Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3100 Specications

Type

Type Lens mount Effective angle of view

Effective pixels

Single-lens reex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)

Guide number Flash control

Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual ash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20) TTL: i-TTL balanced ll-ash and standard i-TTL ash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in ash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced ll-ash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens Non-TTL auto: Supported ash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, ll-ash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Lights when built-in ash or optional ash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after ash is red at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in ash and all CLS-compatible ash units Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)

Effective pixels
Image sensor

14.2 million

Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal

Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction system

23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor 14.8 million Image sensor cleaning, Airow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

Storage

Image size (pixels) File format

4,608 x 3,072 [L] 3,456 x 2,304 [M] 2,304 x 1,536 [S] NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with ne (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 Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modied SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards 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

White balance

White balance

Auto, incandescent, uorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, ash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with ne tuning.

Picture Control System Media File system

Live View

Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Scene Auto Selector

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Available in auto and auto (ash off) modes

Viewnder

Elevate Your Photography to Beautiful New Heights

Viewnder Frame coverage Magnication Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reex mirror Lens aperture
Lens

Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reex viewnder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at innity, -1.0 m-1) 18 mm (-1.0 m -1) -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Quick return Instant return, electronically controlled

Movie

Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Maximum recording time File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device
Monitor

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix 1,920 x 1,080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) 1,280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) 1,280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps 1,280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) 640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) 10 min. MOV H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built-in monaural microphone

Compatible lenses

AF-S and AF-I: All functions supported. Type G or D AF NIKKOR without 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. Type 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 used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Note: Electronic rangender can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

LCD monitor
Playback

3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback function

Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)

Shutter

Type Speed Flash sync speed

Release

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower

Interface

USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal

Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer

Exposure

(single frame), (continuous), (self-timer), (quiet shutter release) Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) 2 s, 10 s

Hi-Speed USB NTSC, PAL Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)

Supported languages

Supported languages Metering Metering method TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor Matrix: 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

Chinese (Simplied and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Power source

Battery AC adapter
Tripod socket

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5A (available separately)

Range Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68F/20C) Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV Exposure meter coupling Exposure modes Exposure compensation Exposure lock ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting
Focus

CPU Auto modes (auto, auto [ash off]); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait); programmed auto with exible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent); auto ISO sensitivity control available On, Off

Tripod socket
Dimensions / weight

1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
Operating environment

Approx. 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. Approx. 1 lb. (camera body only); 1 Ib. 1.8 oz. with battery and memory card but without body cap

Temperature Humidity
Accessories

32 to 104F (0 to 40C ) Less than 85% (no condensation)

Autofocus Detection range Lens servo

Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.) -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68F/20C) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangender can be used Can be selected from 11 focus points Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14, Battery Charger MH-24, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecap DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC3, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Body Cap BF-1B, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, Ferrite Core (2 types)

Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock

Flash

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Built-in ash

Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait: Auto ash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release

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DX-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor EXPEED 2 - Nikons new image processing engine ISO sensitivity 100-3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent) Guide Mode D-Movie - Full HD 1080p movie shooting 3-in. monitor and Live View shooting

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Exposure: Shutter priority auto,1/2000 second,f/6.3 White balance: Auto ISO sensitivity: 200 Picture Control: Vivid

A moving experience in digital photography that everyone can enjoy.

Easily capture the beauty of lifes eeting moments with the new D3100. A feature-rich digital SLR camera that surprises you with simplicity, and positively delights with superb results. Whether shooting casual snapshots, a delicately composed still life or full HD movies, youll love the ease with which D3100 does it all.
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Softly defocused backgrounds that only a D-SLR can produce

DX-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor

Nikon equipped D3100 with a newly developed CMOS sensor for outstanding subject detail and smooth color gradation. Whether shooting photos or full HD movies, the sensor is crucial to image quality. The high pixel count of D3100s sensor produces photos of striking clarity, revealing all the nuance of the original scene with minimum noise ideal for intricately detailed textures and grain-free background defocus.
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Faithful color reproduction and smooth, beautiful gradations

EXPEED 2 - Nikons new image processing engine

Welcome to a new level of excellence with EXPEED 2. Weve leveraged our vast technological know-how to bring you Nikons most advanced image processing engine yet. EXPEED 2 maximizes CMOS sensor performance for clear, lifelike images that exhibit vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies.

Great performance and less blur in dimly lit settings

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A maximum ISO of 3200 (standard range) lets you shoot at fast shutter speeds, reducing camera-shake blur in dimly lit scenes. Twilight and indoor shots come alive with a refreshingly natural look without the need for a tripod or ash. Moreover, fast shutter speeds make it easy to freeze action in dynamic situations such as children at play and sports events. For added versatility, D3100s Hi 1 and Hi 2 settings effectively boost ISO to the equivalent of 6400 and 12800, respectively.

Hi 2 (ISO 12800 equivalent)

ISO 3200

ISO 1600

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Exposure: Aperture priority auto, 1/125 second, f/5.6 White balance: Auto ISO sensitivity: 100 Picture Control: Vivid

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Guide Mode - The sure way to obtain desired results

Guide Mode

An enchanting portrait against a softly defocused background, or a radiant couple surrounded by sparkling lights. Taking photos like these is easy with D3100s Guide Mode in-camera guidance that shows you step-bystep how to change camera settings. Just select a Guide Mode setting that matches the scene then let Guide Mode assist. Not only will you obtain the desired results, youll understand how you achieved them. Guide Mode even displays sample photos so youll know what to expect from each setting.

Assist image displays a sample photo that reects camera settings.

Guide Mode Soften backgrounds
Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Exposure: Aperture priority auto,1/1600 second, f/2.2 White balance:Auto ISO sensitivity: 400 Picture Control: Portrait

Select

Easy operation
Auto No flash Distant subjects Close-ups Sleeping faces Moving subjects Landscapes Portraits Night portrait

Advanced operation

Guide Mode
Soften backgrounds Bring more into focus Freeze motion (people) Freeze motion (vehicles) Show water flowing

Guide Mode Night portrait

Close-ups

Shoot

Use the viewfinder

Use live view

Shoot movies

Guide Mode Sleeping faces

Guide Mode Landscapes

The joy of simplicity. Shooting great photos and full HD movies was never so easy.

New AF modes capture moving subjects

Letting D3100 decide the best mode to match the scene

Full-time-servo AF (AF-F)

Live View with new AF modes and

large 3-in. monitor
Live View gives you an intuitive, familiar way to photograph playful pets or children on the move. Just ip a switch and youre ready to go. When Live View is activated and new Fulltime-servo AF (AF-F) is selected, the camera keeps subjects in focus without having to press the shutter-release button convenient for photos and movies. There is also new Facepriority AF that locks focus on faces, even on people not directly facing the camera. Live View makes D3100 as easy to use as a compact camera.
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Scene Auto Selector

D3100 automatically selects the Scene Mode that matches the shooting situation and subject. During Live View shooting with the Mode dial on Auto or Auto (ash off), Scene Auto Selector* automatically activates Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait modes depending on the scene. For added convenience, an icon appears in the top-left corner of the LCD monitor that shows the selected mode.
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Autofocus automatically begins after Live View is activated, tracking the subject continuously without having to press the shutter-release button.
Note: When shooting movies, noise from the lens motor may be recorded.

Face-priority AF

monitor

3-in.

The camera can recognize up to 35 faces at a time then focus on the face that is determined to be nearest. Even if people in the frame move, the camera continues tracking and focusing.

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* Except when using manual focus. ** Selected when the camera identifies situations with no corresponding Scene Mode, or for situations that can be shot in Auto or Auto (flash off).

Mode dial on Auto; Scene Auto Selector activates Landscape mode.

Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies

D-Movie - Full high-denition quality

Discover the difference a digital SLR makes when shooting movies. A wide selection of NIKKOR lenses gives you freedom to explore different angles and obtain lovely defocused backgrounds while D3100s advanced imaging system assures outstanding quality. And for action sequences, new Subject-tracking AF keeps subjects properly focused. After the shoot, view movies on the large 3-in. LCD monitor and perform simple editing tasks like trimming scenes before or after a designated point and extracting still images. HDMI compatibility* lets you connect D3100 to an HDTV with playback managed by the TVs remote control**.
* Via HDMI miniport. ** HDMI CEC-compatible TVs only.

High-quality full HD movies and still images can be viewed on HDTVs.

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Exposure: Sports mode,1/500 second, f/5.3 White balance: Auto ISO sensitivity: Auto (900) Picture Control: Standard

Cable: Type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers).

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Quick, accurate autofocus ready for the decisive moment

Customizing images before the shot

11-point AF system
D3100s precision high-speed autofocus responds immediately to changes in scene or composition, maintaining tack-sharp focus to capture eeting expressions and fast-moving sports. The allimportant central focus point features a cross-type sensor while the new superimposed display achieves a clear, uncluttered viewnder. Various autofocus modes cover nearly any situation, including autoarea AF that automatically selects the subject on which to focus, and 3D-tracking* that maintains focus on a subject regardless of changes in composition as long as the shutter-release button is pressed half way.
* When autofocus is set to AF-A or AF-C.

Picture Control
Expand creative expression with Picture Control. Six settings Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape let you determine the look of photos and full HD movies before you shoot. In addition, sharpness, contrast, brightness and saturation can be adjusted to customize settings.
Portrait Vivid Monochrome

11 AF points

Note: The 11 AF points shown here are for illustration purposes only. Actual appearance differs.

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Natural, lovely skin tones

Increased color saturation

Black and white images, including tints

Intelligent operation in any setting

Scene Recognition System

Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System utilizes a 420-pixel RGB sensor to analyze a composition immediately before you take the shot. It then automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera adjustments yourself. Face detection also benets from Scene Recognition System, exhibiting improved recognition accuracy and denition as well as enabling instant zoom-to-face in playback mode.
420-pixel RGB sensor Image sensor

In-camera image and movie editing

Ample image and movie editing functions

Auto focus Autoexposure, i-TTL control Auto white balance Playback

Heighten your photographic enjoyment with D3100s wide range of image and movie editing functions. Operations like Red-eye correction, Quick retouch, and Filter effects can be done in-camera, eliminating the need for a PC and enhancing convenience. You can also extract still images from movies and trim unnecessary frames.
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Subject

identification

Highlight
analysis detection

Light source

identification

Zoom to face

Composition- Face
change detection Face priority AF

Face detection

Soft filter

Beautiful balancing of light and shade

Active D-Lighting
Shooting in bright sunlight often produces pictures with extreme contrast between light and dark areas, resulting in loss of tone and detail. Active D-Lighting effectively combats this by preserving important details in shadows and highlights. The results are optimally exposed photos that better reect the scene as you saw it.
Without Active D-Lighting With Active D-Lighting

Makes pictures appear as if they are photos of miniature scale models; especially effective when shooting landscapes from above.

Produces images similar to ones shot with a soft filter.

Color outline

Perspective control

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Other items in the Retouch Menu

D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim (3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 16:9) Monochrome (Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype) Filter effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Red
intensifier, Green intensifier, Blue intensifier and Cross screen) Color balance Small picture Image overlay NEF (RAW) processing Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Edit movie

Converts a photo into an outline image, which can be printed then hand-colored.

Corrects the perspective of shapes (like buildings) for a more natural look.

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Anytime, anywhere. The right features for comfortable shooting and playback.

NIKKOR lenses. The right choice for amazing photos and full HD movies.
Note: The D3100 is exclusively designed for use with NIKKOR AF-S and AF-I lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor.

Easy operation and take-anywhere portability

More ways to see the wonders of the world

Compact and lightweight

At only approx. 1 lb. 1.6 oz.*, the compact and lightweight D3100 goes where you go. And its so easy to use thanks to the ergonomic grip that simplies shooting, both in horizontal and vertical positions. New dedicated controls for frequently used functions like Live View, D-Movie and shutter release modes further enhance ease of use.
* With battery and memory card but without body cap.

High-performance NIKKOR lenses

Approx. 5.5x telephoto zoom lens with VR Capture faces from afar

Weight 1lb. 1.6oz.

Approx.

55 mm

Additional light whenever needed

Built-in pop-up ash

When the light gets low or you nd yourself shooting in tricky backlit lighting, use the built-in pop-up ash to brighten the scene. It activates automatically when needed depending on exposure mode*, or can be enabled manually. In addition, support for i-TTL ash control increases exposure accuracy.

Convenient and powerful Speedlight SB-400 (sold separately)

200 mm 300 mm

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

35 mm prime lens For softly defocused backgrounds

85 mm micro lens Easy hand-held macro photography

* When Scene Mode is set to Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up or Night portrait

Prevent dust from ruining photos

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Vent for Airflow Control System Image senso r cleaning mechanism
Image sensor

AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System

D3100 is equipped with Nikons Integrated Dust Reduction System. This solution includes a special Airow Control System that redirects dust away from the low-pass lter located in front of the image sensor. Additionally, when powering the camera on or off, the lter automatically vibrates at precise frequencies to release imagedegrading dust that may adhere to it.

Low-pass filter

Less camera-shake blur in images and viewnder

Nikons original VR system

View photos with striking special effects
NIKKOR VR lenses reduce* blur in photos and full HD movies caused by camera-shake that often occurs when shooting at slow shutter speeds, such as in dimly lit environments or when using micro or telephoto lenses. Unlike in-camera image stabilization systems, Nikons VR is in the lens, which allows it to correct blur in the viewnder thereby aiding composition and focusing since the image remains stable.
Slideshow with Cube effect

Image playback with transitions

Choose from a series of special transitions when viewing photos. For slideshows, enjoy interesting effects like Zoom/Fade and Cube. When viewing photos individually, you can employ Slide in and Zoom/Fade. In addition, the large, bright LCD monitor makes playback a joy.

Without in-lens camera-shake correction

With Nikons in-lens VR system

* VR allows shooting handheld up to three stops slower (four stops slower with VR II) than when using non-VR lenses, based on Nikon measurements. Amount of correction varies depending on shooting conditions and photographer.

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System Chart
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
Eyepiece Correction Lenses (-5 to +3m-1) DK-20C Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2

ViewNX 2 software Your imaging toolbox (bundled)

ViewNX 2 is the convenient way to manage images, providing functions for storing, browsing, editing and sharing photos as well as movies. You can also attach labels to images to facilitate searches. This bundled software offers a wide range of editing functions, including rotate, re-size, crop, straighten, auto red-eye correction and more. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete scenes. ViewNX 2 integrates seamlessly with my Picturetown for simple, drag-and-drop uploads and online browsing.

SPEEDLIGHTS
Speedlight SB-900 Speedlight SB-600 Speedlight SB-400 Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Studio Speedlights*2 Nikon Speedlights SB-900/800/ 600/400

NIKKOR LENSES
The D3100 is exclusively designed for use with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor.

Eyepiece Adapter DK-22

Accessory Shoe Adapter AS-15

TTL Remote Cord SC-28/SC-29

Eyepiece Cap DK-5*1

Note: AF-assist illuminator is disabled with SB-400.

Right-angle Viewing Attachment DR-6

Rubber Eyecup DK-20*1

TV ACCESSORIES
HDMI Cable*2

TV monitor*2

REMOTE CONTROLLER
Video Cable EG-D2

GPS Unit GP-1

Remote Cord MC-DC2

COMPUTER RELATED ACCESSORIES CASE

Semi-Soft Case CF-DC1 SD Memory Card*2 PC Card Adapter* SD Memory Card Reader*2
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Personal computer* 2

AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND BATTERY PACKS

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14*1 Battery Charger MH-24*1 AC Adapter EH-5a Power Connector EP-5A USB Cable UC-E4

ViewNX 2*1 Capture NX 2 Capture NX 2 Upgrade

*1: Supplied accessories *2: Non-Nikon products

Parts and Controls

Intuitive operation for the nishing touch

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Mode dial Release-mode selector Information button Exposure compensation button/Aperture button/Flash compensation button Shutter-release button Power switch AF-assist illuminator/ Self-timer lamp/ Red-eye reduction lamp Accessory shoe (for optional ash units) Flash mode button/ Flash compensation button Microphone Function button Lens release button

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Playback button Menu button Thumbnail button/Playback zoom out button/Help button Playback zoom in button Information edit button Viewnder eyepiece Diopter adjustment control AE-L/AF-L button/Protect button Command dial Live View switch Movie-record button Multi selector OK button Delete button Speaker Monitor

Capture NX 2 software Expanded creative control (sold separately)

Capture NX 2s easy-to-learn editing tools unlock image potential without degrading original image quality. This software is ideal for optimizing Nikon NEF (RAW) les as well as JPEG and TIFF images. With award-winning U Point technology, tedious editing procedures are easier than ever.

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Memory card capacity*1

Approved memory cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3100. Cards with class 6 write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic LEXAR MEDIA Platinum II Professional SD memory cards 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1 SDHC memory cards*2 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB 4 GB, 8 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB SDXC memory cards*3 64 GB 64 GB 48 GB, 64 GB -

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The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine* 3 NEF (RAW) Image size L L M S L M S L M S File size*1 19.8 MB 12.9 MB 6.8 MB 3.9 MB 1.8 MB 3.4 MB 2.0 MB 0.9 MB 1.7 MB 1.0 MB 0.5 MB No. of images*1 151 226 460 815 1700 914 1500 3300 1700 3000 6000 Buffer capacity*2 9 13 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Share photos and movies on the web

my Picturetown Free image sharing and

storage
Nikons own image sharing website allows you to easily store, manage and share images with family and friends worldwide. Membership is free and permits storage of up to 2 GB of photos and/or movies. (Pay an additional fee and get up to 200 GB of storage*). The service supports MOV and AVI movie les in addition to JPEG and RAW (NEF, NRW) still image les. Heighten your photographic enjoyment with my Picturetown!
* Availability and fee may vary depending on country.

JPEG fine

JPEG normal

*1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards. *2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. *3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. Notes:

JPEG basic

*1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. *2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when noise reduction is on. *3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

Contact Nikon Customer Service for additional information.

Long-lasting lithium-ion battery

Included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 delivers up to approximately 550 frames on a single charge*.
* Based on CIPA standards.

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