Nikon D3000 Image Leaks

Image leaks are often a prelude to the real thing, and recently an image of what could possibly be the Nikon D3000 DSLR has hit the Internet, and when analyzed against the D5000 body, several deductions have been made concerning this sharpshooter. In addition, we’re left scratching our heads wondering whether this could follow the pattern of a D3000, D300 and D3 releases alongside a D5000, D500 and D5 shooters as well?