Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera - Body Only
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Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera - Body Only
- 14.2 Megapixel
- Large 3" LCD
- ISO Sensitivity 100-3200
- Continuous 3 fps Shooting
- 11-point AF System
- Built-In Pop-Up Flash
- Full HD 1080p Movies
Nikon D3100 - 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
Delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations.Nikon D3100 - EXPEED 2 image processing engine
Provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.Nikon D3100 - High ISO (100-3200) light sensitivity - extendable up to 12800
Features an Auto ISO setting and is manually extendable up to ISO 12800 using the Hi2 setting. Enables faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing the risk of blurred images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.Nikon D3100 - GUIDE mode
Quick and easy-to-use in-camera assistance. Asks you about the picture you want to take and automatically optimizes settings for superior results. Sample images appear on the display to show you what will happen to your image if you apply the suggested settings.Nikon D3100 - D-Movie – full HD (1920 x 1080) movie clips
Record beautiful high-definition (HD) movie clips with sound. The camera’s large image sensor and high ISO sensitivity offer exceptional image quality. NIKKOR lenses can be used to obtain cinematic effects and you can make simple edits of your clips in-camera by deleting scenes or saving specific frames as still images.Nikon D3100 - Live View with Scene Auto Selector
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.Nikon D3100 - Large 7.5 cm (3-inch), high-resolution LCD monitor
Makes it easy to view essential camera information, and a pleasure to review and edit your photos and movies.Nikon D3100 - Razor-sharp 11-point Autofocus system
Offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.Nikon D3100 - Active D-Lighting
Automatically retains details in highlights and shadows for stunning images with natural contrast.Nikon D3100 - Picture Controls
Lets you set the look and mood of your images before you shoot. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape.Nikon D3100 - Extensive in-camera editing functions
Let you edit and enhance images and movies in the camera. Offers techniques such as Red-Eye Correction and Quick Retouch, as well as a range of Filter Effects.Nikon D3100 - Dual Integrated dust reduction system
Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images.Nikon D3100 - Lightweight body and superior ergonomics
A secure grip makes the camera comfortable to handle. Dedicated controls for frequently used functions like Live View, D-Movie and shutter release make it a joy to operate. - Tech Specs
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Technical Specifications
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TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
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Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
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Picture AngleEffective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
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Effective Pixels14.2 million
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Sensor Size23.1 x 15.4mm
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Image Sensor FormatDX
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Image Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels14.8 million
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Dust-reduction systemImage sensor cleaning
Airflow Control System
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) -
Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L) 4608 x 3072
(M) 3456 x 2304
(S) 2304 x 1536 -
File FormatNEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats -
Picture ControlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Standard
Vivid -
Storage MediaSD
SDHC
SDXC -
Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
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File SystemCompliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
PictBridge -
ViewfinderEye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% horizontal
95% verticalApprox. -
Viewfinder Magnification0.80x Approx.
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Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m⁻¹)
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5m⁻¹
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Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
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Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
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Lens ApertureInstant-return type
electronically controlled -
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
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Compatible LensesAI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. -
Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Bulb -
Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
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Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/200 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower -
Shutter Release ModesSingle-frame [S] mode
Continuous
Self-timer mode
Quiet Shutter Release -
Frame Advance RateUp to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution3 frames per second
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Self-timer2 sec.
10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled -
Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering MethodMatrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point -
Metering Range0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
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Exposure ModesAuto modes ( auto, auto [flash off])
Scene Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M) -
Advanced Scene ModesPortrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Child -
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
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Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
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ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 3200
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Hi-2 (ISO 12,800) -
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100 in steps of 1 EV
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity3200 in steps of 1 EV
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent) Approx.
Auto ISO sensitivity control available -
Active D-LightingOn
Off -
Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 and 11 (3D-tracking)
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Auto-area AF ModeYes
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Autofocus SystemNikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
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Detection Range-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
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Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus trackinga ctivated automatically according to subject status
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Focus PointCan be selected from 11 focus points
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Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button -
Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Wide area
Normal area -
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
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Built-in FlashYes
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Guide Number39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)Approx.
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Flash Controli-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
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Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync -
Flash ModeAuto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye correction
Rear curtain with slow sync -
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
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Flash-ready indicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
Blinks for 3 sec. after flash is fired at full output -
Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and ata contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
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Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal ADapter AS-15 (available separately)
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White BalanceAuto
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K) -
Live View ShootingYes
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Live View Lens servoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF) -
Live View AF-area modeFace-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF -
Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subejct-tracking AF is selected
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Live View Scene Auto SelectorAut mode
Auto (flash off) mode -
Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Metering methodMatrix
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Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
1280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps
1280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) -
Movie Maximum recording time10 min.
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Movie File FormatMOV
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Movie Audio recording formatLinear PCM
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Movie Audio recording deviceBuilt-in monaural microphone
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MovieMovie with sound
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps
VGA 640×424 / 30 fps -
Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
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Monitor Size3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Resolution230,000 Dots
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Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
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Playback FunctionsFull frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Highlights
Auto image rotation
Image Comment
Highlight point display -
In-Camera Image EditingTrim
D-Lighting
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Small Pic
Monochrome
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect
Before and After -
InterfaceHi-speed USB
Video output: NTSC, PAL
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal: Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) -
GPSGP-1 GPS unit
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Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Turkish -
Battery / BatteriesEN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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Battery Life (shots per charge)550 shots (CIPA)
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AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
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Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO1222)
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Approx. DimensionsWidth 4.9 in. (124.46mm)
Height 3.8 in. (96.52mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (73.66mm) -
Approx. Weight16 oz. (455g)
camera body only -
Operating Environment32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Less than 85% (no condensation)
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- What's In The Box
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What's Included?
- Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14
- Quick charger MH-24
- Rubber Eyecup DK-20
- Camera strap AN-DC3
- Body cap BF-1B
- Eyepiece cap DK-5
- Accessory shoe cover BS-1
- View NX 2 CD
- 2 Ferrite core
- Video
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