Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Accessory Kit

by Nikon

Product Details

• ASIN: B002MXPOYK
• Item model number: K-43350-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,507 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2009

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens
♦ 2) Transcend 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card
♦ 3) Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 4) Nikon Compact Digital SLR System Case
♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 6) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit
♦ 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 9) Nikon School DVD: Fast, Fun & Easy IV

The 10.2-megapixel Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera enables users to capture stunning images with superior performance. Features include a 3.0-inch monitor, Active D-Lighting, 23 Scene Modes, In-Camera retouch image editing, shooting as fast as 3 FPS, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600, built-in sensor cleaning, 11-point AF System and much more.

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens with a 3x focal zoom range and Vibration Reduction.

Take more high-resolution pictures with this 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.

Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Protect your valuable photography equipment with this sturdy, water-repellant carrying case from Nikon.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

Learn more about photography principles and go beyond the basics of your camera with this easy-to-understand training DVD featuring Nikon DSLRs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware!, March 6, 2010

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E. Olson (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Accessory Kit (Electronics)

The Nikon D3000 is an incredible product and I would buy it again in a flash! But not from Cameta Camera. Buyers deciding between buying the parts of the bundle should be aware of exactly what the bundle contains.

The product title indicates "EN-EL9a Battery" is included. The product description indicates "All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories". The technical details say "Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack". "EN-EL9a" is a Nikon brand product code, and the product retails for $40+ on Amazon.com.

BUT...the actual product shipped by Cameta Camera is "ACD-273 REPLACEMENT FOR NIKON EN-EL9/EN-EL9a", an aftermarket battery valued at a small fraction of the Nikon battery.

I would never have purchased this bundle had I known it came with an aftermarket battery with far less value. In fact I reviewed the product information carefully and confirmed that it was a Nikon EN-EL9a battery before placing my order. Cameta offered a feeble refund of $3, which I rejected because it wasn't worth my time. Customer service was poor. I am regretful for ordering this bundle, as I could have gotten better value and better service by buying the Nikon D3000 elsewhere.

The camera bag is Nikon-branded and high quality. It is on the large side and more suitable for use with 2-3 lenses than with just one. I would recommend a smaller bag if you're just using one lens.

The DVDs are also Nikon-branded and they are great. These are a great way to get started and I recommend them highly. You can buy them separately here: Nikon School DVD, Fast Fun and Easy IV: Great Digital SLR Pictures - Featuring the Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera, Nikon School DVD - Understanding Digital Photography

The cleaning kit is just a set of low-quality plastic pieces that I am not likely to use.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Great Seller, October 1, 2009

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Joshua Bolio "josh" (MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Accessory Kit (Electronics)

The Nikon D3000 is a great addition to the Nikon family. I bought this camera as a gift for my girlfriend who is really getting into photography. This was her first DSLR and she couldn't be more happy with it. The Guide function, which is new feature that debuted with this camera, is great. It really makes the transition from point and shoot to DSLR much smoother. The pictures look fantastic, even when viewing them full size on my computer they look nearly flawless.

Cameta Camera is a great seller as well. I am sometimes hesitant about going with 3rd party sellers, but they were great. First the package deals cant be beat, the whole kit for under 600 is a steal when you consider that most other retailers are charging $599 for the camera alone. It came with everything she needed which was great because she was able to start using it the day we got it in the mail. Shipping was fast, I got it in less than a week. I would highly recommend buying this camera and if you do, you cant go wrong with this seller.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good camera, December 3, 2009

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Grace King "artist in practice" (MCDONOUGH, GA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Accessory Kit (Electronics)

I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I'm not disappointed in it. The photo quality is excellent. The automatic features are very handy and the manual override capability is very good. I have been a little discouraged by two things; one, the 'info' button is very close to the shutter-release button and several times I've pressed the wrong one and missed a shot, two, although the lens that came with the camera is very nice I will definitely need a more powerful zoom lens.
So, overall, I would recommend this camera. I will purchase the 200mm zoom lens and eventually get used to avoiding the 'info' button when I want to press the shutter-release.