Used Nikon D3100 Body Only - Excellent | Used & Trades

- 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

Condition:: Used

Screen Size:: 3.0 in. diagonal

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Color:: Black

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Excellent Condition:: Almost no signs of prior use

Excellent Condition:: Equipment rated as "Excellent" will show almost no signs of prior use. These items are considered to be anywhere from 90-95% of their original condition. Camera bodies will have only the most minor/small marks on the LCD that will not impact viewing ability at any brightness level. Camera bodies only show minor signs of use with no fatigue on the rubber grips. There may be very minor markings on the bottom of the camera from being mounted on a tripod. Lenses rated as "Excellent" have practically no wear on the housing and the glass elements are in pristine condition with no dust, scratches, or markings. The lens (mount) itself will show almost no signs of being attached to a camera.

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Used Condition:: Excellent Condition

Used Condition:: View information on Used Condition status definitions - https://www.uniquephoto.com/returns#usedinfo Indicates level of item use. Excellent - Shows almost no signs of prior use. 90-95% of the item's original condition. Good - Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes from regular use. 80-90% of the item's original condition. Fair - Shows cosmetic wear and marks from being used. 70-80% of the item's original condition.

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Viewfinder Type:: Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder

Effective Pixels:: 14.2 million

Camera Type:: Single-lens reflex digital camera

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Overview

THIS IS A USED ITEM
IMAGES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY
Condition: Excellent

Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.

14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor delivers beautiful photographs and prints well beyond 20 x 30 inches.

Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound lets you record cinematic-quality movies in Full 1080p HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels).

Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon’s Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance helping you take better pictures every step of the way.

Fast 11-point Autofocus System delivers razor-sharp pictures.

3-in. monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture.

Built-in HDMI port lets you connect directly to your HDTV using an optional HDMI cable

Control Image and Movie Playback with most HDTV remote controls

6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes Just set the Mode dial to Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions.

Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures.

Built-in pop-up flash for those times when there isn’t enough light

Compact and Lightweight Design Beautifully styled—Ready to go wherever life takes you.

Split-second Shutter Response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.

ISO sensitivity 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent delivers exceptional results, even in the most challenging low-light situations.

Scene Auto Selector lets the D3100 decide the best mode to match the shooting situation when using Live View.

EXPEED 2 Nikon’s new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.

Scene Recognition System in Live View automatically optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance, allowing you to obtain beautiful photos without the hassle of making complicated camera adjustments yourself.

Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning uses an ultrasonic process and exclusive Airflow Control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.

In-camera Image Editing allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, offering easy editing functions.

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Specifications

Brand
Nikon - nikon

Display & Viewfinder
Screen Size:	3.0 in. diagonal
Screen Size: The size of the screen listed by height and width. View All Attribute Definitions
Display Type:	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Display Type: The type or brand of the screen. View All Attribute Definitions
Monitor Resolution:	230,000 Dots
Monitor Resolution: A measurement of the LCD Monitor's resolution not by width by height, but rather the total amount of dots. View All Attribute Definitions

Detailed Specifications
Image Sensor:	23.1mm x 15.4mm ; CMOS
Image Sensor: Describes the makeup, build, and technology of the sensor that is in the camera. An Image Sensor is a device that converts an optical image to an electric signal. It is used mostly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is a set of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. View All Attribute Definitions
Accessory Shoe:	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and ata contacts and safety lock
Accessory Shoe: Similar to a hot shoe, but most likely lacking electrical contacts for communication with the camera. Refers to a slot where various accessories will be mounted to the camera. Also referred to as a Cold Shoe. View All Attribute Definitions
Total Pixels:	14.8 million
Total Pixels: The total amount of pixels. Describes the detail an image holds. View All Attribute Definitions
Battery Life:	550 shots (CIPA)
Battery Life: The amount of time a battery stays charged. View All Attribute Definitions
Battery Life:	EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life: The amount of time a battery stays charged. View All Attribute Definitions
Built-in Diopter:	-1.7 to +0.5m¯¹
Built-in Diopter: Built in mechanism to adjust the viewfinder clarity to an individual's eyesight. While adjusting the diopter does not directly affect the focus of the camera, images will be out of focus if manually focusing when the diopter has been adjusted, for example, to fit the needs of someone who has imperfect eyesight. The built-in diopter is usually found right next to the viewfinder on a camera in the form of a small dial or slider switch. View All Attribute Definitions

Shutter
Shutter Speeds:	1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV Bulb
Shutter Speeds: The amount of time the shutter stay open for exposure. Measured in fractions of seconds. View All Attribute Definitions
Shutter Type:	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Type: Blades or some type of cover that controls the time during which light reaches the film or sensor. Older cameras use mechanical shutters while new cameras use electronic shutters. View All Attribute Definitions
Self Timer:	2 sec. 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Self Timer: Allows a delay between pressing the shutter release button and the actual firing of the shutter. Commonly used to give photographers time to put themselves in the shot and to take photos without having to physically have their hands on the camera during exposure. View All Attribute Definitions

Playback Specifications
Playback Functions:	Auto Image Rotation Calendar Full Frame Highlight Point Display Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Slideshow Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) Zoom Highlights
Playback Functions: Various playback functions such as slideshow and histogram view. View All Attribute Definitions

A/V Mode
Video Clip Length:	10 min.
Video Clip Length: The longest clip that a video camera can record. View All Attribute Definitions

Physical Specifications
Dimensions:	5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9" / 14.73 x 11.43 x 7.37 cm
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Weight:	16.05 oz / 455 g
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Color:	Black
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Flash Attributes
Sync Speed:	Up to 1/200 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower
Sync Speed: Fastest shutter speed a flash can sync with. View All Attribute Definitions
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Built-in Flash: A flash that is embedded or part of the camera. Built-in flashes are found in both DSLR and Point & Shoot cameras. Although practical because of their small size and ease of use, built-in flashes are often ineffective and/or unflattering as a main source of light. View All Attribute Definitions
Flash Modes:	Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync
Flash Modes: Different modes that determines how a flash will be used in a photo. View All Attribute Definitions
Metering System:	TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Metering System: The metering system measures the amount of light in a scene. It calculates the best exposure values based on the amount of light. View All Attribute Definitions
Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure Compensation: Refers to the option for the user to override the internal light meter in the camera to either OVER or UNDER expose based on middle/18% gray. This is especially useful when photographing either extremely white/bright scenes or when in very dark/dimly lit scenarios. View All Attribute Definitions

Used Condition
Excellent Condition:	Almost no signs of prior use
Excellent Condition: Equipment rated as "Excellent" will show almost no signs of prior use. These items are considered to be anywhere from 90-95% of their original condition. Camera bodies will have only the most minor/small marks on the LCD that will not impact viewing ability at any brightness level. Camera bodies only show minor signs of use with no fatigue on the rubber grips. There may be very minor markings on the bottom of the camera from being mounted on a tripod. Lenses rated as "Excellent" have practically no wear on the housing and the glass elements are in pristine condition with no dust, scratches, or markings. The lens (mount) itself will show almost no signs of being attached to a camera. View All Attribute Definitions
Used Condition:	Excellent Condition
Used Condition: View information on Used Condition status definitions - https://www.uniquephoto.com/returns#usedinfo Indicates level of item use. Excellent - Shows almost no signs of prior use. 90-95% of the item's original condition. Good - Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes from regular use. 80-90% of the item's original condition. Fair - Shows cosmetic wear and marks from being used. 70-80% of the item's original condition. View All Attribute Definitions

Viewfinder Specifications
Viewfinder Type:	Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder

Imaging & Exposure Control
White Balance:	Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade
White Balance: White Balance is the process of removing unrealistic color casts so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo. View All Attribute Definitions
Meter Modes:	Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Meter Modes: The various modes in which the camera will measure light. Most DSLRs and some advanced point and shoots have the ability to meter an entire scene (matrix/evaluative) or a specific point (centerweighted/spot) View All Attribute Definitions
Exposure Compensation:	±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
Exposure Compensation: Refers to the option for the user to override the internal light meter in the camera to either OVER or UNDER expose based on middle/18% gray. This is especially useful when photographing either extremely white/bright scenes or when in very dark/dimly lit scenarios. View All Attribute Definitions
ISO Speed:	ISO 100 - 3200 Hi-1 (ISO 6400) Hi-2 (ISO 12,800)
ISO Speed: The ISO speed setting dictates sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the more sensitive the film or digital sensor is to light. Higher ISOs have the effect of noise in an image. The actual ISO at which the noise occurs varies from camera to camera. Low ISOs are generally used for brighter lighting conditions and high ISOs are often used for low light or action shots. View All Attribute Definitions

Power System
Continuous Shooting Speed:	3 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Speed: Refers to the number of frames that can be captured per second (fps = frames per second). View All Attribute Definitions
AC Adapter:	EH-5a AC Adapter
AC Adapter: The type of AC adapter. View All Attribute Definitions

Recording Data
Image Formats:	JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Image Formats: The types of files that a particular camera produces. All cameras output JPEG images, but some of the more sophisticated models will shoot in RAW mode. RAW Image Formats will vary based on manufacturer. View All Attribute Definitions

Brand
Brand:	Nikon

Memory Card Specs
Memory Card Type:	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory Card Type: The type or brand of the memory card. Common types of memory cards are SD, Memory Stick, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, and Compact Flash. View All Attribute Definitions

Focusing Control
AF Points:	11
AF Points: Refers to Autofocus points on a digital camera. A camera can have as many as 51 AF points. View All Attribute Definitions
Focus Modes:	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area
Focus Modes: The types of focus modes an item has. View All Attribute Definitions
Metering Range:	0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Metering Range: The range that the meter can work in. Usually indicated as exposure values. View All Attribute Definitions

Camera Attributes
Effective Pixels:	14.2 million
Autofocus:	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Autofocus: All digital cameras come equipped with an Autofocus, or AF Mode. While in Autofocus the camera automatically focuses on subjects based on the AF Area Mode the user has selected. View All Attribute Definitions
AF Area Mode:	Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF
AF Area Mode: A term used by Nikon to describe the various functionality of their advanced AF systems. The various modes are Single Point, Dynamic, and Automatic. View All Attribute Definitions
Eyepoint:	18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
Eyepoint: This refers to how far away you can have your eye from the viewfinder and still see the entire image. View All Attribute Definitions
Flash Control:	i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Flash Control: Controlling the length of time of the flash by metering the light, either manually or electronically. View All Attribute Definitions
Focusing Screen:	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Focusing Screen: Refers to a thin translucent plate of glass that rests in the pentaprism of a DSLR camera that allows a user to compose images in the viewfinder. Some cameras have several screens (both OEM and 3rd party) that can be interchanged. View All Attribute Definitions
Camera Type:	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Camera Type: The type of camera. Examples: SLR, point and shoot, mirrorless. View All Attribute Definitions
Exposure Modes:	Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Auto modes ( auto, auto [flash off]) Manual (M) Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Scene Modes Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Exposure Modes: The various programmed, automatic, semi-automatic, and/or manual shooting modes which a camera has available for use. (e.g. Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Programmed Automatic) View All Attribute Definitions
Usable Lenses:	AF NIKKOR for F3AF not Supported AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes
Usable Lenses: Lenses that can be used for a certain camera. View All Attribute Definitions

Hardware & Software Data
Interface & Connectivity:	Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Hi-speed USB Video Output: NTSC, PAL
Interface & Connectivity: The connectivity of an interface to a network. View All Attribute Definitions