Nikon D3100 SLR Digital SLR Camera

There’s no doubt that most young boys and girls loved pictures and photos, whether drawing or taking (normally with a picture slider). As we grow older, those selected few aspired to become photographers and camera enthusiasts.

Today there are hundreds of cameras and camera types to choose from, so Nikon decided to make to it simple and introduce the entry-level D3100 SLR camera for the amateur camera lover and upcoming professional photographer.

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The Nikon D3100 SLR is the camera for the enthusiast who’s started out, not as advanced and highly-priced as its older brothers but a fantastic camera nonetheless. The D3100 is equipped with a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, which means you can not only take beautiful crisp photos but your prints can now go beyond 20 x 30 inches.

A first to the entry-level Nikon range is the capability to capture Full HD video recording at 1920 x 1080, mean up to 10 minutes of video clip playback on a standard 4GB SD card but playback can be extended depending on the size of your internal memory card.

The overall design of the D3100 is simple but functional. With a comfortable grip and approximate weight of 445g (added weight with lenses), rest assured that the handling of this camera wont weigh you down, especially during long periods of use. The body is study and solid as well as the external button features like the drive mode switch, quick record button and shutter buttons all easily reached with your finger tips.

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Get the right shot with 6 automatic exposure modes like the basic portrait and landscape to sports and night- portrait. A built-in pop-up flash will allow you capture great moments even in low light conditions and the innovative “Scene Recognition System” will optimize your pictures to the right setting without you having to touch a single dial.

Another great feature of Nikon D3100 is the Image Sensor Cleaner, this automotive sensor uses ultrasonic processors a cool Airflow control function to clean any undue dust of the image sensor to ensure great quality shots everytime.

Conclusion

Taking the perfect shot and be challenging, you need the right camera for the job, right? Well from dusty bush-fields to big city landscapes, the Nikon D3100 SLR will not disappoint.

With a 14.52 megapixel CMOS Sensor, 3.0 LCD screen display, ISO 100-3200 range, HD movie capabilities and an attractive price at around R5000, the childhood dream of becoming a photographer is closer than you think.