Digital SLR Cameras
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Key Features
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Beautiful
The camera that amazes.D3100 employs Nikon's latest breakthrough technology to deliver superb results. A newly developed DX-format CMOS sensor with 14.2 effective megapixels works in tandem with new EXPEED 2 image processing engine to produce highly detailed images containing rich tonal gradations and faithful color. This combination also helps produce beautifully defocused backgrounds - a hallmark of quality digital SLR cameras. In addition, a maximum ISO of 3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent using the Hi 2 setting) allows you to shoot without worrying about camera-shake blur.
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Easy Operation
The camera that teaches you how...
An enchanting portrait against a softly defocused background, or a radiant couple surrounded by sparkling lights. Taking photos like these is easy with D3100's Guide Mode - in-camera guidance that shows you step-by-step how to change camera settings. Just select a Guide Mode setting that matches the scene then let Guide Mode assist. Not only will you obtain the desired results, you'll understand how you achieved them. Guide Mode even displays sample photos so you'll know what to expect from each setting.
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Full HD movies
Discover the difference a digital SLR makes when shooting movies. A wide selection of NIKKOR lenses gives you freedom to explore different angles and obtain lovely defocused backgrounds while D3100's advanced imaging system assures outstanding quality. And for action sequences, new Subject-tracking AF keeps subjects properly focused. After the shoot, view movies on the large 7.5-cm (3-in.) LCD monitor and perform simple editing tasks like trimming scenes before or after a designated point and extracting still images. HDMI compatibility* lets you connect D3100 to an HDTV with playback managed by the TV's remote control**.
* Via HDMI mini-pin connector.
** HDMI CEC-compatible TVs only.
- X-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor [NEW]
- Softly defocused backgrounds that only a D-SLR can produce …more - EXPEED 2 - Nikon's new image processing engine [NEW]
- Faithful color reproduction and smooth, beautiful gradations …more - ISO sensitivity 100-3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent)
- Great performance and less blur in dimly lit settings …more - Active D-Lighting - Beautiful balancing of light and shade …more
- Picture Control - Customizing images before the shot …more
- Guide Mode - The sure way to obtain desired results …more
- Scene Modes - Your short cut to expected results …more
- Scene Auto Selector - Letting D3100 decide the best mode to match the scene …more
- Help function - One-touch access to in-camera assistance …more
- Info display format - Choose the view that's right for you …more
- D-Movie - Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies [NEW] …more
- Live View - Live View with new AF modes and large 7.5-cm (3-in.) monitor …more
- AF Mode for Live View and Movie Shooting - New autofocus (AF) modes help capture moving subjects …more
- AF-area modes for live view and movies - Four modes to capture subject …more
- 11-point AF system - Quick, accurate autofocus ready for the decisive moment …more
- Advanced white balance control - More natural whites …more
- Built-in pop-up flash - Additional light whenever needed …more
- Convenient and powerful Speedlight SB-400 (sold separately) …more
- Scene Recognition System - Intelligent operation in any setting …more
- Ample image and movie editing functions - In-camera image and movie editing …more
- High-performance NIKKOR lenses - The right choice for amazing photos and full HD movies. …more
- Nikon's original VR system - Less camera-shake blur in images and viewfinder …more
- Compact and lightweight - Easy operation and take-anywhere portability …more
- Continuous 3 fps shooting - Catch the decisive moment …more
- Eye-Fi support - Transfer photos and movies wirelessly …more
- Easy-to-view finder - New superimposed indicators for a better view …more
- New shutter mechanism - Quiet shooting, even with Live View …more
- Rangefinder - Quick and easy focusing …more
- Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System - Prevent dust from ruining photos …more
- Image playback with transitions [NEW] - View photos with striking special effects …more
- Convenient playback - Find images instantly by date …more
- Date imprint - Stamp photos with shooting date …more
- Long-lasting lithium-ion battery [NEW] - Plenty of stamina for plenty of photos …more
- ViewNX 2 software [NEW] - Your imaging toolbox (bundled) - Smart image management with a PC …more
- Capture NX 2 software - Expanded creative control (sold separately)
- Intuitive operation for the finishing touch …more - my Picturetown - Free image sharing and storage - Share photos and movies on the web …more
Specification
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3100 Specifications
Type | |
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Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
Effective angle of view | Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format) |
Effective pixels | |
Effective pixels | 14.2 million |
Image sensor | |
Image sensor | 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor |
Total pixels | 14.8 million |
Dust-reduction system | Image sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
Storage | |
Image size (pixels) | • 4,608 x 3,072 [L] • 3,456 x 2,304 [M] • 2,304 x 1,536 [S] |
File format | • NEF (RAW) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
Picture Control System | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified |
Media | SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
Magnification | Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
Diopter adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 |
Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
Reflex mirror | Quick return |
Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
Lens | |
Compatible lenses | • AF-S and AF-I: All functions supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. • Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. • Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Note: Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. |
Shutter | |
Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane 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 |
Release | |
Release mode |   (single frame), (continuous), (self-timer), (quiet shutter release) |
Frame advance rate | Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) |
Self-timer | 2 s, 10 s |
Exposure | |
Metering | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
Metering method | • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) | • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV |
Exposure meter coupling | CPU |
Exposure modes | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) |
Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent); auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Active D-Lighting | On, Off |
Focus | |
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 to 3m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.) |
Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
Lens servo | • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
Focus point | Can be selected from 11 focus points |
AF-area mode | Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) |
Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
Flash | |
Built-in flash | Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release |
Guide number | Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
Flash control | • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrixor center-weighted metering is selected) • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S • Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 |
Flash mode | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync |
Flash compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units |
Sync terminal | Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately) |
White balance | |
White balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning. |
Live View | |
Lens servo | • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) |
AF-area mode | Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
Scene Auto Selector | Available in auto and auto (flash off) modes |
Movie | |
Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Metering method | Matrix |
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | • 1,920 x 1,080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) • 1,280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) • 1,280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps • 1,280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) • 640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) |
Maximum recording time | 10 min. |
File format | MOV |
Video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
Audio recording device | Built-in monaural microphone |
Monitor | |
LCD monitor | 7.5-cm/3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
Playback | |
Playback function | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) |
Interface | |
USB | Hi-Speed USB |
Video output | NTSC, PAL |
HDMI output | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
Accessory terminal | • Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) • GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) |
Supported languages | |
Supported languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish |
Power source | |
Battery | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 |
AC adapter | AC adapter EH-5a; requires power connector EP-5A (available separately) |
Tripod socket | |
Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Dimensions / weight | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 124 x 96 x 74.5 mm (4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in.) |
Weight | Approx. 455 g / 1lb. (camera body only); Approx. 505 g (1lb. 1.8 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap |
Operating environment | |
Temperature | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
Humidity | Less than 85% (no condensation) |
Accessories | |
Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14, Battery Charger MH-24, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecap DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC3, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap BF-1B, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, Ferrite Core (2 types) |
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- * The SDXC logo is a trademark.
- * PictBridge is a trademark.
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- * Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this website are simulated.
Memory card capacity*1
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality | Image size | File size*1 | No. of images*1 | Buffer capacity*2 |
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NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine*3 | L | 19.8 MB | 151 | 9 |
NEF (RAW) | - | 12.9 MB | 226 | 13 |
JPEG fine | L M S | 6.8 MB 3.9 MB 1.8 MB | 460 815 1700 | 100 100 100 |
JPEG normal | L M S | 3.4 MB 2.0 MB 0.9 MB | 914 1500 3300 | 100 100 100 |
JPEG basic | L M S | 1.7 MB 1.0 MB 0.5 MB | 1700 3000 6000 | 100 100 100 |
- *1 : All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
- *2 : Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100.
Drops when noise reduction is on. - *3 : Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the total for
NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
Approved memory cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3100. Cards with class 6 write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SD memory cards | SDHC memory cards*2 | SDXC memory cards*3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
SanDisk | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、8GB、16GB | 64GB |
Toshiba | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、8GB、16GB、32GB | 64GB |
Panasonic | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、6GB、8GB、12GB、16GB、32GB | 48GB、64GB |
LEXAR MEDIA | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、8GB | - |
Platinum II | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、8GB | - |
Professional | 512 MB、1GB、2GB*1 | 4GB、8GB、16GB、32GB | - |
- *1 : Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
- *2 : Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant.
- *3 : Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.
Notes:
- * Please check with the SD card manufacturer regarding features, specifications, warranty, and other items.
Nikon cannot assure compatibility with SD cards not listed above. - * Limited to cards tested at the time of July 2010. Additional cards may be fully compatible.
Contact Nikon Customer Service for additional information.
Sample Images
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| Photographer: Haruhiko Kawaguchi |
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| Photographer: Haruhiko Kawaguchi |
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| Photographer: Anthony Ching |
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| Photographer: Anthony Ching |
Source http://www.nikon.com
