• 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor delivers beautiful photographs and prints well
beyond 20 x 30 inches
• Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens with legendary NIKKOR optical
quality and fast, accurate autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image
stabilization to ensure the sharpest hand-held pictures and movies
• Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound lets you record cinematic-quality
movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• Compact and Lightweight Design Beautifully styled—Ready to go wherever life takes you
• Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon’s Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping
you take better pictures every step of the way
• Split-second Shutter Response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that
other cameras miss
• Fast 11-point Autofocus System delivers razor-sharp pictures
• ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent delivers exceptional results, even in
the most challenging low-light situations
• 3-in. monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
• Scene Auto Selector lets the D3100 decide the best mode to match the shooting situation when using
Live View
• EXPEED 2 Nikon’s new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing
color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed
• Scene Recognition System in Live View automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white
balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera
adjustments yourself
• 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning
results in otherwise challenging conditions
• Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.
• Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to
apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.
• Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning uses an ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats
the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.
• Built-in pop-up flash for those times when there isn’t enough light
• In-camera Image Editing allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering easy
editing functions

August 2010