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Entry Level DSLR - Nikon D3100 14.2MP SLR Digital Camera

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The Right Entry Level Digital Camera

Finding the right entry level digital camera can be a tough decision for people that are interested in stepping up there photography from a smaller compact digital camera to a more professional digital SLR solution. The additional features and capabilities that a DSLR type camera provides the amateur photographer are immediately recognized once you make the switch. The price of a good digital camera can go up very quickly and it is easy to spend north of a thousand dollars for a good camera not including additional accessories. The Nikon D3100 DSLR comes is a 14.2 megapixel camera with a 18-55mm lens. It also has the capability of taking 1080p quality video. The rapid fire style shooting with 11 points of auto focus make it an easy camera to operate for the beginner with a high quality digital camera. The camera has the capability to have additional lenses added on to provide enhancements to the picture but the lens that comes with the camera takes great pictures. This camera runs between $450 and $600 depending on where you buy it and if used or new. This make it the perfect solution for the person that needs to take high quality pictures for an online business or a for capturing family moments. Find below the basic product details from the Nikon website and consider the Nikon D3100 if you are looking for an inexpensive DSLR camera that has enough of the core features of camera that will last you for many years to come into the future.

Nikon D3100 Details and Features

The Nikon D3100 is a powerful lower end DSLR and is Nikon's replacement for the older Nikon D3000.

Features of the Nikon D3100

  • 14.megapixel DX format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED2 image processor
  • Active D-Lighting
  • Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control System
  • 3.0 230,000 dot resolution fixed LCD screen
  • Full High Definition Video Recording 1080p also capable of 720p30/25/24 and 480p24
  • Full time auto focus in movie mode
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II w/ scene recognition system
  • 3D Tracking Multi Cam 1000 auto focus sensor modul with 11 autofocus points
  • ISO Sensitivity 100 - 3200 (6400-12800 with boost)
  • File Formats JPEG, NEF
  • Capability with SDXC memory cards
  • Nikon F Mount Lenses fit

Nikon D3100 Entry Level Overview

Pictures from a Nikon D3100

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