CoolPix 3100 Digital Camera

"High-resolution 3.2 effective Megapixel CCD. Record images with a maximum resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels for beautiful prints as large as 11x14-inches High quality 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens for clear sharp images plus 4x digital zoom Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering helps you get great exposures in the most difficult lighting situations 14 Scene Modes, 4 with new Scene Assist feature, automatically sets the camera for the optimum performance in most popular picture-taking situations In-camera Picture Enhancement includes Photo Crop, Sepia Tone, B & W and Halo Effect One-Touch Red-eye Fix with NikonView 6 software will correct most typical red-eye pictures with the touch of a button Date Imprinting option reminds you when pictures were taken Click Here For Package Contents: The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is one of the fastest Nikon Coolpix digital cameras to date and makes taking great digital pictures as easy a point-and-shoot. The Nikon Coolpix 3100 incorporates a 3.2 effective Megapixel CCD, with Nikon's renowned enhanced image-processing technology which gives photographers the freedom to shoot wider, crop tighter and print larger, without concern for sacrificing image quality. The powerful Nikon Coolpix 3100 produces an image with a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 and will make larger prints of up to 11x14-inches. The camera employa Nikon's legendary Nikkor optics and exclusive 256-Segment Matrix Metering to ensure crisp images and vibrant color. The Nikon Coolpix 3100 has a zoom range of 38-115mm lens in 35mm equivalents. The lens on a digital camera plays a vital role in making quality photos - and the Nikkor lens on the 3100 offers the same quality that is built into the Nikkor lens of every Nikon Coolpix digital camera. The Nikon Coolpix 3100 has a zoom range of 38-115mm lens in 35mm equivalents.On-Board Photography Expert -- 14 Scene Modes and All New Scene AssistNikon's new Scene Assist takes 4 of the most popular Scene Modes to another dimension using transparent technology to guide the photographer toward the ideal composition, focus area and exposure for each and every shot. Scene Assist acts as a photography expert built right into the camera and ready upon command. For example, when taking an off-center portrait using the Scene Assist mode, a graphical overlay visible on the LCD helps the photographer compose the shot, and then adjusts focus and exposure automatically. This process helps beginners solve the most common photography problems, such as out-of-focus subjects, which can be frustrating for novice photographers. Nikon's 14 Scene Modes and groundbreaking Scene Assist make it easy for almost anyone to capture amazing pictures. With a turn of the dial, 4 of the most popular Scene Modes -- Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night Portrait -- are easily accessible and each feature Scene Assist. 10 additional Scene Modes are menu accessible and make capturing a great exposure of that perfect moment as easy as "point and shoot." Scene Modes range from Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn/Dusk, Night Landscape, Party, Museum, Fireworks, Close-Up, Copy and Backlight. In addition to Scene Modes, the Nikon Coolpix 3100 can imprint the date and time on its digital images and prints, which make it simple to catalog and remember important events. Digital images can also be viewed as a slide show while still in the camera. The camera can also display back onto a television for a new way to enjoy digital photography with others. Friendly design and a new GUI (Graphical User Interface) means that these cool features are never more than a click or two away - one function, one button.Nikon Coolpix 3100 Shooting Options -- It's Your Choice Whatever your shooting pleasure, the Nikon Coolpix 3100 is equipped with the tools to accommodate your needs. Frame the shot within the Optical viewfinder or use the 1.5-inch LCD display. Choose what works best for you! For those who like to get close to their subjects, the camera's Macro Shooting Mode can take crystal clear pictures from as close as 1.6 inches. See an incredible picture within the picture? This camera offers in-camera cropping to quickly zoom in, crop the image you see in the LCD and save a new image copy directly to the memory card without affecting the original.Special effects such as a halo effect, black and white and sepia tones can be instantly added to images in the camera and then saved or easily emailed to friends and family. Nikon has also enhanced its Movie Mode on the Coolpix 3100. It can record up to 40 seconds of QuickTime(TM) video (at 15 frames per second) in Movie Mode (320x240) and 20 seconds in TV Movie (640x480) format. Movies can be shot in color, black and white and sepia tone (at 5 frames per second), opening the door for new creative ideas.No More Red-Eyes, No More Work! -- NikonView 6.0 and Nikon's Exclusive One-Touch Red-Eye Fix SoftwareNo more red-eyes and no more work! Anyone who has ever taken a photograph has experienced the dreaded red-eye. Now, all Nikon Coolpix digital cameras will feature the latest version of NikonView 6.0, complete with Nikon's new and exclusive One-Touch Red-Eye Fix software, which instantly fixes red-eye with the touch of a button from most typical red-eye digital photos without having to box in or highlight the eyes. Best of all, the One-Touch Red-Eye Fix software only fixes the red eyes without affecting any other red items throughout the photo. Nikon is currently the only photo manufacturer offering this powerful One-Touch red-eye removal tool, which will revolutionize digital photography for Nikon digital camera users.This new digital camera incorporates NikonView 6.0 photo management software to easily transfer, browse, edit, save and print photos. NikonView 6.0 now offers the One-Touch Red-Eye Fix software, expanded emailing capabilities, new color management functionality and an option to create online photo templates using HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language). Nikon continues to offer their product-specific "Let's Get Started" Video CDs to get the user started right after opening the box. After the CD is loaded, a program host takes users through the camera operation and answers common questions including: How do I load software, How do I transfer pictures, How do I use the camera functions and teaches in a progressive manner so users can learn as they go. As an added bonus, all Nikon Coolpix cameras include a host of exciting programs from ArcSoft(R) including PhotoImpression(TM), a fun manipulation package that allows users to edit, retouch or apply special effect to their photos; VideoImpression(TM) to edit and share QuickTime(TM) movies taken with the camera and Panorama Maker(TM), which lets users easily stitch together a number of images to create beautiful panoramic photos. The camera also comes with PhotoBase(TM), which actually allows photos and slide shows to be displayed on the screen of a PDA."