 | MPN: VBA280K002 EAN: 18208884575 The Nikon D3100 is designed for newcomers to DSLR photography, letting you take beautiful pictures without worrying about complicated functions. A range of automatic settings means the camera will do the hard work, with Live View with Scene Auto Selector selecting the mode to suit your shooting situation. Guide Mode also takes you through the process step-by-step of how to get the picture you want, helping you understand how the shot was achieved to develop your photography skills. The 14.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor, new powerful EXPEED 2 processing engine and a wide range of NIKKOR lenses deliver amazing detail. The Nikon D3100 has ISO 100-3200 sensitivity (Hi1: 6400, Hi2: 12800), reducing the risk of blurred images when taking pictures even in low light or of high-motion subjects. Use the easy-access movie record button to switch to video mode and the D-Movie function allows you to record full 1080p HD movie clips at 24fps with sound. You can use a variety of NIKKOR lenses to create cinematic effects, or make simple edits of your clips in-camera. The 11-point auto-focus system makes sure everything is in focus for razor-sharp images of even the most fleeting of movements.
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Buying Guide
LCD screens
View, delete or edit instantly.
No film
Images are stored electronically, either in the camera's memory or on a removable memory card. Extend storage capacity with extra memory cards or sticks but please check text for compatibility when ordering.
Memory card
See below for a guide to how many pictures a 1GB memory card can hold. This is based on average compression levels used and can vary from camera to camera.
| Camera (megapixels) | Approx. pictures stored on 1GB card |
|---|---|
| 6 million | 680 |
| 7 million | 585 |
| 8 million | 500 |
| 9 million | 455 |
| 10 million | 400 |
| 12 million | 260 |
No developing costs
Simply link your PC to a photo quality printer. For printing without a PC either choose a direct printer, or a camera feature Pictbridge™ to print direct to compatible printers. Most high street labs can produce prints direct from memory cards.
Optical zoom
Shown near each camera, e.g: 3x optical zoom. The higher the number the closer you bring the image.
Megapixels (Mp)
Generally the more Mp, the better the image quality, though this will vary from camera to camera. Megapixel = 1 million picture elements.
| Camera (megapixels) | Print up to |
|---|---|
| 6 - 7 million | A4 size |
| 8 million | 10 x 15in |
| 9 million | 10 x 15in |
| 10 million | 12 x 16in |
| 12 million | 20 x 30in |
Face detection
Locates faces in shots and automatically adjusts camera settings for great people shots.
Digital SLR cameras for creative control
Changeable lens
You can buy lenses to suit your interests, wide angle for landscapes and group shots, telephoto to zoom in and macro for detail.
Viewfinder
You see what the camera sees, so you'll know exactly what will be in your shot.
Speed
You can shoot multiple shots per second.
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