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Nikon D3100 including Nikon AF-S 18-55 VR + 55-200 VR Twin lens kit SLR CAMERAS
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Nikon D3100 including Nikon AF-S 18-55 VR + 55-200 VR Twin lens kit SLR CAMERAS

Nikon D3100 including Nikon AF-S 18-55 VR + 55-200 VR Twin lens kit

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The Nikon D3100 is a lightweight, entry-level DSLR Camera equipped with Nikon’s new 14.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, refined image processing system and D-Movie function, guaranteed to deliver exceptional high-definition images and video of superior quality

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The D3100 has inherited Guide mode settings from the popular D3000, with additional options to further assist in capturing, editing and organising images in-camera. A new DX-format 14.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor has been developed by Nikon, along with the new image-processing system, EXPEED 2.

Both features have been adopted for the new D3100, enabling the camera to deliver outstanding quality and definition with every shot. Weighing just 450g (body) the D3100 is the lightest camera in Nikon’s current lineup of digital SLR cameras.

D-Movie for recording and editing full-HD movies and AF-F focus mode for movie recording
The D3100 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (with monaural sound) by simply pressing the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded with the same aperture and other settings applied in Guide mode.

In addition, the camera also offers an AF-F focus mode for movie recording. When AF-F mode is enabled, the camera focuses continuously during movie recording removing the need for holding the shutter-release button down halfway. The D3100 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files.

New DX-format 14.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor
Nikon has developed a new DX-format CMOS image sensor offering an effective pixel count of 14.2-million pixels. The new sensor enables the D3100 to produce high-resolution images with outstanding enlargement capability. The camera makes the most of its normal ISO sensitivity up to 3200. For added shooting versatility, the camera’s Hi 2 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 12800.

EXPEED 2, Nikon’s updated image-processing system
The D3100 is equipped with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED 2 image processing system. The leading-edge technology of the original EXPEED system has been refined, maximising the camera’s power to process the large amounts of data generated by the D3100’s 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. EXPEED 2 meets the demands of the D3100’s advanced imaging functions, suppressing noise in still images and movies, while reproducing excellent resolution, long tonal scale and vivid colour range.

Refined Guide mode
Guide mode has been refined to make most camera operations even easier, from shooting to image playback and editing to the application of camera settings, regardless of the user's skill level.

Assist images: The D3100 displays assist images that show the effect of various camera settings, giving users an idea of the results they can expect with specified settings, prior to taking the shot.

Other new functions built into Guide mode
1. Selection from 3 shooting techniques: “Use the viewfinder," “Use live view,” “Shoot movies”
2. “Bring more into focus” and “Show water flowing” options have been added to the “Advanced operation” menu for shooting
3. “Movie settings,” “HDMI,” “Flicker reduction” and “Eye-Fi upload”* options have been added to the “Set Up” menu for applying basic camera settings
* Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted

Live View shooting
Nikon’s versatile Live View shooting, can be accessed with one-touch ease by simply rotating the live view switch. This makes shooting feel more like shooting with a compact digital camera, easing the transition to digital-SLR for beginners. In addition, various information such as the shooting mode, time remaining (movie mode) and battery indicator can be shown in the live view display.

Built-in scene auto selector
The D3100 is equipped with the scene auto selector function. When live view mode is enabled in Auto or Auto (flash off) mode, the camera automatically analyzes the scene and selects the appropriate shooting mode from Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait.* This function allows users to achieve the intended images while leaving all settings up to the camera.
*Scene auto selector is disabled with manual focusing.

Specifications

Type of Camera:    Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels:    14.2 million
Image Sensor:    Nikon DX format (23.1 x 15.4 mm) CMOS sensor
Image Size (Pixels):    4,608 x 3,072 [L], 3,456 x 2,3404 [M], 2,304 x 1,536 [S]
Sensitivity    ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV, plus HI-1 (ISO 6400) and HI-2 (ISO 12800)
File Format:    NEF (12 bit compressed RAW); JPEG (Baseline-compliant); MOV movie (H.264/MPEG-4 compression format with monaural sound)
Storage Media:    SD memory card (SDHC and SDXC compliant)
Shooting Modes:    1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3fps, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Quiet Shutter Release
White Balance:    Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, White balance preset
LCD Monitor:    3.0", 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
Playback Function:    1) Full-frame, 2) Movie Playback, 3) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar) playback, 4) playback zoom, 5) Faces detected during zoom, 6)Slide show 7) RGB histogram display, 8) Highlights, 9) Auto image rotation, 10) Image comment
Delete Function:    Single image, Selected images, images taken on a selected date, All images (except protected images)
Interface:    USB 2.0 (High-speed), Video output, HDMI output (Type C mini-pin connector)
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent):    Approx. 1.5x lens focal length
Viewfinder    Eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Focusing Screen:    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification:  (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)    Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.8x
Autofocus:    TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m); 11 focus point; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes:    1) 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 2) Manual focus (MF) can be selected
Exposure Metering System:    1) 3D color matrix metering Ⅱ (type G and D lenses), color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted (weight given to 8-mm circle in center of frame), 3) Spot metering (meters 3.5-mm circle centered on selected focus point)
Exposure Metering Range:  (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)    1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control:    1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [flash], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M], 6) Guide mode
Auto Exposure Bracketing:    No
Shutter:    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb
Sync Contact:    X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec
Flash Control:    1) 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, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S, 4) Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash Sync Modes:    1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, 5) rear-curtain sync
Self-Timer:    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2 or 10s.
Remote Control:    Via Remote Cord MC-DC2 (optional)
GPS:    via GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)
Supported Languages:    Total of 20 languages:Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Power Requirements:    Rechargeable EN-EL14 Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5A power connector )
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery):    Approx. 550 shots
Tripod Socket:    1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions:    Approx. 124 x 96 x 74.5 mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap):    Approx. 455g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area):    Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14, Quick charger MH-24, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera strap AN-DC3, Body cap BF-1B, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Accessory shoe cover BS-1, View NX 2 CD