Description
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR's. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera's LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world's first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video.
Packed into the compact and lightweight body of the D3100 camera is a host of advanced Nikon technologies, such as the EXPEED 2 image processing engine. EXPEED 2 in conjunction with Nikon's 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor is the driving force behind the enhanced performance and rich image quality. Ready to go wherever life leads, the D3100 features split-second shutter response and a blazing fast 11-point AF system to help ensure tack-sharp images. For shooting in challenging lighting conditions, ISO 3200 (expandable to 12,800) enables versatility in environments such as indoors or in the evening hours.
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14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor delivers beautiful photographs and prints well beyond 20 x 30 inches. -
Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound lets you record cinematic-quality movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels). -
Easy-to-use-featuring Nikon's guide mode
Easy-to-use-featuring Nikon's guide mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping you take better pictures every step of the way. -
Fast 11-point Autofocus System
Fast 11-point Autofocus System delivers razor-sharp pictures. -
Built-in HDMI port
Built-in HDMI port lets you connect directly to your HDTV using an optional HDMI cable. -
6 Automatic Exposure scene modes
6 Automatic Exposure scene modes just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions. -
Picture control
Picture control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures. -
Built-in pop-up flash
Built-in pop-up flash for those times when there isn't enough light. -
Compact and lightweight design
Beautifully styled, ready to go wherever life takes you. -
Split-second shutter response
Split-second shutter response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss. -
ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent
ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent delivers exceptional results, even in the most challenging low-light situations. -
Scene auto selector
Scene auto selector lets the D3100 decide the best mode to match the shooting situation when using Live View. -
EXPEED 2
Nikon's image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed. -
Scene recognition system
Scene recognition system in Live View automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera adjustments yourself. -
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights. -
Automatic image sensor cleaning
Automatic image sensor cleaning uses an ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot. -
In-camera image editing
In-camera image editing allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering easy editing functions.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Nikon D3100 - digital camera AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR
- Lens Included
- AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Image Processor
- EXPEED 2
- Sensor Resolution
- 14.2 Megapixel
- Lens System
- 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 28 cm
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Viewfinder
- Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Display
- LCD display - 3"
- Supported Battery
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
- AV Interfaces
- Composite video/audio, HDMI
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 12.4 cm x 7.5 cm x 9.6 cm
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR
- Lens Included
- AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens
- Sensor Resolution
- 14.2 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Total Pixels
- 14,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 14,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 15.4 x 23.1mm
- Field of View Crop Factor
- 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction
- Yes
- Sensor Features
- Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Image Processor
- EXPEED 2
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical
- Auto Focus
- TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
- 11
- Digital Video Format
- MOV
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW)
- AV Interfaces
- Composite video/audio, HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO 6400, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800
- Exposure Metering
- Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 420
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode
- Special Effects
- Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200sec
- Exposure Range
- EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type
- 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 27 - 82.5mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 28 cm
- Max View Angle
- 76 degree(s)
- Zoom Adjustment
- Manual
- Lens Construction
- 8 groups / 11 elements
- Filter Size
- 52 mm
- Lens System Mounting
- Nikon F
- Features
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
- 12
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Features
- Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Flash Terminal
- Hot shoe
- Additional Features
- Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, LCD live view mode, in-camera red-eye fix, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), Exif Print support, text input to Exif header
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Field Coverage
- 95%
- Magnification
- 0.8x
- Dioptric Correction Range
- -1.7 to +0.5
Display
- Type
- 3" LCD display
- Resolution
- 230,000 pixels
- Display Features
- Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Mono
Connections
- Connector Type
- 1 x USB , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x composite video/audio output
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
Software
- Software
- Nikon ViewNX 2
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices
- USB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Included Accessories
- Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, eyecup, shoe cap
Battery
- Battery Type
- Nikon EN-EL14
- Details
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
- Image Storage
- 4608 x 3072 , 3456 x 2304 , 2304 x 1536
- Video Capture
- MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps , MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps , MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps , MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps , MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 12.4 cm
- Depth
- 7.5 cm
- Height
- 9.6 cm
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
