Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

 

 

 

 If they have talked, we talked, and now here she was, with the trappings of officialdom, the new Nikon consumer. A compact digital camera, successor to the popular D3000, which is planning to battle the best in class. The Nikon D3100 offers a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, EXPEED image processor 2 and a 3-inch LCD display.

Among the live view and face detection functions, and yet, the ability to record, in addition to photos, including full HD video. In short, the improvement over the previous model is significant.

The Nikon D3100 has a compact body (measuring 124 X 96 X 74.5 mm) and weight (455 grams, 505 grams with battery and memory card inserted). It can mount all Nikkor F with a conversion factor 1.5 x. The autofocus system works but only with AF-S (with others is necessary manual focus).
The machine has a system for automatic cleaning of the powder and a shutter that Nikon declares tested for 100 000 cycles.

The D3100 is a digital SLR that can adapt the user experience. It offers, in fact, a series of automatic operation mode (Auto Scene Selector), for beginners, but all the manual controls.
The sensitivity has a range between 100 and 3,200 ISO, with the possibility of up to 12,800 ISO.
The new machine features a 11-point autofocus system., Has a shooting mode (Quick Release Shutter) which minimizes noise and a guide mode that makes the place of a photography teacher who guides you step by step until it clicks with the parameters right.
E 'can indulge themselves in the process of reviewing the photos with processing functions drive.

 

  Full HD Video Recording

HD movie recording is now something that you would expect in a digital SLR. The Nikon D3100 goes further by offering full HD recording 1920 x 1080 (at 24 or 30 fps) with sound and the ability to use auto focus. The compression used is H.264.

Also equipped with an HDMI output for connecting the camera to a TV or a HD screen, the Nikon D3100 offers a slot compatible with SD Memory Cards / SDHC / SDXC.
The autonomy, declared by Nikon, is about 550 shots per charge (with battery EN-EL14 proprietary lithium-ion).

Those interested in the new small cameras do not have to wait long. The Nikon D3100, in fact, is already in stores in September with a list price of 650 euros to Nikon Kit includes the standard zoom 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR.

 

Technical Details

• 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
• Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
• Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
• Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
• Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)