My Kit

• Nikon D3000

• 18-55mm lens kit

• UV Filter

• Polarizer filter

• Nikon Remote.

Specifications

Effective pixels		10.2 million
Image sensor		CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)		3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity		ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media		SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor		3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering		3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
Exposure modes		Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface		Hi-Speed USB
Power source		One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)
Weight		Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap

Ive only got the kit lens, so ive not been able to get certain shots id like to. Ive used my camera recently while i was in the US. Some shots im really pleased with, others i feel would be much improved with a wide angle lens or even a telephoto lens. Ive not had chance to use any of these lens yet. I cant afford to buy any at the moment. Im hoping to use some of the colleges equipment, to experiment with different techniques and styles. I really want to capture a sun set or sun rise, using a wide angle lens. This would also require a tripod, which unfortunately i still do not have. Ive put my camera on rocks to try and use longer shutter speeds, but this is very restrictive as to how i can compose my shots.