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nikon d3000 Is a good camera to start?
I can take lots of pictures and I know a little about shooting. I'm considering buying Nikon D3000. What do you think? Is there a better model you would recommend? I read Ken Rockwell analysis of the D3000 and that is worse Nikon DSLR created. But he is working with facts! Is it wrong? There is also the treatment of 3 seconds per shot ADR – which is a major deterrent for you?
Yes, it's a great camera for starters. Ken Rockwell is an idiot. I have the camera and I love it. The ADR can be turned off if you do not want to use. There is a group on Flickr D3000 and all these people love the camera too. They have also published pictures taken with their D3000 …. http://www.flickr.com/groups/1188222 @ N23 /
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