I just got the nikon D3000.good camera for a beginner?

I just got the nikon D3000. Good camera for a beginner?

Yes. It's just fine for a beginner. This is from one review… "The D3000 may not have all the latest bells and whistles feature-wise, but what it does it does extremely well. If you can live without live view and movie modes it's the perfect beginner's camera."

I recommend you thoroughly read the Owner's Manual, page by page, step by step… And refer back to it often if not sure of something.

These following links might help you with your new dSLR and your photography…
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/got-a-digital-camera-for-christmas-learn-how-to-use-it-here
http://www.kenrockwell.com/.../index.htm
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/tips/index.shtml
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/nikon-d3000-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html
http://www.youtube.com/...0+Tutorial

This is a very good beginner camera, capable of taking snapshots as well as doing some semi-professional work. Great choice, especially for the price!

Nikon D3000 is Nikon beginner / entry level camera. It replaces Nikon D60. There are three major upgrade of D3000 from D60. There are 11 Auto focus system with dynamic tracking and 3D tracking. This AF system is the same as Nikon mid-range/enthusiast camera, D90. Also, the LCD screen has been enlarged to 3 inches from 2.5 inches. However, the screen resolution remains the same at 230, 000 dots. Also new is the Guide mode, this new mode is working as your tutor on basic
photography. It helps you set up your camera, in the same time, it tells you about basic photography setting and concepts. Other than that, everything looks the same, buttons, placement, viewfinder and image quality/resolution.