Nikon D3100


D3100
at a glance
4608 x 3072



3.0" lcd viewer

SD[HC][XC], Eye-Fi

Li-ion EN-EL14

Nikon D3100 review summary


camera date	Aug 10
pixels / class	14.8M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		13 reviews
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Nikon D3100 specifications

lens / zoom	nikkor F: AF-S, AF-I all functions supported
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	3D matrix, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual / lens dependent
white balance	auto, 12 presets, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / B, 30s - 1/4000s
exposure	+/- 5EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	hot shoe / pop-up - GN 12 (iso 100, m)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	100 - 3200, 12800 in HI mode
image size	4608x3072, 3456x2304, 2304x1536
image format	raw / jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s - 20s
video options	H264/MPEG4, 1920x1080 (24fps), 1280x720 (30fps)
audio options	Linear PCM
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; video (NTSC / PAL)
storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi cards
platform
extra features	sensor dedusting CMOS sensor 23.1 x 15.4 mm focal length factor 1.5 live view (2 modes)


Nikon D3100 links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
30Nov10	Nikon D3100 review at PhotographyBlog

Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
04Nov11	Nikon D3100 dSLR review at DigitalCameraInfo
23Apr11	Nikon D3100 dSLR review at digitalkamera (de)
22Mar11	Nikon D3100 DSLR review at bythom.com
10Jan11	Nikon D3100 dSLR review at TrustedReviews
22Dec10	Nikon D3100 dSLR in-depth review at dpreview
13Dec10	Nikon D3100 dSLR review at Imaging-resource
12Dec10	Nikon D3100 dSLR review at DCResource
19Nov10	Nikon D3100 DSLR review at Zone-Numérique (fr)
03Nov10	Nikon D3100 DSLR review at CameraLabs
28Oct10	Nikon D3100 DSLR review at PhotoRadar
27Oct10	Nikon D3100 review at digitalreview.ca
11Oct10	Nikon D3100 review at PhotoReview


News, guides, hints & tips
19Aug10	The Nikon D3100 announcement letter

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Nikon SLR Talk Forum
	robgalbraith.com nikon SLR forum
	dpreview.com Nikon Talk Forum
	Forums at the Nikonians
	imaging-resource.com Nikon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Nikon Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Nikon D3100 announcement clippings

The D3100 is designed for newcomers to D-SLR photography, especially young families who want to take beautiful pictures without worrying about complicated functionality. A range of automatic settings means the camera is doing all the hard work much like on a compact camera: Live View with Scene Auto Selector selects the mode that matches your shooting situation; Scene Recognition delivers sharply defined images by analyzing the scene and optimizing the camera settings immediately before the shutter is released; and Guide Mode will take you step-by-step through the process of how to get the picture you want.

The 11-point autofocus system will make sure everything is in focus and ensures razor-sharp images to capture even the most fleeting of expressions or movements. Additionally, the bright viewfinder means you can see and focus precisely on the image you want to capture, quickly and easily. Live View with Scene Auto Selector is an intuitive and familiar way of taking pictures, useful for those who have only used a compact camera, and makes it easy to compose images using the LCD monitor. Scene Auto Selector will select the best mode for the scene and subject you want to capture, and Fulltime servo AF (AF-F) mode keeps subjects in focus without the need to press the shutter release button.