
Great value kit. Enables you to shoot in low-light without a flash, for more natural-looking images. Includes the D3100 camera and the 3x zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm VR lens that features Vibration Reduction to reduce the effects of camera shake.
The stunningly simple-to-use D3100 is every family’s answer to beautiful images. Whether the moment calls for a family portrait or a sharp shot of toddlers on the run, Guide Mode shows you how to capture stunning photos in no time at all. D-Movie lets you record full HD movie clips and capture the action in superb quality day or night. Nikon’s advanced EXPEED 2 image processing engine maximises the performance of the 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor for amazingly clear images with vivid colours. Incredibly lightweight for an SLR, the D3100 makes it easy to capture your family looking wonderful wherever you go.
14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor delivers lifelike images with vivid colours, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations.
EXPEED 2 image processing engine provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
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.
GUIDE mode: quick and easy-to-use in-camera assistance. Asks you about the picture you want to take and automatically optimises 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.
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.
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.
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.
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-centre, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
Active D-Lighting automatically retains details in highlights and shadows for stunning images with natural contrast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Type | 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor |
| Effective pixels | 14.2 million |
| Total pixels | 14.8 million |
| Type | EXPEED 2 |
| Mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Focal length | 1.5x |
| Type | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
| AF points | 11 |
| Exposure metering | Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV; Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV |
| AF modes | Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) |
| Predictive AF | Yes |
| AF lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| AF assist beam | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Metering Range | -1 to +19 EV |
| AE lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| ISO speed equiv | ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent); auto ISO sensitivity control available |
| Type | Electronically controlled, vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb |
| Release | Single frame, continuous, self-timer, quiet shutter release |
| Type | TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Settings | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual |
| Personal White balance | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Magnification | Approximately 0.8x |
| Eyepoint | 18mm |
| Dioptre connection | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Mirror | Quick return type |
| Monitor | 3-in. (7.5cm)., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD |
| Brightness | Adjustable |
| Modes | Auto, portrait, child, close up, night portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up; P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release |
| Hotshoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Second Curtain sync | Yes |
| External Flash | i-TTl: SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 Non-TTL: SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S |
| Shooting modes | Auto modes (auto, auto (flash off); scene modes (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) |
| Shooting photo effects | D-Lighting, red-eye correction, trim, monochrome, filter effects, color balance, small picture, image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, quick retouch, straighten, distortion control, fisheye, color outline, perspective control, miniature effect, edit movie |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 3 fps |
| Still: 4,608 x 3,072 (L); 3,456 × 2,304 (M); 2,304 × 1,536 (S), Movie: 1920 × 1080, 24 fps; 1280 × 720, 30 fps | |
| Compression | Fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), basic (approx. 1 : 16) |
| Still image type | NEF (compressed RAW); JPEG |
| Simultaneous recording | Yes |
| Water/dust resist | Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Intell. orientation sensor | Yes |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Menu languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish |
| Connection | Hi-Speed USB, Type C HDMI connector |
| Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi |
| Browsing printing | ViewNX2 |
| Batteries | Rechargeable lithium-Ion |
| AC power supply | EH-5a (not included) |
| Lenses | Nikon F mount |
| Flash | Nikon Speedlight |
| Remote Control | Remote Cord MC-DC2 |
| Battery chargers | MH-24 (included) |
| Dimensions | 124 × 96 × 74.5 mm |
| Weight (body only) | 500g |
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