After months of rumours, Nikon officially announced the release of it’s D3100: an entry level digital-SLR camera with a new DX-format CMOS image sensor, EXPEED 2 (Nikon’s newest image-processing engine) and a helpful Guide mode that makes capturing beautiful images easy for even the beginner shutterbug.
With a 14 megapixel sensor, up to ISO 12800 sensitivity and a new 1080p/24 H.264 AVCHD movie mode with continuous contrast-detect autofocus, complete with face detection and subject tracking, the D3100 is quite a find with it’s price tag of only $569.95.
Have a gander at some of these features:
- DX-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor
– Softly defocused backgrounds that only a D-SLR can produce - EXPEED 2 – Nikon’s new image processing engine
– Faithful color reproduction and smooth, beautiful gradations - ISO sensitivity 100-3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent)
– Great performance and less blur in dimly lit settings - Active D-Lighting – Beautiful balancing of light and shade
- Picture Control – Customizing images before the shot
- Guide Mode – The sure way to obtain desired results
- Scene Modes – Your short cut to expected results
- Scene Auto Selector – Letting D3100 decide the best mode to match the scene
- Help function – One-touch access to in-camera assistance
- Info display format – Choose the view that’s right for you
- D-Movie – Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies
- Live View – Live View with new AF modes and large 7.5-cm (3-in.) monitor
- AF Mode for Live View and Movie Shooting – New autofocus (AF) modes help capture moving subjects
- AF-area modes for live view and movies – Four modes to capture subject
- 11-point AF system – Quick, accurate autofocus ready for the decisive moment
- Advanced white balance control – More natural whites
- Built-in pop-up flash – Additional light whenever needed
- Scene Recognition System – Intelligent operation in any setting
- Ample image and movie editing functions – In-camera image and movie editing
- High-performance NIKKOR lenses – The right choice for amazing photos and full HD movies
- Nikon’s original VR system – Less camera-shake blur in images and viewfinder
- Compact and lightweight – Easy operation and take-anywhere portability
- Continuous 3 fps shooting – Catch the decisive moment
- Eye-Fi support – Transfer photos and movies wirelessly
- Easy-to-view finder – New superimposed indicators for a better view
- New shutter mechanism – Quiet shooting, even with Live View
- Rangefinder – Quick and easy focusing
- Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System – Prevent dust from ruining photos
- Image playback with transitions – View photos with striking special effects …more
- Convenient playback – Find images instantly by date
- Date imprint – Stamp photos with shooting date
- Long-lasting lithium-ion battery – Plenty of stamina for plenty of photos
- ViewNX 2 software – Your imaging toolbox (bundled) – Smart image management with a PC
- my Picturetown – Free image sharing and storage – Share photos and movies on the web
The D3100 body can be purchased alone or with the kit AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens.