Nikon announces D3100 Digital SLR
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR is the company’s latest entry into the enthusiast DSLR market place featuring a 14.2 megapixel resolution, easy-to-use operations, full HD video recording, and a simple graphics interface.
Ideal for those of you just getting into photography, the Nikon D3100 comes with a Guide Mode featuring an easy-to-use interface which guides through shots via an on-demand, step-by-step assistance. The Guide Mode is easily accessed through the Mode Dial on the top of the camera and features sample assist images that change with the camera settings. Nikon claims users can achieve “professional looking photographs” by simply following the guidance displayed on the 3 inch LCD display.
Key features of the D3100 include:
- EXPEED 2 image processing engine
- 14.2 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
- 11 point AF system
- ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800)
- Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution video capture at 24p
- 720p video capture at 24 or 30 fps
- First DSLR to feature full time AF for D-Movie video shooting and while in Live Mode
- Face Detection technology locks focus on up to 35 human faces
- Movies are recorded in H.264 AVCHD codec
- Edit recorded videos from within the camera
- Built-in HDMI port
- Active D-Lighting automatically fixes dark or backlit images
- 420 pixel RGB color 3D Matrix Meter
- 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes – Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait
- Picture Control – choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape
- Built-in pop-up flash
- Auto Scene Selector feature in Live View
- Quiet Shutter Release mode which substantially reduces the sound of the mirror while shooting
- Apply effects using in-camera Retouch Menu
- Integrated Dust Reduction System
- 3 inch monitor with one-touch Live View shooting and movie capture
The D3100 will be available beginning in the middle of September for an estimated price of $699.95.
