D3000 User's Manual
Page 24
X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...Exposure indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ...over 1000 exposures 26 14 Active D-Lighting 64 15 Metering 74 16 AF-area mode 44 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size...
X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...Exposure indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ...over 1000 exposures 26 14 Active D-Lighting 64 15 Metering 74 16 AF-area mode 44 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 34
...AF lenses. 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to A (autofocus; Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not ... motors. Focal length index Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.
...AF lenses. 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to A (autofocus; Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not ... motors. Focal length index Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.
D3000 User's Manual
Page 35
...approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Vibration reduction is disabled while ... the lens and turning the camera on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of camera shake on . Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes...
...approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Vibration reduction is disabled while ... the lens and turning the camera on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of camera shake on . Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 41
... the shutter-release button halfway to accommodate individual differences in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures...
... the shutter-release button halfway to accommodate individual differences in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 46
The camera will appear in focus. I (blinks) Camera unable to focus. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the... in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in Zoom ring Zoom out s Step 4: Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. In-focus indicator Description I ) will select the focus points automatically. Zoom in the ...
The camera will appear in focus. I (blinks) Camera unable to focus. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the... in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in Zoom ring Zoom out s Step 4: Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. In-focus indicator Description I ) will select the focus points automatically. Zoom in the ...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 47
... pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To save battery power when the flash is not in Flash If additional ...lighting is required for a few seconds (the photo will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button ...
... pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To save battery power when the flash is not in Flash If additional ...lighting is required for a few seconds (the photo will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button ...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 59
...button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the information display. Focus... Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button. Highlight the current focus mode in the information...
...button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the information display. Focus... Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button. Highlight the current focus mode in the information...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 60
...For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 48) or use focus lock (0 46) to focus under the conditions... Highlight one of sharply contrasting brightness. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may be released before the in focus. Example: Subject is little or no contrast between...
...For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 48) or use focus lock (0 46) to focus under the conditions... Highlight one of sharply contrasting brightness. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may be released before the in focus. Example: Subject is little or no contrast between...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 61
A Focus Mode Focus mode can also be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 ... illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn the beep speaker on or off. 43 release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be selected from the...
A Focus Mode Focus mode can also be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 ... illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn the beep speaker on or off. 43 release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be selected from the...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 62
z Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display. If shooting information is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display and press J. 44 R button Information display P button 2 Display AF-area mode options. AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button.
z Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display. If shooting information is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display and press J. 44 R button Information display P button 2 Display AF-area mode options. AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button.
D3000 User's Manual
Page 63
... button is pressed halfway. camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. e Auto-area Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the camera. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera...
... button is pressed halfway. camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. e Auto-area Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the camera. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 64
...-release button halfway to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the viewfinder. 46 Press J to recompose the photograph. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to initiate focus. Position the subject in the viewfinder or information display. z Focus point Focus Lock Focus...
...-release button halfway to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the viewfinder. 46 Press J to recompose the photograph. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to initiate focus. Position the subject in the viewfinder or information display. z Focus point Focus Lock Focus...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 65
...will be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (see above). A The AE-L/AF-L Button The Buttons > AE-L/AF-L option in effect. 2 Lock focus. release button. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the AE-L/AF-L button (w) to be taken at the new distance...shoot. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is in the setup menu (0 135) controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button. 47 If the subject moves, focus again at the same focus setting. Focus will remain locked between the camera and the subject while focus lock is...
...will be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (see above). A The AE-L/AF-L Button The Buttons > AE-L/AF-L option in effect. 2 Lock focus. release button. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the AE-L/AF-L button (w) to be taken at the new distance...shoot. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is in the setup menu (0 135) controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button. 47 If the subject moves, focus again at the same focus setting. Focus will remain locked between the camera and the subject while focus lock is...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 67
The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is in focus (the focus point can be selected from the focal... the subject is in front of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the ...
The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is in focus (the focus point can be selected from the focal... the subject is in front of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the ...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 73
...z A Using a Remote Control If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick-response remote mode, the camera can be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Self-Timer and ...Remote Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 167) can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 53).
...z A Using a Remote Control If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick-response remote mode, the camera can be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Self-Timer and ...Remote Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 167) can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 53).
D3000 User's Manual
Page 74
Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of 5 m (16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and ...a beep will begin to start if the camera is unable to single frame or continuous mode, cancelling remote control mode. The timer will automatically return to focus or in ...
Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of 5 m (16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and ...a beep will begin to start if the camera is unable to single frame or continuous mode, cancelling remote control mode. The timer will automatically return to focus or in ...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 89
... by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select "bulb" to M. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by pressing the N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 72). Shutter speed and aperture are exceeded, the... the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. or over 2 EV 71 Aperture is selected by over -exposed at current settings. t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
... by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select "bulb" to M. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by pressing the N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 72). Shutter speed and aperture are exceeded, the... the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. or over 2 EV 71 Aperture is selected by over -exposed at current settings. t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
D3000 User's Manual
Page 91
...-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of "Bulb" is pressed a second time. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down . The shutter will open until the exposure is complete. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release... button. Shooting ends automatically after the shutter-release button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open immediately (quick-response remote) or two seconds after about 30 minutes. ...
...-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of "Bulb" is pressed a second time. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down . The shutter will open until the exposure is complete. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release... button. Shooting ends automatically after the shutter-release button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open immediately (quick-response remote) or two seconds after about 30 minutes. ...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 92
... type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; R button Information display P button 2 Display metering options. with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Ensures that subject will meter center focus point). Method Description Produces natural results in the information display and press...
... type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; R button Information display P button 2 Display metering options. with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Ensures that subject will meter center focus point). Method Description Produces natural results in the information display and press...
D3000 User's Manual
Page 93
...shoot. L Matrix metering will appear in effect. A The Shooting Menu Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Select M Center-weighted or N Spot metering (0 74). A See Also If On is... can not be adjusted without altering the metered value for Buttons > AE lock in the setup menu (0 135), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. Position the subject in effect, an AE-L indicator...
...shoot. L Matrix metering will appear in effect. A The Shooting Menu Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Select M Center-weighted or N Spot metering (0 74). A See Also If On is... can not be adjusted without altering the metered value for Buttons > AE lock in the setup menu (0 135), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. Position the subject in effect, an AE-L indicator...
