Nikon D3100 Release Date

Nikon announced the new D3100 entry level DSLR on August 19, 2010, with a slated release date sometime in mid September. While it’s still too early to tell, my sources are saying the D3100 should start hitting store shelves around September 20st, 2010 (Pre-order Info).

Nikon D3100 Pre-Order Info

For those of you looking to be the first in line when the D3100 becomes available, Amazon is offering a pre-order. Click here to find out more.

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Nikon D3100 Specs

Here are some specs and quick links for the Nikon D3100

  • 14 Megapixel CMOS sensor
  • 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • 11-point AF system
  • Records video at 1920 x 1080 (24 or 30 fps) with sound and full-time autofocus
  • HDMI output
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
  • Uses EN-EL14 li-ion battery (550 shots per charge)
  • Autofocus available with AF-S lenses
  • Live view capabilities
  • Face detection
  • Auto Scene Selector
  • ISO range of 100 – 3200
  • Menu has step-by-side assistance when taking photos in different situations
  • Edit videos inside the camera
  • Ships in mid-September with the Nikon 18 – 55 mm VR lens for $699
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Nikon P100 Sample Photos

For those of you who haven’t checked out my Nikon P100 and Fuji HS10 comparison, I wanted to show you some sample photos taken with the Nikon P100. These photos won’t win any awards, but they will show you how the P100 performs in many different shooting situations.

All of these sample images are free for you to download, print, share and enjoy!

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Nikon D3000 Memory Card Advice

Howdy friends! Wondering which memory card to get for your Nikon D3000? In this post I’ll answer all your questions about the different types of memory cards for the D3000 and their capacities.

If you’d like to skip straight to my memory card recommendation for the Nikon D3000, click here.

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Nikon P100 vs Fuji HS10

Howdy friends! The Fuji HS10 and Nikon P100 comparison is finally here. My comparisons are much different than what you’re used to. If we walked into photography shop together and you asked me to compare two cameras, I wouldn’t overload you with tons of details. I would give you straight and simple differences between the two cameras.

Nikon P100 vs Fuji HS10

The HS10 and the P100 are both great cameras, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully this comparison will help you decide which camera is “best” for YOU!

Here are some quick links:

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Nikon P100 HD Video Sample

Howdy friends! I got a ton of requests to shoot some HD video with the Nikon P100, so here you go…

I’m not a videographer by any means, but this will give you an idea of the HD video quality on the Nikon P100.

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Nikon D5000 Compatible Lenses

Howdy friends! I received a couple questions regarding compatible lenses for the Nikon D5000 and thought it would be best to post the answers here.

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Welcome to the Nikon Camera Blog

Hello and welcome to the Nikon Camera Blog! My name is Moose and I started this blog for beginner Nikon camera users across the world.

Think of this blog as the beginners only “tree house” in a backyard filled with photographers of all skill levels. Beginner Nikon users are encouraged to climb the tree and enter this awesome hangout with me and other Nikon users across the world. Here we’ll share tips, photos, advice and even some funny stories along the way.

If you’ve got any tips, photos, or questions I encourage you to email me at moose@cameratips(dot)com

Thanks for visiting!