Category Archives: Nikon D3100

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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New button/lever on the Nikon D3100

By [NR] admin | Published: August 14, 2010

There seems to be a new button/lever on the Nikon D3100 picture from “Foto Digital” – maybe for direct video recording? On previous Nikon models you had to switch first to Live View and then start video recording.

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First pictures of the Nikon D3100 and the four new lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: August 13, 2010

Continuation from my previous post – this is the new Nikon D3100 scanned from the German magazine ”Foto Digital” (click on image for larger view): and the four new lenses (click for larger view): I have a scan of the whole article and I am going through all the details now (it’s in German).

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German magazine spills the beans about Nikon’s announcement next week

By [NR] admin | Published: August 13, 2010

In the September edition of the German photo magazine “Foto Digital”, which was sent to subscribers today, there is an article about the new Nikon D3100 and the four new lenses. Nikon D3100 (updated): 14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm) Live View 3 inch Display 100 – 12800 ISO ISO setting manual or […]

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Nikon D3100 listed in Best Buy inventory system

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

D3100 Nikon D3100 is already listed in Best Buy’s inventory system. The SKU is 1222817, the description reads “Nikon D3100 DSLR w/ 18-55mm v”, availability: 9/18/2010. No other information is provided other than the box dimensions. BestBuy does not create SKUs based on speculation or rumors, however price and availability date is always subject to change. […]

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