Nikon’s latest DSLR camera D3100 is that will have a 14 .2MP CMOS sensor instead of CCD. This entry-level DSLR camera can also record video Full HD 1080p or 720 p 24 fps speed at a speed of 24 fps. Video editing features will be included in the camera. For A kit will be offered with the camera body and lens 18-55 mm.
Nikon D3100 is believed to not only pursue the features of the D5000 and D90 but to overtake both in some areas, even with a lower price. The main key features for this camera is a continuous focus mode automatically while taking videos and in live view. This is an important feature for shooting video. The camera is expected to have 11 or 12 points AF.
Even for current Nikon D3100 already listed in the product catalog, the famous electronics store BestBuy. As for this new D3100 Nikon lens, i.e. 85 mm F1.4, 24-120 mm F4, 55-300 mm F4.5-5.6 and 18-200 mm F3.5-5.6. In addition, this lens is designed for full-frame SLR cameras, for example, the Nikon D700. Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.
Below are the Detail Specifications and Features of Nikon D3100 DSLR:
* 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor delivers beautiful photographs and prints well beyond 20 x 30 inches.
* Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound lets you record cinematic-quality movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels).
* Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon’s Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping you take better pictures every step of the way.
* Control Image and Movie Playback with most HDTV remote controls
* 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.
* Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.
* Built-in pop-up flash for those times when there isn’t enough light
* Fast 11-point Autofocus System delivers razor-sharp pictures.
* 3-in. monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture.
* Built-in HDMI port lets you connect directly to your HDTV using an optional HDMI cable
* Scene Auto Selector lets the D3100 decide the best mode to match the shooting situation when using Live View.
* EXPEED 2 Nikon’s new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.
* Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens with legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to ensure the sharpest hand-held pictures and movies.
* Compact and Lightweight Design Beautifully styled—Ready to go wherever life takes you.
* Split-second Shutter Response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.
* ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent delivers exceptional results, even in the most challenging low-light situations.
* Scene Recognition System in Live View automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera adjustments yourself.
* Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.
* Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning uses an ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.
* In-camera Image Editing allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering easy editing functions.
Nikon D3100 Model Type: DX-Format Digital SLR, Image Processor EXPEED 2, Dust Reduction System, Max. Image Resolution 14.2 megapixels CMOS Sensors, Image sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required).
Still Image Formats: NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression.
Nikon D3100 Metering System: TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor, 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, 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
AE Lock and AE Bracketing: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.
Nikon D3100 Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV, 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.
Shutter : Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane, Continuous, Self-timer mode, Quiet Shutter Release, 1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb and Single-frame [S] mode.
White Balance Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight. Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset, Manual, All except preset manual with fine tuning.
Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder, Viewfinder Eyepoint : 18mm (-1.0m?¹), Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment : -1.7 to +0.5m?¹ , Viewfinder Frame Coverage : 95% horizontal, 95% vertical Approx, Viewfinder Magnification : 0.80x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m¯¹) Approx.
Nikon D3100 LCD Monitor with 3.0″ TFT-LCD with bridghtenss adjustment of 230,000 Dots, Live View, Live View Shooting and Playback: Full frame, Calendar, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images), Highlights, Auto image rotation, Image Comment (up to 36 characters), Highlight point display, Zoom, Movie Playback, Slideshow and Histogram display.
Storage SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards Connectivity: Hi-speed USB, HDMI output, Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Accessory terminal, Video output: NTSC, PAL .
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