The stunningly simple-to-use D3100 is every family's answer to beautiful images. Whether the moment calls for a family portrait or a sharp shot of toddlers on the run, Guide Mode shows you how to capture stunning photos in no time at all. D-Movie lets you record full HD movie clips and capture the action in superb quality day or night. Nikon’s advanced EXPEED 2 image processing engine maximizes the performance of the 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor for amazingly clear images with vivid colors. Incredibly lightweight for an SLR, the D3100 makes it easy to capture your family looking wonderful wherever you go.
Key Features:
- 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations.
- EXPEED 2 image processing engine provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
- High ISO (100-3200) light sensitivity - extendable up to 12800: features an Auto ISO setting and is manually extendable up to ISO 12800 using the Hi2 setting. Enables faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing the risk of blurred images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.
- GUIDE mode: quick and easy-to-use in-camera assistance. Asks you about the picture you want to take and automatically optimizes settings for superior results. Sample images appear on the display to show you what will happen to your image if you apply the suggested settings.
- D-Movie – full HD (1920 x 1080) movie clips: record beautiful high-definition (HD) movie clips with sound. The camera’s large image sensor and high ISO sensitivity offer exceptional image quality. NIKKOR lenses can be used to obtain cinematic effects and you can make simple edits of your clips in-camera by deleting scenes or saving specific frames as still images.
- Live View with Scene Auto Selector: makes it easy to compose images using the LCD monitor. Scene Auto Selector will select the best mode for the scene and subject you want to capture, and Fulltime servo AF (AF-F) mode keeps subjects in focus without the need to press the shutter release button.
- Large 7.5 cm (3-inch), high-resolution LCD monitor makes it easy to view essential camera information, and a pleasure to review and edit your photos and movies.
- Razor-sharp 11-point Autofocus system offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
- Active D-Lighting automatically retains details in highlights and shadows for stunning images with natural contrast.
- Picture Controls lets you set the look and mood of your images before you shoot. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape.
- Extensive in-camera editing functions let you edit and enhance images and movies in the camera. Offers techniques such as Red-Eye Correction and Quick Retouch, as well as a range of Filter Effects.
- Dual Integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images.
- Lightweight body and superior ergonomics: a secure grip makes the camera comfortable to handle. Dedicated controls for frequently used functions like Live View, D-Movie and shutter release make it a joy to operate.
Specification:
Type - Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount - Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view - Approximately 1.5x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Image sensor - 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor
Effective pixels - 14.2 million pixels
Total pixels - 14.8 million pixels
Dust-reduction system - Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Image size (pixels) - 4,608 x 3,072 (L); 3,456 × 2,304 (M); 2,304 × 1,536 (S)
File format - NEF (compressed RAW); JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; Simultaneous recording of compressed RAW and JPEG fine image possible
Media - SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi memory cards
Viewfinder - Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Shutter Speed - 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Flash sync speed - X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Autofocus - Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range - -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
USB - Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output - Type C HDMI connector
Accessory terminal - Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Supported languages - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Battery - One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery (supplied)
Dimensions (W × H × D) - Approx.124 × 96 × 74.5 mm (4.9 × 3.8 × 2.9 in.)
Weight - Approx. 500 g (1 lb. 1.6 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap
Durability - Body and shutter unit both durable up to approximately 100,000 cycles |
