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| Model Name: | Nikon D3100 |
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| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website Nikon D3100 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D3100 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | $445.05 |
| Date Available: | 2010-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 27.4 oz (777 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Total Megapixels: | 14.8 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.09" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x424 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 24, 30/25/24, 24 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
| Kit Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 52mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded |
| Other Connection: | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 550 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. |
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