Nikon D3000 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 21 September 2009

Tags: Nikon, Nikon D3000, picture quality, digital SLR, wiki

We like:

Very good kit lens; 10.2-megapixel resolution is perfectly adequate; beginner-friendly

We don't like:

No live view or movie mode; manual adjustments are time-consuming

CNET UK judgement:

While its tech is basic, the Nikon D3000 does the job it was designed for perfectly well. The drawback to all its beginner-friendliness, though, is that the manual controls are relatively hard to get to, which could soon prove frustrating

Full review:

So many camera makers have had so many attempts at producing the perfect digital SLR for beginners that you've got to wonder if Nikon can really add anything new with the D3000. Its specs are pretty conservative, featuring a basic, 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor with no movie mode or live view. But then the D3000 isn't too pricey, at around £430, and that's including Nikon's very decent 18-55mm VR kit lens. Continue Reading...