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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

$159.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Offering the full imaging potential of 7.1 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX L12 captures true-to-life color with fine detail that remains even when images are considerably enlarged. The... More
Offering the full imaging potential of 7.1 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX L12 captures true-to-life color with fine detail that remains even when images are considerably enlarged. The COOLPIX L12 also features a powerful 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with an ample range of 35-105mm that delivers the compositional potential to capture everything from closely composed portraits to wide-open views. Less
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon... More
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.28 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728 2304 x 1536 • 4608 x 3072 • 3456 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime
Max Movie Length - 600 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.7 - 17.1 mm -
Macro Focus Range 5.9 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm -
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.7 (w/t) -
White Balance - Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type - JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes - Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 21 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer - 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 150 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.28 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 1 in. 2.9 in.
Height 2.4 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.6 in. 4.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208255627 18208097982
Product ID 40706065 101677489
Included Accessories - Software • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date 2007 September, 2010
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 25562 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon L12
Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera
$159.99
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Consumer Reviews

6

Bad screen prevents accurate review

bymomnotmrs Jun 9, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 7.1 mp
Cons lack of viewfinder, quality
Recommended it? No

My stepdad bought my mother this camera for Christmas. She's very familiar with digital cameras and, indeed, had two at the time. One is a big 8-or-so megapixel professional digital that she rarely uses, and the other is a small point-and-shoot that is only about 6 mp.
Anyway, he bought the... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)

Consumer Reviews

10

Good DSLR for a beginner

bymixey62 Oct 23, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons battery life in liveview
Recommended it? Yes

I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I... Read full review »

1

Best purchase

byjulvog65 May 2, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Everything!
Cons A little heavy and bulky. 
Recommended it? Yes

I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are... Read full review »

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