Review on 📷 Nikon D3000 10.2MP DSLR Camera + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens by Jonathan Cartwright

I'm comparing this to the Canon Rebel XS as I've been playing with the XS a lot lately and also because they share the same target market represent (digital entry-level DSLRs). ). Pros: * Less soft shutter release * Nice roughness on the mode dial * Great rough texture all over the body for a comfortable grip * Has more buttons on the left than the Canon, the latter being more right-handed * Larger, 3-inch LCD screen* More AF points* Quieter AF* You can instantly start zooming and playback from the last picture taken (Canon shows you the picture, but you had to press a button to start zooming, etc.) . * Autoplay "slideshow" of the last series of images you took; I really missed this when using Canon * Viewfinder reticle (Canon didn't have one) * More informative LCD (I like the aperture display) * Clearer written material Cons: * Burst shooting slows things down weirdly. wn after a few shots. Tried disabling Active D-Lighting, didn't help.* Battery doesn't latch like Canon, rattles a bit* Noticed a few hot pixels on a dark background (but honestly, it's hard to zero-tot a sensor Find/ Hotpixels)* Minor but annoying: Nikon left-rounds your shots to "1.0K” instead of true value* Autofocus seems slower* Still some stupid UI decisions, like when I take 2-second self-timer photos want all the time i have to reset it constantly. And sequential file numbering is disabled by default, meaning it resets every time you format a memory card or create a new one. Overall, Nikon impresses with its ergonomics and user interface design, but they're not perfect.* It lacks the standard features of today's DSLRs: the XS has auto exposure bracketing and auto white balance bracketing; the D3000 has neither. Summary: Anyone on a budget or just starting out with DSLR technology and transitioning from point-and-shoot mode will be amazed by the features and image quality. Those looking for a more sophisticated or feature-rich DSLR should look to the pricier (and more expensive) models.