Nikon Spring

 

Its the first day of Spring here, after what seems like a 6 month long winter. After many, many years of point and shoot photos, we have finally invested in a new Nikon D3100 DSLR camera....and its a cracker! Incredible technology at a great price.......
I look forward to many, many years of creative photography. - SR

• DX-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor [NEW]
  - Softly defocused backgrounds that only a D-SLR can produce …more
• EXPEED 2 - Nikon's new image processing engine [NEW]
  - Faithful color reproduction and smooth, beautiful gradations …more
• ISO sensitivity 100-3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent)
  - Great performance and less blur in dimly lit settings …more
• Active D-Lighting - Beautiful balancing of light and shade …more
• Picture Control - Customizing images before the shot …more
• Guide Mode - The sure way to obtain desired results …more
• Scene Modes - Your short cut to expected results …more
• Scene Auto Selector - Letting D3100 decide the best mode to match the scene …more
• Help function - One-touch access to in-camera assistance …more
• Info display format - Choose the view that's right for you …more
• D-Movie - Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies [NEW] …more
• Live View - Live View with new AF modes and large 7.5-cm (3-in.) monitor …more
• AF Mode for Live View and Movie Shooting - New autofocus (AF) modes help capture moving subjects …more
• AF-area modes for live view and movies - Four modes to capture subject …more
• 11-point AF system - Quick, accurate autofocus ready for the decisive moment …more
• Advanced white balance control - More natural whites …more
• Built-in pop-up flash - Additional light whenever needed …more
• Convenient and powerful Speedlight SB-400 (sold separately) …more
• Scene Recognition System - Intelligent operation in any setting …more
• Ample image and movie editing functions - In-camera image and movie editing …more
• High-performance NIKKOR lenses - The right choice for amazing photos and full HD movies. …more
• Nikon's original VR system - Less camera-shake blur in images and viewfinder …more
• Compact and lightweight - Easy operation and take-anywhere portability …more
• Continuous 3 fps shooting - Catch the decisive moment …more
• Eye-Fi support - Transfer photos and movies wirelessly …more
• Easy-to-view finder - New superimposed indicators for a better view …more
• New shutter mechanism - Quiet shooting, even with Live View …more
• Rangefinder - Quick and easy focusing …more
• Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System - Prevent dust from ruining photos …more
• Image playback with transitions [NEW] - View photos with striking special effects …more
• Convenient playback - Find images instantly by date …more
• Date imprint - Stamp photos with shooting date …more
• Long-lasting lithium-ion battery [NEW] - Plenty of stamina for plenty of photos …more
• ViewNX 2 software [NEW] - Your imaging toolbox (bundled) - Smart image management with a PC …more
• Capture NX 2 software - Expanded creative control (sold separately)
  - Intuitive operation for the finishing touch …more
• my Picturetown - Free image sharing and storage - Share photos and movies on the web …more