Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera w/VR Lens $$469.95 SHIPPED

Amazon has Nikon D3000 Black 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens for $469.95 with FREE shipping.

Additional promo: Add 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX or 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor zoom lens and get $100 off.

Expires: 11/29/2009
Sales Tax: WA,ND,KS, KY, NY states only

How good is this DSLR ?

how easy it is for somebody coming from P&S ?

Just ordered! Will be selling off my d60

The d3000 is a great beginner DSLR.

Originally Posted by wolf2009

How good is this DSLR ?

how easy it is for somebody coming from P&S ?

Pretty much as entry level, bottom of the barrel you can get.

But it'll be miles ahead of a P&S.

I have to admit, Im interested in this for my GF for x-mas. She's been wanting a DSLR for the past 6 months or so.

Is this even a good value? What does this camera normally retail for?

I would hate to miss out on a good deal, but I also want to make sure I'm getting what she wants, and I don't know a thing about cameras really.

*EDIT* - This is the exact camera she was looking at

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=13241604

there it is on walmart.com with a case and you can get 15% cashback with bing

Very good value for a beginner to DSLRs. It is a very good camera.

Originally Posted by darkhunter139

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=13241604

there it is on walmart.com with a case and you can get 15% cashback with bing

How is this a better deal? I'm pretty sure all 50 states have to pay tax as well!

The D3000 is basically the new D40, except the D40 is 6.1 MP. I've had the D40 for a few years now and love it. I got the D40 with both lenses for about $550 then, so this is a pretty good deal.

Originally Posted by MrSneis

How is this a better deal? I'm pretty sure all 50 states have to pay tax as well!

The link changed it was the D3000 for $499 with a camera bag and DVD. It would be a little cheaper with a camera bag as well (In some states I guess depending on how much tax you had to pay) but the deals gone anyway now.

If you're getting into dslr's, look for cam's that have auto-bracket feature.

Originally Posted by me0w0w

If you're getting into dslr's, look for cam's that have auto-bracket feature.

and whats that? <---noob at slrs

Originally Posted by Menelmarar

Pretty much as entry level, bottom of the barrel you can get.

But it'll be miles ahead of a P&S.

Put a good lens on it in the hands of a professional and it will produce results as good as any high end SLR in most cases.

how is it compare to the canon rebel xs/xsi?

Originally Posted by dutnguye

how is it compare to the canon rebel xs/xsi?

The Rebel has more actual features and more autofocus points, but it also costs more, I believe. Ultimately, you need to try both to see which you like and what your budget is for lenses.

Originally Posted by tvdang7

and whats that? <---noob at slrs

Search for HDR pics on the internet.

it does it automatic for you. for d40 like mines, i'll have to tripod it, and change the exp myself.

I'm a noob, so I'd rather get auto-bracket do it for me, quick and simple.

only thing i dont like about the d3000 is the no live view in the lcd

Originally Posted by jetjaguar

only thing i dont like about the d3000 is the no live view in the lcd

Yes, but to a more serious photographer, live view is not needed or wanted. I would never have use for live view myself.

Originally Posted by jetjaguar

only thing i dont like about the d3000 is the no live view in the lcd

what is live view ?

Originally Posted by wolf2009

what is live view ?

It doesn't display a live view on the camera LCD you have to use the viewfinder (little window you put you're eye up to)