The Nikon D3000 is the new entry level DSLR from Nikon.

Advertised as the companies cheapest SLR to date, the Nikon D3000 is packed with features and components from the higher level more expensive DSLR cameras.

The Nikon D3000 inherits the 10.2 megapixel CCD Sensor and the threee frames per second continuous shooting rate from the D60 as well as the large LCD and Autofocus tracking system from the D5000 and D90.

The Nikon D3000 is obvisouly targeted towards beginners int he SLR game and even comes with a handy guide to get the most from your new SLR.