Nikon D3100 – One of Oprah’s Favoirte Things 2010

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by DSLR Camera News on November 21, 2010

Well, Oprah has picked the Nikon D3100 as one of her favorite things of 2010.  This years list of Oprah’s Favorite Things was dubbed the “Ultimate” because it is the final one in her annual series. As we all know, this will be Oprah’s final year and these products were selected carefully.

So, let’s take a look at the Nikon D3100 features. At a glance, the Nikon D3100 comes as a Nikon Kit package for only $699 and has 14mp DX sensor, full 1080p HD movie mode, includes a 18-55mm razor-sharp Nikkor lens with built in VR image stabilization. For the price and features, no wonder Oprah has chosen this camera as one of her favorite things.

Feature List:

  • 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
  • Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
  • Nikon’s Guide Mode
  • Fast 11-point Autofocus System
  • 3-in. monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
  • 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
  • Built-in pop-up flash
  • Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens
  • Split-second Shutter Response
  • ISO sensitivity 100-3200
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
  • In-camera Image Editing

Conclusion:

So, if you are one of Oprah’s favorite people and you were at her episode filming, you got one of these cameras for free! Well, as you know, you were not there.  Don’t despair, The Nikon D3100 is not expensive. As a matter of fact, this camera is a real steal at $699 and worth every penny.

And a quote from Oprah.com:

“It’s the device Oprah calls “the ultimate camera from the ultimate camera-makers.” The Nikon D3100 has all the bells and whistles a camera pro would want—including hi-def video—but it can also be a simple point-and-shoot. “May I say,” Oprah says, “it is one sexy camera.” – Oprah

14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor

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