Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 13 x 6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
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- ASIN: B003ZYF3LO
- Item model number: D3100 18-55mm Kit
By : Nikon
List Price :
Price : $599.95
You Save : $49.05 (8%)
Item Description
From the Manufacturer
Nikon's economical, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR capabilities a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-superior 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard help such as the learn-as-you develop Guide Mode.
Capture gorgeous pictures and incredible Complete HD 1080p films with sound and full-time autofocus. Quickly capture the action other cameras miss with a rapidly commence up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.Capture 3 frames per second for quickly action shooting.Capture pictures and make motion pictures in near darkness with an ISO range of 100 to 3200 (expandable to 12800-Hi2). EXPEED two, Nikon's new image processing engine, assures breathtakingly wealthy image high quality, managing color, contrast, exposure and noise. One-touch Live View and film recording lets you see the action on the three-inch monitor and the Scene Recognition System automatically chooses the excellent settings. You can also pick from 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for spectacular outcomes in otherwise difficult circumstances. Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights. A built-in pop-up flash is ready for those times when there just is not enough light and in-camera image editing enables creative freedom and effects, with out the have to have for a laptop. Nikon D3100 Highlights
Hassle-free-to-use Guide Mode walks you through the settings you will need for the shot you want.14.two-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image SensorDelivers stunning photographs and prints nicely beyond 20 x 30 inches. Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization LensIncluded lens delivers the legendary NIKKOR optical excellent and quickly, accurate autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to make sure the sharpest hand-held pictures and motion pictures. Complete 1080p HD Cinematic VideoFeatures full-time autofocus and sound record cinematic-good quality movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels). Painless-To-UseThe D3100 functions Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board help helping you take improved photographs every single step of the way. Compact and Lightweight DesignBeautifully styled--prepared to go wherever life takes you. Split-second Shutter ResponseEliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss. Fast 11-point Autofocus SystemDelivers razor-sharp pictures. ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalentDelivers exceptional results, even in the most difficult low-light circumstances.
3-inch monitorFeatures A single-Touch Reside View shooting and movie capture. Scene Auto SelectorLets the D3100 decide the preferred mode to match the shooting situation when applying Live View. EXPEED 2Nikon's new image processing engine assures breathtakingly wealthy image good quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed. Scene Recognition Technique in Live ViewAutomatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, permitting you to acquire stunning pictures with out the hassle of creating complex camera adjustments yourself. 6 Automatic Exposure Scene ModesJust set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Kid, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions. Active D-LightingRestores image-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.
D-Lighting in action.Image ControlChoose from Normal, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a private appear and feel to your photographs. Automatic Image Sensor CleaningUltrasonic approach and exclusive Airflow Manage combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image top quality shot immediately after shot. Built-in pop-up flashPerfect for those occasions when there is not enough light. In-camera Image EditingAllows creative freedom, with out the need for a personal computer, providing simple and easy editing functions. Compatible Lenses
- AF-S and AF-I: All functions supported
- Kind G or D AF NIKKOR without having built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.
- Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.
- Sort D Pc NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.
- AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
- Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be made use of in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
Nikon's inexpensive, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR attributes a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-high quality 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard assistance which includes the learn-as-you develop Guide Mode.Capture beautiful pictures and awesome Complete HD 1080p films with sound and complete-time autofocus. Easily capture the action other cameras miss with a quick start off up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.
Technical Details
- 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
- Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
- Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
- Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
Customer Critiques
For the expense of this camera, I don't assume you can get anything better. The low light performance is off the charts. As a wedding photographer I routinely shoot with Nikon's high finish professional equipment and I was amazed how close this camera is to a pro camera. Now let me get particular. In order to compare I took a look at 100% files out of each camera I personal.
Which camera excels Nikon D3100($Low-cost) VS. D300($1600) VS. D700 ($two,700):
Lens = The D3100 is the only camera that comes with a lens at it really is standard price
ISO Efficiency = Tie between D3100 and D700! (It could be Nikon's new processing but the JPEG looks amazing I was shooting D3100 on 6400iso with incredibly tiny noise at all)
Low Light Focusing = D700
Focus Speed = D700
External Buttons Controls for Pros = D700
Menu Navigation = D3100
Ease of Use = D3100
Megapixel = D3100 (14.2)
Sensor size = D700 (Substantially a great deal more critical than megapixels but I will not get into this)
Can use older lenses with functionality = D700 D300
Video = D3100 of course! 1080P video looks extraordinary.
Frame Rate = D300 at 6 pictures a second
Weight = D3100 (light as a feather)
Ergonomics = D700 (massive adequate for all my finger)
Lens:
The lens is a kit lens, it will operate outside but not so terrific in low light. The Vibration Reduction will aid indoors but Vibration Reduction can't quit a youngster or pet in motion indoors. Take into account shopping for a 35mm 1.8dx AFS for about $200 and you will be super content with this camera.
Video:
I purchased the 3100 especially to shoot video, so I put on Nikon's brand new 85mm 1.4g Nano lens and shot video with it. The lens expenses a lot more than double the camera but I wanted to see how the 1080P video looked. It has the look of a cinematic film. Just after the 85mm, I put on Nikon's 50 1.2 manual concentrate lens and was able to take quite cinematic video in manual mode. In order to make it brighter or darker you either need to have to use a definitely old lens like the 50mm 1.two and hit the AE-L (auto exposure lock) and twist the aperture to change exposure. Or you can hit the AE-L button when you get the exposure you like. Its not a wonderful method but it functions well for me. Inside the menu alternatives you can alter the AE-L button to hold the setting till you reset which is valuable.
Jello Cam (What's not so terrific):
This camera nevertheless suffers from the "Jello Cam" look in video if it is not on a tripod and you are shaky. The video can appear like jello if moved too rapidly. Use a monopod or tripod when shooting to stay away from this. I'm not certain if a more quickly video frame rate 60fps would support - but at 24 and 30 it can suffer badly.
Conclusion:
This is an fantastic deal! Unless you make most of your revenue from photography or have a stockpile of old lenses (this camera can only autofocus with AFS lenses) then this camera is the have to have camera of the year. If you have beneficial composition abilities and an eye for light you can take pictures worthy of a magazine with this. Seriously, you will not regret acquiring this camera. When you do, do your self a favor and get an extra Nikon AFS lens that has a maximum aperture of 2.8, 1.8 or 1.four. These lenses will take greater portraits and deal improved in low light than the kit lens.
Hurray! The extended wait is over! Nikon had us wait for such a lengthy time for its newer models (D3100 and D7000) and it was just when we started thinking if Nikon will ever have an answer, anytime soon, to Canon's T2i, 7D and 60D) they released these two great cameras - D3100 and D7000. Let's focus on D3100, shall we?
So I finally had a possibility to get hold of this D-SLR at Best Invest in currently. I am not a pro by any implies but I have utilized many diverse D-SLRs such as Canon (40D, T2i, XSi) and Nikon (D90, D5000). When I picked-up the camera for the to begin with time, my initial reaction was, "whoa - this is so small and light weight"! It wasn't that I wasn't conscious of the specs - I knew them beforehand but I was still blown away by how smaller and light it felt when I held it in my hands. Then, I thought, the grip would not be rather comfy but I was incorrect as holding and operating the camera is just fine - thanks to Nikon's nicely-believed-out design and grip. For the size and really feel, it really is extremely similar to D3000 but has even more goodies from the greater versions. So from an initial wow element, I quickly moved on to focusing on features and capabilities.
I have just started utilizing this camera so far more update will comply with but in the meantime my initial assessment of this camera is - I am impressed! It is 1 heck of a camera which can unquestionably compete against the preferred in its class (Canon T1i, T2i, Nikon D5000). Check out detailed evaluations at dpreview (.com) and cameralabs (.com) - they will need to be added soon if not already there.
I really like this camera since it:
+ has sufficient mega pixels for my wants (14.2).
+ captures crystal clear pictures (thanks to EXPEED2 processor the CMOS sensor, the sensor is slightly smaller than the 1 utilized in D7000).
+ gives 1080p (HD) recording, AF topic tracking is wonderful (10 min max is fine with me it records outstanding videos even in low light and to me that is significant).
+ presents ISO from 100-3200 (D90 starts at 200), it can go higher but I seriously don't consider why I would want something above that.
+ is little light weight however has fine grip, hassle-free to carry about in hands or neck.
+ supports SDXC cards on best of SD and SDHC - now that's nice.
+ (25-Sep-2010): has buttons that are nicely organized specially the video recording mode with a lever so you cannot mistakenly activate recording. That video recording lever as soon as unlocked, gets locked in 30 seconds if you do not record and the countdown begins as soon as you unlock the lever. Also you can record video when you're in any dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) where as in Canon T2i, etc. you have to move the camera dial to film mode. So this is a excellent convenience - you can jump among taking photographs and recording videos with a uncomplicated unlocking of the lever. Additionally, you can be in a preferred dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) and modify the release mode to Single, Continuous, Self-timer or Quiet mode (this is situated appropriate underneath the most important dial) - another terrific convenient function.
+ (04-Oct-2010): In-physique photo and movie retouch menu. This is great as we do not need to have any specific computer software to apply particular touches. I like it.
Could have been even superior if:
- it had the bracketing alternative (not too much to expect at this price point level but oh well I do not use that substantially but for some people this could be a significant plus).
- grid lines had been obtainable (I miss them in each in reside view and in the view finder).
- Active D Lighting was not restricted to just ON or OFF (either you have it or not at all, rather of low, medium, high, and so on.). Don't get me wrong the ON just worked fine (better than Canon T2i) but I cannot compare with all other modes.
Recommendations (optional accessories):
In my individual order of importance - your preference may differ.
1. Nikon UC-E4 USB Cable - not included. (~$6)
2. UV filter - a should for protecting your lens against accidental harm. (~10$)
three. Carrying case is a have to to protect your investment. There are a number of circumstances to pick out from and it is up to you to determine but I recommend acquiring one thing like Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW (all climate proof carrying case) so if it rains, you can pull out the climate guard and cover it up. ($90)
4. Further rechargeable Lithium Ion EN-EL14 battery so you in no way run out the juice when you're traveling and do not want to miss capturing a moment for good. (~$35)
5. SB-600 Speedlight. Those who have utilised speed lights would know what difference it can make to an image with adjustments you can make to light for an image. (~$225)
6. 18-55 VR lens has its limitations so if you have added $$$s, acquire physique only (if that even is an choice) and get your self a 18-105 VR lens. But at that point, you may possibly want to think of D90 which nevertheless is a great camera and presents a large number of significantly more controls. (~$325 to $350)
General:
I give this camera 5 Stars because it takes good images in almost all circumstances (bright or low-light) and that is precisely what I wanted this camera to do for me. Period.
I ought to commend Nikon for not finding into the mega pixel race (read marketing and advertising). They rather kept the photographer in mind and focused on delivering greater image good quality. Kudos to Nikon for getting that courage.
