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1/2.7-in. CCD Total Pixels 3.34 million; Effective Pixels 3.2 million
3x Zoom-Nikkor; f=5.8-17.4mm (35mm camera format equivalent to 38-115mm); f/2.8-4.9
4x digital zoom, 7x total zoom (when combined with 3x optical zoom)
Electronic viewfinder display
1.5-in; 110,000-dot low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD (LED-BKL) with brightness adjustment
1.6" - Infinity
2-1/3000sec
Shooting modes
Auto, Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Closeup, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy and Back light), Manual (includes shooting menu for control of White balance, Exposure compensation, Date imprint, Capture Mode, Best-Shot Selector, and Image sharpening)
Continuous, Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size)
10 sec.
Versatile White Balance settings
Flash control: Sensor flash system
Flash modes: Auto, Flash cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash)
approx. 0.4 - 3.0m (1.3 to 9.8 ft.) (W), approx. 0.4 - 1.7m (1.3 - 5.6 ft.) (T)
none
CompactFlash(TM) (CF) Card Type I
JPEG, Quicktime
High, Normal, PC Screen, TV Screen
Image Size/Quality: High (2048) 2048 x 1536/Fine, Normal (2048) 2048 x 1536/Normal, Normal (1600) 1600 x 1200/Normal, PC Screen (1024) 1024 x 768/Normal, TV Screen (640) 640 x 480/Normal
Up to 20 sec. with TV movie (640) at 15 fps; up to 40 sec. with Small movie (320), B/W clip (320) at 15fps, and Sepia clip (320) at 5fps
none
USB interface
CR-V3 Lithium Battery (supplied), AC Adapter EH-61 (optional), Two Coolpix AA Ni-MH, EN-MH1 rechargeable batteries (optional)
can take up to 40 seconds of smaller-size video in color, B/W or sepia.
(W x H x D): Approx. 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. or 87.5 x 65 x 38mm
Approx. 5.3 ounces or 150g (without batteries and CF Card)
The supplied Nikon view software allows users to browse uploaded images in thumbnail format (for a comprehensive view) or in an enlarged format (for closer inspection). The software also allows users to adjust color balance, change the size of images for e-mailing or web posting, run a slide show of selected images, print images directly and eliminate red eyes with the touch of a button.

A compact, lightweight digital still camera with 3.2 effective megapixels and a powerful 3x zoom lens, the COOLPIX 3100 is a friendly and versatile model, even for those who are using a digital camera for the first time. The COOLPIX 3100 is ideal for people who want an easy-to-use digital still camera that offers great image quality, and who are looking to get more fun out of digital photography. The camera's compact body fits easily in a pocket for carry-anywhere portability.
Featuring a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and 4x digital zoom, the COOLPIX 3100 provides excellent optical performance. Coupled with Nikon's advanced image-processing algorithm, this ensures vibrant color, contrast and clarity in every picture. The camera's 3.2 effective megapixels offer remarkable resolution in printouts as large as B4 size.
Shooting is simplified by general-use AUTO Mode and 14 Scene Modes, four of which offer a Scene Assistance function for perfectly composed pictures, which allow users to capture the essence of every situation and fully experience the fun of digital photography. The COOLPIX 3100 also features Continuous Shooting Mode and four Movie Modes, including one capable of recording a clip as large as 640 x480 pixels. Users can take up to 40 seconds of smaller-size video in color, B/W or sepia. In Macro Mode, the camera can shoot as close as 4cm (1.6 in.) from a subject and still get sharply focused shots
The Small Picture function creates reduced-size pictures that are perfect for e-mailing or Web posting, while the Date imprinting function allows users to date a picture at the time of shooting. Image effects such as B/W, sepia and halo filters extend users' creative options.
The Quick Review button allows images to be viewed right away on the LCD monitor while maintaining live-action viewing. The Transfer function simplifies uploading image data to a computer.
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