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Taking Photographs
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Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs
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Menus and Settings
Miscellaneous
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Introduction 1
Basic Photography and Playback 25
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Guide Mode 35
More on Photography (All Modes) 41
P, S, A, and M Modes 67
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More on Playback 91
Connections 105
Menu Guide 117
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Technical Notes 157
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Notices
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Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Overview
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Getting to Know th e Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
The Camera Body
The Camera Body (Continued)
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.
GUIDE Mode
The Viewfinder
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The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
The Information Display
Camera in normal orientation
Camera rotated 90 to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation
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Changing Settings in the Information Display
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The Command Dial
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The Power Switch
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Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus.
To view the menus, press the G button.
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First Steps
Charge the Battery
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Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.
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Insert the battery as shown at right.
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Detaching the Lens
Vibration Reduction (VR)
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Basic Setup
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Insert a Memory Card
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Removing Memory Cards
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus
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Basic Photography and Playback
Step 1: Turn the Camera On
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Step 2: Select i or j Mode
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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
The Mode Dial
Scene Modes
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Basic Playback
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs
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Guide Mode
The guide menu gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions.
The top level of the guide menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g.
The following operations can be performed while the guide menu is displayed:
Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode
To select a scene (Easy operation> Auto in this example):
More Settings
Select More settings to adjust the following:
View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode
Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode
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More on Photography (All Modes)
Focus Mod e
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Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.
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f3D-tracking (11 points) is not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode.
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Manual Focus
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Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
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Image Size
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Release Mode
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Self-Timer and Remote Modes
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Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
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Using the Built-in Flash
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Flash Mode
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ISO Sensitivity
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Active D-Lighting
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P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture:
Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
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Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
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Mode M (Manual)
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Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
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Exposure
Metering
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Flash Compensation
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White Balance
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Fine-Tuning White Balance
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Copying White Balance from a Photograph
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Picture Controls
Selecting a Picture Control
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Picture Control Settings
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More on Playback
To play photographs back, press the K button.
The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.
Full-Fr ame Play back
Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback.
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Overview Data
Thumbnail Playback
To display images in contact sheets of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button.
Calendar Playback
To view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are displayed.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion
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Deleting Photographs
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
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Slide Shows
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Connections
Before Connecting the Camera
Supplied Software
Supported Operating Systems
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Printing Photographs
Connecting the Printer
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
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Select Start printing and press J to start printing.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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Viewing Photographs on TV
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Menu Guide
Choose a folder for playback:
To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
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Display Mode
Image Review Rotate Tall
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To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings.
The shooting menu contains the following options:
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Auto ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Settings
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Color Space
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Noise Reduction
AF-Assist
Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes.
Built-in Flash
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BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
The setup menu contains the following options:
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Reset Setup Options LCD Brightness
Info Display Format
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Camera in normal orientation
Highlight a background color and press J.
Camera rotated 90 to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation
Auto Info Display
Video Mode Time Zone and Date
Language
Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
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Auto off Timers
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Self-Timer Delay Remote on Duration Beep
Viewfinder Grid
Rangefinder
Viewfinder Options
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When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used.
File Number Sequence
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Choose the roles played by the E/Fn and AE-L/AF-L buttons.
E/Fn Button
Choose the role played by the Fn (E) button.
Buttons
AE-L/AF-L
AE Lock
No Memory Card? Date Imprint
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Date Counter
Naming and Renaming Folders
Active Folder
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Firmware Version
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NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.
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Creating Retouched Copies
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Red-Eye Correction
Trim
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Monochrome
Choose from the following filter effects.
Filter Effects
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Viewing Stop-Motion Movies
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Technical Notes
AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I.
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
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Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M.
Selecting another mode disables the shutter release.
Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses, below.
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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
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CLS-Compatible Flash Units
To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.
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Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3000.
Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3000.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
Other cards have not been tested.
For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Cleaning
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Manual Cleaning
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Defaults can be restored with Reset shooting options (0119).
Memory Card Capac ity
Exposure Program
Troubleshooting
Display
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Shooting (All Modes)
Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Playback
Miscellaneous
Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor.
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Specifications
Nikon D3000 Digital Camera
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Supported Standards
Battery Life
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