Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Silver)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 3.9 x 2.3 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004M8SVEI
• Item model number: S6100 Silver
  

By : Nikon
List Price : $199.00
Price : $65.00

Item Description

Color: Silver

From the Manufacturer

Brilliant images anywhere.

Potent

Lastly, a camera you can take everywhere you go. The COOLPIX S6100 is modest enough to fit in a purse, pocket, or glove compartment—and potent enough to capture landscapes, close ups, and portraits. This compact camera has a 16.-megapixel CCD sensor that captures sharp, beautiful images—along with a 7x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR® ED glass lens that boasts a 28-196mm optical zoom to get close to the action. It is perfect for day trips, weekend getaways, and last minute outings.

On the road, on the go, in your pocket!

Meet your ultimate travel companion: the ultra-slim COOLPIX S6100. It's a mere 1.1 inches thin and weighs only 6.2 ounces. It's so light you can slip it into your pocket and take it to the park for a family members outing, an outdoor concert, or a day at the beach. Plus, it really is attainable in silver, black, red and violet, so it is as fashionable as it is portable.

Touch the screen. Get the shot. Share the smiles.

The COOLPIX S6100 is ready to shoot whenever you are. Just take it out of your pocket and frame your photo or film in the three-inch high resolution 460,000-dot Touch monitor. Then touch the screen to adjust, focus and shoot. It's that effortless. The COOLPIX S6100 consists of in-camera Image Editing, so you have access to Nikon technologies like Quick Retouch, Active D-Lighting, Soft Concentrate and numerous other individuals. This camera even tracks moving subjects, automatically keeping them in concentrate and minimizing motion blur. And the screen's brightness control and anti-glare coating make it hassle-free to compose, view, and share your photos—you can even watch them in a slide show, total with music.

Fashion elegance. Nikon excellence.

The COOLPIX S6100 is brimming with the Nikon technologies that make it a breeze to shoot high caliber photographs. Its four-way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization Method automatically reduces the streaky pictures associated with shaky cameras. And its motion detector spots moving subjects and adjusts the camera's settings to ward off motion blur. You are certain to get crystal clear shots regardless of lighting conditions given that the camera boasts ISO speeds up to 3200. And, with Nikon's Best Shot Selector, you press the shutter once. The camera then takes ten shots and selects the sharpest image.

One particular-touch HD film recording

When a still image doesn't tell the whole story, turn your COOLPIX S6100 into a film camera with the push of a single button. Instantaneously you'll have HD 720p motion pictures, complete with stereo sound. And you won't miss a factor mainly because you can zoom out to capture broad landscapes or pull in for tight shots and close ups. Better nonetheless, watching and sharing your movies couldn't be much easier, considering that the COOLPIX S6100 has an HDMI output for easy hookup to an HDTV or pc.

Handy Capabilities

Carry the COOLPIX S6100 in your pocket or purse and it will often be on hand to take wonderful shots. Its Smart Portrait Program contains Smile Timer, which releases the shutter when a topic smiles. The COOLPIX S6100 also has Blink Proof technology, permitting you to capture two shots and save the one with eyes open. The COOLPIX S6100's, in-camera Red-Eye™ automatically corrects red-eye. Face-Priority focuses on up to 12 faces and Skin Softening smoothes out skin tones.

No matter whether hiking in a park, or sitting at an outdoor café, you can easily capture crisp, detailed shots with the COOLPIX S6100. You also have your choice of 20 diverse Scene Modes to match your setting, or you can merely let Scene Auto Selector select 1 for you. Plus, it comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that lasts for roughly 210 photos.

What's in the box

• COOLPIX S6100 Digital Camera


• AN-CP19 Strap


• UC-E6 USB Cable


• EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable


• EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery


• EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger


• TP-1 Stylus


• Nikon View NX 2 CD-ROM

Image everyday life filled with brilliant images with the Nikon Coolpix S6100. It's very effective and portable creating it the great companion for outstanding shots anyplace life takes you.

Nikon Coolpix S6100 Important Characteristics

Potent

Lastly, a camera you can take everywhere you go. The Coolpix S6100 digital camera is little adequate to fit in a purse, pocket, or glove compartment—and effective enough to capture landscapes, close ups, and portraits. This compact camera has a 16.-megapixel CCD sensor that captures sharp, spectacular images—along with a 7x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens that boasts a 28-196mm optical zoom to get close to the action. It’s ideal for day trips, weekend getaways, and final minute outings.

Touch the screen. Get the shot. Share the smiles.

The Coolpix S6100 is ready to shoot whenever you are. Just take it out of your pocket and frame your photo or film in the 3-inch high resolution 460,000-dot touch monitor. Then touch the screen to adjust, concentrate, and shoot. It’s that effortless. The Coolpix S6100 includes in-camera Image Editing, so you have access to Nikon technologies like Fast Retouch, Active D-Lighting, Soft Focus, and a number of others. This camera even tracks moving subjects, automatically keeping them in concentrate and minimizing motion blur. And the screen’s brightness manage and anti-glare coating make it hassle-free to compose, view, and share your photos—you can even watch them in a slide show, complete with music.

1-touch HD movie recording

When a still picture doesn’t tell the complete story, turn your Coolpix S6100 into a film camera with the push of a single button. Immediately you will have HD 720p movies, complete with stereo sound. And you will not miss a factor since you can zoom out to capture broad landscapes or pull in for tight shots and close ups. Improved still, watching and sharing your motion pictures couldn’t be simpler, considering that the Coolpix S6100 has an

Technical Details

• 16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images
• 7x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
• 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
• Touch Control 3-inch High Resolution (460,000-dot) Clear Color Display
• HD (720p) Movie Recording with Stereo Sound and HDMI Output

 

Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Silver)

 

Client Evaluations

This is a superb tiny camera with alot of enjoyable characteristics. I had a challenging time deciding in between the s8100 and the s6100 because the s8100 takes more rapidly pictures, 1080 video, a far better sensor, and bigger zoom.The characteristics listed below are the reasons I chose the s6100.

Touch screen--can use your finger but it can be a tiny tricky to move it just ideal. It does come with a stylus that makes it possible for you to move through the screens quickly. Makes it extremely simple to get by way of the menus. The menu on the left has the choices for flash, self-timer, macro, and exposure compensation. The menu on the bottom has the selections for touch shutter, image mode, movie options, and settings. The battery levels are at all times displayed in the left hand corner so there is no guessing how much battery is left. Above that the scene mode is displayed.

Scene choice--There are 19 scenes to pick out from plus the scene auto selector. When you push the scene button and all 20 options are listed there is a question mark box in the upper correct hand corner that will clarify the different modes to assist you select the proper a single.

Filter Effects--It has the capacity to draw or write on photographs, add decorations, cross screen, fish eye, selective color, black and white, sepia. I have messed around with a handful of of these attributes, I will attempt to upload a couple of pictures. It also has glamour retouch and skin softening.

Playback button--Has options to star a photo as preferred, delete, slide show, protect, print, draw, retouch, voice record, and settings.

Charger--This camera can charge through your computer system or it also has an adapter substantially like most cell phones now do so you can use the USB cord to charge employing an outlet. There is a light on the back that flashes to let you know it is charging.

The devoted movie button makes it really straightforward to record videos. In contrast to the 8100, you cannot take a photo whilst you are recording with the 6100.

From the opinion of a hobby photographer, I assume there are alot of capabilities nicely packaged into this pocket-sized camera.

I've owned this camera for three-months and waited until now to write a critique because it was a gift and I really wanted to like this camera. But the additional I've applied it the less I like it. To be fair, it can take a descent picture below optimal circumstances if you are cautious, but so can a 1968 Kodak Brownie in the correct hands. I honestly expected far more from Nikon and modern electronic technology.

Let me give you a tiny a lot more background... I am 63 years old and I've been taking images due to the fact I was 8 years old. Last winter I suffered a stroke which affected the coordination in my left hand and I identified it difficuly to operate my Nikon D50 SLR. My wife, trying to be good to me bought an S6100 for my birthday considering she assumed that a point-and-shoot would be easier and less frustrating for me to use than my D50 SLR. I was excited to get it and try it out. The Nikon S6100 was smaller, lighter and less difficult to carry. As far as becoming less difficult to use,

it is NOT! A person would anticipate an automatic point-and-shoot camera to be just that, point it, press the shutter release and get a fair image most of the time. That's a thing this camera can't do with any regularity. A pox on Nikons residence for the damn touch screen controls! Why have a touch screen shutter release function that duplicates the function of the shutter release button? Though you attempt to hold the camera with your appropriate hand you are pretty much forced to touch the screen though trying to frame the image and push the "real button". This a great deal more frequently than not activates the shutter resulting in a image of the ground, your pant leg, or shoe. Then whilst you wait for the exceedingly slow electronics to retailer that image on the memory card, you miss a few oportunities to attempt for a beneficial shot. Would that this was the only situation with the touch screen. Nikon designed this cameras controls so the ONLY way to manage many camera functions is via a menu program controlled utilizing the touch screen. If that were not negative sufficient the screen itself is not sensitive sufficient to respond nicely to a finger touch unless you use a extended finger nail or the tiny stylus hung on the wrist strap. This virtually insures that you can't make any sort of quick option modifications when you try to shoot. You may perhaps wonder if that screen does something else. Yes, it shows a fairly bright image to use as a viewfinder or to critique pictures of your shoes taken by mistake. Of course it is constantly smugged and dirty for the reason that you have to be touching it all the time.

How about the overall function? The S6100 is as functional as most of it is competitors in the crowded point-and-shoot field. It is a snapshot camera at ideal loaded with hard to manage capabilities and totally unecessary post shooting editing functions that are significantly improved done on your laptop or computer following you download the images. I expected far better from Nikon and I undoubtedly thought that a 16 megapixel sensor would capture much better high quality shots. Once again I was disappointed. My 6 megapixel D50 captures greater images and it really is more than 5-years old. In anything other than optimal light, the automatic functions of the S6100 bump up the ISO a couple of clicks and as soon as that's happened the image swiftly gets grainy with out gaining great exposure. Once more I confident expected improved from the newer class of sensors and computer software. The S6100 can also take Quicktime films with a single press of the movie button on the back. This would be a good function if the film button had been not modest placed directly below the proper side thumb grip, almost ensuring that you will take some short movies you didn't want, once again often of the ground, your shoe, or the sky.

Oh, and then there is battery life. Not too fine. I can get perhaps 200 shots and a short film just before the "battery exhausted" message pops up on the screen, and then you are done because the only way to recharge it is to plug the whole camera into the charger or a personal computer USB port, you will be out of luck in the field unless you invest in a second battery, keep it charged and in your pocket when you'r out shooting.

Do you believe I've been be too unfavorable about the S6100?

Right here are the very good factors about it:

1. It really is tiny, light, and fits readily in a shirt pocket or purse

2. The zoom lens is Nikon, and they do make the preferred optics and the wide to full zoom is all you will likely ever will need.

three. When you manage to get a snap shot it is normally of sufficient quality, at least for your loved ones album.

MY RECOMMEDATIONS:

If you want a point-and shoot Nikon, check out the S8100 or S9100, both a lot far better cameras at only a slightly greater value.

If you want awesome images and care about control of your camera functions get a Digital SLR and understand how to use it.

If you want a touch screen get a intelligent phone. Most of those will take pictures and films too, and might possibly be much easier to use than this camera, plus when you get frustrated with the smugged up touch screen, at least you can use it to call somebody who cares.

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Nikon Coolpix L100 10 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 3.1 inches ; 12.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PK8FHE
• Item model number: L100
  

By : Nikon
Price : $399.00

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Expand your range with Nikon’s Coolpix L100, with 10. efficient megapixels with an incredible 15x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for stunning prints as big as 16x20 inches. The camera’s vivid, 3.-inch high-resolution LCD lets you compose and share your images with loved ones and close friends. And with Nikon’s new four Way VR Image Stabilization takes outstanding photographs, extremely simple and easy. Nikon’s New Wise Portrait Program, which automatically detects your subjects face, takes a image when they smile and warns you if they blinked.

Coolpix L100 Highlights

10.-megapixel resolution for gorgeous prints as huge as 20 x 30 inches

Amazing 15x optical wide-angle (28-420mm) Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional images throughout the zoom range

three.-inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder makes it simple to compose and share your photos with close friends and loved ones

New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with beautiful color and sharpness

4-Way VR Image Stabilization

• Nikon’s Optical VR image stabilization compensated for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor


• Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement


• High ISO up to 3200 capability aids give you sharper outcomes when shooting in low light or capturing rapidly-moving subjects. ISO 3200 is readily available at 3MP or lower resolution


• Nikon’s original Finest Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to ten shots though the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image

New Sports Continuous Scene Mode for shooting at up to 13 fps, up to 30 frames, when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower

Nikon’s Wise Portrait System:

• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You might possibly never ever see red-eye again


• Face-Priority AF - Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces


• Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles


• Blink Warning displays a warning message, should really the camera detect your subject has blinked

Expand your range with Nikon’s Coolpix L100, with ten. effective megapixels with an unbelievable 15x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for gorgeous prints as huge as 16x20 inches. The camera’s vibrant, three.-inch high-resolution LCD lets you compose and share your pictures with household and buddies. And with Nikon’s new four Way VR Image Stabilization takes unbelievable images, incredibly painless. Nikon’s New Intelligent Portrait Program, which automatically detects your subjects face, takes a picture when they smile and warns you if they blinked.

Technical Details

• 10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
• 15x optical wide-angle (28-420mm) Zoom-Nikkor glass lens
• 3.0-inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder; 4-way VR image stabilization
• Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Nikon's Smart Portrait System , Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more

 

Nikon Coolpix L100 10 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom

 

Consumer Evaluations

Following extensive investigation on advanced point-and-shoots that use AA batteries (a thing I call for), I settled on 3: the Nikon L100, the Canon Powershot SX10IS, and the Fujifilm s8100fd. So you know the perspective from which this assessment is coming, I'm not an experienced photographer but I am not clueless either. However, this is my very first camera a great deal more advanced than a basic point-and-shoot. So I'll call myself an informed beginner.

This is why I chose the L100:

Expense: The L100 is significantly less highly-priced than the SX10IS. The s8100fd's value was comparable to the L100, but I felt that the technologies on the L100 was much better. Amazon had the preferred price I could come across (besides some sketchy on the internet sellers).

Technology: This was a toughy. All three of these cameras have comparable technology (image stabilization, zoom, megapixels, face recognition, scene modes, and so on. and so on.) and each has one particular or two unique attributes that I located especially attractive. So this variable was not a deal maker or breaker for me. But when it came down to it, the L100 is the most beginner-friendly of the three cameras. The Auto Modes do literally every thing for you: the camera chooses the shutter speed, ISO, aperture, no flash or a single of a quantity of flash modes, AND scene mode, which neither of the other cameras do. So from vibrant- to low- light situations and from many different distances, it will automatically adjust even more aspects of the shot than will the other cameras. This, I consider, would be specifically appealing to the minimally experienced photographer who just desires to click the button wherever they are and come out with great photos.

WEIGHT AND SIZE: I handled a Canon Powershot SX10IS at the retailer and it was just too heavy for my liking (a frequent complaint, from what I've read). The L100 is highly lightweight. Although the s8100fd is of similar weight, the L100 is slightly smaller in size, which I like.

Bigger SCREEN: The 3 inch LCD is bigger than the screens on the other cameras, it is quite bright, and it has a coating that reduces glare.

Soon after playing around with the camera for a couple of days, here are some additional observations/impressions:

MENU: The menu is particularly user-friendly and without difficulty navigable. No challenges there. Take ten minutes to read via the manual so you are conscious of all the menu selections.

Style AND Really feel: It is not a slippery camera, which appears to be a complaint with some of the comparable cameras I've read reviews about. The buttons seem intuitively placed to me, and the camera feels balanced in my hand.

IMAGE STABILIZATION: This functions rather nicely. As lengthy as you are in the perfect mode (read the manual for descriptions of situations you must pick the modes yourself) the camera takes absolutely focused and clear photographs, even with an unsteady hand.

BATTERIES and MEMORY CARD: The battery life on this camera is beneficial: 900 shots with Li-Ion batteries. Some many people do not like the SD card to be accessible in the exact same door as the batteries (like it is with this camera), but I don't get a situation with it. I bought an Ultra II SDHC card for the camera and it processes the photos particularly rapidly.

Film MODE: You can zoom 2x whilst shooting video, which is good.

OTHER Attributes I LIKED: The Top Shot Selector is a unique feature that I like. It's just one more 1 of those incredibly beginner-friendly characteristics of this camera that will allow you to take outstanding shots with no getting to do a lot. The Sports continuous-shooting mode (shooting 13 frames per second) also functions well for action shots.

TAKING Pictures: Like I talked about before, I am not an experienced photographer. But I found that out of the box in the "Uncomplicated-Auto" Mode, this camera takes focused, sharp, qualified-looking images. As I started to play about with other attributes, I became even a great deal more impressed with the good quality of the photographs in a wide variety of lighting, distance, and movement circumstances. The High ISO mode captures movement Quite well! I to begin with tested it by waving my arm in the mirror as rapid as I could and taking photos, and the camera captured perfectly focused and crisp photos of me. This is the 1st camera I've ever used that truly captures fantastic movement shots. Even at maximum zoom, the shots are focused and appear great. The flash is very bright, although I find I seldom have to have to use it.

The only complaint that I have at this point is that the camera has difficulty focusing on objects in dim light, including close objects in Macro Mode. Then again, from the dozens of evaluations I've read on other comparable cameras, this appears to be a normal situation. It really is also doable that I haven't played around with the camera sufficient to know how to circumvent the situation, but I nonetheless was a small disappointed.

General: This camera is affordable for it really is class, lightweight, has the most current technology, and is incredibly beginner- and user-friendly. It is the fantastic camera for an individual who wants some thing a great deal more than a fundamental point-and-shoot but doesn't want to invest the income on an SLR or the power attempting to figure out a even more complicated camera to get good shots. For those beginner to moderately skilled photographers debating amongst an advanced point-and-shoot and a SLR (like I initially did), you will be glad you got this over an high-priced and bulky SLR. A SLR with a 15x+ telephoto lens will price 3-4 occasions as considerably as this camera, and I am particularly pleased with the quality of the pictures I am acquiring with the L100. The Quick-Auto and Auto modes are fantastic and I believe most individuals will be highly pleased with the shots they will produce though in them, even if they never ever leave those modes. Even so, mastering all of the functions is hassle-free and hasn't taken me that lengthy, and my photos have looked significantly more and even more specialist the more I've played about with them. This is a good camera.

PS-I got the M-Rock Ozark 505 case for this camera and it fits it perfectly

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Here is a video collage of pictures I took with this camera in Namibia - [...]

I thought I would emphasize the rechargeable battery given that Nikon just added it recently and some reviewers had been saying the L100 couldn't use a rechargeable battery. It's a NI-MH battery with recharger. Check the NIKON webpage for the L100 and you will see it listed under "optional accessories". Personally, I do not like rechargeables mainly because they lose their charge over time and you have to don't forget to recharge them when you get prepared to use your camera. I'd substantially rather just pop in a set of alkaline AA's. Then battery price is about a penny a pic. I can afford that.

Here are the causes I bought this camera. I use it to do stop-motion shooting in the woods using toy action figures, also on a copy stand to copy greaseboard drawings for animation, and just for general photo shooting. This camera helps given that:

(1) It has a flat bottom and with a triangular footprint which signifies it will not fall over when you set it down. No tripod necessary. I put a flat piece of wood in between it and the ground to defend it.

(2) The 15X Zoom lens widens all the way out to 5mm which is equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera. Most digicams only go down to about 6mm or 5.7mm on the wide end. (The 75mm telephoto finish of the zoom is about as powerful as you can have and still keep steady with a handheld shot. This camera has a double technique of vibration manage to aid prevent blurred shots.)

(three) The scene modes contain one named "Food" mode which is incredibly valuable to me. It automatically switches to macro close-up lens and puts control of color balance on the arrow buttons exactly where you can simply adjust it. Then, whatever color balance you set stays in memory (just for the Food mode) till the next time you use Food mode, even if you turn the energy off. That is very important for quit motion since you do not want the camera automatically resetting the color balance for each and every shot. Undoubtedly the Food mode is intended for close-up shooting of food, but it functions for me and my toys!

(four) There is an AC adapter for the camera, which I have ordered, so I will not be applying any batteries for my in-the-studio shooting.

(five) NIKON good quality. I tried this camera in the store and couldn't even hear the zoom operate. By contrast, a related-priced CANON produced a distinct grinding noise. The good quality even extends to the four manuals - a 134 page most important manual in English, a 20 page Quickstart manual in English, and then each manuals fully duplicated in Spanish as well. The manuals cover every single feature in clear detail. It took me two hours to learn the camera functions to my own satisfaction, BUT, there is an "Very easy AUTO" mode that calls for you to know nothing from the manual other than how to push a shutter button. Of course, possibly you ought to shop for a simpler camera if that is all you want from your camera, but with the "Straightforward AUTO" mode you can share this camera with all family members members, even the ones who do not want to know what color balance is.

(6) Maybe I am thinking illogically, but I believe that a significant lens takes superior images than a little lens... and this camera has a Significant lens. That implies you cannot slip it in your pocket, but I have a nifty small belt-loop case (the Edit 100) that neatly fits the camera and has pockets for 2 sets of four AA batteries and area for the SD memory card's case and perhaps a handful of extra smaller items.

To sum it up, the superior is high, the cost is low, and it takes awesome pictures in a range of circumstances with an simple and easy-ro-use operating system. If you want even more than that, then get a reflex camera and pretend you happen to be a pro. :)

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Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 13 x 6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B003ZYF3LO
• Item model number: D3100 18-55mm Kit
  

By : Nikon
List Price : $649.00
Price : $599.95
You Save : $49.05 (8%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Nikon's inexpensive, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR features a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-excellent 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard assistance which includes the master-as-you grow Guide Mode.

Capture stunning photos and awesome Complete HD 1080p motion pictures with sound and full-time autofocus.

Without difficulty capture the action other cameras miss with a fast commence up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.

Capture 3 frames per second for quickly action shooting.Capture photos and make films in close to darkness with an ISO range of 100 to 3200 (expandable to 12800-Hi2). EXPEED 2, Nikon's new image processing engine, assures breathtakingly rich image good quality, managing color, contrast, exposure and noise.

A single-touch Live View and film recording lets you see the action on the 3-inch monitor and the Scene Recognition System automatically chooses the excellent settings.

You can also choose from 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Kid, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for spectacular results in otherwise difficult conditions.

Active D-Lighting restores image-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

A built-in pop-up flash is prepared for those instances when there just isn't adequate light and in-camera image editing permits creative freedom and effects, without having the want for a personal computer.

Nikon D3100 Highlights

Quick-to-use Guide Mode walks you by means of the settings you need to have for the shot you want.14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image SensorDelivers spectacular photographs and prints nicely beyond 20 x 30 inches.

Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization LensIncluded lens gives the legendary NIKKOR optical good quality and quick, correct autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to guarantee the sharpest hand-held images and films.

Complete 1080p HD Cinematic VideoFeatures complete-time autofocus and sound record cinematic-good quality films in Complete 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels).

Simple-To-UseThe D3100 features Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping you take greater images just about every step of the way.

Compact and Lightweight DesignBeautifully styled--prepared to go wherever life takes you.

Split-second Shutter ResponseEliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.

Rapidly 11-point Autofocus SystemDelivers razor-sharp images.

ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalentDelivers exceptional outcomes, even in the most difficult low-light situations.

three-inch monitorFeatures One particular-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture.

Scene Auto SelectorLets the D3100 determine the preferred mode to match the shooting scenario when utilizing Reside View.

EXPEED 2Nikon's new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image superior, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.

Scene Recognition System in Live ViewAutomatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, permitting you to acquire beautiful photos with no the hassle of producing complicated camera adjustments yourself.

6 Automatic Exposure Scene ModesJust set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Kid, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.

Active D-LightingRestores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

D-Lighting in action.Picture ControlChoose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal appear and really feel to your photographs.

Automatic Image Sensor CleaningUltrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot following shot.

Built-in pop-up flashPerfect for those times when there is not adequate light.

In-camera Image EditingAllows creative freedom, without the need for a computer system, providing simple editing functions.

Compatible Lenses

• AF-S and AF-I: All functions supported


• Type G or D AF NIKKOR with out built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.


• Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.


• Sort D Pc NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.


• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.


• Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be made use of in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function.

Note: Electronic rangefinder can be made use of if lens has a maximum aperture of f/five.6 or faster.

What's in the BoxD3100 digital SLR camera physique AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/three.5-five.6G VR Lens EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-20 Rubber Eyecap, AN-DC3 Camera Strap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, BF-1B Physique Cap, ViewNX two CD-ROM

Nikon's reasonably priced, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR functions a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-good quality 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard help including the discover-as-you develop Guide Mode.Capture gorgeous images and impressive Full HD 1080p movies with sound and full-time autofocus. Easily capture the action other cameras miss with a quick get started up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.

Technical Details

• 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
• Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
• Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
• Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
• Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

 

Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

 

Customer Evaluations

For the price of this camera, I do not think you can get something improved. The low light performance is off the charts. As a wedding photographer I often shoot with Nikon's high finish qualified equipment and I was amazed how close this camera is to a pro camera. Now let me get specific. In order to compare I took a look at 100% files out of every single camera I personal.

Which camera excels Nikon D3100($Low cost) VS. D300($1600) VS. D700 ($2,700):

Lens = The D3100 is the only camera that comes with a lens at it really is standard cost

ISO Performance = Tie in between D3100 and D700! (It could be Nikon's new processing but the JPEG looks incredible I was shooting D3100 on 6400iso with rather little noise at all)

Low Light Focusing = D700

Concentrate Speed = D700

External Buttons Controls for Pros = D700

Menu Navigation = D3100

Ease of Use = D3100

Megapixel = D3100 (14.two)

Sensor size = D700 (A lot a lot more vital than megapixels but I will not get into this)

Can use older lenses with functionality = D700 D300

Video = D3100 of course! 1080P video looks wonderful.

Frame Rate = D300 at 6 pictures a second

Weight = D3100 (light as a feather)

Ergonomics = D700 (huge sufficient for all my finger)

Lens:

The lens is a kit lens, it will operate outside but not so excellent in low light. The Vibration Reduction will aid indoors but Vibration Reduction cannot quit a kid or pet in motion indoors. Take into consideration purchasing a 35mm 1.8dx AFS for about $200 and you will be super content with this camera.

Video:

I purchased the 3100 especially to shoot video, so I put on Nikon's brand new 85mm 1.4g Nano lens and shot video with it. The lens charges extra than double the camera but I wanted to see how the 1080P video looked. It has the look of a cinematic film. Just after the 85mm, I put on Nikon's 50 1.2 manual concentrate lens and was in a position to take pretty cinematic video in manual mode. In order to make it brighter or darker you either have to have to use a really old lens like the 50mm 1.2 and hit the AE-L (auto exposure lock) and twist the aperture to transform exposure. Or you can hit the AE-L button when you get the exposure you like. Its not a ideal system but it works nicely for me. Inside the menu options you can change the AE-L button to hold the setting till you reset which is valuable.

Jello Cam (What's not so amazing):

This camera nonetheless suffers from the "Jello Cam" appear in video if it is not on a tripod and you are shaky. The video can look like jello if moved too speedily. Use a monopod or tripod when shooting to keep away from this. I am not sure if a faster video frame rate 60fps would support - but at 24 and 30 it can suffer badly.

Conclusion:

This is an amazing deal! Unless you make most of your earnings from photography or have a stockpile of old lenses (this camera can only autofocus with AFS lenses) then this camera is the have to have camera of the year. If you have beneficial composition skills and an eye for light you can take photographs worthy of a magazine with this. Seriously, you won't regret buying this camera. When you do, do yourself a favor and acquire an further Nikon AFS lens that has a maximum aperture of 2.8, 1.8 or 1.4. These lenses will take superior portraits and deal greater in low light than the kit lens.

Hurray! The long wait is more than! Nikon had us wait for such a lengthy time for its newer models (D3100 and D7000) and it was just when we started thinking if Nikon will ever have an answer, anytime soon, to Canon's T2i, 7D and 60D) they released these two terrific cameras - D3100 and D7000. Let's concentrate on D3100, shall we?

So I finally had a possibility to get hold of this D-SLR at Ideal Shop for at present. I am not a pro by any means but I have applied a number of distinct D-SLRs which includes Canon (40D, T2i, XSi) and Nikon (D90, D5000). When I picked-up the camera for the initial time, my initial reaction was, "whoa - this is so compact and light weight"! It wasn't that I wasn't aware of the specs - I knew them beforehand but I was still blown away by how compact and light it felt when I held it in my hands. Then, I thought, the grip would not be quite comfy but I was wrong as holding and operating the camera is just fine - thanks to Nikon's nicely-thought-out design and grip. For the size and feel, it is rather similar to D3000 but has significantly more goodies from the greater versions. So from an initial wow factor, I easily moved on to focusing on features and capabilities.

I have just began making use of this camera so more update will comply with but in the meantime my initial assessment of this camera is - I am impressed! It is one heck of a camera which can undoubtedly compete against the top in its class (Canon T1i, T2i, Nikon D5000). Check out detailed reviews at dpreview (.com) and cameralabs (.com) - they really should be added soon if not already there.

I adore this camera simply because it:

+ has enough mega pixels for my wants (14.2).

+ captures crystal clear pictures (thanks to EXPEED2 processor the CMOS sensor, the sensor is slightly smaller than the one particular applied in D7000).

+ presents 1080p (HD) recording, AF subject tracking is amazing (10 min max is fine with me it records outstanding videos even in low light and to me that is major).

+ offers ISO from 100-3200 (D90 begins at 200), it can go greater but I truly do not believe why I would will need anything above that.

+ is tiny light weight yet has beneficial grip, effortless to carry around in hands or neck.

+ supports SDXC cards on leading of SD and SDHC - now that is good.

+ (25-Sep-2010): has buttons that are nicely organized in particular the video recording mode with a lever so you can not mistakenly activate recording. That video recording lever as soon as unlocked, gets locked in 30 seconds if you do not record and the countdown begins as soon as you unlock the lever. Also you can record video though you happen to be in any dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) where as in Canon T2i, etc. you have to move the camera dial to film mode. So this is a fantastic convenience - you can jump between taking photos and recording videos with a uncomplicated unlocking of the lever. Furthermore, you can be in a preferred dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) and transform the release mode to Single, Continuous, Self-timer or Quiet mode (this is situated proper underneath the principal dial) - one more superb handy function.

+ (04-Oct-2010): In-body photo and film retouch menu. This is amazing as we do not will need any specific software package to apply specific touches. I adore it.

Could have been even greater if:

- it had the bracketing option (not too considerably to anticipate at this cost point level but oh well I do not use that a lot but for some individuals this could be a massive plus).

- grid lines had been obtainable (I miss them in each in reside view and in the view finder).

- Active D Lighting was not limited to just ON or OFF (either you have it or not at all, rather of low, medium, high, and so on.). Do not get me wrong the ON just worked fine (superior than Canon T2i) but I cannot compare with all other modes.

Recommendations (optional accessories):

In my personal order of significance - your preference may differ.

1. Nikon UC-E4 USB Cable - not included. (~$6)

2. UV filter - a have to for protecting your lens against accidental damage. (~10$)

three. Carrying case is a need to to defend your investment. There are lots of situations to decide on from and it's up to you to make a decision but I recommend acquiring a thing like Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW (all climate proof carrying case) so if it rains, you can pull out the weather guard and cover it up. ($90)

4. Further rechargeable Lithium Ion EN-EL14 battery so you never run out the juice when you are traveling and do not want to miss capturing a moment for very good. (~$35)

5. SB-600 Speedlight. Those who have made use of speed lights would know what distinction it can make to an image with adjustments you can make to light for an image. (~$225)

6. 18-55 VR lens has its limitations so if you have added $$$s, decide to buy body only (if that even is an solution) and get yourself a 18-105 VR lens. But at that point, you might want to give consideration to D90 which nevertheless is a beneficial camera and gives many a great deal more controls. (~$325 to $350)

General:

I give this camera five Stars simply because it takes remarkable photographs in just about all circumstances (vivid or low-light) and that is exactly what I wanted this camera to do for me. Period.

I have to commend Nikon for not obtaining into the mega pixel race (read marketing and advertising). They instead kept the photographer in thoughts and focused on delivering greater picture superior. Kudos to Nikon for getting that courage.

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Wedding Photo Retouching for Wedding Photographers

Not having an outstanding wedding photography portfolio could be the make or break for any photographer. Enterprise is challenging in today's economic climate and each and every job counts, losing 1 job mid wedding season, could readily put a wedding photographer out of organization. It is imperative for this reason for the wedding photographer to have a to begin with class portfolio.

To guarantee that you have a to begin with class wedding portfolio there are two issues you can do. The initial is by taking great photographs. It goes with no saying that each and every photographer will try their finest to take the perfect probable pictures for their clientele, it is in their interests to do so and it's their job. The second is to ensure that these photographs go one superior than the other wedding photographers out there. How? The answer is to have the pictures retouched by a wedding retoucher.

Wedding photo retouching is not new but couple of use the service as quite a few choose to do retouch their pictures themselves. The situation with this is the wedding photographer ought to devote much of his time to learning the methods, when he desires to be concentrating on acquiring new home business. In the unlikely event that discovering new company is not needed the wedding retouching need to be left to a expert who has created their abilities over time. The photo retoucher can structure the operate to produce the shots that 'wow' the customers and acquire their small business and trust.

The wedding photo retoucher can strengthen your photographs by removing fly away hair or stray confetti. Persons can be removed from the foreground or back ground. New compositions can be made from two or far more pictures to form new photographs. This can save the embarrassment to the photographer will need to he forget to take an critical group photo, two or a lot more photographs can be merged to make a wedding group with all the ideal men and women standing together.

Additional approaches put to use to strengthen wedding photographs are smoothing creases in clothes and removing undesirable shadows. For the close up portraits of the bride and groom a magazine make more than or studio style background could be added. With your imagination and communication with the wedding photo retoucher, something is possible.

If you want to remain ahead of the wedding photographers out there then make the smart move to a wedding photo retoucher and get your photographs to the pretty most effective regular they can be. Impress your clientele with outstanding pictures with that glitzy magazine look, modern really feel or classy candid. Make sure you 'wow' prospective consumers into picking you above the rest.

It could be the finest decision you make to get your wedding photos retouched by a wedding photo retoucher.

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Amateur Wedding Photography Equipment - Top 5

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If close friends and household quite often compliment your snapshots and you have a desire to turn your hobby into a career, photography may be the company for you. For those with the passion and talent, photography can be a highly rewarding and lucrative enterprise to start especially if you specialize in wedding photography. Most brides and grooms want breathtaking images of their very important day and rely upon skilled photographers to capture those memories for them. Ahead of you start, there are a quantity of essential pieces of equipment that will allow you to take the most effective pictures. Here are the top 5 pieces of equipment you will want to start your wedding photography small business.

Camera

This appears obvious, but picking the correct camera for your needs and skill level is an significant component to taking amazing photos that your wedding shoppers will treasure for a lifetime. The most trendy type of camera for each skilled and amateur photographers is the digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR). This sort of camera makes use of a mirror technique and pentaprism to guide light from the lens to the viewfinder. Images are recorded digitally which makes it possible for you to cut costs by not needing to order film and to take a higher quantity of images than you can with cameras that require film. Canon and Nikon are the most popular brands of DSLR cameras on the marketplace. They both function equally properly, so your selection among the two will depend on what you prefer in regards to items like button placement and interface.

Editing Computer software

Brides want to be the most breathtaking woman in the globe on their wedding day and hope for photographs that immortalize that moment for them. Yet inevitably some photos might have small flaws. The right editing software can right any mistakes and even enhance shots with lighting and color effects. For Apple computers, Aperture is the most effective photo editing computer software with a range of tools to make your well-shot photos completely gorgeous. For Pc systems, Adobe Photoshop tends to be the favored for photographers.

Lenses

Getting a variety of lenses on-hand can give you way more creative manage over your images, particularly if you use a DSLR camera. Just before digital photography, numerous effects had been added in the dark space in the development of photographs, but now the use of photo editing software program and distinctive lenses has replaced those techniques. Lenses can be high priced, but give you a whole new range of creative tools to use in your photography. Working with wide angle lenses delivers a larger angle of view which is great for capturing crowd shots at a reception. A telephoto lens can let you as a photographer to take detailed shots with no needing to be too close, which can permit you to capture intimate wedding moments with no getting intrusive. Just be positive that whatever lenses you buy are compatible with your certain camera brand.

Tripod

A tripod is a extremely crucial piece of equipment for any photographer, but espeically so for weddings. Most couples want portaits of the bridal party as nicely as the bride and groom. Tripods deliver a stable stable mount so that you can take nicely-believed out and balanced pictures. It also makes it possible for you to take photographs without holding the camera which can make for much less blurry images triggered by a shaking camera. A tripod permits you to take numerous shots of the similar pose which you can supply as a slideshow to your customers. Manfrotto tripods are some of the most common on the marketplace and applied by lots of specialist photographers.

Other Accessories

In addition to these major pieces of equipment, there are a large number of other accessories that you mght want to think of that will make your job easier or help you take the most beneficial pictures you are in a position. Camera situations can aid safeguard highly-priced cameras and lenses from damage as well creating them easier to transport to wedding web-sites. Extra memory cards are an absolute necessity as you do not want to miss a single shot given that you don't have adequate space to store them. Filters, like lenses, are a further tool that a photographer can use to add additional creativity and style to their shots.

can be a fulfilling company as it affords one the chance to be creative as nicely as the privilege of becoming a component of a couple's most special day. With the perfect equipment and talent, 1 can take amazing photographs that will be a treasure for brides and grooms for years to come.

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History of Wedding Photography

Wedding photography is very significantly part and parcel of the contemporary couple's couple big day. Soon-to-be-married couples are willing to invest smaller fortunes in order to have a wonderful wedding album. But wedding photography is not a new phenomenon as even the Victorians also liked getting images taken of their wedding days.

Wedding photography dates back to the 1840s. Due to the fact photography was only in its infancy there had been significant technical limitations on the sort of images that could be taken. There were none of the pictures taken outside that are fashionable currently. The pictures were not even taken at the church or in the reception. The content couple had to pose, before or right after the event, in the photographers studio. They wore their very best clothes for the shoot, which meant no photos of the bridal gown. Also, the notion of a wedding photograph was only the preserve of the far better off in the course of this period.

Some twenty years later, throughout the 1860s, couples had began posing in their actual wedding clothes, which meant there would be a record of the bride in her beautiful white wedding gown. Also throughout this period some couples had been hiring a photographer to essentially come to the church to take a formal photo. But considering that cameras and photography equipment at this time was extremely bulky, and not effortlessly portable, most wedding photography remained the preserve of the photographer's studio.

By the early years of the twentieth century colour photography was readily available, but for at least the next 50 years it was far too costly and unreliable to be utilised for all but the most exclusive wedding photography. The development of the film roll, better lighting and the introduction of flash photography led to a change in the whole idea of wedding photography. Rather of the normal picture of the bride and groom, the scope was extended to involve photographs from the wedding service and the reception. This meant that the regular wedding photographer could no longer rely on couples coming to him to have their wedding photographs taken, he had to be prepared to give up a few hours and go to the wedding itself.

Photographic equipment remained bulky, with off the cuff, candid photographs impossible to take. Even pictures from the period which appear to be candid had, in reality, becoming posed. But, by the 1970s we saw wedding photography becoming even more like it is right now, with images taken throughout the happy couple's significant day.

The advance of technologies, with the advent of the digital camera, has observed wedding photograph develop further and couples can bring the entire day even a lot more alive with a DVD movie of the event.

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Framing Wedding Photos With Acrylic Photo Frames

Are you looking for a sophisticated way to frame your wedding photos? Acrylic photo frames are a stylish choice for framing and displaying the most essential photographs you will ever take. Frames created from these good quality supplies safeguard the images from damage and allow the photographs to be the most critical part of the display. Some frames overpower an image, but this is not the case with Acrylic Photo Frames. Your wedding images will look sleek and suit your decor if you frame them in acrylic.

1 of the greatest challenges folks face is discovering an elegant way to frame wedding photos. Acrylic frames help you solve this dilemma. They are durable and sturdy, and they deliver the protection you will need to keep your photographs from getting dusty, soiled or scratched. They are simple and easy to hang and do not detract from the other decor in a space. Their utilitarian nature makes them the excellent solution for framing pictures of all several sizes.

Acrylic photo frames also stand up in a range of places, so if your photographs are in direct sunlight or in an location of your property that has a tendency to be hot, humid, cold or damp, the frame will defend the photograph a lot far better than with lots of other materials. The last factor you want is to have your precious wedding images damaged. Acrylic Picture Frames guarantee they are protected.

These actually contemporary acrylic frames appear superb inside a wide variety of decor. Typically, this type of photograph frame is found in houses that are contemporary and sophisticated. They provide a sleek look with clean lines and small to no embellishment. This is ideal for a chic, modern day appear.

However, acrylic frames are also versatile, so you can use them in homes that have styles other than modern day, as nicely. In most cases, the frame blends into the background and fits into any style. If your style alterations over the years, you can still display your wedding images without having the concern they will look out of spot or outdated.

When deciding upon a picture frame, you want to choose something that highlights the image with out detracting from it. Acrylic photo frames allow your images to stand out and be noticed. They come in a selection of sizes, but are easy and clean. This implies you can frame your wedding pictures without concern for them going unnoticed due to the fact of an ornate frame. Acrylic photo frames are, of course, produced of acrylic.

This means a heavy wooden frame will not obstruct your image. You also have to have not concern oneself with matching the wood of the frame with the wood furniture in a space. Acrylic Photo Frames suit the style of your photographs, so you never have to worry about no matter whether the frame will match its picture.

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