Nikon Announces D3100 with Full HD Video

Nikon is finally getting it’s act together in regards to capturing HD video. This camera is the first Nikon DSLR to shoot full 1080p video and offers 24 fps. Successor to the popular D3000, it is built around a 14.2 CMOS sensor and a 3 inch LCD. As well as movies it gains Live View shooting, a wider ISO range ( 100-3200 expandable to 12800) and a host of small revisions. The camera will be available soon at a retail price of $699.99 with the 18-55mm VR lens.

Full specs after the jump.

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The Great Camera Shootout 2010

The fine folks over at Zacudo undertook a very daunting task back in March of this year. They set out to compare each of the best ‘Video DSLRs’ on the market side by side next to 35mm film.

This resulted in a 3-part web series that is sure to surprise a lot of you. If you currently own one of these DSLRs, are thinking about purchasing one, already shooting video like a pro or looking to get started this is a very informative and interesting viewing experience.

Head over to www.zacuto.com/shootout and get out your popcorn.

“Which Video DSLR should I buy?”

Our friends over at DSLR University have put together a very comprehensive piece attempting to answer this very tough question. As they state right off the bat, it all depends on personal preference and what you plan on using it for, but they do a great job of weighing the pros and cons of each of these video-capable DSLRs:

Nikon D3s

Panasonic GH1

Canon T2i

Canon 7D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 1D Mark IV