Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Nikon unveils D3300 with new sensor, processor and kit lens

Nikon has released its D3300 entry-level DSLR, which replaces 2012's D3200. The D3300 gets a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, as well as an 'Expeed 4' image processor. The camera's ISO range now tops out at 25,600 and continuous shooting has increased to 5 fps. The D3300 can also record 1080/60p Full HD video. A new, collapsible, 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens has also been announced. The lens is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the exisiting 18-55, and will be available as part of a D3300 kit or separately.


Nikon D3300 Key Specification :


  • 24 megapixels
  • APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) CMOS sensor
  • Expeed 4 imaging processor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (with boost)
  • 11 Number of focus points
  • 3″ fixed LCD screen with 921,000 Screen dots
  • 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
  • EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery
  • 124 x 98 x 76 mm
  • 430 g


The D3300 with the new 18-55mm lens will be available in February at a suggested retail price of $649.95. The lens will be available at the same time and will be priced at $249.95.

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