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Getting to know the camera, The camera body – Nikon D3000 User Manual

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Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You
may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the
rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

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Mode dial ...................................4

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Focal plane mark (

E)

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R (information) button.........6

4

E (exposure compensation)

button

N (aperture) button
Flash compensation button

5

Shutter-release button ........ 21

6

Power switch.............................3

7

AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp...................... 40
Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 44

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Infrared receiver

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Body cap

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CPU contacts

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Built-in flash............................42

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M (flash mode) button..........42
Y (flash compensation)

button

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Eyelet for camera strap

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Connector cover

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E (self-timer) button
Fn

(function) button

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Mounting index..................... 12

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Lens release button

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Mirror

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Lens mount

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BS-1 accessory shoe cover

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Accessory shoe (for optional

flash unit)

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VIDEO-OUT connector

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Reset switch

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USB connector