The Nikon D3100 has been announced, with the latest DSLR bringing a £500 price-point for the body, and a UK release date of the end of September.
The D3100 is the successor to the popular D3000, and boasts a 14.1MP camera, Full HD movie shooting and Guide Mode.
The D3100 is designed for newcomers to DSLR photography, according to Nikon, who are pitching the camera at the family audience.
Improved ergonomics
Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, said: "The D3100 is the successor to Europe's best-selling DSLR, the D3000, offering 14.2 megapixels, full HD movie, Live View with new AF modes and improved ergonomics.
"It also has the popular Guide Mode as seen on the D3000, which now shows you sample images of what you can achieve with certain settings, for example if you change the shutter speed or aperture.
"This is the ideal camera for families who want to capture all the important moments in perfect quality, without worrying about settings."
The D3100 boasts an 11-point autofocus system which ensures 'razor-sharp images to capture even the most fleeting of expressions or movements'.
EXPEED 2
"The 14.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor, new powerful EXPEED 2 processing engine and a wide range of NIKKOR lenses deliver excellent pictures with amazing detail, wherever you are and whatever you are doing," adds Nikon's release.
"It has ISO 100-3200 sensitivity, with the versatility of effectively boosting ISO up to 12800.
"This significantly reduces the risk of blurred images when taking pictures of the most energetic children, or an evening barbeque with all the family."
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