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DSLR sales traditionally enjoy a real surge in the run up to Christmas, with entry-level models in particular being targeted as the ideal Xmas present, making it the perfect time for manufacturers to bring new budget models on to the scene. Nikon's D3000 is set to replace the D60, which has proven incredibly successful since its release in the early summer of 2008. At first glance, there might not appear to be many differences in the specification between the two, but as Daniel Lezano reveals, it's only when you start using the D3000 that the major changes become more evident

Body only: £430 (Guide) / £410 (Street)
18-55mm VR kit: £500 (Guide) / £450 (Street)
MAGE RESOLUTION: 10.2-megapixels
LCD: 3in (230,000 dots)
STORAGE: SD/SDHC
WEIGHT: 485g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 0800 230 220
WEBSITE: www.nikon.co.uk more...