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Nikon D3100
Nikon's affordable, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR features a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-quality 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard assistance.

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CMOS image sensorNikon equipped D3100 with a newly developed CMOS sensor for outstanding subject detail and smooth color gradation. Whether shooting photos or full HD movies, the sensor is crucial to image quality.

14.2 effective megapixelThe high pixel count of D3100's sensor produces photos of striking clarity, revealing all the nuance of the original scene with minimum noise - ideal for intricately detailed textures and grain-free background defocus.

EXPEED 2- image processing engineEXPEED 2 maximizes CMOS sensor performance for clear, lifelike images that exhibit vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies.

ISO sensitivity 100-3200A maximum ISO of 3200 (standard range) lets you shoot at fast shutter speeds, reducing camera-shake blur in dimly lit scenes. Twilight and indoor shots come alive with a refreshingly natural look without the need for a tripod or flash.

Active D-LightingShooting in bright sunlight often produces pictures with extreme contrast between light and dark areas. Active D-Lighting effectively combats this by preserving important details in shadows and highlights. The results are optimally exposed photos that better reflect the scene as you saw it.

Picture ControlExpand creative expression with Picture Control. Six settings - Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape - let you determine the look of photos and full HD movies before you shoot.

Guide ModeAn 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.

Scene ModesOnce you have determined your subject, just set the mode dial to match the scene in order to obtain beautiful photos. The mode dial has six scene modes.

Scene Auto SelectorD3100 automatically selects the Scene Mode that matches the shooting situation and subject. During Live View shooting with the Mode dial on Auto or Auto (flash off), Scene Auto Selector automatically activates Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait modes depending on the scene.

Help functionWhen viewing menu items and you don't understand a function, just press the help button. A description of the currently selected item will be displayed while the button is pressed. Release the button and the previous screen appears.

Info display formatD3100 gives you a choice of two formats - classic and graphic - for the info display. Graphic format includes both a numerical and descriptive illustration of shutter speed and aperture settings, making these concepts easier to grasp.

Live ViewLive View gives you an intuitive, familiar way to photograph playful pets or children on the move. Just flip a switch and you're ready to go. When Live View is activated and new full-time-servo AF (AF-F) is selected, the camera keeps subjects in focus without having to press the shutter-release button - convenient for photos and movies.

11-point AF systemD3100's precision high-speed autofocus responds immediately to changes in scene or composition, maintaining tack-sharp focus to capture fleeting expressions and fast-moving sports.

Built-in pop-up flashWhen the light gets low or you find yourself shooting in tricky backlit lighting, use the built-in pop-up flash to brighten the scene. It activates automatically when needed depending on exposure mode, or can be enabled manually.

High-performance NIKKOR lensesTo take the joy of photo-imaging experience even further, NIKKOR lenses combine Nikon's passion with its world-leading imaging innovations.

Specifications
TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera

Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF contacts)

Effective angle of viewApprox. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)

Effective pixels14.2 million

Focus
AutofocusNikon 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 pointCan be selected from 11 focus points

AF-area modeSingle-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)

Focus lockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

LCD Monitor
LCD monitor7.5-cm/3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

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.

Flash
Built-in flashAuto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release

Guide numberApprox. 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 modeAuto, 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 indicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output

Accessory shoeISO 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 terminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)

Image Sensor
Image sensor23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor

Total pixels14.8 million

Dust-reduction systemImage sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

White Balance
White balanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning.

View Finder
ViewfinderEye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder

Frame coverageApprox. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical

MagnificationApprox. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)

Eyepoint18 mm (-1.0 m-1)

Diopter adjustment-1.7 to +0.5 m-1

Focusing screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

Reflex mirrorQuick return

Lens apertureInstant return, electronically controlled

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 SystemStandard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified

MediaSD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards

File systemDCF (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

Interface
USBHi-Speed USB

Video outputNTSC, PAL

HDMI outputType C mini-pin HDMI connector

Accessory terminal• Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) • GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)

Shutter
TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

Speed1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb

Flash sync speedX=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower

Self-timer2 s, 10 s

Exposure
MeteringTTL 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• Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV

Exposure meter couplingCPU

Exposure modesAuto 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 lockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

ISO sensitivity 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-LightingOn, Off

Power
BatteryOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14

AC adapterAC adapter EH-5a; requires power connector EP-5A (available separately)

Live View Functions
Lens servo• Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF)

AF-area modeFace-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF

AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)

Scene Auto SelectorAvailable in auto and auto (flash off) modes

Accessories Supplied
Supplied accessoriesRechargeable 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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