Used Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body, Black

SKU: US1949521

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2015-04-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best purchase i have

The best purchase i ever have

Erwin M.

2015-03-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

D3100 Has Issues After Time Period

Had issue with card slot & found out this has occurred with D90, D5100 & now D3100. Shutter count was more than 10,000 which may be issue. Appears this is Nikon problem that can occur with newer models. Otherwise, a great camera.

RoseJean A.

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Nikon D3100 Body Specifications

  • Type

    Single-lens reflex digital camera

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F bayonet mount

  • Picture Angle

    Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)

  • Effective Pixels

    14.2 million

  • Sensor Size

    23.1 x 15.4mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    DX

  • Image Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Total Pixels

    14.8 million

  • Dust-reduction system

    Image sensor cleaning
    Airflow Control System
    Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

  • Image Area (pixels)

    DX-format
    (L) 4608 x 3072
    (M) 3456 x 2304
    (S) 2304 x 1536

  • File Format

    NEF (RAW)
    JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression
    NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

  • Picture Control

    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Portrait
    Landscape

  • Storage Media

    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC memory cards

  • File System

    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
    EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
    PictBridge

  • Viewfinder

    Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage

    95% horizontal
    95% vertical Approx

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    0.80x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) Approx

  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    18mm (-1.0m-1)

  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    -1.7 to +0.5m-1

  • Focusing Screen

    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

  • Reflex Mirror

    Quick-return type

  • Lens Aperture

    Instant-return type
    Electronically controlled

  • Compatible Lenses 1

    AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
    Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
    Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

  • Compatible Lenses 2

    Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus
    AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
    Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II
    Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes

  • Shutter type

    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

  • Shutter Speed

    1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb

  • Flash Sync Speed

    Up to 1/200 sec, Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower

  • Shutter Release Modes

    Single-frame [S] mode
    Continuous
    Self-timer mode
    Quiet Shutter Release

  • Frame Advance Rate

    Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)

  • Self-timer

    2 sec, 10 sec Timer duration electronically controlled

  • Exposure Metering System

    TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor

  • Metering Method

    Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
    Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
    Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point

  • Metering Range

    0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 deg.C/68 deg.F)
    2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20 deg.C/68 deg.F)

  • Exposure Meter Coupling

    CPU

  • Exposure Modes

    Auto modes ( auto, auto [flash off])
    Scene Modes
    Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)

  • Scene Modes

    Portrait
    Landscape
    Child
    Sports
    Close-up
    Night Portrait

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3EV

  • Exposure Lock

    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV
    Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent
    Auto ISO sensitivity control available

  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

    1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
    2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent) Approx.
    Auto ISO sensitivity control available

  • Active D-Lighting

    On
    Off

  • Auto-area AF Mode

    Single Area AF
    Dynamic-area
    Auto-area AF
    3D-tracking (11 points)

  • Autofocus System

    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection

  • Detection Range

    -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68 deg.F/20 deg.C)

  • Lens Servo

    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status

  • Focus Point

    Can be selected from 11 focus points

  • Focus Lock

    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes
    Auto
    Portrait
    Child
    Close-Up
    Night portrait
    Auto flash with auto pop-up [P], [S], [A], [M]
    Manual pop-up with button release

  • Guide Number

    39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68 deg.F/20 deg.C) Approx.

  • Flash Control

    TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash available when matrix or center-weighted metering)
    Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
    Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include BS-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
    Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800

  • Flash Mode

    Auto
    Auto with red-eye reduction
    Fill-flash
    Auto slow sync
    Auto slow sync with red-eye correction
    Rear curtain with slow sync

  • Flash Compensation

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

  • Flash-ready indicator

    Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
    Blinks for 3 sec. after flash is fired at full output

  • Accessory Shoe

    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

    Yes
    Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, BS-800, SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communications supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units

  • Flash Sync Terminal

    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)

  • White Balance

    Auto
    Incandescent
    Fluorescent (7 types)
    Direct Sunlight
    Flash
    Cloudy
    Shade
    Preset Manual
    All except preset manual with fine tuning

  • Live View Shooting

    Yes

  • Live View Lens servo

    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
    Manual focus (MF)

  • Live View AF-area mode

    Face-priority AF
    Wide-area AF
    Normal-area AF
    Subject-tracking AF

  • Live View Autofocus

    Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected

  • Live View Scene Auto Selector

    Auto mode
    Auto (flash off) mode

  • Movie Metering

    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

  • Movie Metering method

    Matrix

  • Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate

    1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
    1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
    1280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps
    1280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
    640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)

  • Movie Maximum recording time

    10 min

  • Movie File Format

    MOV

  • Movie Audio recording format

    Linear PCM

  • Movie Audio recording device

    Built-in monaural microphone

  • Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Resolution

    230,000 Dots

  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment

  • Playback Functions

    Full frame
    Calendar
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images)
    Zoom
    Movie Playback
    Slideshow
    Histogram display
    Highlights
    Auto image rotation
    Image Comment (up to 36 characters)
    Highlight point display

  • Interface

    Hi-speed USB
    Video output: NTSC, PAL
    HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
    Accessory terminal: Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)

  • GPS

    GP-1 GPS unit

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
    Dutch
    English
    Spanish
    Finnish
    French
    Italian
    German
    Japanese
    Korean
    Polish
    Portuguese
    Russian
    Swedish
    Czech
    Norweigon
    Turkish

  • Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

  • AC Adapter

    EH-5a AC Adapter
    Power Connector EP-5a available separately

  • Tripod Socket

    1/4in (ISO1222)

  • Operating Environment

    32 to 104 deg.F (0 to 40 deg.C)
    Less than 85% (no condensation)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9in / 124.46 x 96.52 x 73.66mm

  • Weight

    16oz / 455g camera body only

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About Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body, Black

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The best purchase i have

By Erwin M.

The best purchase i ever have

Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body, Black Features

  • 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor delivers beautiful photographs and prints well beyond 20 x 30 inches
  • Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound lets you record cinematic-quality movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Easy-To-Use featuring Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping you take better pictures every step of the way
  • Fast 11-point Autofocus System delivers razor-sharp pictures
  • 3in monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
  • Built-in HDMI port lets you connect directly to your HDTV using an optional HDMI cable
  • Control Image and Movie Playback with most HDTV remote controls
  • 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions
  • Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures
  • Built-in pop-up flash for those times when there isn't enough light
  • Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens with legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to ensure the sharpest hand-held pictures and movies
  • Compact and Lightweight Design Beautifully styled - Ready to go wherever life takes you
  • Split-second Shutter Response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss
  • ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent delivers exceptional results, even in the most challenging low-light situations
  • Scene Auto Selector lets the D3100 decide the best mode to match the shooting situation when using Live View
  • EXPEED 2 Nikon's new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed
  • Scene Recognition System in Live View automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera adjustments yourself
  • Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights
  • Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning uses an ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot
  • In-camera Image Editing allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering easy editing functions

What's in the box:

  • Nikon D3100
  • Item Note: Memory card door is broken off
  • exposing internal elements; may have additional issues. Cosmetic condition is Average. SOLD AS-IS; FOR PARTS ONLY; FINAL SALE