): Create portraits of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural.

m Sports (0 31): Freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.

n Close up (0 31): Take vivid close-ups of flowers, insects, and other small objects.

o Night portrait (0 31): Shoot portraits against a dimly-lit backdrop.

The Viewfinder

2 3 4

1 Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the

setup menu) .....................132

2 Reference circle for center-

weighted metering............74

3 Card warning indicator...... 183

4 Battery indicator....................25

5 Focus points ............................46

6 Focus indicator ................28, 49

7 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator................................75

8 Shutter speed..................69, 71

9 Aperture (f-number)......70, 71

6 7

10 Battery indicator ................... 25

11 Number of exposures

remaining ...........................26

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer

fills ......................................... 54

White balance recording

indicator............................... 83

Exposure compensation value

................................................76

Flash compensation

value ..................................... 78

ISO sensitivity......................... 62

12 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)........................... 26

10 1281591311

1614

13 Flash-ready indicator............ 29

14 Flexible program

indicator...............................68

15 Exposure indicator................ 71

Exposure compensation

display...................................77

Electronic rangefinder .......132

16 Flash compensation

indicator...............................78

17 Exposure compensation

indicator...............................76

18 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.............................120

19 Warning indicator ...............183

1918

D No Battery

When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

D The Viewfinder Display

Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines radiating outward from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

The Information Display

Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, and the number of exposures remaining, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed.

Camera in normal orientation

2 3 4 5

1 Shooting mode

2 Aperture (f-number) ......70, 71

3 Shutter speed ..................69, 71

4 Shutter-speed display.............7

5 Aperture display.......................7

6 Exposure indicator................ 71

Exposure compensation

Electronic rangefinder.......132

7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45

3D-tracking indicator........... 45

Focus point............................. 46

i auto/

j auto (flash off) .............. 25

Scene modes ...................... 30

Guide mode ........................35

P, S, A, and M modes........... 67

indicator............................... 77

28 27 26 25 24 23

111098 13

8 Help icon................................183

9 Flash mode..............................59

10 Exposure compensation ......76

11 Flash compensation..............78

12 Number of exposures

13 “K” (appears when memory

15 Metering..................................74

16 AF-area mode.........................44

17 Focus mode.............................41

18 Release mode.........................53

19 ISO sensitivity.........................62

22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

remaining ............................26

remains for over 1000

exposures)............................26

Active D-Lighting

Camera rotated 90° to shoot

9 10 22

...................64

R button

in tall (portrait) orientation

29 28 27 26 25 24 23

18 17

20 White balance........................ 80

21 Image size............................... 52

22 Image quality......................... 50

23 Battery indicator.................... 25

24 “Beep” indicator ..................131

25 Picture Control....................... 87

26 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator............................. 120

27 Manual flash indicator....... 123

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units ...164

28 Date imprint indicator ....... 136

29 Eye-Fi connection

indicator............................. 139

6 12

16 15 14

❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display

To change settings for the items listed in the information display, press the P button. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8).

Some

P button

A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays

These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture.

Fast shutter speed, large

aperture (small f-number).

While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial.

Slow shutter speed, small

aperture (large f-number).

A Turning the Monitor Off

To clear information from the display, press the R button again. Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s (the default value). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button.

A See Also

For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers (0 130). For information on choosing a design for the information display, see Info display format, (0 125). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is pressed; see Auto info display (0 127).

The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

M button: flash mode and flash compensation

E button:

aperture, exposure

Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance,

ctive D-Lighting,

or framing grid display

Command dial

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 68).

Mode P Command dial Information display

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 69, 71).

compensation, and flash compensation

Mode dial

Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 70).

Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 71).

Mode S or M Command dial Information display

Mode A Command dial

Information display

Mode M E button Command dial Information display

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 76).

Mode P, S, or A

Choose a flash mode (0 59).

E button Command dial Information display

M button Command dial Information display

Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 78).

P, S, A, or M M button E button Command dial Information display

The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using the Buttons > (0 134), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial:

Release mode (0 53) White balance (0 80)

E/Fn button option in the setup menu

Image quality and size (0 50) Active D-Lighting (0 64)

ISO sensitivity (0 62) Set framing grid (0 132)

Fn (E) button Command dial

Viewfinder

The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

To view the

G button

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback (0 117) • N: Retouch (0 140)

•

• C: Shooting (0 119) • m: Recent settings (0 155)

• B: Setup (0 124)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q (W) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

Q (W) button

A Guide Mode

To display the guide menu, rotate the mode dial to GUIDE (0 35).

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Select highlighted item or

display sub-menu

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Move cursor down

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

G button

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Nikon D3000, D3000KIT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Overview

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Viewfinder

The Information Display

The Command Dial

The Power Switch

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus