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Nikon Coolpix 3100 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom3x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens38 - 115 mm
    Digital Zoom4x
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Focus Range12.2 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range1.6 - 12.2 in. (w)
    Focal Length5.8 - 17.4 mm
    Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
    Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA)
    Video Speed15 fps
    Max Movie Length40 Seconds
    Video FormatQuickTime
    Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.7/f4.9 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed4 - 1/3000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual
    Frames Per Second2 Frames
    Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
    Compression ModesFine • Normal
    Compression TypeJPEG
    File Size (High Res.)1.6 MB (80 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.84 MB (about 152 images on 128MB card)
    ISO Speeds100
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution110,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery Type2 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width3.5 in.
    Depth1.5 in.
    Height2.5 in.
    Weight0.33 lb.
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery
    MPN000665818
    Product ID20685290

Product Description

  • Sensor: 3.2 effective Megapixel CCD
  • Max resolution: 2,048 x 1,536 pixels
  • Lens: 5.8-17.4mm f/2.8-4.9 Zoom Nikkor(35 equiv: 38-115mm) w. 4x digital zoom
  • Exposure: Auto w. Scene and Movie Modes
  • Storage media: CompactFlash Type I
  • USB interface


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    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by John C a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: July 13, 2009

    Strengths:    Very good or editable photos on first shot most of the time.

    Weaknesses:    Fails without warning with the lens locked in extended position. This happened twice. The first time was in 2005 while visiting Alberta, Canada. The second time was just today visiting Eugene, Oregon. No easy fix have been reported by other users experiencing this failure. I find it not worthwhile to send it in for the second time as buying a newer model is cheaper; perhaps from a different manufacturer .... unless Nikon come clean and resolves the defect free of charge.

    Bottom Line:   
    Very satisifactory while it worked.

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    Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

    Price Paid:    $350.00

    Purchased At:   Office Depot

    Similar Products Used:   none

    Type of photography:   Outdoor

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:3
    Submitted by GirlCrayon a Casual

    Date Reviewed: November 17, 2006

    Strengths:    Bright colors
    Nicely shaped
    Good macro

    Weaknesses:    Flash
    Very little manual control

    Bottom Line:   
    This is a great camera for a newbie. While it is a little bigger than many in its class, it is ergonomically shaped and fits nicely in the hand.

    Colors really pop with this little guy, which is fun and visually appealing, but not necessarily true to life. A little brighter than life, actually.

    The Nikon Coolpix 3100 traveled around the world with me for fourteen months, and only upon my return home to the body decide to give out.

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    Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

    Purchased At:   Circuit City

    Type of photography:   Other

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Gary Panther a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: June 4, 2006

    Strengths:    Durability.

    Weaknesses:    Stupid little plastic battery door catch. I thought that this would be the weak point of the design and it was (lasted 2 years though). I repaired it with epoxy and a re-formed paper clip. The new Nikons use a different catch.

    Bottom Line:   
    I have owned the camera for over 3 years and have taken approximately 10,000 shots with it. I often use it for work were it has been subjected to moisture, dust, dirt, drops and temperature extremes. It has exceeded my expectations.
    It is the camera that I let my children use. If they cannot destroy it.....

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    Duration Product Used:   21+ years

    Price Paid:    $300.00

    Purchased At:   Fred Meyer

    Similar Products Used:   Canon
    Olympus

    Type of photography:   Outdoor

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by princessariane a Expert

    Date Reviewed: January 12, 2005

    Strengths:    14 shooting modes.
    Variety of Flash Situations.
    Interface on camera and software included with camera.

    Weaknesses:    After Year and a Half of owning camera, the shutter/power button broke off- this apparently is a common problem, which I discovered at the authorized Nikon dealer. I still would have bought the camera, but maybe would have saved up money for the inevitable repair of this button.

    Bottom Line:   
    I love my digital- I bought it simply to have a new toy (a collection that already included 3 cameras of various types). It's fun, easy, takes great pictures up to 8x10 of clarity, and the manual features are rare on any digital under $1000.

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    Price Paid:    $314.00

    Purchased At:   Amazon.com

    Similar Products Used:   I work in a photolab and have ecperience with many.


    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by paulbug a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: December 16, 2004

    Strengths:    Screen, enhancement options, user friendly(you hardly even need the manual), small and light, good battery power and life.

    Weaknesses:    None that I can think of

    Bottom Line:   
    This camera is very user-friendly. I noticed that right away. I love using it, and it also has great features to enhance your photos. The camera almost takes great pics by itself.

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    Price Paid:    $330.00

    Purchased At:   mwave.com

    Similar Products Used:   Canon S110 Powershot, Canon s230 Elph



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Optical Zoom3x
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens38 - 115 mm
      Digital Zoom4x
      Focus TypeAutofocus
      Focus Range12.2 in. to Infinity (w)
      Macro Focus Range1.6 - 12.2 in. (w)
      Focal Length5.8 - 17.4 mm
      Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
      Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA)
      Video Speed15 fps
      Max Movie Length40 Seconds
      Video FormatQuickTime
      Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.7/f4.9 (w/t)
      Shutter Speed4 - 1/3000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Manual
      Frames Per Second2 Frames
      Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
      Compression ModesFine • Normal
      Compression TypeJPEG
      File Size (High Res.)1.6 MB (80 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.84 MB (about 152 images on 128MB card)
      ISO Speeds100
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
      ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution110,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery Type2 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium
      Self Timer10 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
      Width3.5 in.
      Depth1.5 in.
      Height2.5 in.
      Weight0.33 lb.
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery
      MPN000665818
      Product ID20685290
      Release Date6/2/2004

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