Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens) Reviews

Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens)

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  • Nikon D3000 Digital Camera Review - Love this Camera

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 15, 2010
    Pros: easy to figure out, takes amazing pictures with no experience
    Cons: none

    Summary: Why I decided to purchase a Nikon D3000I had a 35mm slr camera that I used to use about 30yrs ago. I had wanted a digital one but they were always so expensive. Recently the prices came down so I decided to take the plunge. I started looking ... read more

  • A very good camera to start practicing photography

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 30, 2013
    Pros: Easy to use, light, good lens, very long last battery
    Cons: prie could be lower, it's not a professional camera

    Summary: This Nikon Reflex camera is very good if you want to practice before entering the world of photograpy. It's very easy to use, thanks to the istruction within, and allows everyone to discover the world of colours and beauty that is in photos thanks to ... read more

  • Worked great at first...

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 4, 2013
    Pros: Great quaility photos when working, easy to use, not too heavy
    Cons: Broken after a while when not even used too much

    Summary: I bought this camera to get better shots of my kids. I am no photographer so I read the booklet that it came with, watched all kinds of videos and such online to get a better understanding of the camera and how to use it. I got the hang of all the bells ... read more

  • Awesome Entry Level DSLR

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 31, 2013
    Pros: Great for begginers to advanced
    Fast auto-focus
    Extremely accurate light metering
    Long battery life
    Cons: Slow in low light
    Noisy low light images
    No live view of subjects

    Summary: I have been using the D3000 for over 2 years now as a wedding and portrait photographer.  I bought this model when I was just starting out at the professional level.  Since all of my prior experience was with Nikon film cameras, I knew I wanted ... read more

  • Excellent camera!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 6, 2013
    Pros: Crystal clear picture, fast shutter speed, easy to handle, great price!
    Cons: Doesn't have video option

    Summary: After using my parents' Canon (I can't remember the model no.) for several years while trying to start up an amateur photography business, I wasn't sure if I would like switching to Nikon. However, I am SO glad that I did! My husband bought a D3000 for ... read more

  • Great starter camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 20, 2012
    Pros: It's very easy to use and very nice quality photos.
    Cons: Sometimes it's hard to focus on certain objects but it usually isn't a problem.

    Summary: The Nikon D3000 is excellent for a beginner and is very user friendly. I bought it as my first DSLR and it has worked wonders. It's not complicated to use and once you play around with the settings you can create awesome pictures. It's very light ... read more

  • best camera for the price

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 13, 2012
    Pros: Great pics, easy to use and looks great
    Cons: a little big , no lcd view only view finder

    Summary: This camera is great right out of the box. I have been buying digital cameras for about 12 years now. I can tell you you will not be disapointed at all if you buy this camera.  This camera is very easy to use and has great still shots. you can hook ... read more

  • GREAT BEGINNERS DSLR!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 5, 2012
    Pros: Ease of use, quality, value
    Cons: Battery life of stock battery pack, lens

    Summary: This is a great camera! I bought it right before a scenic trip, and it took amazing pictures! It is great for anyone learning how to use a DSLR camera! I loved how easy it was to use this product! The Nikon D3000 is a great camera for beginner to an ... read more

  • A Very Good Camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 16, 2011
    Pros: Amazing photos
    Vibrant color
    Can zoom
    Action shots
    Many options 
    Cons: High price
    No live screen
    Poor instructions
    Not a great lens

    Summary: I am by no means a professional photographer, but this camera made me feel like I was one. The camera takes amazing photos, and almost no experience is needed. The Nikon D3000 camera has amazing zoom, and great focus. I took pictures at a very active ... read more

  • Great camera for beginners!!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 8, 2011
    Pros: Light weight, easy to use, great pictures, fun to learn all of the settings.
    Cons: There are so many setting in the menu.

    Summary: I am an armature photographer and decided to buy a nice camera for traveling.  I decided to go with the Nikon D3000 instead of the Canon because I liked the feel of the camera much more. The camera functions seem to fit a person’s hand much ... read more

  • Very good camera.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 31, 2011
    Pros: Easy to use. Clear and understandable.
    Cons: Settings can get a little confusing at times. Needs a better lens. 

    Summary: I bought this camera because I was told it be a great camera for first time users. I really like this camera but I could use a better lens. The Nikon D 3000 is a good camera. The body is very easy to learn to use and doesn't take to long to understand. ... read more

  • The Nikon D3000 Digital Camera: A Good Starter Camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 7, 2011
    Pros: It takes great quality photos. Very easy to use. Good built in settings.
    Cons: It has a high price. It has no live screen. Weak instructions.

    Summary:      I just recently purchased the Nikon D3000 Digital Camera two months ago online for $400.00. I have always bought the one and done cameras but I really never liked the picture quality. My dad is an advanced photographer ... read more

  • Express Customer Reviews

  • Great camera, beautiful pictures

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Jan 31, 2013
    Pros: clear pictures 
    not blurry
    Good battery
    Cons: Bulky
    hard to carry places 

    Summary: I'm not a photographer or anything, but I absolutely love my Nikon D3000. It takes clear, beautiful photos and they aren't really ever blurry. It's easy to use and easy to import the pictures onto your computer. The only problem is that I can't carry it

  • First DSLR

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jan 24, 2012
    Pros: Zoom, focus, easy basic operations, quality
    Cons: Difficult to learn how to operate if not familiar with DSLR cameras

    Summary: The Nikon D3000, which I received over a year ago, is the first DSLR camera I have ever owned.  I wanted it because I was interested in photo journalism, but I now use it for concerts and every day life.  I have had an amazing experience with

  • Amazing Camera

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jul 7, 2011
    Pros: Nikon. One of the top camera brands out there.

    You can change the lens
    Cons: None that I have found,
    it's a big camera though...

    Sort of heavy, but durable.

    Summary: With the different kinds of cameras, I would most definitely choose the Nikon D3000 if you are into photography of any sort. I'm a highschool senior that does freelance work for a company and this is the camera that I bought and I'm very excited about

  • Great Starter SLR

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Oct 3, 2010
    Pros: Easy navigation
    Great quality photo's
    Learning guides built into the camera
    Professional
    Cons: None.

    Summary: This is a great starter camera. This is my first DSLR and I couldn't be happier. I bought this camera because I wanted to take beautiful professional style photos with basically no experience. The camera's features are easy to navigate and informative.

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