The Nikon D3100 is HDMI compatible so you can connect your camera to an HD television to view your movies in full HD. The D3100 features a 14.2 CMOS sensor.

The Nikon D3100 has ISO 100-3200 sensitivity, with the versatility of effectively boosting ISO up to 12800. The records video in different HD sizes and frame rates.

The Nikon D3100 is a follow-up to last year's entry-level D3000. The D3100 includes continuous auto-focus, a special HD video-recording feature that no other D-SLR has yet to offer. Until today, D-SLRs could only auto-focus on command, but it was very slow since the camera's processor must capture image information, save it, display it on the LCD and auto-focus. The Nikon D3100 is able to accomplish this thanks to a new image processor called the Expeed 2, Nikon said, though no specific information was given about its CPU or clock speed.

Nikon D3100 features:

• 14.2MP DX Sensor
• 3" LCD
• Live View
• HD 1080p Video w/ Sound & Autofocus
• 11-point Autofocus
• 3 Frames per Second Shooting
• ISO 100 to 3200 (Expand to 12800-Hi2)
• Self Cleaning Sensor
• EXPEED 2, Image Processing Engine
• Scene Recognition System

The D3100 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor, autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to ensure the sharpest hand-held pictures and movies.

D-Movie - Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies with Sound and Full-time Autofocus
Discover the difference a digital SLR makes when shooting movies. A wide selection of NIKKOR lenses gives you freedom to explore different angles and obtain lovely defocused backgrounds while D3100's advanced imaging system assures outstanding quality. And for action sequences, new Subject-tracking AF keeps subjects properly focused. After the shoot, view movies on the large 3" LCD monitor and perform simple editing tasks like trimming scenes before or after a designated point and extracting still images. Via the HDMI mini-pin connector, connect D3100 to an HDTV with playback managed by the TV's remote control.

Compact and Lightweight Design
Beautifully styled-Ready to go wherever life takes you.
Help Function - One-touch Access to In-camera Assistance
When viewing menu items and you don't understand a function, just press the help button. A description of the currently selected item will be displayed while the button is pressed. Release the button and the previous screen appears. A truly handy function that makes it easy for even first-time D-SLR users to operate D3100.

Easy-To-Use Guide Mode
An enchanting portrait against a softly defocused background, or a radiant couple surrounded by sparkling lights. Taking photos like these is easy with D3100's Guide Mode - in-camera guidance that shows you step-by-step how to change camera settings. Just select a Guide Mode setting that matches the scene then let Guide Mode assist. Not only will you obtain the desired results, you'll understand how you achieved them. Guide Mode even displays sample photos so you'll know what to expect from each setting.