The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users & aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use & affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLRs. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential & capture memories with still images & full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the cameras LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the worlds first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View & D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Packed into the compact & lightweight body of the D3100 camera is a host of advanced Nikon technologies, such as the EXPEED 2 image processing engine. EXPEED 2 in conjunction with Nikons 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor is the driving force behind the enhanced performance & rich image quality. Ready to go wherever life leads, the D3100 features split-second shutter response & a blazing fast 11-point AF system to help ensure tack-sharp images. For shooting in challenging lighting conditions, ISO 3200 (expandable to 12, 800) enables versatility in environments such as indoors or in the evening hours.