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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Product Description An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR.
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens ♦ 2) Transcend 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card♦ 3) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass... More
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens ♦ 2) Transcend 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card♦ 3) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 4) Nikon Compact Digital SLR System Case ♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 SD Card Reader ♦ 6) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Cleaning Kit♦ 8) Digital Camera LCD Monitor Screen ProtectorsThe 14.2-megapixel Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera enables users to capture stunning images with superior performance. Features include a 1080p HD Video, 3.0-inch LIVE View monitor, 23 Scene Modes, In-Camera retouch image editing, shooting as fast as 3 FPS, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 3200, built-in sensor cleaning, 11-point AF System and much more.The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) -
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.11 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 3 in.
Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 14.8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3.1x
Features AF Tracking Image Stabilization • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 14.8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 2304 x 1536 • 4608 x 3072 • 3456 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition) MPEG-4
Video Speed 24 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 3.1x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length - 18 - 55 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 27 - 82.5 mm
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/1 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 4 Frames 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400 100 • 3200
Storage   
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Lithium-ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.11 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 2.93 in.
Height 4.1 in. 4.88 in.
Width 5 in. 3.78 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208254521 18208919567
Product ID 84682579 105221872
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Strap
Release Date 14 April, 2009 -
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN VAA116EA VBA280K001
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $379.99
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $499.99

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 29 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • low price (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Nikon Coolpix 5000 Nikon Ups the Ante in the Digital Camera Wars

byHoward_Creech Jan 13, 2002
154 Helpfuls 155 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 Megapixel Images, Pro metering, NO SHUTTER LAG
Cons Nothing important
Recommended it? Yes

For the past ten years professional and serious amateur photographers have wondered what digital photography was going to be like when it grew up. The answer to that question is pretty complicated, but the new Nikon Coolpix 5000 might be part of the answer. Every now and again there is a quantum... Read full review »

242

The Nikon Coolpix 5000 - Enter the world of 5-megapixel bliss - Part 1

byjag2112 May 21, 2002
102 Helpfuls 103 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible images. Numerous features. Good optics. Nikon name.
Cons Expensive. Only a 3x optical zoom. Some shutter lag.
Recommended it? Yes

A little over a year ago, the first 3 megapixel digital still cameras were becoming common-place - but at a price. At that time, the general consensus was that 3 megapixels would be more than enough for everyone's use.

That was then. This is now.

As more and more images are... Read full review »

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