Nikon has just introduced their new entry-level digital SLR model along with four SLR lenses. The Nikon D3100 sports improvements in various areas and a bunch of new features.
Nikon D3100
(Entry-level digital SLR camera)
- 14.2 effective megapixels (DX size APS-C CMOS sensor, 1.5X crop)
- Nikon F-mount (1.5X crop factor); autofocus only available with AF-S type lenses
- 3 inch LCD
- ISO speed range of 100 - 3200 (Expandable to 12800)
- Full manual controls with RAW mode and live view
- 11 point autofocus
- 1080p full HD (1920 x 1080) movie mode with sound; uses H.264 codec, supports full-time continuous focus
- Photo effects and video trimming available in playback mode
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
- Uses a lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14)
- Available in September for $700 (with 18-55 mm f3.5-5.6 VR kit lens)
Nikon also announced four lenses which will become available in September:
- $400 - (DX format) Nikkor AF-S 55-300 mm f4.5-5.6 VR zoom lens
- $1050 - Nikkor AF-S 28-300 mm f3.5-5.6 VR super-zoom lens
- $1300 - Nikkor AF-S 24-140 mm f4 VR zoom lens
- $1700 - Nikkor AF-S 85 mm f1.4 portrait prime lens