Overview
The Nikon D3100 is a starter Digital SLR. It has a 12 megapixels sensor. Compared with more advanced Digital SLRs the D3100 is a smaller, more lightweight model.
This type of Digital SLR is a good choice if you are relatively new to this type of camera and if you are looking to improve your knowledge of photography. Nikon have built a helpful guide into the D3100. This can point you in the right direction if you get stuck from time to time.
There are a full set of manual controls to get your teeth into. These include aperture priority and shutter priority. If you do not feel quite ready to tackle those controls there are also 6 simple scene modes you can choose from. These are Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait.
The LCD screen is 3 inches in size. This offers live view for you to compose your images. There is also a viewfinder you can use.
Other features include an 11 point Auto Focus system. For when the light gets low the ISO range is ISO 100 – 3200. This can be expanded up to 12,800. Editing functions are also available to you to enhance pictures you have already taken without the need to revert to your computer.
Additionally the D3100 also has an advanced movie mode. It is capable of capturing full High Definition movies with a resolution of 1080p.
If this is your first Digital SLR, to help get you up and running you can buy the D3100 in kit form. When buying in kit form the camera comes with a wide angle lens with a focal length equivalent to 18 – 55mm in 35mm format.
Nikon D3100 Specification
Style
Digital SLR
Megapixels
14
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
3:2
File Formats
JPEG / RAW
Shutter Speed
30- 1/4000 seconds + bulb
Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 3200 (Expandable to 12,800)
White Balance Settings
Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
ExposureCompensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
Viewfinder
Pentamirror
Flash Modes
Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Flash Range
12m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait
Maximum Movie Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixles pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
24
Maximum Movie Duration
10 minutes
Metering
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
ManualControls
Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
2 and 10 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
124.46 x 96.52 x 73.66mm
Weight
455g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon D3100 Specification
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