Nikon D3000

Does anyone have any insight to this camera? I may be getting a used one from someone and just wondering if it is any good or not? I have only ever had the "regular" old digital camera.

Thanks

 

That's a very good DSLR. Your best bet is to search the reviews on digital camera sites like DPreview.com

J

 

+1 to what Jason said. The kit lens that comes with it is a decent lens and will serve you well taking shots of your aquarium if it is being sold with the camera. A good, study tripod and a remote release are good purchases for the camera.

Read the manual thoroughly and practice using each feature of the camera while reading it. You should be able to download the manual from Nikon's site if it does not come with the camera.

Pictures are real cheap so takes lots of them and and check each one out after you take it so you can learn what the cameras abilities are and what you need to learn. Do not get frustrated if you get confused and have a hard time taking pictures as there is a steep learning curve going from a p&s camera to DSLR.

 

I have that one and I love it I do photography as a side job and the D3000 is what I use on jobs there is a book on it I got it and has a lot of info in it and it helped me out a lot ( Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D3000: Simon Stafford: 9781600596704: Amazon.com: Books )

 

Thanks everyone for your replies so far! I go pick it up tomorrow, pretty excited!