Is the nikon d3000 good for me?

I'm new at photography and wanna get a good camera i don't want to spend 500 or 600 dollers so iv been looking and interested in getting a Nikon n d3000 i'm just gonna be taking pics of generally everything so i'm just wondering if this is good or what other cameras do you recommend

The D3000 was a major mistake by Nikon. Although intended to replace the D40, the D3000 was released when consumers were expecting a DSLR to have video capability and Live View - and the D3000 has neither. Nikon quickly replaced it with the D3100 with those features. Now the D3100 is on the way out, replaced by the D3200. Right now you can get good deals on the D3100 so its one you should consider.

I'm afraid I'm going to disagree with the above.

I've always seen Live View as a great way to drain your batteries, and video as an unnecessary complication which has no place in a serious camera.

If you know how to use a viewfinder and just want to take photos, the D3000 is exactly what you're looking for - go for it.

Hi. I'm not the most knowledgeable about photography, so I'll start with that. My best friend has a D3000 and LOVES IT. I've taken pictures on it and also love it. I think that as far as DSLR's go, this one definitively wins for it's variety of features and ease of use.

Pro's: Easy to use, great quality, great feel and size

Cons: Pictures look much better on a computer than on the LCD screen, relatively expensive

I would definitively recommend this camera if you want a DSLR. But I think you should do some more research and find out if you really want a DSLR or not. If you don't, I can recommend some really great bridge cameras. Bring cameras are high end, bigger, digital-compact-point and and shoot- cameras. They're perfect for someone who really wants exceptional quality and\or more freedom than a compact camera, but can't afford or don't want a DSLR.

Let me know what you decide.

It's good enough as long as you understand that's it's an old model and does not autofocus with some AF lenses out there.

Nikon D3000 is a really good camera. Read this review about its performance:

http://www.amazon.com/...BGB5JOSKC/

However as you want to spend less than $500 why don't you go for the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/...004J3Y9U6/

This camera is currently ranked as number 2 in the top 100 DSLR cameras on amazon and the Nikon D3000 is at number 30. Some of its features are:

-12.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
-ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
-Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording and with in-camera video editing options.
-High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.
-Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/...OIWLTPXQD/

Bestselling list of similar DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/...ive=390957

Uh, you are aware that the nikon d3000 costs around $500, right?