Is the Nikon D3000 still a strong camera in 2024? Watch this before you buy one!
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2024
- Is it still a capable camera? YES. Is it good for sports? It's alright. Is it good for portraits? YES! Is it still good in 2024? Hell YES. The D3000 is still a amazing camera for someone that wants to get their feet wet in photography. Especially if you're on a budget.
Quick specs about the D3000
+ 10mp CCD crop sensor
+ 3" LCD screen
+ 11 AF points
+ ISO ranges 100-1600
+ 3 fps
+ 1 SD card slot
Here's where you can buy the stuff I suggested:
Nikon D3000: amzn.to/42zK4JI
Nikon 35mm F/1.8G DX: amzn.to/2vYlW8f
Nikon 50mm F/1.8: amzn.to/2SNR2bO
Tamron 17-50 F/2.8: amzn.to/49qxhw1
Memory Card: amzn.to/42D8x0J
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My camera equipment:
Nikon Z6 with FTZ adapter + 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/356UmmK
Nikon Z50 - amzn.to/2SjG26n
Nikon Z 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/2yIhT1l
Mic: amzn.to/2VaW7wr
Lighting used: Yongnuo YN360 - amzn.to/2Pe7IqW
Memory Card: amzn.to/2T1N7Hn
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So crazy the timing on this video haha! I just recently sold my D3000 after buying it back in 22'. Was my first real DSLR and helped me learn so much as a beginner!
Nice!! Glad to know you it served you well during your photography journey!
Hehe I wish I bought it from you
I have D3000 and never really learned how to use it. Thought it was too old for 2024, but i was wrong. Thanks for your video. It has refreshed my memory and taught me a lot!
Glad this video helped! The DSLRs are never too old :) Get a decent lens on it and you can produce some very high quality images. :)
I got my D3000 over ten years ago and I never moved to another model. I just love it. It works perfectly for me. Thank you for sharing this video 🙌🏼
Great to hear!
A good and thoughtful review. Thanks.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just bought a D3000. Friday I bought my Wife a Canon rebel 550D. Different style cameras and we are both so excited to shoot photos together everywhere we go.
Nice!! Enjoy! Those are both incredible cameras to learn and have fun with.
What lens?
Hey got my D3000 as a gift from my best friend. I love to take pictures of nature and I’m a rookie in the field so I love tips you gave. I will definitely use all this advice and watch some more videos. Thank you.
Nice! It's a great camera to learn with. Have FUN with it. Don't let other high-ego photographers tell you that you have an "old" camera because the best camera you have, is the one in your hands. Glad this video helped.
I’ve been gifted a D3000 by mom recently because I’ve been doing film photography. Unfortunately since my film camera was my Grandma’s, it wasn’t used a lot and sat a lot. So that camera was bound to fail and break which it did. I was devastated when it broke but then I started using my D3000. To take away the sadness from my film camera breaking. And this gave me new insight on how capable this camera is. I have taken some good photos with it but with auto-mode. Now seeing how much freedom manual mode has I’ll be able to develop my own style of photography. Thank you!
Very nice! Thank you for sharing your photography journey. Glad the D3000 helped you. It's definitely a very capable camera.
Thank you very much for this video. I’m seriously considering this camera as an “upgrade” from my Lumix LX5 compact camera. I’m glad to know that old tech doesn’t have to be useless anymore.
You're welcome! A decent lens will definitely improve image quality too. I always tell folks that if you have a good lens (depending on what your budget is), you will see image quality improve. This goes for any old DSLR too!
Nice, comprehensive, and easy guide into photography . Well done 👏 ❤ Personally I would prefer any Nikon with an AF screw, so it doesn't limit lens choice. eg. D90, D200,...
Thank you! And yes, totally agree. I loove using my DSLRs with the AF screw so I can utilize the AF-D lenses.
Thank you for the great information. I found a used D3000 on FB Marketplace for $75 and this me make the decision to try and purchase. I am just starting out and don’t have a ton of money to get started.
I hope the video helped. The D3000 still holds up today and with a decent lens, you can get images from it. Have fun with it. And learn as much as you can with it. Don't let other photographers tell you that you NEED a new camera. Learn photography basics, like composition and lighting and most importantly, HAVE FUN. There is no "wrong way" to capture images.
It definitely helped. I am now trying to find one. The guy I was going to buy it from, stopped communicating and sold it to someone else. Very disappointed. Hoping to find another one that is a great deal. Thank you for the very informative video.
Omg this was so informative. I just bought a used d3000 because I wanted to get into nature/wildlife photography for fun! I was so confused with the psam thing and exposure, all my photos of the sky show up with the clouds blinking black and I wondered why 😂😂 I’m definitely going to play around with the settings! Thanks!! 😊
You're welcome and I'm glad this video helped!
I just got this from a second hand store, while i have some knowledge about the very very basic i get it because it maybe will help me to learn the basic concepts of photography. However it already have a 18-55 lens. Maybe i will look for more lens to take another photos like the moon, and thinks like that. But for start, i think it really worth it. Thank you for you video, it's very helpfull!
Thank you for sharing your experiences. And I'm glad the video was helpful!
i have a D5600 & 7500 and i've started using this one again the only real let down for me is you can't set it to release priority which can be annoying if it can't lock focus and refuses take the picture. Also a really good feature is you can set it to back button focusing. i've used this camera several times shooting theatre because one of my cameras was broken and did great even with very little light and the focus assist light turned off(which i do with every camera) 70-200mm 2.8 sigma(set to f4) on it worked beautifully,the grain isn't a problem imo i don't use noise reduction a good exposure and adjusting your black in post in raw images does the trick for me .really good starter camera and the kit lens is also great (and light)
Nice!! Glad to know you're still using yours. Thanks for sharing!
Great video!!! I’ve had one of these for 12 years or so. I mainly use it for family parties and I struggle taking pictures of people on the dance floor for example, where it’s kind of dark and disco lights moving around. What settings would you recommend for this kind of scenario? What happens is that it “refuses” to take the picture if it’s too dark I guess. I have everything set to auto 😅
There are some factors. The camera won't take a picture if it's "sensing" the environment is too dark. Too dark = blurry images and that can be unsatisfying to the user. So, you will have to either turn on flash or understand different camera settings and autofocus modes to really capture those moments on the dance floor.
hello what external flash would you suggest for the Nikon d3000? im thinking an automatic flash
thanks bro
You're saving me a lot of money 😂 I also discounted this as someone still not experienced with photography (coming from film). My sister told me to use my dad's D3000, but I was all "no, I need something better"... Well, you and my sister both proved me wrong! I was more interested in lenses than camera bodies anyway, so I'll look up your recs!
Haha! Nice! Glad I can help. I'm always a proponent of getting cheaper DSLRs and lenses, especially when the latest and greatest cameras and lenses are just far too much for some people's budgets.
Novice birder and photographer thank you for sharing this inspiring information
Great! You're welcome!
I have this camera and just dusted it off from 2015 what is the lenses I need for it ?
Is the Pentax K1 any good? Someone's selling one with two lenses (Base lens, and tamron a17 70-300mm) for $200
I'll always be keeping my D3000. Was my first ever DSLR and a gift from my mum. At the time it was the newest entry level they did and it cost about £400 I believe. I've changed all my lenses to AF-S but also FX so that they can all interchange between my D3000 and D3S. I use the D3000 these days mainly to take advantage of the crop factor when I want to get a closer view of a subject far away, but that's not to say that there isn't something special about the image that it's CCD sensor produces. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the D3S CMOS seems almost a little flatter or something? Less character comparatively maybe?
Totally agree with you about the images from the CCD sensor. There's just something that gives those images a "unique" characteristic. :) Thank you for sharing! Appreciate it.
How can you transfer pictures into your phone
Thank you very much. I have a nikon d3000 camera, but now it's 15 years old in 2024 so I'm afraid the photo quality is bad. After watching your video, I'm thinking about learning photography from this Nikon D300 camera
Glad I could help! It's still an awesome camera to learn with. Have fun with it.
I still have mine got mine back in high school! not sure what I am going to do with it being I picked up a D7100. maybe a backup? its been good but like you said low light is not a strong point for this camera.
It's a good backup. Definitely not up to the D7100 standards but its a good backup.
My style is family portrait and family photos in general what is the best lenses for that ?
There really isn't "the best" lens since it really depends on your style of photography. So, it's really hard to say, especially if I don't know what your budget is as well. But a good lens to start out with would be a Sigma or Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 lens.
just got one for 15 bucks with slightly damaged lens. Thanks for the education, i am ready now. I think
For $15, that's an AMAZING purchase. Have fun with it!
Planning to buy one. But is there a setting timer for the camera to take a groupic
Yes there is :)
I have a question?
How can I see the picture on the screen before taking a photo without looking through the viewfinder
The D3000 does not have live view. You will not be able to see view what you're looking at on the lcd screen before taking a photo.
DSLR's FOREVER!!! I still shoot with my D60 =)
Haha! They are forever in my book as well. Glad to know you're still using the D60!
I just pulled my d3000 that I bought 12 years ago… looking to shoot baseball games for my son - what zoom lens would you recommend?
I would recommend the 70-300 VR. There are 2 versions, get the first version. It's not too bad for the price.
I have D3000 mmm it's still good one and I love pictures off this camera ❤❤ bcs I'm photography too
Thanks for sharing!
Welcome tell me what about Nikon d80
Hello just a quick question, what SD card is compatible for the Nikon D3000? Does SanDisk Ultra 32 GB 90 mb/s works?
I just tried Sandisk 64gb card and it does not work. I tried my SanDisk Ultra 16gb and it works perfectly fine on my D3000.
@@BoostLeekdMedia Do you think a 32 gb card will work?
What editing software do you use when importing the photos?
I'm using Adobe Photoshop for editing.
What lens would you recommend for bird photography for the D3000?
Depends on your budget
high budget: Nikon's 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
lower budget: a used 55-300 VR
I just bought mine and I'm going to take a million pictures
Have fun!
I'm torn on this video. The D3000 was my first "real" camera and I still have it today. While it's very capable, I also have a D40 and find that it's better. Even though the D40 is older, simpler and only 6mp, it handles higher ISO and white balance much better. This results in much better picture quality. Either way, these cameras from the 2007-2013 era were (and still are) awesome! They continue to prove that even with lower ISO and megapixels, great results can still be produced.
Yes, I've heard that as well between the D40 and D3000. And the D40 is 'older' too. Just goes to show the D40 still hangs with the "newer" cameras if you know what you're doing. Thanks for sharing your experiences with those cameras.
Hello everyone, I have two D3000, I bought them because they were so cheap and they give me really good pictures.
Thanks for sharing!
I bought mine on ebay and it looks brand new. Came with a lens and case. Im building up my lenses and accessories to it. Its a really good camera and even if i ever upgrade im keeping the entire set. Dont be concerned with the age, only how functional.
Im curious does anyone know what the furthest zoom lens is that will fit this camera.?
Thanks for sharing your experiences with it and 100% agree with you. Nikon's 200-500 will work with it if that's what you mean by 'furthest zoom lens'.
@@BoostLeekdMediathank you. Yes i mean the best zoom lens that i can zoom the furthest with lol its next on my list. Would love to have the entire list of lenses that fit this camera so i can make sure its all complete. Will be watching and rewatching you ❤
Which sd cards can I use for this camera how can I tell?
You can view the manual but I have used the Sandisk 8gb card with no issues :)
how do you rate its ccd sensor, is it the same as compared to d200/d60/d80? thx
btw i'm using a d70s rightnow, n i love it even with its low resolution ccd sensor
oh! The D70s is a very fine camera. I think it's good but there's just something about the colors from the D200/D60/D80 that makes the image "look" better compared to the D3000. The D3000's colors are good but I would still even prefer my D40. That's just me though.
@@absurdfool if i'm not mistaken it inherited the sensor and AF module from the D200
Would you recommend the d3300 in 2024? I just found one in an auction shop and if no, which could you reccomend me?
If the D3300 is in good shape, it's a good camera to start out with. Especially if you're brand new to photography and you want a camera to learn with.
@@BoostLeekdMedia And if I choose to get a CCD sensor cam (like the d200 or the d80) will it be a good camera? And which zoom lens is the best?
Do you think a Nikon d5600 is great for vlogging?
I think it is! Especially with the articulating screen.
i own the camera and have used it as recently as oct 2023 to a trip to lisbon and canary islands. great pictures outside, BUT just horrible inside. for example is i am in a dark church my iphone takes GREAT pics without even trying or adjusting, the iphone just makes it happen. Why cant the nikon do this? I dont want to have to switch around 10 different functions, just to have to remember to switch back when i get back outside. can anyone help with this?
It's the automatic settings and adjustments the iphone has. The Nikon can do it but you have to manually adjust certain settings. That is the downside with modern cameras, especially if you're looking for immediate results, the learning curve.
Once you understand the camera settings, the D3000 obliterates the iPhone in terms of image quality. BUT, if you need the image immediately, the iphone is good.
@@BoostLeekdMedia yeah i see your point. the thing is is sucks to put these settings on the nikon to take a certain picture, THEN you have to set it all back to take a different picture. too much hassle when im traveling and want to take quick pics inside/outside
can it be used with camlink and apps like OBS?
Ive never tried it. The D3000 does not have any video recording capabilities. It will not do any video recording.
@@BoostLeekdMediagot it! thank you!
I have a D300. Got it from a friend for free. I have no clue as to what it’s capable of. Help…
It's a very capable camera! Make sure the battery is charged up. Turn it on, put it in either AUTO mode or GUIDE mode and have fun with it. It's an excellent camera to learn with.
Don't let others persuade you to 'buy a better camera'. You have yourself a great camera to play and learn with :) Have fun with it.
And I have nikkon d80 how is good that or
The D80 still holds up VERY well. I just recently used it and I really do enjoy the colors from it. Attach a good lens on it and it produce very nice colors.
How can you transfer the pictures from your camera to your phone?
Only way I do it is I transfer the images from the camera to my laptop/computer then transfer those images to my Google Drive or any online image storage and download the images onto my phone.
Unfortunately, the D3000 does not have Bluetooth built into it.
How many and what lens do you have for it?
Every lens I have reviewed on my channel are the lenses I have for my D3000 :)
@@BoostLeekdMedia awesome. I just bought a d3000 from a coworker that came with the 18-55mm and a 55-200mm. I’m looking at getting a sigma 50-500 mm so I can get a little better photos at distance. The 200 does better than I expected and I’m just starting out so I’m trying to learn as much as possible.
Hi! What lenses would you recommend for more
Portraits/ wedding photography? I don’t typically shoot far away landscape etc. I want to get a good lens to start off with then eventually down the road I’ll upgrade my camera.
@@CarissaBarnes-uc8ob depends on your budget. For weddings, I think a great start would be the Nikon 17-55 F/2.8. I always have a second camera body for weddings so I'm not constantly switching lenses since time is very important depending on the situation youre in during the wedding.
I would also take a look at the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 lens and the Sigma 50-100 F1.8
Can you vlog with it?
Unfortunately, you can not. It does not have any video recording.
I just brought one with 1855lens for 80 dollors . waiting for the express delivery
Nice! That's a pretty good deal!
Bought one yesterday (it’s shipped) for $74 after tax
Nice!! Thanks for sharing. You got it for a pretty sweet deal!
@@BoostLeekdMedia np, I’m looking forward to it!
It was an auction. No signs of damage but it was a photographers gear so it saw some use.
Can this video record?...make movies with?
It does not have video recording.
Somebody just gave me one of these
It's still a very nice camera to play with.
I bought this camera back when it was new 15 years ago and never did anything with it , I want to get into using it more, so far just one shot of my cat hahahaha
I was in the same boat with my first DSLR too! Best way to learn it is to use it EVERY where you go. Have fun with it :)
@BoostLeekdMedia so I showed your video to my wife and it got me permission to buy one of the lenses you suggested, I ordered the 17-50 f2.8 it will be here just in time for our vacation 😎
Is this good for videos
Unfortunately, the D3000 does not have video recording. It will not record videos.
me using d80 in 2024
The D80 is a classic! :D
How can you transfer pictures into your phone