Category Archives: Nikon D3100

The sensors of the D3, D3s, D700 and D3100 are made by Nikon *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2011

In addition to the Nikon D7000 sensor which is made by Sony, here is some more information from Chipworks on the different sensors in Nikon DSLR bodies: Nikon D3/D700 sensor NC81338L: made by Nikon Nikon D3s sensor NC81361A: made by Nikon Nikon D3100 sensor NC81362A: made by Nikon Nikon D90 sensor IMX038: made by Sony

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Nikon D3100 firmware update v1.01 is out

By [NR] admin | Published: January 25, 2011

Today Nikon released a firmware update for the Nikon D3100 (v.1.01). Full list of changes after the break:

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Nikon D3000 and D5000 to be discontinued

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2010

Nikon D3000 and D5000 I got multiple reports from different countries that the Nikon D3000 and D5000 DSLR cameras are being phased out and will soon be discontinued. Some retailers were already told that there will be no future shipments of those models. The Nikon D90 and D300s will continue to be sold throughout the holiday season. It is not […]

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Nikon P7000 and Nikon D3100 now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: September 25, 2010

Nikon P7000 is in stock right now at Amazon: Nikon D3100 is also in stock at Amazon: Few related videos after the break:

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Nikon now producing their own sensors?

By [NR] admin | Published: August 20, 2010

Thom Hogan has an update on his Nikon D3100 post indicating that based on one of his sources, Nikon has indeed started to produce their own sensors. I already mentioned a quote from Nikon’s website that the new 14.2MP DX-format CMOS image sensor from the Nikon D3100 is “developed by Nikon”, although from the press […]

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Amazon, B&H and Adorama are now taking pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2010

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the latest Nikon products – according to the press release “these four lenses will be available starting in September 2010”: Nikon D3100 kit Nikon D3100 two lenses kit Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens Nikkor […]

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Recap

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2010

First, a note: the comments are going out of control again. Unreasonable Nikon bashing will not be tolerated. Comments like “Nikon sucks” or “I am switching to Canon” do not bring any value to the discussion. Please use common sense and show your arguments in a logical way. The new products from Nikon are now […]

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Announced: Nikon D3100 and Nikkor 85mm, 24-120mm, 28-300mm, 55-300mm lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2010

This post will be updated multiple times, check back for the latest news. Coverage around the Net: Photographybay Engadget Dpreview (D3100 previewed) Uniquephoto has a break down of the last few hours before the announcement Official Nikon links: Nikon D3100 Nikon D3100 samples Nikon D3100 brochure Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens Nikkor […]

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Some last minute Nikon D3100 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2010

I got some info about the mystery switch on the Nikon D3100 – the body has two new controls: To the right of the mode dial is a sliding switch which arcs around it (similar to the Panasonic G1, GH1, G2).  This selects drive modes between Single, Continuous, Self-timer and Quiet (which holds the mirror […]

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Tonight: Nikon D3100 and four lenses (3FX+1DX)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2010

Second round of announcement should happen tonight. I do not expect any surprises (i.e. no full frame DSLR from Nikon for Photokina) Nikon D3100: 14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm) live View Continuous AF in video mode/live view 3 inch Display (not swivel) 100 – 12800 ISO ISO setting manual or automatic 11 […]

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