Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

My previous digital camera was a Sony point-n-shoot camera that I used for almost 4 years. The camera helped me get many good photos, but close to my sons first birthday I wanted something better. Got this camera along with 55-200mm lense, and boy am I glad that I did. I have take some amazing photos and my friends and family have really liked it. I have taken some memorable photos my Son and I would have to say that, I would not be able to do that without this camera. Well, I am comparing the camera with my point-n-shoot camera, I guess point-n-shoot cameras have evolved since 2005 but DSLR with replaceable lens will help you take many good pictures. Only thing I did not like about this camera which was not a criteria when I placed this order which you should also consider is the video recording capability. The follow up version of D3000 i.e. D3100 has video recording as well. Also, Time lapse recording is missing.

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When I heard that this was a great camera for starters, I was worried that it would be too basic. No need to worry, it has a lot to offer! This camera is perfect for me. Its a great size and great price. Plus, its packed with useful features. My favorite feature so far is the ability to crop and edit photos and create smaller images from within the camera menu. Im capable of doing it myself on my computer, but I get too busy sometimes. Im sick of having thousands of unedited, unusable photos on my hard drive. This way, I can choose my favorite shots and share them immediately, as well as save a few for more advanced editing if I have the time. The camera does a good job of allowing you to have a range of control. If youre looking for D-SLR picture quality with little to no effort, theres a mode for that. If you want to be in full control, theres a mode for that, too. Plus everything in between. Im very happy so far!

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This is the third Nikon digital camera I have owned, and my first SLR. I have always been impressed by the quality of the Nikon brand, and this camera is no exception. Its easy to use but also comes with many more options than your standard point-and-shoot camera. I was taking amazing photos in no time at all that are of noticeably better than my old Nikon Coolpix. I use a non-glare filter with this camera and havent had any problems with it whatsoever. The biggest adjustment is getting used to using the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to frame your photos, but I find that I really dont miss that feature all that much. The camera is also much bigger to lug around than a point-and-shoot, but thats the price you have to pay for photos that will literally blow you out of the water. I highly recommend this camera as an introduction to SLR photography.

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The camera came in in great condition! I was worried since it is a used camera, but there isn’t anything wrong with it it seems. I am very very happy with this! It also came with everything that the company listed it had and was packaged very securely.

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I got this for my wife for Christmas and she couldnt wait to open it. Litterally. She used the excuse that she want to use it to take pictures christmas morning, but she has taken nearly a thousand pictures since it arrived last week. It is not the latest model with live view on the display, you actually have to look through the viewfinder to know what you are pointed at. This is a plus to me since the screen doesnt stay on all the time and drain the battery as quickly. The camera itself has more options than you can imagine if you have only ever had a point and shoot model. I got the Bag/DVD starter kit with it. The case holds the camera with 18-55 lense perfectly with a room for a few small items. The DVD helps you to figure out all the settings that are available. This camera does not have an internal driver (motor) to power the auto lenses so any additional lenses you purchase need to have their own drivers. This makes them a little more expensive, but at a few hundred dollars each you want to make sure you get the right piece.

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