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Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens)
Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens)
14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.1x Optical Zoom
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Best Price:
$549
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General
Brand Name: |
Nikon |
Model Name: |
D3100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens) |
Date Available: |
September 15, 2010 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
16.1 oz |
Weight (with batteries): |
17.8 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Colors: |
Black |
Body Material: |
Plastic |
Weatherproof: |
No |
Shockproof: |
No |
Waterproof: |
No |
Tripod Mount Available: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Sensor Size: |
23.1 x 15.4 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
14.2 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3072 pixels |
Anti-Dust Available: |
Yes |
Anti-Dust Technology: |
Low-pass Filter Vibration, Airflow Control |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.10 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.3 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
0.4 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
2.9 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
2.9 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
Yes |
Video Sound Available: |
Yes |
Max Video Resolution: |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (max resolution): |
24 frames/sec |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
27 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
83 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
3.1x |
Image Stabilization Type: |
Optical (lens shift) |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
11.0 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
Yes |
Compatible Lenses: |
Nikon F |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/3.5 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/5.6 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/4000 sec |
Smile Detection Available: |
No |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
100 |
Max ISO Setting: |
12800 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Face Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Optical |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
Yes |
LCD Screen Size: |
3.0 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
230000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Recycling Time: |
3.5 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
Yes |
External Flash Connection Type: |
Hot Shoe |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
Yes |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Battery Life: |
550 shots |
