Nikon D3000 user Thread
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Hey guys, I'm a Nikon fan and been saving up to get myself a D3000 (initially wanted a D60 but apparently its out of production) ^^
Apparently, my friend is also saving up to buy it the same time as me but she's a Sony fan so I listed out the specs between an A330 and the D3000 I wanted. And so far I think Sony's A330 has better functions which is making me think twice about getting a D3000
Apart from the similarities, Sony has bracketing, live view, image stabilizer as well as auto focus which I do not see in the D3000. Which is all good for a newbie (esp AF and stabilizer) And its cheaper than the D3000, gahhhh!
I still want a Nikon though, what say you guys?
Apparently, my friend is also saving up to buy it the same time as me but she's a Sony fan so I listed out the specs between an A330 and the D3000 I wanted. And so far I think Sony's A330 has better functions which is making me think twice about getting a D3000
Apart from the similarities, Sony has bracketing, live view, image stabilizer as well as auto focus which I do not see in the D3000. Which is all good for a newbie (esp AF and stabilizer) And its cheaper than the D3000, gahhhh!
I still want a Nikon though, what say you guys?
The D3000 doesn't have an in-built auto-focus motor in the body. So it can only auto-focus if the lens has a built-in focus motor. Likewise, the D3000 doesn't have a in-built image-stabilizer in the body; the lens must have a built-in image stabilization. The good side of it is that the 18-55mm lens provided in the D3000 kit both the focusing motor and image-stabilization (VR) capabilities.
If price is a concern, the Sony A330 is likely to save u more money in the long run, especially if you intend to buy more lenses. Cos lenses with image-stabilization and focus motor is normally more expensive.
If price is a concern, the Sony A330 is likely to save u more money in the long run, especially if you intend to buy more lenses. Cos lenses with image-stabilization and focus motor is normally more expensive.
I congrated you bought a Nikon D3000. And enjoy yourself. You must take care of your sister/brother as Nikon D3000.
Hi noobie here too...torn ntwn D3000 and Sony A230/330. How much and where u got ur D3000?
Does AF motor and Image Stab impt for newbie like me? Sony have both at cheaper price tag but D3000 more expensive but lack both features....sigh...heeelpppp!!!
Hi,
1.When the lighting is too dark, I am not able to activate the shutter flap when I depress. The shutterflaps will only activate when I can get the beep confirmation from the auto focus. Is there any way to overcome this? Especially those shots which I would like to take in total darkness. The camera does not allow me to take it.....
Thanks.
1.When the lighting is too dark, I am not able to activate the shutter flap when I depress. The shutterflaps will only activate when I can get the beep confirmation from the auto focus. Is there any way to overcome this? Especially those shots which I would like to take in total darkness. The camera does not allow me to take it.....
Thanks.
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Set to manual focus mode then you won't have this problem.
pokeke, vancula, you lucky... 830 is a steal.
isumairu, lens can get through Buy and Sell. Got my 55-200 2nd hand for 280. But for my 35mm, I got first hand through Cathay Photo. Not bad price at 365... considering it was out of stock everywhere else. And those letting go on Buy and Sell was about 350-360 range.
isumairu, lens can get through Buy and Sell. Got my 55-200 2nd hand for 280. But for my 35mm, I got first hand through Cathay Photo. Not bad price at 365... considering it was out of stock everywhere else. And those letting go on Buy and Sell was about 350-360 range.
Use torchlight shine at the subject :bsmilie:
Welcome Isumairu, pokeke, vancula and all the other new users ;D shall we have an outing?
Irvine
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switch it to manual focus and u can take pics again, altho it's a bit of a hassle to manually focus
Newbies2010
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Hi All,
Im a Newbie too.
What are the lens compatible for D3000??
Thanks
Im a Newbie too.
What are the lens compatible for D3000??
Thanks
Irvine
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Hi n welcome
n to answer ur question...
All the lenses which have "AF-S" in their names will work on d3000.. since d3000 does not have a built-in AF motor, so other AF lenses wouldn't work
Newbies2010
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Thanks Irvin.
Care to post photos taken by D3000 & setting of it???
Care to post photos taken by D3000 & setting of it???
Hi n welcome
n to answer ur question...
All the lenses which have "AF-S" in their names will work on d3000.. since d3000 does not have a built-in AF motor, so other AF lenses wouldn't work
The lenses will still work, but the autofocus will not. :bsmilie: Just have to manual focus.
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