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Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G AF S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens and 55 200mm DX Zoom Lens with 8GB Card EN EL9a Battery Nikon Gadget Bag Accessory Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens
♦ 2) Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G DX Zoom-NIKKOR Lens
♦ 3) Transcend 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card
♦ 4) Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 5) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 6) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 7) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit
♦ 9) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software

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 VR Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range. The Vibration

Reduction (VR) system allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions.

The 55-200mm lens is a ultra-compact with a compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor that enables high speed auto focusing and super-quiet operation. The Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare, and two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements.

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

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

Made from durable Cordura Nylon, this multi-compartment, Nikon-brand case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best gift given this year
Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves it. I don’t think he has taken any “bad” photos. Love the extras. Came with everything he needed.

5 Stars Great Camera so happy I chose this one
I have been checking around to find an SLR that I could upgrade to from the ordinary cameras they have out there. I have been using the Sony cybershot which I do love and it is great for basic photography but I wanted one that I could do more with and with this camera you can do so much. I would not have thought to pick up all of the items that come with this package and the carry case is much better than I would have expected it to be with this price. I have only used this a few times but the pictures are beautiful, crisp and clear. I would definately recommend this camera.

4 Stars Great camera for the price and easy to use
This is by far the easiest SLR digital camera I have ever used. The manual was easy to understand and I started shooting pictures without any problems. So far, I have only taken pictures indoor with natural day light and with the built-in flash in AUTO setting as well as manual settings. While the pictures taken with the built-in flash were acceptable, they came out a little dark when in AUTO mode. When in manual mode, making adjustments to the f-stops, and other features take some getting used to. While the quality is much better when you can find the correct combinations, but it was trail and error. I borrowed my son-in-law’s Nikon flash unit and the pictures were much better using the AUTO setting. One feature I like is how light the camera is even when fitted with the longer lense. All-in-all, this is a vey good starter SLR digital camera.

5 Stars Great entry level SLR
If you’re an amateur photographer looking for a camera to start shooting, this is your best choice.

Nikon has made this model the easiest to use. I don’t use the guide mode much but if you don’t know anything about SLRs you can learn a lot from this camera.

Pros:

.Rugged feeling

.Lots of shooting tips

.Retouch and review modes very useful

.Very nice photo quality overall

Cons:

.No auto-bracketing

.Custom white balance’s not too easy to set up.

.No live view

Overall this is a great product. It lacks some features that as a professional might make your job easier but except for the auto bracketing that I missed, you can live with the other stuff with no problem.

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Nikon 55 200mm f 4 5 6G ED IF AF S DX VR Vibration Reduction Zoom Nikkor Lens 52mm UV Glass Filter Accessory Kit for D40 D60 D90 D200 D300 D300s D3000 D5000 Digital SLR Cameras

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
♦ 2) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter
♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit
♦ 4) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap

This 3.6x zoom features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action. Vibration Reduction reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than without VR. An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.

This Vivitar UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters block out unwanted ultraviolet light and prevents the UV “fogging/haze” effect”, which can result in inaccurate color and lower the apparent sharpness. This filter is also ideal for protecting your valuable lens from scratches and dust, and it can be kept on the lens at all times. Perfect for digital, video and photo.

Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you’ll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Awesome!
Product was shipped well and rec’d in excellent condition. It was exactly what I wanted. And the price was good.

5 Stars Nikon 55-200 VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
I just got this as a gift yesterday and I am very pleased with it. The pictures are crisp and clear and the closeups from distant shots are impressive. I would like to test it out more but for now I am impressed with it.

4 Stars Love the lens
I bought this item after reviewing previous ratings and a LOT of research as I was concerned about the budget. Initially my plan was to buy the 70-300 mm Non VR lens. It was within my budget and was thinking 300mm would help me to cover more distance.

But after reading reviews and comparisons I chose 55-200mm VR.

Reasons:

1. VR helps me a lot as I am interested in taking Sunset/Sunrise and do not have a dedicated external flash.

2.100mm doesn’t make big difference. Read a quote by Ansel Adams “Best wide-angle lens? ‘Two steps backward’ and ‘look for the ah-ha’” mentioned in Kenrockwell page.

So thought, for 300mm I need to move forward few steps, ha ha.

3. Have Nikon D40 so wanted a lens which works in AF mode. 70-300mm doesn’t.

So bought in Oct, love this and its awesome. Except the add-ons, they are not very good quality materials. But this deal is cheaper than the lens in other sites.

Thanks for people who wrote the reviews….

BTW, the lens makes some noises while auto focusing and (releasing shutter if VR is on), and its normal.

5 Stars G.K.Babu’s Review
As described Lens quality and price is superb. Item is in excellent condition. Recommended Seller. Thanks.

5 Stars No Brainer Sports Action
I bought this lens based on several recommendations about the quality of the images you can get with it. In particular, the lightness of the lens is a major factor. I recently bought the Nikon D90 I use this lens on and the combination is very easy to hold for long periods and to shoot sports with. All the pictures I took with reasonable light levels were super sharp. I used it to shoot pictures of my grandson playing football and even caught a sequence of shots where I zoomed between shots (1 second apart or so) as he scored almost right in front of me. All the shots at 200mm were excellent after discounting my sometimes poor selection of where to point the lens. The VR clearly was working as I was hand-holding for all my shots,

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Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G AF S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card EN EL9a Battery Nikon Gadget Bag Nikon School DVDs Accessory Kit

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 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
♦ Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 9) Nikon School DVD: Fast, Fun & Easy IV
♦ 10) Nikon School DVD: Understanding Digital Photography

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.

This multi-compartment, Nikon-brand case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

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 these easy-to-understand training DVDs featuring Nikon DSLRs.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Super Sweet Camera!
Love this camera, just got it for Christmas and was able to use it right away without any problems. It’s our first SLR camera, and we like it a lot! Great investment!!

5 Stars LOVE my new Nikon D-SLR!!
First, I have to say that I am an amateur photographer – just love taking pics of my kids, family and nice scenes. I don’t need a lot of extras … but have always been disappointed by slow shutter speed and, ultimately, missing “the” moment. (Espcially with kids!!) But I don’t have that problem with this camera! Its fast, accurate, takes GREAT pics and I’m thrilled with the “guide” (very helpful!). As far as the purchase, the price was excellent and came with many extras (carry case, lens cleaner, extra battery, memory card … and much more!) I’m very impressed and couldn’t give this purchase a higher recommendation!

4 Stars Good camera
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.

5 Stars Good first DSLR
I’ve recently moved from slim digital camera world to DSLRs and the Nikon D3000 is a good first step. I like the battery life, picture quality and ease of use.

5 Stars Nikon D3000 and accessory kit including Nikon Gadget bag
After months of research I finally settled on the D3000 as my first DSLR. Next came the search for the best price.

As for the price the camera, lens and accessories included in the deal offered by Cameta Camera through Amazon can not be beat. With 8GB memory card, lens and gadget bag and extra battery the camera is ready to go right out of the box (after charging the battery, of course).

As for the camera I have been very happy. I have had a number of blurry shots but I truly believe that it is my lack of experience and not the camera. I am sure that the more I use the camera the better I will become.

Delivery time was great, my gadget bag was on back order and it still arrived within a week.

Great Price and speedy delivery who can ask for more

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